Balanceful Cica Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Torriden
Updated October 8, 2026
Centella-heavy gel-cream that calms and hydrates; can clog or feel greasy.
What the community says
A centella-packed gel cream with panthenol, allantoin, and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid for lighter daytime moisturizing. Works best on combo or oily skin and under makeup. Dry, dehydrated faces often want more payoff, and some people report clogged pores or greasiness.
What this means for you
What people love
- Light gel-cream that sinks in fast
- Centella plus panthenol for irritated skin
- Plays nicely under makeup in small amounts
Watch out for
- Can clog pores or trigger whiteheads on the forehead
- Some people find it too greasy
- Not enough hydration for dry, thirsty skin
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Real Reddit threads — 21 mentions across 17 threads
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“Torriden Balanceful Cream”
Mentioned
“For AB: Some By Mi Acnr Clear Foam, Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence, Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum, Torriden Balanceful Cream, Isntree Mugwort Calming Mask”
Mentioned
“- Torriden Balanceful Serum”
Mentioned
“Torriden soothing cream”
Positive
“Mild soothing cream that I use when I feel hydration is not enough”
Positive
“it does not irritate my skin”
Positive
“Torriden Balanceful Cream”
Positive
“PM:”
Positive
“Current routine:”
Positive
“Torriden soothing gel : used it for 2 days and immediately broke me out”
Cautionary
“got like white heads on my forehead”
Cautionary
“hydration was not bad though but I think there are better alternatives.”
Cautionary
“I would switch between the Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream (use in the morning as it's lighter)”
Positive
“my skin has been significantly more moisturised after using both creams”
Positive
“I started alternating them today and so far theres been no difference in my faces dryness”
Positive
“Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream: Fixed my cheek dryness.”
Positive
“Caused under the skin clogged pores on my forehead.”
Positive
“I have combination, dehydrated skin (dry cheeks and an oily forehead).”
Positive
