Balanceful Cica Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Torriden
Updated August 25, 2026
Centella-packed gel serum soothes redness and hydrates sensitive, acne-prone skin effectively.
What the community says
This gel serum blends centella with multiple derivatives for potent soothing and barrier repair. It’s loved for calming redness and hydrating dehydrated, sensitive skin without irritating ingredients. Some find it insufficient for intense hydration or oily skin alone.
What this means for you
What people love
- Contains centella plus four derivatives for enhanced calming effect
- Fragrance-free formula avoids common irritants, great for sensitive skin
- Gel texture delivers hydration without heaviness, favored by acne-prone users
Watch out for
- Not moisturizing enough for those needing intense hydration
- May underperform on oily skin without additional mattifying steps
- Lacks niacinamide in original formula, less helpful for pigmentation or oil control
Product details
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 19 mentions across 16 threads
Torriden Balanceful Cica Serum on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 3 more, summarized.
“i couldn’t believe they have Torriden balanceful serum two pack for $17.00 online!”
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“but it’s been sold out forever so i haven’t been able to get my hands on it yet.”
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“at sephora i pay $25 for one”
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“Their CICA Serum is really really good for my dehydrated combination skin.”
Positive
“Also helps sooth the drier parts and patches on my face.”
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“Their CICA Serum is really really good for my dehydrated combination skin. Also helps sooth the drier parts and patches on my face.”
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“If you’re looking for a Cica serum- I really like Torriden Cica Serum.”
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“Soo soothing for my acne prone dehydrated skin.”
Positive
“If you’re looking for a Cica serum”
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“torriden balanceful serum 50 ml”
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“has a gel like texture so you dont need that much .”
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“I can use it when my skin is sensitive and it calms my skin down”
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“Torriden Balanceful Serum”
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“- Torriden Balanceful Serum”
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“Skin1004’s centella ampoule? My HG duo!”
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“The green bottle (forget the name) of Torriden's helped with my redness quite a bit”
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“Would be curious to see where you'd rank it.”
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“I found the skin1004 cica product works much better for me”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
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9 shared traits
572 mentions
Skin1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
Better for Redness / Irritation
9 shared traits
445 mentions
