Balanceful Cica Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Torriden
Updated October 1, 2026
Centella-heavy soothing serum for dehydrated, irritated skin; green-bottle OG.
What the community says
A centella and panthenol serum with a gel-like, watery texture that sinks in fast and layers well on wet skin. People use it for dehydration, redness, and acne-prone irritation. Dry skin may still need a heavier moisturizer.
What this means for you
What people love
- Centella plus panthenol does the calming work
- Fragrance-free, no essential oils, no alcohol
- Gel texture layers without feeling heavy
Watch out for
- Not enough if you want intense hydration alone
- Can be too light for very dry skin
- No niacinamide in the original formula
Product details
Product Traits
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 21 mentions across 19 threads
Torriden Balanceful Cica Serum on Reddit, in one place — 19 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.”
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“Also helps sooth the drier parts and patches on my face.”
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“Their CICA Serum is really really good”
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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.”
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“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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“I'm probably going to stick to these products for 2025 while trying out different moisturizers and toners.”
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“Torriden Balanceful Cream”
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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”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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9 shared traits
507 mentions
Anua
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Better for Redness / Irritation
7 shared traits
676 mentions
