Torriden vs Other K-Beauty Brands
Torriden's DIVE IN Serum lists 33 ingredients and SKIN1004's ampoule only 7. We compare the ingredient lists of seven K-beauty brands side by side.
Where to buy & UK pricesHow We Compare Torriden With Other K-Beauty Brands
Torriden is not better or worse than Anua, Beauty of Joseon, SKIN1004, COSRX, Round Lab, Medicube or Biodance in any general sense: the ingredient lists show different jobs. This page sets one Torriden product beside a comparable product from each brand and says what the ingredient lists and the brands' own words show.
This site does not publish user ratings or run its own tests: we look at ingredients, the brand's information and UK shop prices. We give no winner. For each pair you get a simple "choose X if, choose Y if" reading of the ingredient lists.
What is being compared
- DIVE IN Serum against Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule and COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.
- DIVE IN Toner against Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner and Medicube Zero Pore Pads.
- DIVE IN Watery Moisture Sun Cream against Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun.
- BALANCEFUL Serum against SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule.
- CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask against Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask.
Ingredient lists for the competitors come from each brand's own website (US or global), checked on 19 October 2026. Torriden's come from its US website, torriden.us, on the same date. The pack sold in the UK may list ingredients differently, so check the box before you buy. We do not compare prices here.
Serums and Essences: DIVE IN, Beauty of Joseon, SKIN1004 and COSRX
DIVE IN Serum is a hyaluronic acid serum with 33 ingredients listed, while the SKIN1004 ampoule lists only 7 and the COSRX essence is built around snail secretion filtrate. Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum is the odd one out: its list includes propolis extract and niacinamide, which Torriden's serum does not contain.
| Product | Type | Key ingredients in the list | Fragrance or essential oils listed | What the brand says it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriden DIVE IN Serum (50 ml) | Serum | Five forms of hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, Ceramide NP, madecassoside, cholesterol | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | Moisture with "5D multi low-molecular hyaluronic acid"; up to 48 hours of lasting moisture, according to the brand |
| Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum (30 ml, 60 ml) | Serum | Propolis extract, niacinamide, betaine salicylate, sodium hyaluronate | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils (tea tree appears as an extract) | Helps refine the look of skin texture and pores, hydrate and calm, according to the brand |
| SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule (30, 55, 100 ml) | Ampoule | Water, glycerin, butylene glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | Helps soothe visible redness and comfort sensitive-looking skin, according to the brand |
| COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100 ml) | Essence | Snail secretion filtrate, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, panthenol | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | Helps strengthen the skin barrier with 96% snail mucin, according to the brand |
The table reads ingredient lists, so it shows what is in each bottle, not how any of them feels on your skin.
Choose by what you want from the bottle
- DIVE IN Serum suits you if you want a water-based hyaluronic acid layer with extras such as panthenol, allantoin and Ceramide NP, and no acid or niacinamide.
- Glow Serum suits you if you want niacinamide and propolis; it also lists betaine salicylate, a salicylic-acid-related ingredient, so it is a different kind of serum.
- The SKIN1004 ampoule suits you if you prefer a very short list built around centella.
- COSRX Snail 96 suits you if you are happy with an animal-derived ingredient: snail secretion filtrate is made by snails, so it is not vegan by nature.
Torriden says its products are vegan-certified and does not name the certifier, so read that as the brand's own statement. Our page on Torriden cruelty-free, vegan and sensitive skin claims covers it in more detail.
Toners and Pads: DIVE IN Toner, Anua, Round Lab and Medicube
DIVE IN Toner is a plain hydrating toner with 20 listed ingredients, no acid and no essential oils. Anua's Heartleaf 77 toner is also hydration-led but built around heartleaf water, Round Lab's toner is a short list that includes an enzyme, and Medicube's pads are a different product: acids, alcohol and essential oils.
| Product | Type | Key ingredients in the list | Fragrance or essential oils listed | What the brand says it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriden DIVE IN Toner (300 ml) | Toner | Five forms of hyaluronic acid, betaine, allantoin, panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils, no acids | A gentle, low pH toner that replenishes moisture after washing, according to the brand |
| Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner (250 ml, 500 ml) | Toner | Houttuynia Cordata water, glycerin, panthenol, centella extract, seven forms of hyaluronic acid | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | Designed to calm irritation and moisturise, according to the brand |
| Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (50 to 500 ml) | Toner | Sea Water, Protease, betaine, panthenol, allantoin | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | Exfoliates dead skin cells and leaves moisture, according to the brand |
| Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 (70 pads) | Pads | Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., panthenol | Seven essential oils and Limonene listed; no Fragrance/Parfum | Exfoliates dead skin cells, clears sebum and minimises the look of pores, according to the brand |
Torriden and Anua share panthenol, centella, Portulaca Oleracea Extract and a stack of hyaluronic acid forms, so the biggest difference is the base: Anua names a plant water as its first ingredient and Torriden starts with plain water.
Choose by how much active you want
- DIVE IN Toner if you want hydration only. Its US ingredient list has no acid.
- Anua Heartleaf 77 if you want a hydrating toner with a plant-water base and plant extracts such as heartleaf, chamomile and centella.
- Round Lab 1025 Dokdo if you want a short list with an enzyme ingredient. Its brand text talks about exfoliating dead skin cells.
- Medicube Zero Pore Pads if you want a pad with acids. Its list also holds Alcohol Denat. and essential oils, so look at it closely if you react to scented products.
If you want the Torriden range for toners and pads, see Torriden toner and pad options.
Sunscreen: Torriden Watery Moisture Sun Cream Against Relief Sun
Both are creamy sunscreens that use organic ("chemical") UV filters, and both list niacinamide. Three filters are shared; Beauty of Joseon adds a fourth and Torriden adds two others. Neither list shows zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
| Point | DIVE IN Watery Moisture Sun Cream (60 ml) | Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Niacinamide (50 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| SPF as named | Listed as SPF50 PA++++ in product names; retailers' descriptions say SPF50+, so check the pack | SPF50+ PA++++ |
| UV filters in the list | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone |
| Also in the list | Niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid forms, jojoba seed oil | Niacinamide, rice extract, adenosine, tocopherol |
| Fragrance or essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils; the brand lists "Fragrance-Free" |
| Reapplication | Reapply as the pack directs | The brand says to reapply at least every 2 hours |
The Torriden list above comes from Pure Seoul, a UK shop, because this sunscreen is not on Torriden's US website. Pure Seoul notes that ingredients can change at the manufacturer's discretion.
- Choose the Torriden cream if you like a hyaluronic-acid-heavy sunscreen list and a 60 ml size.
- Choose Relief Sun if you prefer a rice-extract formula; Beauty of Joseon describes it as absorbing quickly without white cast.
- Either way, apply generously and reapply as the pack says; a sunscreen label in a table is no replacement for the instructions in the box.
More about the three Torriden sunscreens is on Torriden sunscreens sold in the UK.
Centella: BALANCEFUL Serum Against SKIN1004
BALANCEFUL Serum and the SKIN1004 ampoule are both centella products, but they are built differently. Torriden's list has 45 ingredients and names five centella derivatives; SKIN1004's has 7 and names one, Centella Asiatica Extract.
| Point | BALANCEFUL Serum (50 ml) | SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule |
|---|---|---|
| Centella in the list | Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Other notable items | Panthenol, allantoin, hyaluronic acid forms, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipeptide-2 | Glycerin, butylene glycol, cellulose gum |
| Fragrance or essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils |
| Brand wording | Helps alleviate sensitive skin with five types of centella asiatica extract ingredients; "Non-Comedogenic" | Helps soothe visible redness and comfort sensitive-looking skin; suitable for all skin types, especially dry and delicate skin |
The Capryloyl Salicylic Acid in BALANCEFUL Serum is a mild exfoliating acid, so it is not a pure soothing formula. If you want the shortest possible centella list, SKIN1004 matches that. If you want several centella forms with hyaluronic acid, BALANCEFUL does.
If you have a skin condition, or redness that worries you, ask your GP, a pharmacist or a dermatologist before changing your routine. See BALANCEFUL and the Torriden centella range for the line itself.
Sheet Masks: CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask Against Biodance
Both are collagen-themed hydrogel masks with niacinamide. The lists differ in length and in extras: Torriden's has 72 ingredients, with peptides and amino acids, while Biodance's leads on glycerin and niacinamide and includes a galactomyces ferment.
| Point | CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask, face only (36 g) | Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask (34 g per mask) |
|---|---|---|
| Collagen in the list | Collagen Extract, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen | Collagen Extract; the brand names low-molecular-weight collagen peptide |
| Other notable items | Niacinamide, Hexapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, adenosine, biotin, kaolin | Niacinamide, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, adenosine, Rosa Damascena Flower Water |
| Fragrance or essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils | No Fragrance/Parfum, no essential oils |
| Brand wording | Helps improve skin firmness and elasticity; helps improve the look of fine lines and texture over time | Overnight use; by day the brand says 3-4 hours or until it becomes transparent |
Biodance's own site describes its collagen as fish collagen, so it is not a vegan mask. We could not confirm where the collagen in the Torriden mask comes from, so ask the brand if that matters to you.
- Choose CELLMAZING if you want peptides and a long list with amino acids.
- Choose Biodance if you prefer a shorter list with a ferment and plant waters, or an overnight format.
- Check the mask size and count on each shop page, because Biodance sells 4, 8 and 16 mask packs.
See Torriden masks and patches for the rest of the Torriden range.
Fragrance and Essential Oils at a Glance
Of the competitor products checked, only Medicube Zero Pore Pads list essential oils. None of the products compared here list Fragrance or Parfum, including the Torriden ones.
| Product | Fragrance/Parfum in the list | Essential oils or Limonene in the list |
|---|---|---|
| Torriden DIVE IN Serum, Toner, Soothing Cream | No | No |
| Torriden DIVE IN Watery Moisture Sun Cream | No | No |
| Torriden CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask | No | No |
| Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner | No | No |
| Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum and Relief Sun | No | No |
| SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule | No | No |
| COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence | No | No |
| Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner | No | No |
| Medicube Zero Pore Pads | No | Yes: seven essential oils and Limonene |
| Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask | No | No |
"No Fragrance/Parfum" means the word is not in the list. Plant extracts with a scent can still appear: Torriden's Soothing Cream lists lavender, clary sage and chamomile extracts, for example. Some Torriden cleansers do list essential oils, which is covered on Torriden cleansers.
Not sure which Torriden product to start with? Torriden ranges explained by colour and skin type sets out the four lines.
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