Torriden vs Olay
Torriden and Olay are skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, serums, and more, enriched with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, niacinamide, and glycerin. While the Korean brand founded in 2015 suits acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best with its calming and hydrating formulation, Olay suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their specific standout products and the precise combination of ingredients they use to address concerns like dark spots and mature skin.
Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..
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This page compares some of the most popular Torriden and Olay products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Torriden vs Olay products
People Say
Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
Lightweight and fast absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
- “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
Texture and finish quality Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
- “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
- “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
- “Watery consistency — Torriden Dive In Serum”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin, no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
- “No irritation at all — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
- “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
Brightening and radiance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
- “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
- “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
- “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Sticky or heavy residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “Caused breakouts — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “Wake up feeling a bit greasy — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
- “cakes up all over — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
Packaging and design issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Plastic bottle feels cheap — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “hard to squeeze — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “leaks when traveling — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
- “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
Breakouts and skin irritation Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “tingling sensation — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
- “caused cystic acne — Olay Retinol24”
Torriden vs Olay routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 45.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning
AED 47.77
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Moisturizer
SOLID IN Ceramide Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 133.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 92.06
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Cleanser
Regenerating Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 59.99
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Moisturizer
Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 218.43
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SPF
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Morning
AED 88.09
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
Oil Minimizing Clean Toner
Evening
AED 72.05
- Serum or Treatment Vitamin C Serum Evening · Once a week
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy Torriden routine · AED 440.71 · 91% fit
Buy Olay routine · AED 586.47 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Torriden vs Olay routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 45.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 47.77
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 92.06
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
Regenerating Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 59.99
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
Super Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 109.00
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SPF
Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25
Morning
AED 121.67
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Oil Minimizing Clean Toner
Evening
AED 72.05
- Serum or Treatment Vitamin C Serum Evening · Once a week
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Torriden routine · AED 789.37 · 90% fit
Buy Olay routine · AED 897.24 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Torriden vs Olay routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 45.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 47.77
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 92.06
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Regenerating Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 59.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
Super Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 109.00
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SPF
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Morning
AED 88.09
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Oil Minimizing Clean Toner
Evening
AED 72.05
- Serum or Treatment Vitamin C Serum Evening · Once a week
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy Torriden routine · AED 641.42 · 91% fit
Buy Olay routine · AED 877.60 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Torriden or Olay: which is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration, soothing, and dry sensitive skin, while Olay is better for texture, brightness, and anti-aging results. Lovi shows Torriden has a Superior routine fit for dry, combination, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Olay has a High routine fit for those skin types.
What is the difference between Torriden and Olay?
Torriden generally achieves a superior fit for dry and acne-prone skin types, whereas Olay tends to offer more fragrance concerns while providing strong options for texture improvement and brightening. Torriden products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, while Olay features both fragrance-free options and some scented items.
Torriden or Olay for dry skin?
Torriden is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Olay is rated Average. Every Torriden product on this page lists no fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation for dry and sensitive skin types.
Torriden or Olay: which moisturizer is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing dry or sensitive skin, while Olay is better for texture, smoothness, and brightening benefits. The products on this page help deliver intense moisture and improve skin smoothness depending on the brand chosen.
Which is more affordable, Torriden or Olay?
The products on this page for both Torriden and Olay do not list pricing details, so neither brand can be confirmed as more affordable from this information alone.
Between Torriden and Olay, which brand performs better for deep hydration and which for improving skin texture?
Torriden performs better for deep hydration, while Olay performs better for improving skin texture and smoothness. Hyaluronic acid helps provide moisture, and topical treatments containing retinol or niacinamide may help refine texture.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
Do Torriden and Olay products contain fragrance, and how do the key ingredients differ between the two brands?
Torriden lists no fragrance for the products on this page, whereas Olay includes fragrance in just one product out of twenty-seven. The key ingredients differ because Torriden focuses on hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while Olay highlights niacinamide, glycerin, peptides, vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, and aloe vera.
How do Torriden and Olay compare when it comes to routine fit for dry sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin?
Torriden is superior for both dry sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page, whereas Olay is high for both. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, and panthenol helps soothe skin.
Drug Delivery, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Torriden or Olay for oily skin?
Torriden is better for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Olay's High fit level. The products on this page help provide deep hydration without heavy residues.
Torriden or Olay for sensitive skin?
Torriden is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Olay's High, and reviewers note Torriden is better at soothing and calming. Furthermore, every Torriden product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Torriden or Olay for acne-prone skin?
Torriden is better for acne-prone skin, as the routine fit on Lovi is Superior compared to Olay's High.
Research behind their key ingredients
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Neuroimmunomodulatory compound for sensitive skin care: in vitro and clinical assessment
Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Dually functionalized dendrimer for stimuli-responsive release of active ingredients into the skin
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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