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Torriden vs Avène

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Torriden and Avène are skincare brands that offer thoughtful moisturizers, serums, and masks tailored for acne-prone skin. The Korean brand features hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while the French brand relies on hydrating glycerin and science-backed formulations. Both suit oily acne-prone skin best, though they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient profiles.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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This page compares some of the most popular Torriden and Avène products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Torriden vs Avène products

People Say

TorridenAvène
  • Soothing and calming sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “Absorbs beautifully and spreads so smoothly — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and glow Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “drenched in product — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “so much serum — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “immediate radiance boost — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “I've noticed a definite improvement in the fine lines around my eyes — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
  • Makeup friendly and adherence Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “No pilling — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “molds perfectly — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “makeup glides on — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Remove a all of the makeup with ease. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
  • Causes 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”
    • “Woke up with tiny whiteheads all over — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
  • Too light or insufficient moisture Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Not hydrating enough and my skin feels so dry even right after applying the cream. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
  • Underwhelming or slow results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “no difference after month — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't work for me — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “dark spots haven't faded much — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”

Torriden vs Avène routines for dry skin

Buy Torriden routine · A$204.64 · 92% fitBuy Avène routine · A$239.08 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Torriden vs Avène routines for oily skin

Buy Torriden routine · A$418.62 · 91% fitBuy Avène routine · A$394.87 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Torriden vs Avène routines for combination skin

Buy Torriden routine · A$318.14 · 90% fitBuy Avène routine · A$381.11 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Torriden or Avène: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and lightweight textures, while both brands offer great options depending on your specific skin type and needs.

What is the difference between Torriden and Avène?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and offers fragrance-free options across the products on this page, while Avène is well known for its thermal spring water and soothing formulas. Lovi rates Torriden as having a superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Avène has a high fit level. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and elasticity.

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Torriden or Avène for dry skin?

Torriden is better suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Avène's is High. Furthermore, Torriden outperforms Avène in deep hydration and moisturization on the products on this page.

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Torriden or Avène: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration, offering products like the SOLID IN Ceramide Cream which helps repair the skin barrier. Avène also provides good options like the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, but Torriden features fragrance-free formulas across all the products on this page.

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Which is more affordable, Torriden or Avène?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Torriden and Avène.

Do Torriden products contain fragrance?

Torriden products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand is better for dry sensitive skin, Torriden or Avène?

Torriden is better for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Avène's Average fit level. Torriden's products on this page list no fragrance, which helps minimize irritation for sensitive skin.

When were Torriden and Avène founded and where are they from?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea, while Avène was founded in 1990 in France.

Torriden or Avène for oily skin?

Torriden is better suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior compared to Avène's High fit level. Reviewers on the products on this page often note that Torriden provides non-sticky moisturizers and deep hydration without feeling overly heavy.

Torriden or Avène for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Torriden is the better choice as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior compared to Avène's High. Reviewers note that every Torriden product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas nearly half of Avène's products contain fragrance which may cause irritation.

Torriden or Avène for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior compared to Avène's High level. Every product on the Torriden page lists no fragrance, which helps minimize potential irritation for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Research behind their key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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