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Torriden vs MAC

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Torriden and MAC are distinct skincare brands founded in 2015 and 1984, respectively, offering thoughtful approaches to daily maintenance through moisturizers, masks, toners, serums, and makeup removers. The Korean brand is known for utilizing hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while the Canadian brand relies on carefully balanced formulas. Both suit different complexions, as the first brand best serves dry and acne-prone skin, whereas the second brand suits balanced skin best. They ultimately differ in their key ingredient focus and target skin types, providing gentle care through distinct formulations.

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

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular Torriden vs MAC products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Soothing, Calming and Gentle Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Absorption and Lightweight Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Primer Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Reduces appearance of pores — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “No pilling — Torriden Dive In Serum”
  • Glow and Brightening Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “price is steep — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “bit pricey for single use — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “Price point is a bit steep — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Underwhelming or Mild Results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Don't expect miracles — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “better for prevention — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Odd herbal smell — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”

Questions and answers

Torriden or MAC: which is better?

Torriden performs better on this page for soothing, calming, gentle care, and lightweight absorption, whereas MAC does better for makeup compatibility and primers. The products on this page by Torriden also avoid added fragrance, unlike all MAC products listed here.

What is the difference between Torriden and MAC?

Torriden excels in soothing gentle formulas and lightweight hydration with no added fragrance across the products on this page, whereas MAC is praised for makeup compatibility and primer benefits but features strong fragrance. Torriden achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry and acne-prone skin, while MAC offers High fits for select products like Mineralize Timecheck Lotion.

Torriden or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden offers moisturizers like the Dive In Serum and SOLID IN Ceramide Cream with High to Superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas MAC moisturizers generally score Average. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, and ceramides help repair the skin barrier.

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Which is more affordable, Torriden or MAC?

Torriden does better than MAC on the high price point issue, making Torriden the more affordable brand among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Torriden or MAC?

Torriden is better for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, as its formulations avoid the strong fragrance found in MAC products that often triggers sensitivity.

Which brand has more products without fragrance, Torriden or MAC?

Torriden has more products without fragrance because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAC has 0 of 3 products on this page with no fragrance.

What key ingredients are found across Torriden products?

The products on this page from Torriden feature key ingredients including hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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When was Torriden founded and who owns it?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea and is owned by Torriden Co., Ltd.

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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