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Torriden vs Aēsop

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Torriden and Aēsop are thoughtful skincare brands offering nourishing moisturizers, serums, and more, driven by soothing hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, and botanical ingredients. The former suits acne-prone and dry skin best, whereas the latter is ideal for balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both distinct lines address specific needs like dark spots and mature skin, differing primarily through the Korean brand's focus on deep, barrier-balancing hydration and the botanical-driven approach of the second.

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 Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Torriden vs Aēsop products

People Say

TorridenAēsop
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • 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”
  • Rapid and lightweight absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “absorbs beautifully — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Non-sticky and elegant texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs beautifully and spreads so smoothly — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “Watery consistency — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “Buttery and soft — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Barrier repair and skin health Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Soothing for damaged barrier — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
  • Gentle and safe for sensitive skin Often MentionedNot 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”
  • 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”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Slippery or sticky texture/residue Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “tackiness lasted hours — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Makeup pilling and poor removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging 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”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Torriden or Aēsop: which is better?

Torriden is better for soothing and calming, while Aēsop does better for barrier repair and skin health. Torriden achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin on products like the Dive-In Toner, helping deliver deep hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Torriden and Aēsop?

Torriden is better for soothing and calming, rapid absorption, gentle care for sensitive skin, and non-sticky textures, whereas Aēsop does better for barrier repair and skin health. Torriden fits best for acne-prone, dry, and oily acne-prone skin types with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while review themes highlight Aēsop for luxury scents and balancing moisturizers despite higher prices.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Torriden or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and sensitive skin, featuring a High Lovi fit for dry skin with its DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad. Aēsop also offers deep hydration options like the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment, which has a High fit for dry skin, though Torriden generally excels in gentle and lightweight absorption.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Aēsop?

Torriden is more affordable, as high price point is a negative review theme for Aēsop rather than Torriden.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Torriden or Aēsop?

Torriden is better suited for acne-prone skin, holding a Superior fit level for products like the Dive In Serum, whereas Aēsop has lower fit levels for acne-prone skin on items such as the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment.

How do the founding years and ownership of Torriden and Aēsop compare?

Torriden was founded in 2015 in South Korea and is owned by Torriden Co., Ltd., while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin, Torriden or Aēsop?

Torriden performs better for soothing and calming sensitive skin, as its products on this page frequently offer a High or Superior fit for sensitive skin types. Reviewers also highlight Torriden for providing gentle serums and soothing moisturizers.

What are the main differences in what reviewers say about the scents and prices of Torriden and Aēsop products?

Torriden reviewers mention no specific scents, focusing instead on cooling masks and soothing moisturizers, whereas Aēsop reviewers frequently praise luxurious and refreshing scents alongside noting a high price point. Torriden also has a high price point as a negative review theme, but Aēsop's pricing is more predominantly mentioned.

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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