Torriden vs Minimalist
Torriden and Minimalist are skincare brands founded in 2015 and 2020, respectively. The Korean brand features moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, while the Indian brand covers sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. Both brands suit acne-prone skin and oily skin best, though they differ in their specific formulations and product selections.
Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..
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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.
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This page compares some of the most popular Torriden and Minimalist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Torriden vs Minimalist 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”
- “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “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”
Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
Sunscreen and Protection Qualities Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
- “prevented tanning on vacation — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
- “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
Acne Management and Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “acne cleared up in a week — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
- “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
Fragrance-Free Formulation Not notedOften Mentioned
- “zero smell — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
- “great for sensitive skin — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
Texture and Finish Complaints Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
- “makes face very oily — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
Application and Texture Difficulties Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “consistency is like water — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
Too Light or Not Moisturizing Enough Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
- “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
Underwhelming or Slow Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “face looked dull — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
- “better for prevention — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Torriden vs Minimalist routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 69.70
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning
SAR 83.25
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Moisturizer
SOLID IN Ceramide Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 218.50
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 86.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Cleanser
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 127.09
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 48.00
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SPF
SPF 50 Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 63.09
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
Buy Torriden routine · SAR 725.50 · 91% fit
Buy Minimalist routine · SAR 740.96 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Torriden vs Minimalist routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 127.09
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
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SPF
SPF 50 Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 63.09
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 69.70
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 83.25
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 86.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
Buy Minimalist routine · SAR 1,201.67 · 94% fit
Buy Torriden routine · SAR 1,157.70 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Torriden vs Minimalist routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 127.09
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
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SPF
SPF 50 Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 63.09
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 69.70
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 83.25
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 60.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 86.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
Buy Minimalist routine · SAR 1,033.81 · 93% fit
Buy Torriden routine · SAR 936.97 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Torriden or Minimalist: which is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing care, while Minimalist does better with sunscreen and acne management. For overall routine fit, Torriden reaches a Superior level for dry and sensitive skin types.
What is the difference between Torriden and Minimalist?
Torriden and Minimalist are both fragrance-free skincare brands, but Torriden focuses on deep hydration and soothing benefits with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Minimalist leans into targeted treatments like acne management and sun protection. For Lovi fit levels, Torriden achieves Superior routines for dry and sensitive skin, whereas Minimalist achieves High routines for those same skin types.
Torriden or Minimalist for dry skin?
For dry skin, Torriden is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Minimalist. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and moisture.
Torriden or Minimalist: which moisturizer is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and dry skin, whereas Minimalist is better for acne management and lightweight moisture. For dry skin, Lovi rates Torriden as Superior and Minimalist as High, and every moisturizer from the products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which is more affordable, Torriden or Minimalist?
The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of Torriden and Minimalist.
Between Torriden and Minimalist, which brand is better suited for dry sensitive skin?
Torriden is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Minimalist is High. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
Which brand performs better for soothing and calming skincare concerns: Torriden or Minimalist?
Torriden performs better for soothing and calming skincare concerns because reviewers note it excels in this area. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates the Torriden routine as Superior and the Minimalist routine as High.
Which brand is better for acne management and control between Torriden and Minimalist?
Minimalist does better for acne management and control, while Torriden has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin according to Lovi.
Torriden or Minimalist for oily skin?
For oily skin, both Torriden and Minimalist are great options, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for this skin type. The products on this page help deliver lightweight care and manage blemishes effectively.
Torriden or Minimalist for sensitive skin?
Torriden is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Minimalist is High. Reviewers note that Torriden offers gentle serums and soothing moisturizers across the products on this page.
Torriden or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, both brands work well as Lovi rates Torriden as Superior and Minimalist as Superior. Torriden is noted for deep hydration and soothing benefits, whereas Minimalist performs better for acne management and control.
Research behind their key ingredients
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
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
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
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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