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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of 9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream versus Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on March 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $17.99
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Starts at $17.55

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.

9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

48% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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9wishes Hydra Ampoule Cream 31 ingredients

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Etude House Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream 29 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (2) Doesn't Work (1) Heavy (1) Irritating (1) Oily (1) Sticky (1)
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euna

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

irritated my skin and clogged my pores. also not FA safe. close your wallet, this product is not worth your money

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Kxiyra_653

3 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

The WORST moisturizer ive ever had. This doesnt even feel moisturizing and has a VERY strong silicone scent. It made me get closed comedones all...

The WORST moisturizer ive ever had. This doesnt even feel moisturizing and has a VERY strong silicone scent. It made me get closed comedones all over my cheeks and forehead. It took me 4 months to get rid of the comedones and i still have dark spots all over. P.s. i tried everything to remove them - exfoliating, cutting off pore clogging ingredients too. I would never recommend this to anyone.

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