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Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Sooryehan Hyobidam Fermented Toner

Face Cleanser
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on January 02, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 10 ratings
Works Well (8) Great Value (7) Hydrating (7)
leo6's avatar

Leo

1 month ago
Review

I've tried a few Anua products in the past, but unfortunately, they all led to breakouts.

The products I used were:
1) Anua Azelaic 10 Serum (too harsh, has BHA)
2) Anua Heartleaf PHA Toner Pads (too harsh)
3) Anua Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil (too harsh)
4) Anua Heartleaf Toner (does nothing)
5) Anua Sunscreen (matte hence drying)

I initially thought Anua is just an industry plant or Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#no scent
#works well
heartydior's avatar

mimi

1 month ago
Review

Finding a good cleanser is hard for my dry sensitive skin but this one has become quickly my holy grail product. Not only does it cleanse my face very well it also leaves it soft. My face does not feel dry.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#works well

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