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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream versus BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on September 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum Brand

General Moisturizer

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

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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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 (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract 63%WaterButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin1,2-HexanediolGlycereth-26Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCyclohexasiloxaneSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePolyglutamic AcidSelaginella Tamariscina ExtractCuscuta Australis Seed ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAmber PowderCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCorallina Officinalis ExtractCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentArgania Spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilJuniperus Mexicana OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPolyurethane-39Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAllantoinDimethicone CrosspolymerPotassium HydroxideXanthan GumDisodium EDTA

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 49.

5
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.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant contains this as ingredient number 50.

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

44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
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BLITHE Pressed Serum Crystal Iceplant 50 ingredients

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