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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 Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on January 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

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
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

Starts at $9.49
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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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Microcrystalline Wax • Betaine • Sorbitan Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Arginine • Carbomer • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-51 • Apium Graveolens Extract • Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lysine Hcl • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Acetyl Methionine • Theanine • Proline • Palmitic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Algin • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Natto Gum • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

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.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

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.

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

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
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.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

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
38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
13% 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
from 2 ratings

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream 64 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings

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