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Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream Versus Hada Labo UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++

General Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on December 09, 2023

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances 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

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++

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, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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When to use

21 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
100% use every day
113 Routines
98% use in am
3% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)

Hada Labo UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (1)
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Taynara Motta

5 days ago
Review

I've been using it every morning for about a month now and it's working well. I don't think it's very hydrating on its own, so I do use a hydrating serum together with it. I really like the velvety feel it gives to my skin.

#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
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wholesomeliz

1 year ago
Review

Best sunscreen i've ever used. Doesnt leave a white cast, moisturisesn, isn't greasy and leaves the skin feeling SO SOFT. Absolutely in love w this sunscreen ♡

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well