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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) versus Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on September 07, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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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
ph level
6.5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Lauric Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethyl Sulfone • Potassium Hydroxide • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Betaine • Stearic Acid • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Chlorphenesin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Pyridoxine • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract • Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract • Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Lecithin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Phytosterols • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Ceramide NP • Propanediol • Apium Graveolens Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lysine Hcl • Proline • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Acetyl Methionine • Theanine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Beta-Glucan • Papain

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 pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

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 pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 38.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

57% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 27 reviews
laila.21's Avatar'
Feb 25, 2024

How is it for sensitive skin and has citric acid?
it's soo drying, makes my skin tight after cleansing and gives an uncomfortable itchin feeling on my cheeks.
i need to stop trusting these 'viral' products on TikTok.
tbh cosrx low ph...

How is it for sensitive skin and has citric acid?
it's soo drying, makes my skin tight after cleansing and gives an uncomfortable itchin feeling on my cheeks.
i need to stop trusting these 'viral' products on TikTok.
tbh cosrx low ph cleanser is away better than this one.

Drying
Pilling
Light Scent
BrittBrine's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

I love using this cleanser. It's so fluffy and isn't too drying but still will remove my sunscreen if I forgot to double cleanse.

I love using this cleanser. It's so fluffy and isn't too drying but still will remove my sunscreen if I forgot to double cleanse.

Great Value
Works Well
O.I.M's Avatar'
May 4, 2023

Citric acid in a sensitive skin cleanser? Never
Why would you put citric acid in a cleanser that is supposed to be for sensitive skin? This is not for sensitive skin. It is drying and destroys skin barrier. I got irritation from it....

Citric acid in a sensitive skin cleanser? Never
Why would you put citric acid in a cleanser that is supposed to be for sensitive skin? This is not for sensitive skin. It is drying and destroys skin barrier. I got irritation from it. Apparently is a new formula.

Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser 56 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 2 reviews
tttende's Avatar'
Oct 10, 2022

4 / 10
Didn't work out for me personally, but I still think it's a good product. I'd suggest using it as a second cleanser (doesn't remove makeup that well), or as a cleanser in the morning.
It doesn't leave the skin stripped but mine...

4 / 10
Didn't work out for me personally, but I still think it's a good product. I'd suggest using it as a second cleanser (doesn't remove makeup that well), or as a cleanser in the morning.
It doesn't leave the skin stripped but mine felt a little tight after rinsing - my face was somewhat dehydrated so, even though this cleanser is on the gentle side, I wouldn't pick foaming formulas if my skin feels that dehydrated in the future.

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