Etude House Soon Jung Ph 6.5 Whip Cleanser Versus Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Updated on May 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Soon Jung Ph 6.5 Whip Cleanser 13 ingredients
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Etude House Soon Jung Ph 6.5 Whip Cleanser 13 ingredients
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 43 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Sedum Sarmentosum Extract
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingThreonine
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Valine, Threonine, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Isoleucine, Histidine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cysteine, Methionine, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene 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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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Etude House Soon Jung Ph 6.5 Whip Cleanser 13 ingredients
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 43 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Etude House Soon Jung Ph 6.5 Whip Cleanser 13 ingredients
To be totally honest, my skin does feel dry after but I like that. It makes my face feel clean. I love how this cleanser have simple ingredients. I also love how it foams up. But if your gonna buy, do not from amazon. My cleanser came with no seal and was leaking. So I’m concerned that they added or removed stuff.
