Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser Versus HALE Foamwork ph 5.0-6.0 Foaming Cleanser
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
HALE Foamwork ph 5.0-6.0 Foaming Cleanser 20 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 14 ingredients
HALE Foamwork ph 5.0-6.0 Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Cocoate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Glycolate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
HALE Foamwork ph 5.0-6.0 Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
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