Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser Versus Missha Cicadin Blemish Clearing Serum
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
Missha Cicadin Blemish Clearing Serum 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
Missha Cicadin Blemish Clearing Serum 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Nylon-12
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
4-Terpineol
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Nylon-12, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Boron Nitride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trideceth-6, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 4-Terpineol, Ceramide NP, Water, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool
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 GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePanthenol 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 PanthenolButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
Missha Cicadin Blemish Clearing Serum 52 ingredients
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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients
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.
Might be my favorite FA safe cleanser
I have combo skin and this cleanser works really well for me, it cleans my face deeply but it doesn't dry it out nor makes my skin feel tight.
