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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel versus COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream .

Last updated on December 12, 2023. Published on June 10, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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 Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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 Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia 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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. 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. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

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 Extract

Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Etude House Soon Jung Moist Relief All In One Gel 15 ingredients

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COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 22 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 3 reviews
BrodyTosi's Avatar'
Dec 27, 2023

This moisturizer has an ingredient profile that is quite favorable for individuals with acne-prone skin (no commonly implicated irritants like alcohols, sulfates, or fragrance). One observation in using this product I had is that it...

This moisturizer has an ingredient profile that is quite favorable for individuals with acne-prone skin (no commonly implicated irritants like alcohols, sulfates, or fragrance). One observation in using this product I had is that it manages to achieve an impressive gel texture without the usage of silicones, which is quite rare among gel-based moisturizers. This product ranks low in comedogenicity and is quite humectant heavy with only one emollient and no occlusive ingredients. From anecdotal experience using this moisturizer, for general use in mild environments and/or warmer seasons it is a good option but if you are living in harsh, drying environmental conditions or using an adjucnt drying ingredient like BPO or retinoids (such as adapalene or tretinoin) this moisturizer probably won't suffice for most skin types.

Light
Absorbs Well
Works Well
jazzzzz1's Avatar'
Feb 26, 2024

This is a really light moisturiser that is great for summer. It's not quite hydrating enough for my skin though as I'm currently using Differin. I still like it though as it doesn't clog my pores at all and seems to calm the redness in...

This is a really light moisturiser that is great for summer. It's not quite hydrating enough for my skin though as I'm currently using Differin. I still like it though as it doesn't clog my pores at all and seems to calm the redness in my skin.

Light
Absorbs Well
Sticky
No Scent

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