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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on June 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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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Starts at $16.65
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Starts at $9.49

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 C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinHydrogenated PolydeceneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipropylene GlycolCyclohexasiloxaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateBetaineBehenyl AlcoholPentylene GlycolLaminaria Japonica ExtractEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Sodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterPolyglyceryl-10 LauratePentaerythrityl DistearateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerGlyceryl CaprylateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateMethylpropanediolFructooligosaccharidesDisodium EDTABeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPolyquaternium-51Butylene GlycolHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenoneEthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-26Potassium HyaluronatePanthenolFolic AcidPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Sodium Hyaluronate DimethylsilanolVinyl DimethiconeHyaluronic AcidDimethylsilanol HyaluronateRaffinoseHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePteris Multifida ExtractAscorbyl Propyl HyaluronateCholesterolCeramide NPTocopherolSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerTromethamine

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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.

One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.

This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

43% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream 58 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 7 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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pijza

2 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

super hydrating and feel like it even gives a bit of bounce to the skin. nice lightweight texture not too thick and applies well. no harsh...

super hydrating and feel like it even gives a bit of bounce to the skin. nice lightweight texture not too thick and applies well. no harsh ingredients or purging period, think it would even suit sensitive skin with no problem. best part is such a great price point for the amount and quality of the product. super affordable

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sinae

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I don’t know why, but this project is just IT. It calmes and hydrates my skin if I use harsh products without being too thick. I can use it in the...

I don’t know why, but this project is just IT. It calmes and hydrates my skin if I use harsh products without being too thick. I can use it in the morning, in the evening, during the day. It just works.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

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