Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on December 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

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, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

Shop

Buy PHA First Tonic Essence

Shop

Buy Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

Starts at $9.49

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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!

Learn more about Water

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence 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.

Learn more about Glycerin

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
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.

Learn more about Panthenol

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
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.

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

6
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.

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

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

63% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence 27 ingredients

PHA First Tonic Essence hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to ISOI PHA First Tonic Essence.

See 50 alternatives

We haven't detected any alternatives for Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream.

Loading similar comparisons...