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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin .

Last updated on February 07, 2024. Published on February 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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.

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

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides (7)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolNiacinamidePentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydrogenated LecithinGlycerinSoluble CollagenHydroxydecyl UbiquinonePropanediolCyclodextrinBroussonetia Kazinoki Root ExtractCeramide NPBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractApium Graveolens ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed ExtractSodium Hyaluronate MadecassosideAllium Sativum Bulb ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractGynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem ExtractAvena Sativa Seed ExtractEcklonia Cava ExtractSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractCaprylyl GlycolCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractSpinacia Oleracea Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerinHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHexapeptide-9Hexapeptide-11Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-1Copper Tripeptide-1AdenosineCarbomerTromethaminePulsatilla Koreana ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate

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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Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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.

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
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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Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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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Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Absorbent

We don't have a description for Cyclodextrin.

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 32.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 36.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract comes from the Korean pasque flower. This flower is used in traditional Korean medicine.

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 52.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract comes from the Japanese Pepper, also known as the Prickly Ash. This plant is native to the Korean peninsula and Japan.

The pepper has antioxidant properties. It may help reduce the signs of aging.

For those with fragrance sensitivities, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract contains limonene.

If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient.

The Japanese Pepper is related to the Sichuan Pepper.

Learn more about Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 53.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.

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We don't have a description for Usnea Barbata Extract.

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence contains this as ingredient number 54.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

58% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
4% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
5% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Jin Jung Sung Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence 55 ingredients

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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 16 ratings
No Scent (6) Hydrating (5) Absorbs Well (5) Works Well (4) Great Value (4) Light (3)
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mariamgk

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I used it for 2 months and it felt really nice! I did find out I have fungal acne and this contributed to it, otherwise it was nice and hydrating

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Mimicon

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Great toner, absorbs well. No scent. My sensitive, acne-prone skin likes it. Will buy more

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