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Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam - Blueberry Versus Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on September 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

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

Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting

Methylglucamine

Lauric Acid

Cleansing
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C12-14 Pareth-12

Emulsifying

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract

Astringent
Fragrance Icon

Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract

Antimicrobial

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Astringent

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Donkey Milk

Skin Conditioning

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Astringent

Malt Extract

Skin Protecting

Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pinus Densiflora Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hydrolyzed Coral

Skin Conditioning

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Humectant

Sarcodon Aspratus Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract

Antimicrobial

Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract

Masking

Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Dahurica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Antiseborrhoeic
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Uncaria Tomentosa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lilium Tigrinum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract

Masking

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract

Skin Conditioning

Swiftlet Nest Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Emollient

Honey Extract

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Agaricus Blazei Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Astringent

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Plankton Extract

Skin Conditioning

Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Cleansing

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Pisum Sativum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant Icon

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Glycine Max Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Absinthium Extract

Skin Conditioning

Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate

Bleaching

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Trehalose

Humectant

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Tropolone

Skin Conditioning

Coptis Japonica Extract

Antimicrobial

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Methylglucamine, Lauric Acid, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Dipropylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Donkey Milk, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Malt Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Hydrolyzed Coral, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate, Allantoin, Trehalose, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone, Coptis Japonica Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol 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 Panthenol
Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

11 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
100% use every day
4,875 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam 122 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (3) Drying (3) Irritating (3)
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Miri Rosanera

8 months ago
Review

Not FA safe AT ALL! This is the product that confirmed that I have FA because my skin broke out horrendously after starting it. It's a shame, because I love the packaging, it feels so fresh and non-drying on my skin.... but this thing is PACKED with ingredients that feed malassezia, all three of the variants (blueberry, green tea, and cranberry) :(

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 14 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 97 ratings
Works Well (47) No Scent (40) Great Value (39)
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Laila

1 year ago
Review

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.

#drying
#pilling
#light scent
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Taynara Motta

2 years ago
Review

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.