Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream Versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on February 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream 37 ingredients

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 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

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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream 37 ingredients

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

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.

Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream 37 ingredients

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Squalane • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Phytosteryl Oleate • Tea-Lauroyl Glutamate • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Arginine • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Fructooligosaccharides • Ceramide NP • Beta-Glucan • Trisodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin

Water • Propanediol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Madecassoside • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Potassium Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Propanediol

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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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Xanthan Gum

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.

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Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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.

Phykology Bright Tomorrow Guardian Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

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