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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel versus Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on June 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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

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Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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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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Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) 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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Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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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Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate.

Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

35% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ruruberry Gentle Fresh Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients

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Etude House Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser (2023 Version) 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 27 ratings
Great Value (6) Works Well (5) No Scent (4) Light (4) Light Scent (3) Drying (3)
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laila.21

3 months ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

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wthtay

1 year ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

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