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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream .

Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on April 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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

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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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 (2)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

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 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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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 1.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

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.

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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 7.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 13.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
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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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

7
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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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

8
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.

Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% contains this as ingredient number 27.

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.

45% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Zeroid Richenic Cream Urea 5% 29 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)
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2 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Lovely moisturizer, even though it hydrates really well, it absorbs quickly and isn't greasy.

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

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