SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

Name: Etude SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
Brand: Etude

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Overall score7.3

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

#6Shea Butter

Plant butter

Score breakdown

Overall

7.3

Hydration Efficacy6.6

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength3.7

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Etude SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream stand out

Etude SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.3/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Shea Butter — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.6) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Shea Butter
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
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Madecassoside
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

18 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Glycerin #3Propanediol #4Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate #5Cetearyl Alcohol #6Shea Butter #7Sorbitan Stearate #8Panthenol #9Madecassoside #10Squalane #11Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract #122-Hexanediol #13Glyceryl Stearate #14Stearic Acid #15Carbomer #16Arginine #17Ethylhexylglycerin #18Dimethicone

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient6
Softens and smooths4
Holds the formula together3
Draws in moisture2
Works on your skin2
Keeps the product fresh1

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