SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm

Name: Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm
Brand: Etude

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Overall score7.7

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

Score breakdown

Overall

7.7

Hydration Efficacy8.2

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength3.6

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

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

What makes Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm stand out

Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.7/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (8.2) 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

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

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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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Shea Butter
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Water #2Glycerin #3Butylene Glycol #4Cetearyl Alcohol #5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #6Shea Butter #7Squalane #8Panthenol #9Madecassoside #10Centella Asiatica Extract #112-Hexanediol #12Cetearyl Olivate #13Sorbitan Olivate #14Carbomer #15Arginine #16Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient5
Softens and smooths4
Draws in moisture3
Works on your skin2
Holds the formula together1
Keeps the product fresh1

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