No. 32
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How it works.
55% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 32 in skincare
Sample
34 redditors with explicit opinion · 19 positive · 4 negative · 11 neutral
Score
0.626 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 40–71% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/tretinoin + 4 more
Etude · skincare
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Soonjung
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Korean barrier-repair line that calms redness and works across products without fuss. No cons reported, but limited range of skin concerns addressed.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.6 from 5,877 reviews — that's roughly 90% positive.
On Reddit: 55% of 34 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 34 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Visibly reduces redness on sensitive skin
“I recently started using the Etude House SoonJung line and it's been amazing for my redness.”
u/thebroned · r/KoreanBeauty →
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pH 5.5 toner clears hard water minerals from face
“will help clear the minerals found in hard water from your face. Etude Etude House SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner is my favorite”
u/meow-miao · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Hydro Barrier Cream supports skin barrier with light texture
“Etude House SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream → still supports the skin barrier but feels much lighter”
u/Diligent-Track-6980 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Cleanser works better than fancier options at 5000 won
“the etude house soonjung cleanser. its like 5000 won here and my skin just likes it. ive tried fancier s”
u/Alert_Rutabaga3009 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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5.5 relief toner is cost effective and least wasteful
“the best imo in terms of being least wasteful and most cost effective. I use the etude house soonjung 5.5 relief toner”
u/RadiantStarr · r/KoreanBeauty →
Direct quotes
What 34 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Certain-Ad-1303
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r/AsianBeauty
to turn to you lovely folks for help x
2 years ago, after trying products like Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Repair Cream (which broke me out), I finally found my holy grail moi
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u/ramicore
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r/40PlusSkinCare
l probably change this one)
Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum (night only)
Etude House Soonjung Director's Moisture Sun 50ml (morning, love this product)
I've had a specific
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u/percautio
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r/SkincareAddiction
ll repurchase. Highly recommend other oily folks give it a go.
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**Etude House Sunprise Must Daily SPF 50+ PA+++**: My first AB sunscreen! Bought on a whim when I was
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u/thebroned
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r/KoreanBeauty
r specific products have really helped your skin?
I recently started using the Etude House SoonJung line and it’s been amazing for my redness. What else would you recommend for ke
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"Etude - Soon jung 2x barrier intensive cream - 60ml - BNIB - both for $20"
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"I used Etude House Sunprise Must Daily SPF 50. It's a no for me. I'm still on my first bottle. It doesn't a"
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"h them breaking me out.
I have tried two Korean sunscreens so far. One was the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk. I didn’t like that one much. It was drying for me an"
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"urface, i didn't feel like the snail mucin actually hydrated my skin. 2/5 WNRP
Etude soon jung whipped cleanser: this might have been reformulated since using it but i just f"
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"sanely moisturising and a beautiful glow- my colder seasons go to moisturiser)
Etude Soon Jung hydrobarrier cream - ( my perfect simple hydrating moisturiser for sensitive sk"
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"I like it a lot! I was a religious Etude House Sunprise user until I went to Korea and found out it’s not that popular and harder to fi"
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"ch about either but Acwell licorice balance toner was my favorite until I tried Etude Soon Jung Toner. It’s so light, soothing, and works well with all of my other products. T"
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"using the HaruHaru sunscreen (the yellow one) and I like it! I used to use the Etude House Sunprise and I completely switched over"
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"moisturizer (Etude Soonjung hydro barrier cream)"
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"ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser"
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"luck keeping the barrier-focused approach but switching to lighter textures:
* Etude House SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream → still supports the skin barrier but feels much lighter an"
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"he best imo in terms of being least wasteful and most cost effective. I use the etude house soonjung 5.5 relief toner for mine, but the naturie hatomugi skin conditioner and kikuma"
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"Etude Soonjung for sensitive skin!!"
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"I just ordered the ISNTREE hyularonic acid plus toner! I’m too excited! My etude house soon Jung one is running low"
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"idk how unpopular it is but i dont ever hear anyone talk about the etude house moistfull collagen emulsion.
im sceptical of topical collagen so idc about that part b"
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"based in seoul and this is gonna be basic but the etude house soonjung cleanser. its like 5000 won here and my skin just likes it. ive tried fancier s"
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"they won't make your skin look plump and glow. Another one that I like is the Etude House Soonjung moisturizer and toner also have worked well for me, but the cream doesn't plump"
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"Etude soon Jung whip works well."
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"treating my hyperpigmentation currently. Idk if it works but it feels great)
* Etude House Soon Jung 2x Intensive Barrier Cream
* Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream (If I’m feeling extra dry)"
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"it working well for those with super sensitive skin or ingredient allergies
**Etude House Soon Jung ph5.5 toner**
This is the toner I have been using the longest, for about ~3yea"
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"Lotion: Soon Jung Etude House"
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"Etude (x Y Artist Project w/ CURVESIGN) Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm: okay,"
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"Etude Barrier Cream"
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"I love the Etude cream! Great progress"
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"are you using the new version of the etude cream?"
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"Etude Toner"
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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Four Months Into My Skin Care Journey
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r/SkincareAddiction
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r/KoreanBeauty
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r/KoreanBeauty
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