PRODUCT REVIEW

Etude House Soon Jung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Madecassoside 0.1% - 0.45%Asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.3%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Etude House - Soon Jung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, glucose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Phenyl trimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, diisostearyl malate and hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.25%, madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.30%, asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.30% and madecassoside 0.10% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.40% - 5.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Etude House" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 25.00A$ in Australia and for 14.42$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Helps to improve skin barriers Moisturising balm and absorbs well into skin Low-irritant formula helps to make skin healthy without stressing the skin

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, glucose.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phenyl trimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol

glycerin 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

squalane 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

1,2-hexanediol 0.5% - 1.1%

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A preservative

diisostearyl malate 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.6% - 8.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Phenyl trimethicone, Diisostearyl malate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Glucose, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: beta-glucan allantoin +1 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide centella asiatica extract +8 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: centella asiatica extract dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride centella asiatica extract +8 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: ceramide np betaine +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	lauric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	achillea millefolium flower extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +46 more

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Etude House Soon Jung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm

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