Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCleanses gently
“Soon Jung 5.5 Cleansing Water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEthylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.9%
Panthenol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMadecassoside~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about MadecassosideTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Etude HouseSoon Jung 5.5 Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | $22.00 | $4.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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