No. 34
in skincare
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How it works.
45% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 34 in skincare
Sample
20 redditors with explicit opinion · 9 positive · 0 negative · 11 neutral
Score
0.588 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 26–66% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Mixed Reviews — <50% positive. Polarising — read both sides before buying.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/MUAontheCheap, r/AsianBeautyExchange
Etude · skincare
Mixed Reviews
Soonjung
r/KoreanBeautyr/SkincareAddictionUKr/MUAontheCheapr/AsianBeautyExchange
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 5,875 reviews — that's roughly 90% positive.
On Reddit: 45% of 20 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 44 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 →
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Direct quotes
What 20 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/thebroned
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r/KoreanBeauty
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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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u/meow-miao
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
ater and will help clear the minerals found in hard water from your face. Etude Etude House SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner is my favorite and you can get it on iHerb (it’s usually ch
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u/missdewey
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r/MUAontheCheap
ETUDE Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream deluxe sample
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u/macyyys
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r/AsianBeautyExchange
Etude - Soon jung 2x barrier intensive cream - 60ml - BNIB - both for $20
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u/doefficient
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r/AsianBeautyExchange
ETUDE Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream (JUMBO size, 130 mL) Used once a day for three
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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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"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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"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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Ulta Free 14 Piece Kbeauty Gift With Select 85
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