ETUDE Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser

ETUDE

Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser

face foam cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
49%
Combination (dry)
49%
Balanced
79%
Combination (oily)
91%
Oily
91%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
2
Actives
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The Etude House Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser is mild and cleanses impurities and the skin with zero irritation. With a hypoallergenic formula and the optimal pH of 5.5 it suits even people with the most sensitive skin. Unlike the whip cleanser which has a fluffier consistency, this is more creamy but still effortlessly lathers into a rich foam. No room for irritation while cleansing.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Full Ingredients

22 total
WATER SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE GLYCERIN HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE DECYL GLUCOSIDE POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE CETEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERYL STEARATE SORBITAN OLIVATE GLYCOL DISTEARATE POTASSIUM COCOATE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL CITRIC ACID AHA POLYQUATERNIUM-67 GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE DISODIUM EDTA SODIUM ACETATE SODIUM CHLORIDE PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) PENTYLENE GLYCOL MADECASSOSIDE

About Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser

Overview

Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser is a watery-light foam cleanser from ETUDE. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 22 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Panthenol and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Panthenol, Water and Cetearyl Alcohol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 7 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 2 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Cetearyl Alcohol

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Glyceryl Caprylate

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
Pentylene Glycol

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Madecassoside

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (20)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Glycerin Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Decyl Glucoside Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Sorbitan Olivate Glycol Distearate Potassium Cocoate Caprylyl Glycol Polyquaternium-67 Glyceryl Caprylate Disodium Edta Sodium Acetate Sodium Chloride Pentylene Glycol Madecassoside

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cocoate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 22 ingredients on the label.

10
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts

3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether

5 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

6 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucoside, Decyl

7 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

8 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
9 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
10 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

11 Glycol Distearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethylene distearate

12 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Potassum salt of coconut acid

13 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

14 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

15 Polyquaternium-67 Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether, reaction products with N,N,N-trimethyl-N-oxiranylmethylammonium chloride and N-dodecyl-N,N-dimethyl-N-oxiranylmethylammonium chloride

16 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
17 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

18 Sodium Acetate pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium acetate

19 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

20 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
21 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
22 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

WATER, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-67, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PANTHENOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, MADECASSOSIDE.

What are the active ingredients in Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

Dispense a certain amount onto wet hands, creating lather. Apply thoroughly onto face. thoroughly rinse off with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cocoate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser have?

It lists 22 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Soon Jung ph 5.5 Foam Cleanser?

ETUDE.

Brand
ETUDE

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