ETUDE Hydro Barrier Cream face moisturizer 2.53 fl oz — Low pH 5.5 with Panthenol & Madecassoside

ETUDE SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream is a lightweight, low‑pH face moisturizer formulated with panthenol and madecassoside to hydrate and help soothe sensitive skin.

Designed in Korea for skin that reacts easily to environmental stressors, this cream prioritizes gentle support for the skin’s natural barrier. With a pH of 5.5 and over 87% moisturizing ingredients, the formula absorbs quickly without heavy residue and avoids ten common additives often found in conventional creams. Dermatologically tested and free from fragrance, mineral oil, and parabens, it targets hydration and barrier care with a minimal‑irritant approach.

How does this cream support a fragile skin barrier?

The SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream combines panthenol (provitamin B5) and madecassoside to reinforce and calm the skin’s surface. Together these actives help reduce sensations of tightness while supporting recovery from daily stresses.

• Panthenol: strengthens and hydrates the stratum corneum for improved resilience
• Madecassoside: soothes irritation and helps protect against external triggers
• Low pH 5.5: keeps the product compatible with the skin’s natural acid mantle
• Dermatologically tested: evaluated for use on sensitive skin types

Will the texture feel heavy or greasy on my face?

This cream is formulated as a refreshing water‑centric moisturizer that absorbs rapidly and leaves a non‑oily finish. It delivers deep hydration without the slick feel typical of richer balms, making it usable morning and night beneath makeup or sunscreen.

• Quick‑absorbing water formula ideal for layering
• Non-greasy finish suited for combination and oily-prone areas
• Light enough for daytime under makeup, hydrating enough for overnight use

What ingredients are omitted and why does that matter?

ETUDE uses a "10 free" policy here, removing common additives that can aggravate sensitive skin. By excluding fragrances, synthetic pigments, mineral oil, silicones, parabens, and several other compounds, the formula reduces potential irritants while focusing on barrier repair and hydration.

• Free from fragrance and synthetic pigments to minimize sensitization
• No parabens, PEG, or imidazolidinyl urea—simpler ingredient profile
• Animal‑derived ingredient free and no mineral oil for a cleaner formulation

How much hydration will I get and how is it delivered?

With 87.86% moisturizing components, the cream emphasizes water and humectant content to replenish and retain moisture. The composition focuses on delivering sustained hydration while helping the skin retain moisture through barrier support actives.

• High proportion of moisturizing ingredients: deep, lasting hydration
• Humectant and barrier‑support synergy for water retention
• Suitable for rehydrating dry patches and calming post‑cleansing tightness

Who is this for? ETUDE SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream is intended for people with sensitive, easily irritated, or dry skin who want a mild, effective daily moisturizer. It fits into simple, low‑irritant routines for those seeking barrier support without heavy creams or potential irritants, and it works well under makeup or sunscreen for daytime protection.

Ingredients

WATER / AQUA / EAU, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, TREHALOSE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ALLANTOIN, MADECASSOSIDE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL