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February 21, 2020

Etude House Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner Review

Since 1988 SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner 

"Hypoallergenic skincare solution"

Did you know that Etude House falls under one parent company, together with other top  brands Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, and Mamonde? "Amorepacific Group is a South Korean beauty and cosmetics conglomerate, operating over 30 beauty, personal care, and health brands including those mentioned earlier. Founded in 1945, it is the world's 12th largest cosmetics company."

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Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner

Magic number pH 5.5
First, let's look into the science behind this toner. In chemistry, pH is a scale used to specify how acidic or basic a water-based solution is. Acidic solutions have a lower pH, while basic solutions have a higher pH. A pH 5.5 = normal and healthy skin. While dry skin will have a lower pH closer to pH 4.0, and oily skin will have a higher pH closer to pH 7.0. 

Verdict
The Soon Jung toner is another great addition to my growing collection of hydrating toners. If you are a believer of the 7 skin method just like I am, then I suggest incorporating this product in your routine. It works wonders on irritated skin. I prefer having gentle toners that help soothe and relieve skin from external irritants. However, I still use chemical exfoliants with higher strength, and I only apply them two to three times weekly, apart from my toning regimen.

Fact: This toner contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract or what we call green tea! We all know how green tea has amazing benefits when ingested or used topically. There's a lot of study and research backing the wonders of green tea. Also, I make it a point to drink green tea at least every other day. 😁

"Green tea is proven to be a great antioxidant, UV protectant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial Because of these awesome properties green tea is a great choice for anti-aging and also for skin diseases including rosacea, acne and atopic dermatitis."

For those conscious about ingredients, I'm happy to report that this product is alcohol-free and fragrance free! I know a lot of skincare enthusiasts are very particular about these two ingredients, because of how irritating they can be. Although personally, having both don't stop me from using a product. I'm more concerned about results and benefits of a product.


What to love about low pH products?
  • Bright and smooth skin 
  • Not irritating and gentle on the skin
  • Suits sensitive skin
  • Calms redness
Why avoid high pH products?
  • Damaged skin barrier in the long run
  • Rough, dry, and flaky skin
  • Redness and inflammation
Where to buy?

1. Amazon - Faster shipping especially if you are a Prime member. 
Free shipping on orders over $35.

2. YesStyle - currently not shipping to some countries or longer lead time due to COVID19 situation. Some shipping fees have also increased.



SoonJung Toner Ingredients:
WATER, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, BETAINE, PANTHENOL, MADECASSOSIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CARBOMER, POLYGLYCERIN-3, DISODIUM EDTA



XOXO,
Val

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* All products are lovingly purchased with my own money for personal consumption, and in no way sponsored by any of the skincare brands. All reviews and information are based on personal experience with the products. For the most part, I research a LOT before buying. However, some items I happily purchase spontaneously even without prior research, such as those on markdown/sales if you get what I mean. 😁

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Lastly, I hope the information on this page is able to help in your skincare journey. 😊
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