Soonjung pH 5.5 Relief Toner vs Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin — Ingredient Comparison

ETUDE

Soonjung pH 5.5 Relief Toner

Toner · 16 ingredients · South Korea

ETUDE Soonjung pH 5.5 Relief Toner is a low-irritant, weakly acidic toner that calms and soothes skin irritated by external stressors, restoring balance to sensitive or heated skin.

Fragrance-free

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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin

Toner · 8 ingredients

A leave-on exfoliating toner formulated with 2% salicylic acid (BHA), which penetrates deep into pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin cells. Green tea acts as an antioxidant to soothe irritation and address visible signs of aging, while methylpropanediol hydrates and helps the formula absorb more effectively. Best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types looking to refine pores, smooth uneven texture, and reduce the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads. The formula is alcohol-free and fragrance-free.

Fragrance-free

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Toner products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

Price

$19.59

$15

$4.59 less

Key ingredients

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant