SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner — Reddit Reviews
by ETUDE
Updated November 10, 2026
Panthenol and madecassoside toner for lightweight hydration and redness relief; occasional breakouts.
What the community says
A watery panthenol-and-madecassoside toner that layers neatly under actives and moisturizer, adding hydration without oiliness. It suits dehydrated, redness-prone sensitive skin, though a minority report stinging, texture bumps, or fungal-acne flares.
What this means for you
What people love
- Watery, layerable hydration for dehydrated skin
- Panthenol high in the list; no added fragrance
- Madecassoside formula calms visible redness
Watch out for
- Can trigger texture bumps and breakouts
- Rare fungal-acne flares reported
- Not hydrating enough for everyone
Product details
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 6 TikTok videos2 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Creators say the toner feels lightweight, watery and fragrance-free 123. Several creators say it soothes irritated skin, and one sponsored creator says it calmed redness and chapping when layered 24. Sponsored creators describe it as suited to sensitive skin, while one creator says it hydrates all skin types 134. No creator reports a downside, and one says toners help balance skin tone 15.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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What the science says
Panthenol has some evidence for supporting the skin barrier, as all five direct studies found it helped skin hold water and lose less of it 1. For dehydrated skin, panthenol has some evidence behind it, since all four direct studies found it raised moisture and eased roughness 2. The evidence for centella/cica on redness and irritation is not proven yet, though the one direct study found it reduced redness more than a placebo after laser treatment 3.
- Panthenol for skin barrier Some evidence · 20 studies
- Panthenol for dehydration Some evidence · 7 studies
- Centella/Cica for redness/irritation Not proven yet · 2 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 15
ETUDE SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 105 mentions across 24 threads
ETUDE SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.
“Soon Jung Ph 5.5 Relief Toner by Etude House”
Positive
“Numbuzin no 5 toner pads, Soon jung toner, Tir tir light toner.”
Positive
“Anua Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner, Etude Soon Jung PH 5.5 Relief toner”
Positive
“Currently my favourites are Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner and SoonJung pH 5.5 Relief Toner.”
Positive
“the SoonJung toner I mainly use to prepare my own sheet masks”
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“This started my journey using lightweight hydrating toners”
Positive
“Soonjung ph 5.5 relief toner.”
Positive
“It was only after it was done that I realized that it literally perfected my skincare base.”
Positive
“it’s actually ridiculously hydrating for something so watery.”
Positive
“Soonjung Etude ph 5.5 toner - my forever and always. Simple, hydrating”
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“there is a very noticeable difference using it vs. not using it”
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“love that it's unscented and comes in bigger bottles”
Positive
“the scinic simple toner and etude 5.5 are perfect when my skin is touchy.”
Mentioned
“Etude Soon Jung, which feels just like water and was decently hydrating.”
Mentioned
“Then I had to stop using toner altogether because the Soon Jung was giving me sensitivity”
Mentioned
“That is why I love using Etude House Soon Jung Ph 5.5 relief toner”
Positive
“because it balances my ph plus it doesn’t make my skin red”
Positive
“compared to other toners I use in the past”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Often paired with
Products Redditors use alongside this one
iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Mentioned together in 8 threads
“I use Etude soon Jung ph 5.5 relief toner, then skin1004 Madagascar ampoule, and Iunik Beta Glucan serum.”
ETUDE
Mentioned together in 5 threads
“SoonJung Relief Toner --> Mad Hippie Vit C --> EltaMD UV Clear PM: Vanicream or SoonJung Whip Cleanser”