Comparison

Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner vs Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner

Two toners that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.

Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner

Etude House

SoonJung Relief Toner

Watery hydrating toner for reactive skin.

Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner

Then I Met You

Birch Milk Refining Toner

Hybrid hydrating exfoliating toner with birch sap.

Choose SoonJung Relief Toner if

  • Your main concern is Redness or Dehydration.
  • You have Sensitive skin.
  • You want Panthenol, Madecassoside in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €14 vs from €38).

Choose Birch Milk Refining Toner if

  • Your main concern is Dullness or Texture.
  • You have Normal or Combination skin.
  • You want Birch Sap, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide in the formula.
  • glow boost

At a glance

Category
Toner
Toner
Price
from €14
from €38
Skin types
  • Sensitive
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Dry
  • Combination
Targets
  • Redness
  • Dehydration
  • Dullness
  • Texture
Key ingredients
  • Panthenol
  • Madecassoside
  • Birch Sap
  • Lactic Acid
  • Niacinamide
Pros
  • fragrance free
  • non irritating
  • glow boost
  • smooths texture
Cons
  • plain texture
  • premium price
How to use
Pat onto clean skin.
Apply morning or night with hands.

Ingredient interactions

No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.

What reviewers say

SoonJung Relief Toner

Instantly Soothed Skin

"The first night I applied this my skin felt instantly soothed. It's as light as water yet makes my skin feel so soft and, well, hydrated."

r/AsianBeauty user · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

Gentle and Hydrating

"This toner keeps it simple with a low pH of 5.5 to keep the skin’s barrier balanced and provides hydration throughout the day. It's low-irritant and weakly acidic."

My Skincare Regime · My Skincare Regime

Birch Milk Refining Toner

"This looks nice. I really love birch juice. It helps acne well and hydrates really well."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

"Most of the reviews I have read about this toner have said that it's not sticky or tacky, but I feel like it is for me. Is this just me? Has anyone else tried ..."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/KoreanBeauty

FAQ

What is the main difference between Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner and Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner?

Both are toners. Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner focuses on Redness and Dehydration, while Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner targets Dullness and Texture. Ingredient wise, Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner leads with Panthenol and Madecassoside; Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner uses Birch Sap and Lactic Acid.

Can I use Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner and Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner together?

They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.

Which one is cheaper, Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner or Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner?

Etude House SoonJung Relief Toner is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €14 vs from €38).

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