Beauty26/10 Week 5
Choosing a Facial Cleanser Starts with How It Foams TOP5 picks
For a daily facial cleanser, how you make the lather and how much you buy at a time matter as much as its pH description. From pump-dispensed foam to cleansers you lather by hand, narrow down the choices by the cost of 1 unit and the steps involved in using it.
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The five at a glance
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EtudeSoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 150 mlPump-dispensed foam with less lathering effort
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Round Lab1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150mlA 150ml cream-type foaming cleanser in the KRW 10,000 range
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BeplainMung Bean Mildly Acidic Cleansing Foam 80mlStart with a smaller 80ml size
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ManyoPure Soybean Cleansing Foam 160mlFor those seeking a mildly alkaline foam
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IsntreeYam Vegan Mildly Acidic Cleanser 120mlA mildly acidic foam from the Yam range
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Even within the same cleansing routine, preparing the lather can differ. Some people are used to adding water and working up a foam, while others find it easier to press a pump and start washing immediately. Looking at this difference before labels such as mildly acidic or mildly alkaline makes it easier to choose a cleanser for everyday use. This comparison uses 1 standard unit as the purchase quantity. Sizes range from 80~160ml, so a lower price per unit does not mean the same amount costs less. Treat pH and ingredient descriptions as ways to distinguish the products, rather than as rankings of cleansing power or how skin feels afterward.
Why consider it now
When repurchasing a cleanser, check the size and package alongside the familiar product name. Standard units, refills, and double packs can all be sold within the same range. Here, costs and ways of using the foam are compared on the basis of buying just 1 unit.
Why this order
Reducing the effort of preparing foam comes first, followed by the purchase cost and size of 1 unit. SoonJung Whip dispenses foam with a pump and costs KRW 12,000 for 150ml, making it the first recommendation. Dokdo offers the same 150ml at a slightly lower KRW 11,700, so the order can change if you prefer a cream-type foaming cleanser. Mung Bean 80ml suits those starting with a smaller amount, Soybean 160ml offers a mildly alkaline foam, and Yam 120ml provides a mildly acidic foam within the Yam range—each has a different reason to choose it.
Etude
SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 150 ml
Our first pick
Pump-dispensed foam with less lathering effort
It offers the same 150ml as Dokdo with a product price difference of just KRW 300, so reducing the effort of preparing foam takes priority here. If you are comfortable thoroughly lathering a cleanser by hand, Dokdo’s lower product price is more appealing. Mung Bean 80ml takes priority if the aim is to try a smaller size first.
Recommended for those who want to reduce the step of making lather by hand. It suits those looking for a cleanser to keep by the sink with a familiar pump-based format.
If working up a lather by hand every morning feels cumbersome, a whip cleanser is worth considering. SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser is used by applying 2~3 pumps to a wet face and rinsing with lukewarm water. Unlike a cleanser you lather yourself, the routine starts with a measured number of pumps.
The regular displayed price for the 150ml standard unit is KRW 12,000. Panthenol and madecassoside appear in the full ingredient list. The pump-based method of use, more than the ingredient names, is the key reason to choose it.
Start cleansing with a pump
The official recommended amount is 2~3 pumps. It suits those who want a simpler start than dispensing a cleanser into the hand and mixing it with water.
Start with a 150ml standard unit
The comparison uses the price of the 150ml standard unit, not a refill. Even when buying for the first time without an existing container, you can budget without confusing it with the refill price.
Before you choose
The product price is KRW 300 higher than Dokdo in the same size. If you prefer lathering a cream-type cleanser by hand, this convenience may not be necessary.
- Size
- 150ml
- pH label
- Mildly acidic 6.5
- Directions
- Apply 2~3 pumps to a wet face, massage, and rinse with lukewarm water
- Listed ingredients
- Panthenol · madecassoside
- Price when checked
- KRW 12,000 · 1 standard 150ml unit · no conditional discounts applied · guest checkout unavailable on Amore Mall · shipping KRW 2,500 extra2026-10-30
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml
Why consider it
A 150ml cream-type foaming cleanser in the KRW 10,000 range
At KRW 11,700 for 150ml, it suits those who want more in each container than the smaller Mung Bean 80ml. The difference from SoonJung is KRW 300, so the convenience of whip foam takes priority in the top position. If you prefer a cream-type foaming cleanser to a pump and want a slightly lower product price, Dokdo can come first.
Recommended for those who prefer a cream-type foaming cleanser and want to buy a 150ml single unit. It suits using a separate facial cleanser after removing makeup.
Dokdo Cleanser is an option for those who prefer a cream-type foaming cleanser and also consider the cost of a standard unit. Kurly sells the 150ml single unit for KRW 11,700 and describes it as a mildly acidic cleanser with a white, opaque cream texture. It has the same volume as SoonJung Whip, but a different texture at the start of cleansing.
It is not an appropriate choice for removing all makeup in a single step. The retailer describes it as a second-step cleanser after an initial cleanse and advises using a dedicated remover first for heavy makeup. It suits a routine that separates makeup removal from washing the face.
A balance of volume and cost
The purchase is a 150ml standard unit for KRW 11,700. Its equivalent product price per 100ml is KRW 7,800, which helps distinguish it from the lower per-unit price of Mung Bean 80ml.
An option for the second cleanse
The retailer advises using a dedicated remover first for heavy makeup. Its role is clear in a routine that separates makeup removal from rinsing the face with a cleanser.
Before you choose
It is not recommended as the sole product for removing heavy makeup. If pump dispensing is the priority, SoonJung Whip is a better fit.
- Size
- 150ml
- Texture
- White, opaque cream type (Kurly description)
- Usage context
- For the 2nd cleanse · use a dedicated remover first for heavy makeup
- Equivalent product price per 100ml
- KRW 7,800
- Price when checked
- KRW 11,700 · 1 standard 150ml unit · no conditional discounts applied · shipping KRW 3,000 extra2026-10-30
Beplain
Mung Bean Mildly Acidic Cleansing Foam 80ml
Why consider it
Start with a smaller 80ml size
Its lowest initial product outlay makes it a recommendation for trying a new cleanser in a small amount. However, at 80ml, comparing only the price of 1 unit with Dokdo 150ml obscures the volume difference. Dokdo is a better fit if a generous amount comes first, while Mung Bean suits those who prioritize a smaller standard unit.
Recommended for those who want to start with a smaller standard unit and lower their product spending at each purchase.
If buying a large container of an unfamiliar cleanser feels like too much of a commitment, 80ml offers a different starting point. Mung Bean Mildly Acidic Cleansing Foam is lathered with water, gently massaged in circular motions, and rinsed off with lukewarm water. Its single-unit price of KRW 9,500 is the lowest of the 5 options compared here.
The official full ingredient list separately specifies mung bean powder at 9,000ppm and mung bean extract at 3,300ppm. These are best read separately rather than combined into a single ingredient concentration. Starting with a smaller unit has its advantages, but this is not the lowest-cost option per unit of volume.
A lower single-unit purchase cost
The confirmed price for the standard unit, without conditional discounts, is KRW 9,500. It suits starting with a smaller amount rather than buying 150~160ml at a time.
Read the mung bean ingredients separately
Mung bean powder and mung bean extract have different listed concentrations. This gives ingredient-focused shoppers something to check, but concentration alone does not establish superior cleansing power.
Before you choose
At 80ml, this is the smallest size in the comparison. Its equivalent product price per 100ml is KRW 11,875, higher than Dokdo’s.
- Size
- 80ml
- Listed ingredients
- Mung bean powder 9,000ppm · mung bean extract 3,300ppm
- Directions
- Lather with water, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Equivalent product price per 100ml
- KRW 11,875
- Price when checked
- KRW 9,500 · 1 standard 80ml unit · no conditional discounts applied · shipping KRW 3,000 extra2026-10-30
Manyo
Pure Soybean Cleansing Foam 160ml
Why consider it
For those seeking a mildly alkaline foam
At KRW 11,500 for 160ml, its product cost relative to volume is low among the 5 options. This ordering, however, gives earlier consideration to pump convenience and starting with a small standard unit. Those seeking a mildly acidic cleanser will also be looking at different choices. If you prefer a mildly alkaline foam and prioritize cost per volume, it can be recommended ahead of Mung Bean.
Recommended for those who prefer a mildly alkaline foam and consider both single-unit size and product price.
The official store describes Soybean as a mildly alkaline cleansing foam. This differs from the choice sought by someone looking for a product labeled mildly acidic, so the pH description should be distinguished first. Dispense it into the hand, work up a lather, massage it over the face, and rinse with lukewarm water.
The product price for the 160ml single unit is KRW 11,500. Although both purchases are for 1 standard unit, it contains twice the volume of Mung Bean 80ml. If you already prefer a mildly alkaline foam and consider how much is in each container, this size may be more useful than the lower total price of a smaller product.
The purchase cost of 1 160ml unit
The 160ml standard unit costs KRW 11,500. It is worth comparing for those who value the amount in each container within a similar price range.
Lathering by hand
The official instructions start with dispensing the cleanser into the hand and working up a lather. It is a clear option for those seeking a mildly alkaline product while keeping a familiar foaming-cleanser routine.
Before you choose
If you are looking for a mildly acidic product, the other 4 products are closer to that preference. Unlike SoonJung, which dispenses foam directly, it requires lathering by hand.
- Size
- 160ml
- pH description
- Mildly alkaline
- Directions
- Lather by hand, massage, and rinse with lukewarm water
- Equivalent product price per 100ml
- Approx. KRW 7,188
- Price when checked
- KRW 11,500 · 1 standard 160ml unit · no conditional discounts applied · shipping KRW 2,500 extra2026-10-30
Isntree
Yam Vegan Mildly Acidic Cleanser 120ml
Why consider it
A mildly acidic foam from the Yam range
It offers a reason to choose a mildly acidic foam from the Yam range, but its product price is the highest of these 5 options. At KRW 18,000 for 120ml, there is less reason to recommend it first when comparing costs with Dokdo or SoonJung 150ml. It moves up the priority list if you specifically want a foam from this range instead of Yam Milk.
Recommended for those seeking a mildly acidic foam rather than a milk cleanser in the Yam range.
If you are looking for a foaming cleanser in the Yam range, distinguish the 120ml mildly acidic cleanser from the other products. The official store introduces it as Yam Smoothie Foam. The mildly acidic wording in the name and the foaming format are starting points for choosing it; the pH label alone does not determine how skin will feel after washing.
The official store displays a price of KRW 18,000 for a quantity of 1. It contains more than Mung Bean 80ml but less than Dokdo 150ml, with a higher product price. The decision is whether to pay more specifically for a foam cleanser in the Yam range.
A foam distinct from the milk cleanser
The official store introduces the 120ml product as Yam Smoothie Foam. This helps avoid accidentally choosing the milk cleanser based only on the Yam name.
Another mildly acidic foam option
Unlike Soybean’s mildly alkaline description, this product explicitly states mildly acidic in its name. It offers a reason to choose it for those who prefer the Yam range and want a foaming format.
Before you choose
Its product price of KRW 18,000 for 120ml is the highest in this comparison. If cost per volume or pump convenience comes first, Dokdo or SoonJung is a better fit.
- Size
- 120ml
- Product type
- Yam Vegan Mildly Acidic Cleanser
- Official texture description
- Yam Smoothie Foam
- Equivalent product price per 100ml
- KRW 15,000
- Price when checked
- KRW 18,000 · 1 standard 120ml unit · no conditional discounts applied · shipping KRW 3,000 extra2026-10-30
MAKE YOUR CHOICE
Compare at a glance
Mildly acidic 6.5
Whip foam · 2~3 pumps
150ml
KRW 12,000 / approx. KRW 8,000
Mildly acidic (Kurly description)
Cream-type foaming cleanser
150ml
KRW 11,700 / approx. KRW 7,800
Mildly acidic
Cleanser lathered with water
80ml
KRW 9,500 / approx. KRW 11,875
Mildly alkaline
Cleanser lathered by hand
160ml
KRW 11,500 / approx. KRW 7,188
Mildly acidic
Yam Smoothie Foam (official description)
120ml
KRW 18,000 / approx. KRW 15,000
Prices reflect the date checked. Check the seller for current prices and purchase conditions.
Selection criteria
This comparison covers 1 standard unit of each rinse-off facial cleanser. Coupon, membership, card, first-purchase, and subscription benefits have not been deducted, and shipping is listed separately from the product price. Product prices checked on October 30, 2026 range from KRW 9,500~18,000, with the highest approximately 1.89 times the lowest. The order reflects recommendations based primarily on ease of use and purchase cost, rather than sales totals. Dokdo was confirmed out of stock at the official store, so the Kurly selling price for the same 150ml single unit is used.
- Editorial period
- 26/10 Week 5
- Information checked
- 2026-10-30
