Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Brightening Versus Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Deep Whitening Cream
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Brightening 35 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Deep Whitening Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Brightening 35 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Deep Whitening Cream 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingMethionine
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Water
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsohexadecane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trisodium EDTA
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Methoxysalicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Methionine, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Yeast Extract, Collagen Water, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polydiethylsiloxane, Tetradecane, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trehalose, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metaphosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDiglycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Paraben
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Sulfite, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Paraben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer yet.
Sodium Sulfite is a preservative. Preservatives help prevent mold and bacteria from growing in cosmetics.
This ingredient has been shown to break the bonds in hair, acting as a natural straightener.
It is commonly used in food. It should be noted sodium sulfite degrades both vitamins B1 and E.
Fun fact: Sulfites are naturally occuring in wine.
Learn more about Sodium SulfitePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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