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Hada Labo Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion Versus Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk - Anti-Blemish

Facial Treatment

General Moisturizer

Japanese Brand

Updated on November 13, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Hada Labo Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion 31 ingredients

Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 27 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Hada Labo Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion 31 ingredients

Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 27 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Hyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer

Antioxidant

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Tetrapeptide-5

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Lactobacillus

Phytosteryl Macadamiate

Skin Conditioning

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient

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Diglycerin

Humectant

Pullulan

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Pentylene Glycol

Polyquaternium-51

Isohexadecane

Xanthan Gum

Carbomer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether

Skin Conditioning

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying

Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying

Tea-PCA

Humectant

EDTA

Methylparaben

Preservative

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Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking

Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract

Humectant

Alpinia Zerumbet Seed Extract

Antimicrobial

Glycerin

Humectant

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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1,5-Pentanediol

Methylpropanediol

Glyceryl Heptanoate

Sorbitan Stearate

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Heptanol

Polyethylene

Paraffinum Liquidum

Dimethicone

Iron Hydroxide

Phenoxyethanol

Behenyl Alcohol

Sodium Citrate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

EDTA

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Citric Acid

Water

Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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EDTA

EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.

Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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