Hada Labo Gokujun Firming Perfect Gel Versus Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Oil-In
Updated on February 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujun Firming Perfect Gel 32 ingredients
Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Oil-In 50 ingredients
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Hada Labo Gokujun Firming Perfect Gel 32 ingredients
Aqualabel Special Gel Cream Oil-In 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPetrolatum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
HumectantHeptanol
Perfuming
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningC4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Hydrogenated Egg Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tea-PCA
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-4 Lauryl Ether
EmollientEDTA
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Diglycerin, Heptanol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, C4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Hydrogenated Egg Oil, Tea-PCA, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, PPG-4 Lauryl Ether, EDTA, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Xylitol
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantPEG-20
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Water
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAlanine
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTetradecene
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Xylitol, Diglycerin, PEG-20, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Glutamic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Aspartic Acid, Squalane, Lysine Hcl, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Methionine, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Collagen Water, Isohexadecane, PEG-400, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Talc, EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Calcium Stearate, Alanine, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Zea Mays Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Tetradecene, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEDTA 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.
Phenoxyethanol 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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