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Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution Versus Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist

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Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on November 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and parabens

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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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When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution 29 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 7 ratings
Hydrating (2) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1)
FatmaSyahirahAbdulWahab_936's avatar
Review

Very hydrating for my dry skin, better than snail mucin

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tzounakii

1 year ago
Review

πŸ‘ Hydrating
πŸ‘Ž Pills on my face. Super thick.

#great value
#hydrating
#sticky
#pilling

Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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Dana V

10 months ago
Review

I’ve been using this for years and it’s one of the only products I own that is fungal acne safe and helps with dark spots. I put it on in the morning after washing my face and my skin feels hydrated right after

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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danielle varosa

10 months ago
Review

I love Melano CC, but the essence/spot treatment is better. I like to use toner instead of cleansing in the morning, but this one leaves a filmy feeling on my skin. I'll keep using it as it's synergistic with the essence, but I won't repurchase.

#sticky