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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam versus Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam .

Published on April 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. 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 dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan
Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Cocamide Dea.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 5.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 7.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

Learn more about Sorbitol

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 8.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does:

Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.

According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.

Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Face Foam contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam 15 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Doesn't Work (1) Irritating (1) Light Scent (1) Oily (1)
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Vineetx

14 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Have oily skin and makes my skin become oily and irritated feeling within a few minutes.

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