Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Versus Marcelle Hydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Polysilicone-11
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Maltose
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingMalic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sea Silt Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Urea, Polysilicone-11, Hexylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Xylitol, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Fructose, Sodium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Maltose, Glucose, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 42090
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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.
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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