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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream versus Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on July 31, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Essence Japanese Brand Japan

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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 Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk Japan contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

32% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream 19 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
GabriellaTsoukalas's avatar

GabriellaTsoukalas

9 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

LOVED IT
Amazing product! Hada Labo should sell it worldwide

Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Milk 26 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 0 ratings
AhonaAkhter_87's avatar

AhonaAkhter_87

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

The best skin barrier repairer and max hydration

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