Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence - Malaysia Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycereth-26
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Glucose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Fucose
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantKeratin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRaffinose
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
MaskingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PCA
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, PEG-400, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycereth-26, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fucose, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Raffinose, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Squalane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Lactate, Ceteareth-20, Disodium Phosphate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide 3, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Lactic Acid, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Sodium Chloride, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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:
- 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetainePhenoxyethanol 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineIngredient Ratings
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients
this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the short ingredient list is very surprising with how effective it is. i've been using it for about a year now, and it's become a staple in my routine. after my first couple weeks of use, a lot of my dark spots disappeared and calmed down my hormonal acne & Show more
This ruined my face! I didn’t know that my dust mite allergy also made me allergic to this. I used it for five months and everything seemed fine, but then I started to get a goatee of fungal acne with big red patches. I’d also been getting a lot of big pimples in my hairline from it. It’s taken me months to understand what happened and to soothe my sad skin. Be warned not to jump off the bridge Show more
