Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia versus Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray .
Last updated on December 20, 2023. Published on February 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence 67 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 55 ingredients
Water • 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 • Polyglutamic Acid • 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
Water • Sodium PCA • Propanediol • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Fructooligosaccharides • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Lactic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Lactate • Magnesium Aspartate • PCA • Alanine • Arginine • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Valine • Aspartic Acid • Calcium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Trehalose • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xylitol • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Tapioca Starch • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Lactate • Polysorbate 20 • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 1.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 10.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 11.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 45.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 17.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 18.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 33.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 49.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 36.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 51.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 47.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 49.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.
Arginine 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 ArginineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 52.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 54.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AcidHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 56.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 48.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 57.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 47.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 58.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 59.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 20.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 60.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 61.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 62.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Valine.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 63.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 64.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 22.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 65.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 26.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 66.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 68.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineHada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Essence Malaysia contains this as ingredient number 69.
Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.
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