Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Versus Curel Hydrating Water Essence
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 29 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 29 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPPG-25 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDiglycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Succinate
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSuccinic Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-25 Methyl Glucose Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactococcus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Succinate, Propanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Succinic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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 GlycolSuccinic acid is an odorless white powder. It is naturally found in our bodies but can also be derived from living organisms.
Succinic acid is water-soluble. The pH level of this ingredient is between 4.2 and 5.6.
While succinic acid posesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, these properties have not been studied in skincare products.
Fun fact: Succinic acid was known as the 'spirit of amber' in the past. This is because it used to be derived from distilling amber.
Learn more about Succinic AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 29 ingredients
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 29 ingredients
Preliminary review before a longer one: this product has been amazing so far. I've been struggling with dry skin from tazarotene, and this has completely eradicated the skin peeling. It feels very light and soothing on the skin, no smell, and I feel like it has helped with breakouts as well. Hydrated skin is happy skin!
The best
Curel Hydrating Water Essence 12 ingredients
I use this every morning before Curel intensive moisturiser, and I feel it gives my skin just that little extra hydration. In terms of texture, it's very much like water; I pump it three times in my hand and tap it all over my face. I have repurchased several times as it works for my sensitive, dry skin.
I’ve been using this for two months now and I love it. A lot of toners just feel like water and don’t do much but this one adds hydration to my skin and calms redness. The texture is slightly more viscous than water but not by much. It’s so simple and adds the hydration I need 🫶
