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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion .

Last updated on January 15, 2024. Published on December 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . 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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates

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Toner Japanese Brand Japan
Emulsion Japanese Brand Japan

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

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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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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.

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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 Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

Diglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 21.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) contains this as ingredient number 28.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.

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25% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (2023 Formula) 28 ingredients

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