Hada Labo Gokujyun Ultimate Moisturizing Face Wash Versus White Story Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel
Updated on May 10, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujyun Ultimate Moisturizing Face Wash 22 ingredients
White Story Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel 35 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 Ultimate Moisturizing Face Wash 22 ingredients
White Story Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Isostearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-32
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-52
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-400, Decyl Isostearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Methylparaben, PEG-32, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-52, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C15-19 Alkane
SolventLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, C15-19 Alkane, Lauryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, BHT, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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When to use
Hada Labo Gokujyun Ultimate Moisturizing Face Wash 22 ingredients
White Story Skin Barrier Moisturizer Gel 35 ingredients
