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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Hydrating Cream versus Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on November 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Makeup Remover Japanese Brand Japan

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-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 (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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 Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.

Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.

As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.

Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.

Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.

According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:

One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.

Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.

This ingredient is water-soluble.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

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:

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Hada Labo Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Hada Labo Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Hada Labo Hydrating Cream 44 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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audreyw_619

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

the ingredients listed are incorrect

Hada Labo Premium Micellar Cleansing Water Whitening 34 ingredients

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