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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel versus Byroe Salmon Cream .

Published on April 12, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients

Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients

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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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients

Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients

Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients

Water • Alcohol • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Ceramide Ns • Isononyl Isononanoate • Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethiconol • Betaine • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract • Phellinus Linteus Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Soluble Collagen • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Panthenol • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Cnidium Officinale Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Raffinose • Isostearyl Isostearate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Cholesterol • Ceramide 3 • Folic Acid • Tocopheryl Linoleate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil • Citronellal • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • CI 42090 • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Jasminum Officinale Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Rose Flower Oil • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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 Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
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 Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

13
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract.

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Raffinose.

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 37.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

17
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

18
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Folic acid is a form of Vitamin B9. Our bodies use folic acid for creating new cells and for DNA repair.

Folic acid is an antioxidant, making it an effective skin repair ingredient.

In vivo studies show folic acid to increase UV-C induced DNA damage on human fibroblasts. This is because folic acid is effective at rejoining breaks in the fibroblast DNA. It is believed folic acid may play a role in reducing UV-B damage as well. While the mechanisms are unknown, it is believed folic acid plays a role in disrupting the DNA damage process.

Studies show using moisturizers rich in folic acid led to increased hydration of the skin. Hydrated skin is essential for collagen and elastin, or for keeping skin plump. One study found a reduction in wrinkles from using folic acid creams.

Foods rich in folic acid include leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, fresh fruit, and eggs.

Learn more about Folic Acid

Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.

Byroe Salmon Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients

Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients

41% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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