Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel versus Iona Prime Serum Cream .
Last updated on April 03, 2024. Published on April 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 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
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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
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
Iona Prime Serum Cream 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Oil
- Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
- Rose Flower Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
Iona Prime Serum Cream 40 ingredients
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Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
Iona Prime Serum Cream 40 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
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Triethylhexanoin • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate • Oryza Sativa Extract • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Potassium Glycyrrhizinate • Superoxide Dismutase • Niacinamide • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Ceramide 1 • Ceramide 2 • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 5 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Butter Extract • Soluble Collagen • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosterols • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Sodium Lactate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Carbomer • Peg-Crosspolymer • Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Hydroxide • Pvp • Hedta • Tromethamine • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 NiacinamideHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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)-
Learn more about TromethamineHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 HyaluronateHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AcidHada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ceramide 3 is a form of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP
Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
Learn more about Ceramide 3Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 56.
Iona Prime Serum Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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