Hada Labo Premium Whitening Facewash Versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Facewash 42 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Hada Labo Premium Whitening Facewash 42 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-40
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmpelopsis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningSyringa Oblata Bark/Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sorbitol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide DEA, Myristic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglycerin-6, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Glycerin, Arbutin, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Syringa Oblata Bark/Leaf Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-75
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantCaproic Acid
Cleansing
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Steareth-20
CleansingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Polyquaternium-39
EDTA
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Lauric Acid, Sorbitol, PEG-75, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamide DEA, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Caproic Acid, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Camphor, Glycerin, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Palmitic Acid, Menthoxypropanediol, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Sodium Bicarbonate, Polyquaternium-39, EDTA, Alcohol Denat., Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSorbitol 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.
Learn more about SorbitolCocamide DEA is a coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates rich foam and helps to thicken the consistency of cleansing products.
This ingredient effectively removes dirt and oil while helping to stabilize formulations, making it a common addition to shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
It has become less popular in recent formulations due to potential irritation in sensitive skin types and concerns about trace amounts of diethanolamine (DEA), which can potentially form nitrosamines.
While still considered safe at regulated concentrations, many manufacturers now opt for gentler alternatives like cocamidopropyl betaine or other surfactants that offer similar benefits with fewer potential drawbacks.
Learn more about Cocamide DEAMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Hada Labo Premium Whitening Facewash 42 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash 29 ingredients
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