Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream versus Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel .
Last updated on November 13, 2023. Published on December 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream 86 ingredients
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
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 😥
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Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream 86 ingredients
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
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Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream 86 ingredients
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel 56 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Orange Roughy Oil • Behenyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Arachidyl Alcohol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Panthenol • Cetyl Alcohol • Phytosteryl Oleate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Triethanolamine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Arachidyl Glucoside • Propanediol • BHT • Allantoin • Xanthan Gum • Styrene/Vp Copolymer • Mannitol • Ceteareth-20 • Fucose • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Bisabolol • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Pentylene Glycol • Hexyldecanol • Sodium PCA • Ceramide 3 • Polysorbate 20 • Erythritol • Disodium EDTA • Urea • Trehalose • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate • Chondrus Crispus • 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol • Glycerophosphoinositol Choline • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Beta-Sitosterol • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Serine • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid • Pisum Sativum Extract • Sorbic Acid • Stearic Acid • Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide • Sodium Benzoate • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pullulan • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Disodium Phosphate • Algin • Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Ceramide 6 Ii • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Carbomer • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Viola Yedoensis Extract • Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Tocopherol • Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Potassium Phosphate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ceramide AP
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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolHada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine.
Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about CholesterolHada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 73.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
We don't have a description for Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract.
Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 79.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 87.
Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
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