Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Lotion Versus Policy Appeal Lotion
Updated on August 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe emulsions. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Lotion 14 ingredients
Policy Appeal Lotion 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hada Labo Sensitive Skin Hydrating Lotion 14 ingredients
Policy Appeal Lotion 15 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Succinate
MaskingViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingRhamnose
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPlacental Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Placental Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
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