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Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion Versus Hada Labo Blemish & Oil Control Hydrating Lotion

Emulsion
Toner
Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on November 08, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any fragrances or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Ingredients Explained

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Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.

Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.

Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.

This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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When to use

44 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
95% use every day
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24 Routines
54% use in am
46% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

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Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion 22 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
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postmanpat

4 months ago
Review

I accidentally bought this instead of the lotion, not thinking much about it since I love the lotion version. But I had a terrible reaction to the lotion causing small bumps all over my face and neck, and very itchy red spots. Do not recommend if you have a history of eczema / dermatitis as it really flared up my skin issues.

#broke me out
#irritating

Hada Labo Blemish & Oil Control Hydrating Lotion 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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oilin

1 year ago
Review

Excellent lotion
Possibly the best of Hadalabo's lotions for my dry skin in a hot, humid climate.