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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion versus Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) .

Published on March 17, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Toner Japanese Brand Japan

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Cetyl Phosphate.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion (Light) contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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