Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel
Updated on July 25, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-PCA
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolystyrene
EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tea-PCA, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polystyrene, EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitan Stearate, Squalane, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Tridecyl Stearate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycerinWater. 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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Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Darphin Hydraskin Light All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel 48 ingredients
