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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on August 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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.

Price

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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
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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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 Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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.

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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

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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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

42% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel 26 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Irritating (1) No Scent (1)
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jasminesaad_575

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Never made me break out. FA safe, gives a glow

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valentinesday

10 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This product is not fungal acne safe. In a month-long trial with it, I experienced a resurgence of breakouts in the form of both eczema and acne....

This product is not fungal acne safe. In a month-long trial with it, I experienced a resurgence of breakouts in the form of both eczema and acne.
While my experience is no doubt skewed because of this reaction, this product also does not feel appropriate for dry skin. It wasn't just incapable of adequately hydrating to my skin, but it seemed to actively dry me out. I required double the typical amount, and still needed facial oil with frequent reapplication.

May be perfectly suited for those with less sensitive skin requiring a lightweight moisturizer. Others should look elsewhere.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 13 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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laila.21

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I will never shut up about how good this product is!
Literally so simple yet so effective as i used it when my skin barrier was damaged and it...

I will never shut up about how good this product is!
Literally so simple yet so effective as i used it when my skin barrier was damaged and it literally worked like bob the builder.

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kawaiidesuwu_683

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

not bad!
it kinda just made my skin sticky but worked as a great base under makeup! made my skin feel kind of hydrated

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