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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK versus CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US .

Last updated on January 17, 2024. Published on April 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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Day Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
Day Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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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
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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 Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

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Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 13.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 16.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 17.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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 Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 22.

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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 Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK contains this as ingredient number 22.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

35% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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Hada Labo Ultra Firming Booster 5x HA DAY CREAM-in-MILK 26 ingredients

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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Doesn't Work (2) Heavy (2) Oily (1) Sticky (1) Strong Scent (1) No Scent (1)
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Diorgirl

2 years ago · Dry Skin
Review

Waste of money
This irritated my skin, I had little red dots all over my chin after using this. I wouldn't recommend if you are acne-prone or...

Waste of money
This irritated my skin, I had little red dots all over my chin after using this. I wouldn't recommend if you are acne-prone or sensitiv, cause this can really cause irritation!

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Erika

3 years ago · Oily Skin
Review

Regret Buying
I have acne and it definitely didn't help. It left white casts and is very unpleasing to put on. I DON'T recommend.

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