KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The Medicated Milky Lotion Versus Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel
Updated on April 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The Medicated Milky Lotion 19 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The Medicated Milky Lotion 19 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Phosphate
CleansingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Phosphate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this plant as Job's Tears or Chinese pearl barley. It is a grain native to Southeast Asia.
This ingredient has skin conditioning properties. Emerging studies show the grain to exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammation properties as well. (With one study finding this ingredient to be effective at blocking melanin when skin is exposed to UV).
Job's tears is rich in nutrients, such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid.
You can also find great antioxidants such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid.
To top if off, ceramides are also present in this grain.
Learn more about Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinDipropylene 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.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolMethylparaben 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.
Learn more about MethylparabenButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The Medicated Milky Lotion 19 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients
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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The Medicated Milky Lotion 19 ingredients
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients
Hydration all the way
Love how the product basically turns to water once you put on your skin. I wear this on my face and all over my body, because there is def more than enough. My skin just absorbs this products and it keeps my skin moisturise throughout the day
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