Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Emulsion Versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Emulsion 54 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk 20 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Emulsion 54 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Simethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSteareth-21
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Malt Extract, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Caffeine, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sucrose, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Simethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 20, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 14700, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
C20 Olefin
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTea-PCA
HumectantEDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, C20 Olefin, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tea-PCA, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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Mac Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Emulsion 54 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk 20 ingredients
