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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream versus Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on October 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides (8)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sorbitan Stearate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Microcrystalline Wax • Isopentyldiol • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract • Collagen Extract • Soluble Collagen • Collagen Amino Acids • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Collagen • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Astaxanthin • Tocopherol • Fructan • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Adenosine • Arginine • Glycine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Leucine • Threonine • Proline • Isoleucine • Histidine • Methionine • Cysteine • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-1 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Nonapeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hexapeptide-9 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Carbomer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polysorbate 20 • Peg-100 Stearate • Gold • Diamond Powder • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

9
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.

According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:

One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.

Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.

This ingredient is water-soluble.

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

11
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 82.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

13
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.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 86.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

14
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 87.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 89.

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

68% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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