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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Muji Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing .

Published on December 25, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Makeup Remover Japanese Brand Japan
Makeup Remover Japanese Brand Japan

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin]

Starts at $30.90
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Starts at $18.99

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

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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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: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

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Muji Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Muji Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
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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Muji Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Muji Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] 15 ingredients

Cleansing Oil [Sensitive Skin] hasn't been rated yet.
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing 12 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
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CourtneyChristopher

26 days ago · Dry Skin
Review

Works well and has a nice texture

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