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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on February 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Toner Japanese Brand Japan
Toner Japanese Brand Japan

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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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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Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene 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 Glycol

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Humectant, Solvent

We don't have a description for Peg-32.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Diglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Humectant

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 7.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
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.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
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

Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

47% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Muji High Moisturizing Toning Water 17 ingredients

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 13 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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laila.21

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I will never shut up about how good this product is!
Literally so simple yet so effective as i used it when my skin barrier was damaged and it...

I will never shut up about how good this product is!
Literally so simple yet so effective as i used it when my skin barrier was damaged and it literally worked like bob the builder.

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kawaiidesuwu_683

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

not bad!
it kinda just made my skin sticky but worked as a great base under makeup! made my skin feel kind of hydrated

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