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Muji Light Toning Water Versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion

Toner
Toner
Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on February 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Gokujyun Premium Lotion

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Solvent

We don't have a description for PEG-32 yet.

Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose yet.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

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

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

47 Routines
49% use in am
51% use in pm
96% use every day
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29 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Muji Light Toning Water 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
AndreaLian's avatar

AndreaLian

10 months ago
Review

No frills, yet very refreshing. Great for sensitive skin and is hydrating.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (3) Works Well (3) No Scent (2)
oreoluwajejeloye's avatar

Oreoluwa Jejeloye

1 month ago
Review

It is super hydrating and i use it mostly on those days i dont want to do too much.. I cleanse, use this and sunscreen👏🏾

#great value
#hydrating
#sticky
#no scent
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Natalie Winter

2 months ago
Review

Great for a compromised skin barrier. Feels super hydrating and occlusive -- similar to a snail mucin texture. Leaves a bit of a sticky/tacky finish, which doubles as a primer under makeup. Also makes the skin super glowy. WRP (just wish it was fragrance-free).

#great value
#hydrating
#sticky
#works well