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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream versus Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel .

Published on May 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan

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

Exfoliators (4)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolNiacinamideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CrosspolymerTromethaminePolyglyceryl-4 CaprateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineCharcoal PowderLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilTrehaloseAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Dipropylene GlycolMaltodextrinRibes Nigrum Fruit ExtractInonotus Obliquus ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractCassia Obtusifolia Seed ExtractFagus Sylvatica Seed ExtractAllium Sativum Bulb ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractMorus Alba Fruit ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractRose ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractAnnona Cherimola Fruit ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCorthellus Shiitake ExtractPiper Nigrum Seed ExtractPorphyra Yezoensis ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractFish ExtractPrunus Mume Seed ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPassiflora Edulis Fruit ExtractPsidium Guajava Fruit ExtractSwiftlet Nest ExtractHoney ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractLepidium Meyenii Root ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractGarcinia Mangostana Peel ExtractMangifera Indica Fruit ExtractMalt ExtractChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractJania Rubens ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel ExtractLinum Usitatissimum Seed ExtractAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractForsythia Suspensa Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower ExtractSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractHibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractLaurus Nobilis Leaf ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractMagnolia Liliflora Flower ExtractAcorus Calamus Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root ExtractAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractUncaria Tomentosa ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractHydrolyzed CoralLaminaria Digitata ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractAgaricus Blazei ExtractSaposhnikovia Divaricata Root ExtractChrysanthemum Zawadskii ExtractOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus Leaf ExtractAgaricus Bisporus ExtractAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome ExtractAcetyl GlucosamineThioctic AcidCholesterolHyaluronic AcidYeast Ferment ExtractGlycerinAdansonia Digitata Leaf ExtractLactobacillusChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractCamellia Japonica Seed ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractGypsophila Paniculata Root ExtractMentha Rotundifolia Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Seed ExtractCananga Odorata Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractOctyldodecanolCeramide NPPhellinus Linteus ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated LecithinOryza Sativa ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractPunica Granatum Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronatePearl ExtractPropolis ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractBeta-GlucanLimoneneLinalool

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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Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel 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.

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 114.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 149.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
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

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 152.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream contains this as ingredient number 155.

Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

35% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
47% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Neogen Dermalogy Black Energy Cream 159 ingredients

Dermalogy Black Energy Cream hasn't been rated yet.
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Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel 26 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Irritating (1) No Scent (1)
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jasminesaad_575

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Never made me break out. FA safe, gives a glow

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valentinesday

15 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This product is not fungal acne safe. In a month-long trial with it, I experienced a resurgence of breakouts in the form of both eczema and acne....

This product is not fungal acne safe. In a month-long trial with it, I experienced a resurgence of breakouts in the form of both eczema and acne.
While my experience is no doubt skewed because of this reaction, this product also does not feel appropriate for dry skin. It wasn't just incapable of adequately hydrating to my skin, but it seemed to actively dry me out. I required double the typical amount, and still needed facial oil with frequent reapplication.

May be perfectly suited for those with less sensitive skin requiring a lightweight moisturizer. Others should look elsewhere.

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