Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator - US Versus Hada Labo Gokyjyun Lotion Light
Updated on March 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator 13 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokyjyun Lotion Light 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator 13 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokyjyun Lotion Light 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator 13 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokyjyun Lotion Light 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator 13 ingredients
Good for my hands, not for my face. Doesn't worsen hormonal acne but clogs my pores and give me little superficial pimples.
breaks me out
Hada Labo Gokyjyun Lotion Light 12 ingredients
My skin has been through a lot of torture at my hands over the last year. I've tried several moisturizers to help my combination skin, which is prone to perioral dermatitis and fungal acne, but they either turned my face into an oily pancake by mid-day or made my fungal acne or perioral dermatitis worse. I was initially leery of this toner because of the first ingredients, but I gave it a Show more
I've used 2 bottle of this toner. It has a consistency of pure water and I don't feel it after application. It sinks quickly. It's nice and simple toner but I somehow feel like it doesn't really make a difference whether I use it or not. It's affordable though!
