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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pond's Dry Skin Cream versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on January 13, 2021

Overview

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, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Toner Japanese Brand Japan

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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.

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Starts at $5.98
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Ingredient Info

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Pond's Dry Skin Cream 18 ingredients

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

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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Pond's Dry Skin Cream 18 ingredients

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

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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Pond's Dry Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Pond's Dry Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Pond's Dry Skin Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

Pond's Dry Skin Cream 18 ingredients

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

11% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
89% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Pond's Dry Skin Cream 18 ingredients

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pond's Dry Skin Cream 18 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 35 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 14 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2)
laila.21's avatar

laila.21

5 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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