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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Butylene Glycol

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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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Disodium EDTA

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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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Gokujyun Premium Lotion

Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner

When to use

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients

Goodal Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner 26 ingredients

29 Routines

55% use in am

45% use in pm

97% use every day

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151 Routines

49% use in am

50% use in pm

93% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients

4.7 /5

from 3 ratings

Hydrating (3) Works Well (3) No Scent (2)

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

Hada Labo

Gokujyun Premium Lotion

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

Hada Labo

Gokujyun Premium Lotion

Goodal Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner 26 ingredients

3.8 /5

from 4 ratings

Hydrating (3) Great Value (3) Absorbs Well (2)

UnidentifiedFlyingOkra

1 year ago

Review

Decent. I love the texture and weight of this formula, but won't rebuy as I'm still breaking out with small red irritation marks with an otherwise extremely minimal routine while using. Just learned that algae extracts can be somewhat comedogenic, maybe this has something to do with it?

#great value

#hydrating

#absorbs well

Goodal

Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner

SkincareSimba

1 year ago

Review

In love with this product! I use it in mornings and evenings and my face has never been more Hydrated.
My skin is super sensitive and tends to get dry so this has been the perfect addition to my daily routine

#great value

#light

#absorbs well

#no scent

Goodal

Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner