Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion - US Versus Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin)
Updated on July 11, 2025
Overview
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 common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG-32
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-75
HumectantDisodium Succinate
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSuccinic Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Diglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Sorbitol, Triethyl Citrate, PEG-32, Carbomer, PEG-75, Disodium Succinate, Propanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Potassium Hydroxide, Succinic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-2 Stearate Se
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lauramide DEA
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Water, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-2 Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lauramide DEA, Alcohol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyl Avocadate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideWater. 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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Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion 31 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
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