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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream versus Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 13, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan
Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Starts at $8.79
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Starts at $10.72

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does:

Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.

According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

24% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Cream 21 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Drying (1) Great Value (1)
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AinatashaHasyimBoon_568

2 years ago · Normal Skin
Review

Not too bad
I use this after oil cleansing as second cleanser. It is okay to my skin, other brand does break me out. But this one are quite good...

Not too bad
I use this after oil cleansing as second cleanser. It is okay to my skin, other brand does break me out. But this one are quite good despite dry a little bit

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peoplemover

23 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

only used for a couple weeks - I don't think it broke me out, but made my skin feel pretty tight and dry.. would sometimes sting

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam 15 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Doesn't Work (1) Irritating (1) Light Scent (1) Oily (1)
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Vineetx

11 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Have oily skin and makes my skin become oily and irritated feeling within a few minutes.

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