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Hada labo Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution

Name: Hada labo - Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution
Brand: Hada labo

Efficacy62/100IrritancyLow·

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea + 15 more

Works

What the product description says

“Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.1%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.~2.4–2.9%

Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~1.9–2.3%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~1.4–1.7%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.65–0.95%

Glycosyl trehaloseKey activeEffect: High~0.45–0.7%

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~0.45–0.7%

DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.6%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~6.6–8%

Ppg-10 methyl glucose etherEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3.1–3.8%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.45–0.65%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.35–0.65%

Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.3–0.55%

Peg-32· HumectantEffect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Peg-75· HumectantEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.~0.25–0.45%

Anti-aging

Hyaluronic acid

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Use them as a system to cleanse, hydrate, and treat your skin for healthy looking, more youthful, and beautifully radiant result”

Source: Amazon UK

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.65–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.8–1.2%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?

67%·yes

2 of 3 community members would buy it again.

67% would33% wouldn't

Tessie· Oct 2023Doesn't recommend
I absolutely adored using the original Moist version of the Hada Labo Gokujyun hyaluronic lotion - it sinks in so beautifully, is so layerable both with itself and other products, and I loved how the opening of the bottle would pour out the perfect coin-sized amount of product each time. I assumed that this Premium version could only be better, as based on the ingredients it appeared to be.
However, I was so disappointed once I started using this product. It's thick, it's sticky and it definitely doesn't sink in easily. It's harder to layer and harder to pour out of the bottle. It is certainly hydrating but I don't know if it's that much more hydrating than the original. I wouldn't say that this is a bad product, but if you have used and loved the original (and perhaps loved using it in a 3-skin or 7-skin method), I would not switch to this one.
Texture
Heavy
Pilling under makeup
Not at all
Clogging pores
Doesn't clog pores
Smell
No smell
MickeyMousse92· Apr 2023Recommends
This is a nice hydrating serum, you get lots of product for your money. Tolerable by acne prone, eczema prone, sensitive skin. I wouldn’t say it changed my life or acted as a drink of water for my face which is what I’m usually looking for. I prefer the more basic Hydration Lotion, white bottle version tbh. When I stopped using this one the last of my stubborn acne and closed comedones disappeared. The white bottle version doesn’t increase acne, clogged pores on me.
Texture
Light
Pilling under makeup
Not at all
Clogging pores
Doesn't clog pores
Smell
No smell

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.6–8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ppg-10 methyl glucose ether~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyethyl urea~2.4–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~1.9–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~1.2–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.8–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.65–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharide~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Glycosyl trehalose~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Diglycerin~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitol~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Triethyl citrate~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Carbomer~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Polyquaternium-51~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Peg-32~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-75~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Ammonium acrylates copolymer~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Diethoxyethyl succinate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation

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Disodium succinate~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Succinic acid~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ppg-10 methyl glucose ether, Hydroxyethyl urea, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharide, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glycosyl trehalose, Diglycerin, Sorbitol, Pentylene glycol, Triethyl citrate, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-51, Peg-32, Peg-75, Ammonium acrylates copolymer, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Disodium succinate, Succinic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

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