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megumi no honpo Moist Balance Lotion
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megumi no honpo Moist Balance Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
9 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Moist Balance Lotion”
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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).

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%
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~4–6%
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~0.35–0.85%
LysineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.15–0.5%
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~0.3–0.75%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~2.7–4%
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~3.5–5.3%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.3–0.7%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim
Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia seed oil) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Camellia seed oilKey activeEffect: HighOil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.45–1%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains lysine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

LysineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.15–0.5%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus junos peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus junos fruit extractContains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~2–3.1%est.
Citrus junos peel oil—High~1.7–2.5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
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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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
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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Honey~2.7–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Glucan oligosaccharide
Not recognized
Citrus junos fruit extract~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus junos peel oil~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Water~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Oryza sativa bran extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Water~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Soluble proteoglycan~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Someiyoshino leaf extract, perilla
Not recognized
Lac extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Camellia seed oil~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.85%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
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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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
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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Lactic acid~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Diglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lysine~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Dilauroyl
Not recognized
Sodium glutamate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Honey, Unknown, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus junos peel oil, Water, Oryza sativa bran extract, Water, Soluble proteoglycan, Unknown, Lac extract, Camellia seed oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Diglycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lysine, Unknown, Sodium glutamate, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
megumi no honpo Moist Balance Lotion
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