Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Whitening Lotion - 2 Types
Works for
Evens skin toneARBUTINNot delivered
“Containing arbutin, a natural skin whitening ingredient, Hada Labo's facial lotion helps to minimize melanin formation and fade dark spots as well as uneven and dull skin tone to create a more refined texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Hyaluronic acid, TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid + 5 moreWorks
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidUnspecified form of vitamin c~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolYokuinin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractDipropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolEthyl glucoside~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolStyrene/va copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Tocopherol, Yokuinin, Rosa damascena extract, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Unknown, Ethyl glucoside, Diglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Styrene/va copolymer
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Rohto MentholatumHada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Whitening Lotion - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | AXISAqua Boosting Essence Toner | the Torriden StoreDIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Toner | COSRXHydrium Watery Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $14.22 | $25.40+$11.18 | $29.15+$14.93 | $4.50−$9.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Hada labo SHIROJYUN PREMIUM WHITENING LOTION TONERSCINIC Super Moist Essence Water
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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