Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution

Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%), Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Hydroxyethyl Urea (est. ≈3.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Hada Labo Gokujun Premium Hyaluronic Solution is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Butylene Glycol
6
Glycerin
4
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
3
Hydroxyethyl Urea
2.5
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
2
Sodium Hyaluronate
1.5
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
1.3
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
1
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
0.3
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
0.3
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
0.3
Glycosyl Trehalose
0.3
Diglycerin
0.3
Sorbitol
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Triethyl Citrate
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Polyquaternium-51
0.3
PEG-32
0.3
PEG-75
0.3
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Potassium Hydroxide
0.3
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
0.3
Disodium Succinate
0.3
Succinic Acid
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Methylparaben
Est. %
Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
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Hydroxyethyl Urea
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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
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Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
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PEG-32
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Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
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Diethoxyethyl Succinate
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Ratings

All humectants
27.1
9
6
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 27.1 10
10.0
9
6
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 27.1 10
10
All humectants
27.1
9
6
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1.5
All antioxidants 3.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.5
Sodium Hyaluronate
2
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
1.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydroxyethyl UreaHydroxyethyl urea is a synthetic derivative of regular urea (read about it here). This ingredient, similarly to urea, is humectant moisturizing and helps to retain more water to the skin’s surface, leaving it more moisturized. There aren't any studies that analyze the effects of this ingredient in great detail.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateA chemically modified version of hyaluronic acid. It is more stable and less sticky than regular HA, while still providing the same humectant moisturizing properties (according to the manufacturer). There have been no clinical studies to confirm this.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerA modified version of regular hyaluronic acid. It attracts large volumes of water, thereby making it an effective humectant moisturizing ingredient.
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA starch-based syrup that binds to water and helps to form a film on the skin’s surface.
Glycosyl Trehalose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycosyl Trehalose
Diglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DiglycerinA powerful humectant that collects moisture, making skin feel hydrated and supple. Diglycerin is less sticky and a stronger humectant, but slower absorbing than standard glycerin.
Sorbitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Triethyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triethyl Citrate
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Polyquaternium-51
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-51A biocompatible phospholipid copolymer that is designed to mimic the lipid-based cell membrane found in human skin. Its main function is as a humectant moisturizer.
PEG-32
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
PEG-75
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-75
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Disodium Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium Succinate
Succinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Succinic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.