Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Face Foam Review

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Face Foam
Review

Does Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Face Foam Work?

 
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Face Foam is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Isopentyldiol
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Cocamide DEA
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Lauric Acid
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PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
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Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate
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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Isomerized Palm Oil
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Pentylene Glycol
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Polyquaternium-7
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Palmitic Acid
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Myristic Acid
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Hydroxylated 2-Octanol
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BHT
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Sodium Bisulfite
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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. %6
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A 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.

Isopentyldiol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Isopentyldiol

An alcohol that improves moisturization by drawing in water.

Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Cocamide DEA
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cocamide DEA
Lauric Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
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.

Isomerized Palm Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isomerized Palm Oil
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.

Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Myristic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Hydroxylated 2-Octanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxylated 2-Octanol
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Sodium Bisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BisulfiteAn inorganic salt that kills bacteria and protects against oxidation.
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.