Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash Review

Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash
Review

Does Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash Work?

 
Hada Labo Gokujyun Pearl Barley Face Wash 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
75
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Lauric Acid
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Sorbitol
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PEG-75
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Myristic Acid
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Cocamide DEA
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Decyl Glucoside
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycyrrhizic Acid
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Caproic Acid
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Yokuinin
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Eel Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Squalane
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Camphor
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Glycerin
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Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
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Palmitic Acid
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Menthoxypropanediol
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PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
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Steareth-20
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Polyquaternium-39
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EDTA
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Alcohol Denat.
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Lauric Acid
Est. %6
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.
Sorbitol
Est. %4
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.
PEG-75
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-75
Myristic Acid
Est. %2
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.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
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.
Cocamide DEA
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cocamide DEA
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
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.

Glycyrrhizic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhizic Acid
Caproic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caproic Acid
Yokuinin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yokuinin
Eel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eel Extract
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Camphor
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CamphorA multifunctional fragrance ingredient that makes a great plasticizer.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
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.
Menthoxypropanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Menthoxypropanediol
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Steareth-20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Steareth-20A white to light brown reaction product of a clear gas and stearyl alcohol. Like the other steareth ingredients, steareth-20 is a waxy emulsifier that can help to form a stable emulsion, even in extreme conditions.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BicarbonateA sodium salt that increases pH and removes dead skin cells.
Polyquaternium-39
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-39
EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EDTAA synthetically produced ingredient that binds certain metal ions. It can help prevent product discoloration or poor performance in rinse-off products used in 'hard' water.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateA highly effective preservative against fungi, specifically mold and yeast. It is cost-effective, functions at very low levels, and also provides some protection against bacteria.
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.