Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion Review

Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion
3.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion has to offer:
 
  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion:
 

Lightweight Purely Humectant Moisturizer Well-Suited for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a high humectancy of 6.0 out of 10, due to the high content of Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (est. ≈2.0%), Eel Extract (est. ≈2.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈2.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is well-suited for oily skin, providing moderate hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula without any occlusive ingredients.

Tip: Certain studies suggest that humectants alone may not effectively moisturize the skin. If you use this product as your only moisturizer, we recommend following it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients.

A Humectant Enhancement for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - such a humectant enhancement will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

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

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion to your skincare routine:
 

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It Needs to Be Paired with Some Occlusives

While humectants are highly effective at attracting water to the skin, studies (J. N. Kraft, C. W. Lynde) suggest they may not be efficient when used alone.

One major drawback of purely humectant moisturization is that the water attracted by humectants to the upper layers of the skin can evaporate completely into the environment through transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Adding occlusive ingredients helps seal this moisture into the skin and prevent further water loss.

If you’re using Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion as your only moisturizer, consider pairing it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients, such as oils, butters, or silicones. These work alongside humectants to create a protective barrier, locking in hydration and ensuring longer-lasting moisturization. The amount of occlusive needed depends on your skin type - the drier the skin, the more occlusives it requires.

If this product is used not as a standalone moisturizer but as part of your skincare routine, such as a toner or serum, it should be applied before your main moisturizer (unless it's a sunscreen), which will provide the necessary occlusivity on top of it.

Pros & Cons of Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Hada Labo Gokujyun Trouble Care Skin Conditioning Lotion to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing well-suited for oily skin
  • As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
  • Lightweight texture

Cons: 

  • Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - it needs to be paired with occlusives to seal in humectants

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Est. %
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Function:
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Caproic Acid
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Yokuinin
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Eel Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
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PEG-8 Hyaluronate
Function:
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Butylene Glycol
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Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
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L-Menthanone
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PEG-8 Castor Oil
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Sorbitan Sesquioleate
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EDTA
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2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol
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Alcohol Denat.
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Ratings

All humectants
6.0
2
2
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6 10
6.0
2
2
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
2
2
All humectants 6 10
6
All humectants
6.0
2
2
2
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
2
All soothing 4 5 No
All soothing
4
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Caproic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Caproic Acid
Yokuinin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Yokuinin
Eel Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Eel Extract
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractAn extract obtained from the whole German chamomile plant that contains nice-smelling chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as large amounts of soothing mucilage.
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2
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.

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
L-Menthanone
Est. %2
Function
Origin
L-Menthanone
PEG-8 Castor Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PEG-8 Castor Oil
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan SesquioleateA natural liquid ingredient that is yellow to amber in color and completely transparent. It supports oil and water mixtures and disperses minerals into oils.
EDTA
Est. %2
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.
2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %2
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.