Hada Labo Kouji Tightening & Hydrating Gel Emulsion

Hada Labo Kouji Tightening & Hydrating Gel Emulsion
6.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Hada Labo Kouji Tightening & Hydrating Gel Emulsion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Hada Labo Kouji Tightening & Hydrating Gel Emulsion:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Hada Labo Kouji Tightening & Hydrating Gel Emulsion has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.9 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈7.5%), Glycerin (est. ≈5.0%) and Pentylene Glycol (est. ≈2.5%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
7.5
Butylene Glycol
5
Glycerin
3
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
2.5
Pentylene Glycol
2
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
1.5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
1.3
Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)
1
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Butyl Acrylate
0.3
VP/VA Copolymer
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Arginine
0.3
Gellan Gum
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Polysorbate 60
0.3
Polyquaternium-51
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
0.3
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
0.3
Maltitol
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Cyclodextrin
0.3
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
0.3
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Rice Leaf Extract
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Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)
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1,2-Hexanediol
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PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Ratings

All humectants
16.8
7.5
5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.8
2.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.8 10
10.0
7.5
5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.8 20
1.9
2.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
7.5
5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.8 10
10
All humectants
16.8
7.5
5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 3.8 20
1.9
All occlusives
3.8
2.0
1.5
0.3
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Hydrolyzed Rice Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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. %7.5
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. %5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
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.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)Description is coming soon
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Sorbitan IsostearateDescription is coming soon
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Butyl Acrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyl AcrylateDescription is coming soon
VP/VA Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
VP/VA CopolymerVp/Va copolymer is a synthetically produced cosmetic ingredient that can come either in a powder or an alcohol solution form. It is added into skincare products to help other ingredients bind or disperse in one another. Vp/Va Copolymer can also perform a film forming function.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
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.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Gellan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gellan GumA polysaccharide gel created by a species of bacteria called Sphingomonas elodea. It is used to either create soft, viscous, elastic gels or hard, brittle gels.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
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.
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.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA mixture of proteins obtained from soybeans. It can have many different functions depending on the manufacturer, although it is most commonly used in skincare products as a humectant moisturizing ingredient.
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Rice FermentDescription is coming soon
Maltitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltitolDescription is coming soon
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.

Cyclodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclodextrinA naturally derived ingredient with the ability to absorb other compounds and remove harmful metal ions from water.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Rice ProteinA protein derived from rice bran with film-forming abilities. It can help increase moisturization in skin.
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Rice ExtractHydrolyzed rice extract is an extract derived from rice grains that have undergone hydrolysis (the process of breaking chemical bonds by water). It is used in skincare as a humectant moisturizing ingredient that helps the skin to retain water. Read more on rice extract’s composition here: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract.
Hydrolyzed Rice Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Rice Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon