Hada Labo sensitive skin hydrating cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Orange Roughy Oil
5. Behenyl Alcohol
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Dimethicone
8. Arachidyl Alcohol
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
10. Panthenol
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Phytosteryl Oleate
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Glyceryl Caprylate
15. Triethanolamine
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
18. 1,2-Hexanediol
19. Laminaria Japonica Extract
20. Arachidyl Glucoside
21. Propanediol
22. BHT
23. Allantoin
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Styrene/Vp Copolymer
26. Mannitol
27. Ceteareth-20
28. Fucose
29. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
30. Bisabolol
31. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
32. Pentylene Glycol
33. Hexyldecanol
34. Sodium PCA
35. Ceramide 3
36. Polysorbate 20
37. Erythritol
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Urea
40. Trehalose
41. Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
42. Chondrus Crispus
43. 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
44. Glycerophosphoinositol Choline
45. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
46. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
47. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
48. Pvm/Ma Copolymer
49. Phenoxyethanol
50. Beta-Sitosterol
51. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
52. Serine
53. Caprylyl Glycol
54. Benzoic Acid
55. Pisum Sativum Extract
56. Sorbic Acid
57. Caffeine
58. Stearic Acid
59. Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
60. Sodium Benzoate
61. Zinc Gluconate
62. Sodium Hyaluronate
63. Pullulan
64. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
65. Disodium Phosphate
66. Algin
67. Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
68. Phytosphingosine
69. Ceramide 6 II
70. Sodium Hyaluronate
71. Sodium Hyaluronate
72. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
73. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
74. Cholesterol
75. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
76. Carbomer
77. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
78. Viola Yedoensis Extract
79. Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
80. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
81. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
82. Brassica Campestris Sterols
83. Tocopherol
84. Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
85. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
86. Potassium Phosphate
87. Ascorbyl Palmitate
88. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
89. Ceramide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oils

Formulation view O/W emulsion with fatty alcohols, squalane, and silicone for barrier support. Contains panthenol and botanicals for soothing. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin. Factory note: Complex emulsifiers require monitoring active ingredient stability under shear and oxidation control.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Orange Roughy Oil

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Arachidyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPanthenolCetyl AlcoholPhytosteryl OleateEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTriethanolamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine1,2-HexanediolLaminaria Japonica ExtractArachidyl GlucosidePropanediolBHTAllantoinXanthan GumStyrene/Vp CopolymerMannitolCeteareth-20FucosePolyglyceryl-10 StearateBisabololStearyl GlycyrrhetinatePentylene GlycolHexyldecanolSodium PCACeramide 3Polysorbate 20ErythritolDisodium EDTAUreaTrehaloseAmmonium GlycyrrhizateChondrus Crispus4-T-ButylcyclohexanolGlycerophosphoinositol CholineGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerSodium Lauroyl LactylateOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractPvm/Ma CopolymerPhenoxyethanolBeta-Sitosterol3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSerineCaprylyl GlycolBenzoic AcidPisum Sativum ExtractSorbic AcidCaffeineStearic AcidCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideSodium BenzoateZinc GluconateSodium HyaluronatePullulanGlyceryl PolyacrylateDisodium PhosphateAlginHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidPhytosphingosineCeramide 6 IISodium HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCholesterolAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCarbomerZingiber Officinale Root ExtractViola Yedoensis ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractBrassica Campestris SterolsTocopherolMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPotassium PhosphateAscorbyl PalmitateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCeramide

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Orange Roughy Oil

Deep-sea fish oil rich in Omega-3; moisturizing and antioxidant, monitor oxidative stability and fish allergens.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Phytosteryl Oleate

Phytosterol oleate, barrier repair & emollient, 1-3%; lipophilic, oxidizes, needs antioxidants.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Styrene/Vp Copolymer

Styrene/VP copolymer for film forming and fixation; used in hairsprays and primers, check breathability

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Fucose

Fucose monosaccharide; used as antioxidant precursor or humectant, low dose, acts with other actives

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk

Chondrus Crispus

Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

Fixative and scent masker; not a primary skin conditioning agent.

Glycerophosphoinositol Choline

Phospholipid analogue for barrier reinforcement and hydration; water-soluble, add to aqueous phase.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide

Biomimetic lipid, barrier repair, 1-3%; lipophilic, needs emulsification, good for dry skin.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide 6 II

Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Viola Yedoensis Extract

Viola extract for traditional anti-inflammatory and skin conditioning; water-soluble, good for soothing blends.

Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Dandelion root extract; traditional soothing and conditioning agent, low concentration, suitable for sensitive formulas.

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract

Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Ceramide

Skin barrier lipid repair agent; usually formulated with other lipids for optimal barrier reinforcement.

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