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How it works.
75% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 11 in skincare
Sample
36 redditors with explicit opinion · 27 positive · 5 negative · 4 neutral
Score
0.773 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 59–86% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Top Pick — ≥75% positive across ≥10 redditors.
Sources
r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeautyAdvice, r/40PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddictionUK + 1 more
Hada Labo · skincare
Top Pick
Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Affordable hydrating toner that locks in moisture all day. Some users report breakouts despite the hydration boost.
What redditors love
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Helps skin retain moisture throughout the entire day
“it not only provided immediate hydration but also helped my skin retain moisture throughout the day. I've never seen such a significant improvement”
u/bandito_13 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Works well for dry and sensitive skin types
“Great at moisturizing my dry and sensitive skin. And as a plus, it's v affordable!”
u/Nightingale0505 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Reliable go-to product users repurchase for years
“I've got loads, since I tend to stick to things that work...it's been yeaaarsssss...”
u/marimo_is_chilling · r/AsianBeauty →
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Focusing on hydration over oil control improved skin
“Biggest change for me was focusing on hydration, not oil control. I keep it simple: Hada Labo Gokujyun Light (2 layers)”
u/PresenceSuch7382 · r/AsianBeautyAdvice →
What they don’t
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Causes breakouts despite being hydrating for some users
“I love how hydrating it is but I swear every time I use it, I start getting breakouts”
u/ultrakawaii · r/AsianBeauty →
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Didn't produce noticeable results for some skin types
“I was using this and it was ok, didn't see much in the way of results.”
u/Budget_Shallan · r/AsianBeauty →
Direct quotes
What 36 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/bandito_13
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r/KoreanBeauty
it not only provided immediate hydration but also helped my skin retain moisture throughout the day. I've never seen such a significant improvement
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u/Nightingale0505
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r/AsianBeauty
Great at moisturizing my dry and sensitive skin. And as a plus, it's v affordable!
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u/the_sweetest_peach
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r/AsianBeauty
I LOVE pairing the Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Lotion with the Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion!
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u/WantSomeSkank
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r/AsianBeauty
arately on different days or one morning and one at night?
I've been using the Hada Labo toner for months and have been LOVINNGGGGGGG it. I picked up the serum one day when I
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u/Yourdreamsareonfire
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r/AsianBeauty
Love the Hada Labo lotion as a night time toner.
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u/kaylizzles
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r/AsianBeauty
multiple bottles of hada labo gokujyun lotion and emulsions (also got the moisturizer to try)
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"I love how hydrating it is but I swear every time I use it, I start getting breakouts"
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"I was using this and it was ok, didn't see much in the way of results."
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"I've got loads, since I tend to stick to things that work...it's been yeaaarsssss..."
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"these are products i always return to when new adventures didn't work out: Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion"
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"Biggest change for me was focusing on hydration, not oil control. I keep it simple: Hada Labo Gokujyun Light (2 layers)"
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"hada labo gokujuyn lotion: it was fine, it didn't feel outstandingly hydrating on my skin"
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"n my husband's side of the bathroom. He has combo skin and loves it. **0/5**
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam**: This was an unexpected LOVE for me. I ordered"
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"list we broke out with similar items. Ponds was by far the worst for me. Rohto Hada Labo Lotion and iunik Centella moisturizer works and I don’t breakout. They are super light"
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"d that when I apply this before body lotion, the lotion absorbs much better.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Toner**
Another gooey-textured toner. I feel like lightweight toners don’t las"
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"Use hadalabo toner<rich texture one>, you can use any of em, they are so hydrating then for"
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"thing light and moisturizing works pretty well. I have good experience with the Hada labo toner. I also bought the premium milk by accident and sometimes mix it with the toner"
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"I just picked up the new one after I ran out today, excited to try it."
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"Used to use Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Lotion years ago too.. but then I tried a serum from Kindlife and my skin felt way more hydrated"
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"oily combination side but I still layer hydrating products by starting with the Hada Labo Gokujyun Light Lotion. Since you’re already using the SPF from the same brand, perhaps y"
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"nzyme Wash**
* Light, fast and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion Moist**
* My moisturizing toner, it is a little sticky but very hydr"
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"nt away once I stopped using. Passing along to BF to have!
[Rohto Mentholatum- HadaLabo Gokujyun Alpha Lotion Light](https://www.yesstyle.com/en/rohto-mentholatum-hada-labo-gok"
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"Nothing beats hada labo (the regular one)"
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"Hada labo - no effect and sticky"
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"For me hada labo gokujyun milk, or some sites list it as emulsion. It kinda works as a hydrator and a moi"
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"You're welcome!
I'm finishing my first bottle of Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid foaming cleanser and I think it is way more gentle but I don't really like the"
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"In love with these Hada Labo lotions (I also use Gokujyun and Shirojyun) since my first trip to Japan!"
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"Hadalabo moist lotion."
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"I use the red hada labo"
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"My HG Hyaluronic Acid product Hada Labo Gokugyun Moist is missing."
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"Hada Labo lotions consistently repurchased for the last 15 years"
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"I found a couple of the Hada Labo lotions at TJ Maxx recently and just about lost my ish. It's SO good."
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"not enough moisture in the air to get from the hyaluronic acid hada labo has in its toner?"
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"hada labo (Japanese but will repurchase)"
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