Hada Labo Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid vs Humane Acne Wash

Hada Labo

Humane

A face cleanser built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

27 ingredients

6 ingredients

Brand price

USD 17.50 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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Brand from Japan

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-32, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Stearic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lauric Acid, Polyquaternium-52, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Glyceryl Stearate Se

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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