No. 09
in skincare
// glowrecs.com/hada-labo-gokujyun-toner
Buy on Amazon
See price
● Affiliate link.
We earn a commission on Amazon purchases — rankings are based on Reddit consensus, not commission rates.
How it works.
69% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 9 in skincare
Sample
23 redditors with explicit opinion · 16 positive · 5 negative · 2 neutral
Score
0.712 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 49–84% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Highly Recommended — ≥65% positive across ≥7 redditors.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeauty
Hada Labo · skincare
Highly Recommended
Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion
r/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeauty
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Affordable hydrating toner that locks in moisture all day. Some users report breakouts despite the hydration boost.
What redditors love
+
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 →
+
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 →
+
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 →
+
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
−
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 →
−
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 →
COMPARE WITH
Cheaper alternative
Biore
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
→
Premium pick
Vt
Cica Reedle Shot
→
Direct quotes
What 23 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
B
u/bandito_13
·
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
N
u/Nightingale0505
·
r/AsianBeauty
Great at moisturizing my dry and sensitive skin. And as a plus, it's v affordable!
T
u/the_sweetest_peach
·
r/AsianBeauty
I LOVE pairing the Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Lotion with the Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion!
K
u/kaylizzles
·
r/AsianBeauty
multiple bottles of hada labo gokujyun lotion and emulsions (also got the moisturizer to try)
O
u/Ok-Ice-2624
·
r/AsianBeauty
HadaLabo is my holy grail, too! I use their gokujyun series toner (the one for oily skin
U
u/ultrakawaii
·
r/AsianBeauty
I love how hydrating it is but I swear every time I use it, I start getting breakouts
Show all 23 mentions ↓
"these are products i always return to when new adventures didn't work out: Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion"
View thread →
"Biggest change for me was focusing on hydration, not oil control. I keep it simple: Hada Labo Gokujyun Light (2 layers)"
View thread →
"hada labo gokujuyn lotion: it was fine, it didn't feel outstandingly hydrating on my skin"
View thread →
"I just picked up the new one after I ran out today, excited to try it."
View thread →
"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"
View thread →
"Nothing beats hada labo (the regular one)"
View thread →
"Hada labo - no effect and sticky"
View thread →
"In love with these Hada Labo lotions (I also use Gokujyun and Shirojyun) since my first trip to Japan!"
View thread →
"Hadalabo moist lotion."
View thread →
"I use the red hada labo"
View thread →
"My HG Hyaluronic Acid product Hada Labo Gokugyun Moist is missing."
View thread →
"Hada Labo lotions consistently repurchased for the last 15 years"
View thread →
"I found a couple of the Hada Labo lotions at TJ Maxx recently and just about lost my ish. It's SO good."
View thread →
"not enough moisture in the air to get from the hyaluronic acid hada labo has in its toner?"
View thread →
"hada labo (Japanese but will repurchase)"
View thread →
Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
●
r/KoreanBeauty
What Kbeauty Product Has Unexpectedly Transformed
●
r/AsianBeauty
What Are Some Of The Products Youve Purchased 4
●
r/AsianBeauty
My Yearround Japanese Skincare Essentials
●
r/AsianBeauty
Ebisu Jacksonville Fl
●
r/AsianBeauty
r/AsianBeauty
●
r/AsianBeauty
What Products Have You Feeling Like This
Adjacent
Often mentioned in the same threads.
02
Haruharu
Wonder Black Rice Serum
Hydrating black rice toner/essence that layers beautifully without feeling heavy.
★ · 534 Amazon reviews
Buy on Amazon
See price
03
Vt
Cica Reedle Shot
Physical exfoliant with micro-spicules smooths texture and shrinks pores overnight, especially the 300 strength.
★ · 11.2k Amazon reviews
Buy on Amazon
See price
