Hada Labo
Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion, 170ml
Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion, 170ml
Rated 4.6 out of 7.0 on @cosme, Japan's largest beauty review site
The original Gokujyun, not the Premium. Four types of hyaluronic acid in a fifteen-ingredient formula, with no fragrance, no colorant and no urea.
✓ 100% authentic, bought in Japan
✓ Ships from Tokyo in 3 business days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion is a Japanese hydrating toner in a 170ml bottle. It uses four types of hyaluronic acid, including a lactic-acid-fermented one, in a short fifteen-ingredient formula with no fragrance or colorant. Press two or three drops into damp skin after cleansing, morning and night.
Why it's different
Four types of hyaluronic acid rather than a single one, including a lactococcus ferment Rohto developed for this line.
Fifteen ingredients in total, with no fragrance, colorant, alcohol or urea, which is why this is the version usually recommended for reactive skin.
Thinner and faster to absorb than Gokujyun Premium. If you want the richer eight-hyaluronic-acid formula with sacran, that is the Premium, not this one.
Key ingredients
Sodium hyaluronate: baseline surface hydration
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid (nano hyaluronic acid): smaller molecule that reaches the stratum corneum
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate (super hyaluronic acid): holds moisture longer than standard hyaluronic acid
Lactococcus/hyaluronic acid ferment filtrate (fermented hyaluronic acid): Rohto's fermented form, used for a plumper surface feel
How to use
1. After cleansing, pour two or three drops into your palm.
2. Press it into the skin with your palms rather than wiping or patting.
3. Add a second layer on dry areas if the skin still feels tight.
4. Follow with an emulsion, cream or gel to seal it in.
Use morning and night.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion, 170ml
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What is the difference between Gokujyun Lotion and Gokujyun Premium?
The number of hyaluronic acid types and the texture. This original Gokujyun has four types in a fifteen-ingredient formula with a light, slightly viscous feel. Gokujyun Premium has eight types plus sacran, a polysaccharide from Japanese freshwater algae, and hydroxyethyl urea, which makes it thicker and better suited to very dry skin. If your skin is normal to combination, or you would rather avoid urea, the original is the better fit.
Is this the same as the Hada Labo sold in US stores?
Not necessarily. Rohto sells a separate Hada Labo Tokyo range in the US with its own formulations, so a US bottle can carry a different ingredient list from the Japanese domestic one. What is listed on this page is the Japanese domestic formula, and the full ingredient list is published here so you can compare it directly against whatever else you are looking at.
Should I get the 170ml bottle or the 400ml pump?
Same formula, different bottle. The 170ml is the standard size and travels more easily. The 400ml pump costs less per millilitre and is easier to use one-handed, but it is not designed to be refilled. If you already know the formula suits you, the pump is the more economical choice.
Is this a toner or an essence?
In Japan the category is called keshousui, which sits between the two. It goes on straight after cleansing like a Western toner, but it does not exfoliate or remove residue, and the texture is thicker and more viscous than most Western toners. Treat it as your first hydrating layer rather than a cleansing step.
We ship internationally from Japan!
International Delivery Rates
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does international shipping take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan. As of 22 July 2026:
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
These are estimates only. Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. We offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I have to pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.