Hada Labo skincare
Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..
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Hada Labo is beloved for its nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply nourishing moisturizers crafted from advanced formulas. Its products suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best due to their moisture-binding properties. For particular concerns, the standout products include the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin, the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion for skin with dark spots, and the Gokujun Premium for mature skin. These carefully selected offerings work harmoniously to restore balance and comfort to the complexion.
Hyaluronic acidThis page covers some of the most popular Hada Labo products; for the whole Hada Labo range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 6.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Hada Labo for providing deep hydration, brightening the complexion, and offering gentle makeup removal. The most common complaints are a sticky texture and causing breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks it up — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Plumps fine lines — Gokujun Premium”
- “leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Gentle and fragrance-free formulations Often Mentioned
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Gokujun Premium”
- “no irritation, no breakouts — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Value and versatility Often Mentioned
- “bottle lasts forever — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “mixes well with oils — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Lasts forever — Gokujun Premium”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing toners Often Mentioned
- “absorbs super quickly — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
- “watery and lightweight — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Brightening and dark spot reduction Often Mentioned
- “faded considerably — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
- “faded my PIH considerably — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
Sticky and tacky finishes Often Mentioned
- “Tacky residue — Gokujun Premium”
- “Texture Sticky, sticky, sticky! If you have sensory issues, beware. — Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
- “feels gloopy at first — Gokujyun Lotion”
Application and environmental issues Often Mentioned
- “Greasy in humidity — Gokujun Premium”
- “There is sometimes a film/layer on my skin in the morning. — Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
- “not enough for dry patches — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
Breakouts and clogged pores Often Mentioned
- “gave me tiny bumps — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Closed comedones — Gokujun Premium”
- “gave me closed comedones — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
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Questions and answers
Is Hada Labo good for oily skin?
Lovi rates Hada Labo Average for oily skin. The Hada Labo products on this page help deliver deep hydration without added fragrance.
Is Hada Labo worth it?
Hada Labo is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. The Hada Labo products on this page help keep skin soft and deeply moisturized with hyaluronic acid.
What are Hada Labo's best products?
Hada Labo's best products are Gokujyun Lotion and Gokujun Premium, which Lovi rates Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin. The Hada Labo products on this page help deliver deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and are fragrance-free.
Which Hada Labo moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Gokujyun Perfect Gel is the best Hada Labo moisturizer on this page for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration for dry skin.
Does Hada Labo cause breakouts?
Reviewers report that Hada Labo may sometimes cause breakouts and clogged pores. However, the Hada Labo products on this page are fragrance-free and help provide deep hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
Is Hada Labo fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Hada Labo products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the formulas are gentle and free of fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Hada Labo products?
The key ingredient in Hada Labo products is hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
How do I build a Hada Labo skincare routine?
To build a Hada Labo routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, apply Gokujyun Lotion as a hydrating toner, and finish with a moisturizer and SPF. In the evening, use Gokujyun Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, cleansing toner, serum, and moisturizer, while adding a mask and enzyme powder once a week. Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy Hada Labo, and how much does it cost?
Hada Labo products on this page are available in stores in United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 79.50 to AED 134.00, with most items priced between AED 92.88 and AED 134.00.
What are good alternatives to Hada Labo?
Good alternatives to Hada Labo that also have brand pages on Lovi include Biore, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair.
Hada Labo vs Biore: which is better?
Hada Labo is better for dry skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior compared to Biore's High fit, while both brands rate equally well for sensitive skin and combination skin. Reviewers often mention that Hada Labo provides deep hydration with gentle, fragrance-free formulations.
Who owns Hada Labo, and where is it from?
Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..
Is Hada Labo cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Hada Labo as cruelty-free.
Is Hada Labo good for dry skin?
Yes, Hada Labo is well suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The key ingredient hyaluronic acid helps deliver deep hydration to keep skin soft and smooth.
Is Hada Labo good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Hada Labo is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The Hada Labo products on this page are fragrance-free and help keep skin calm and soft.
Is Hada Labo good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Hada Labo is well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention deep hydration without heavy layers, though some users note potential breakouts or clogged pores.
Is Hada Labo good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Hada Labo is good for skin with dark spots because the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion and Premium Whitening Lotion (Light) rate High for skin with dark spots. Topical alpha-arbutin and niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is Hada Labo good for mature skin?
Yes, Hada Labo is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates products like Gokujyun Lotion and Gokujyun Premium as High for this skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Research behind Hada Labo's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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