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Beauty of Joseon vs Hada Labo

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian skincare brands that offer thoughtfully crafted moisturizers and other essentials for dry skin. The Korean line incorporates ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry skin and skin with dark spots best. Conversely, the Japanese brand utilizes advanced formulas to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both excel in hydration, they differ in their specific botanical and scientific compositions and targeted regional heritage.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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This page compares some of the most popular Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Hada Labo products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonHada Labo
  • Unique or pleasant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “sinks in immediately — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Deep hydration Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
  • Gentle and fragrance-free formula Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “no scent or smell — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “Fragrance None! And no chemical or herbal scent. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
  • Calming, soothing and redness reduction Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “reduced my redness significantly — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “calms redness — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “doesn't sting my face — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Pore and oil control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “less shiny by noon — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “pores look cleaner — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “pores look smaller — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “hydrating but not heavy — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Effective makeup removal and cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “melts away sunscreen easily — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “removes sunscreen well — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves a sticky film that doesn't go away — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “left my face feeling sticky — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “slightly sticky at first — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Causes breakouts and irritation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Prefer old version — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”

Beauty of Joseon vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 682.62 · 96% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 393.56 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 996.78 · 92% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 540.92 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 790.71 · 91% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 474.00 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon reaches an Average fit, making Hada Labo a better choice for anti-aging routines.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo?

Beauty of Joseon offers unique textures and pore control, whereas Hada Labo provides superior deep hydration and value. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulations on the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both brands offer a high or superior fit for dry skin, with Hada Labo achieving a Superior routine fit and featuring deep hydration as its top review theme. Lovi rates Beauty of Joseon's routine as High for dry skin, while the products on this page help deliver deep moisture with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration, while Beauty of Joseon helps provide a radiant glow and controls pores and oil. The products on this page from Hada Labo feature Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas Beauty of Joseon offers Dynasty Cream and Red Bean Water Gel.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo?

The provided page facts and reviews do not contain information regarding the pricing or affordability of Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo: which brand offers better deep hydration?

Hada Labo offers better deep hydration than Beauty of Joseon. Reviewers note that Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and moisturization using key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo: which has better pore and oil control?

Beauty of Joseon does better for pore and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations, but Beauty of Joseon does better for pore and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. Hada Labo tends to do better for gentle and fragrance-free formulations.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin well with a Lovi fit level of High. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon helps with pore and oil control while Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization.

Beauty of Joseon or Hada Labo for mature skin?

Hada Labo is a superior choice for mature skin on Lovi, whereas Beauty of Joseon has an average routine fit for mature skin.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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