Biore vs Hada Labo
Biore and Hada Labo are celebrated Japanese skincare brands that respectively offer thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers alongside nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply nourishing moisturizers. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best through gentle and clarifying formulations, while the latter serves dry skin and dry sensitive skin best due to moisture-binding properties. Both labels differ primarily in their core ingredient approaches and target hydration levels, allowing users to select between clarifying refreshment and deep restoration.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
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 Biore and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Biore vs Hada Labo products
People Say
Intense deep hydration Not 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”
Gentle and fragrance-free formulation Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Lightweight and watery texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Makeup base and removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
Effective debris and deep clean removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Clean rinse Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
Eye and skin irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Skin breakouts and acne triggers Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
Strong alcohol and fragrance scent Often MentionedNot noted
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Biore vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Hydrating Toner
Gokujyun Lotion
Morning
AED 79.50
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Gokujyun Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 134.00
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 682.62 · 96% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 483.12 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Biore vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
Morning · Once a week
AED 92.88
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Gokujyun Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 134.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 996.78 · 92% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 822.19 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Biore vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
Morning · Once a week
AED 92.88
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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Pre-Cleanser
Gokujyun Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 134.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 790.71 · 91% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 803.83 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Biore or Hada Labo: which is better?
Both Biore and Hada Labo are great options, as Hada Labo is rated Superior for dry skin due to its key ingredient hyaluronic acid, while Biore offers high routine fit and effective deep cleaning products on this page. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for intense deep hydration, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.
What is the difference between Biore and Hada Labo?
Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisturization with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Biore provides products on this page that are favored for makeup base and removal, clean rinses, and effective debris removal.
Biore or Hada Labo for dry skin?
For dry skin, Hada Labo is the better choice because Lovi rates its dry skin routine as Superior while rating Biore as High, and Hada Labo products feature deep hydration from hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which is more affordable, Biore or Hada Labo?
Comparing the affordability of Biore and Hada Labo, reviewers on this page frequently mention value and versatility for Hada Labo.
Which brand performs better for makeup removal and deep cleaning, Biore or Hada Labo?
Biore performs better for makeup removal and deep cleaning because the review themes on this page show it is superior for makeup base and removal, effective debris and deep clean removal, and a clean rinse.
Do Biore and Hada Labo products contain fragrance?
Every Biore and Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Biore or Hada Labo?
For mature skin, Hada Labo is Lovi-rated Superior to High across its toners and cleansers, whereas Biore products on this page are rated Average. Hada Labo helps deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
Biore or Hada Labo for oily skin?
For oily skin, Hada Labo is a Superior fit on Lovi, while Biore achieves a High fit level. Hada Labo provides deep hydration, whereas Biore offers effective debris and deep clean removal.
Biore or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, both Biore and Hada Labo achieve a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page. Hada Labo features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration.
Biore or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?
Hada Labo is a superior fit for acne-prone skin compared to Biore, which has an average or high fit level for the products on this page. Hada Labo features hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help provide moisture without heavy residue.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
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 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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