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COSRX vs Hada Labo

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COSRX and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian beauty lines from South Korea and Japan that respectively offer targeted treatments and deeply nourishing hydrators. COSRX provides serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin by balancing excess oil and soothing irritation. Conversely, the Japanese brand is known for nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and moisturizers with advanced moisture-binding properties that best serve dry and dry sensitive skin. While the first brand focuses on active components like snail mucin and propolis for blemish-prone or mature complexions, the second relies on formulas like the Gokujyun and Shirojyun lotions to restore balance and comfort.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Hada Labo products

People Say

COSRXHada Labo
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping 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”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Skin Texture and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Value for Money Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me fungal acne — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “gave me closed comedones — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • No Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 682.62 · 96% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 996.78 · 92% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 790.71 · 91% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is superior for deep hydration and dry or mature skin, while COSRX is better for lightweight textures, acne control, and brightening. Both brands offer fragrance-free options, but shoppers often note sticky finishes with Hada Labo and occasional breakouts with COSRX.

What is the difference between COSRX and Hada Labo?

COSRX tends to excel in acne and pore control as well as skin texture and glow, while Hada Labo generally delivers deeper hydration and plumping. For dry skin and mature skin, Lovi gives Hada Labo a Superior fit level and COSRX a High fit level.

COSRX or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo reaches a Superior routine fit while COSRX achieves a High routine fit on this page. Hada Labo is particularly noted for deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

When looking at overall routine fit for moisturizers and hydrating products, Hada Labo reaches a Superior level for dry, dry sensitive, mature, and combination skin, while COSRX reaches High for those same skin types. Reviewers note that Hada Labo tends to provide deeper hydration, whereas COSRX often delivers lightweight absorption.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo does better for value for money than COSRX.

Between COSRX and Hada Labo, which brand offers better deep hydration and plumping?

Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and plumping, and Lovi rates its routine fit for dry skin as Superior. The products on this page help improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the fragrance options differ between COSRX and Hada Labo products?

COSRX offers mostly fragrance-free products on this page, with the exception of the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+, whereas every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for improving skin texture and giving a glow: COSRX or Hada Labo?

COSRX is better suited for improving skin texture and giving a glow, as the products on this page outperform Hada Labo in texture and glow reviews.

COSRX or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo provide a Superior routine fit for oily skin. COSRX features a wider variety of targeted products and key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid that help manage oil and clear pores, whereas Hada Labo relies on gentle, fragrance-free hyaluronic acid formulations that deliver deep hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

COSRX or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX has a Superior Lovi fit level, and Hada Labo has a Superior Lovi fit level. Both brands provide gentle and fragrance-free options, though Hada Labo features entirely fragrance-free formulations across the products on this page.

COSRX or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin according to Lovi. COSRX is noted for effective acne control and clearing, while Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization with fragrance-free formulations.

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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