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Hada Labo vs MAC

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

Hada Labo and MAC are distinct skincare houses originating from Japan and Canada respectively. Hada Labo is known for nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply nourishing moisturizers crafted from advanced formulas featuring moisture-binding properties, whereas the brand is beloved for its thoughtful approach to daily skincare, offering reliable moisturizers and makeup removers crafted from carefully balanced formulas. Products from the Japanese brand suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while offerings from MAC suit balanced skin best, supported by gentle and effective ingredients. These brands differ primarily in their formulation focus and ideal skin types, providing tailored paths to restore balance and comfort or a calm and measured foundation for daily maintenance.

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

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs MAC products

People Say

Hada LaboMAC
  • Lightweight Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Makeup Base and Primer Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Reduces appearance of pores — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Versatile and Convenient Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Streamlines your routine by replacing five separate products. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Sticky and Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or MAC: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and fragrance-sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its products as a Superior fit for dry skin and every product on this page lists no fragrance. In contrast, MAC is better known for makeup bases and primers, though its products on this page contain fragrance.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and MAC?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas MAC emphasizes makeup bases, primers, and lightweight moisturizers. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better deep moisturization and gentle care, while MAC excels in lightweight texture and makeup removal.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and moisturization with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas MAC excels at lightweight moisturizers that double as makeup bases and primers. Lovi gives Hada Labo's Gokujyun Perfect Gel a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, and MAC's Mineralize Timecheck Lotion a High fit for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or MAC?

Hada Labo is more affordable, whereas MAC has a high price point as a mostly mentioned drawback for the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or MAC?

Hada Labo is the better choice for fewer breakouts, as reviewers note that breakouts and clogging are a negative theme for MAC while Hada Labo's products on this page offer gentle, fragrance-free formulations.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products, Hada Labo or MAC?

Hada Labo offers fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAC includes fragrance in all its products on this page.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Hada Labo and MAC compare?

Hada Labo was founded in Japan in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., while MAC was founded in Canada in 1984 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

Which brand is better suited for dry and sensitive skin based on their recommended routines and fit levels?

Hada Labo is better suited for dry and sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior for those skin types and the products on this page are fragrance-free. In contrast, MAC features fewer products reaching a High fit for dry and sensitive skin and includes fragrances in its 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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