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Hada Labo vs No7

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Hada Labo and No7 are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The Japanese brand is known for its nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply nourishing moisturizers featuring advanced formulas, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin best, though the former is also ideal for dry sensitive skin and the latter for mature skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and key ingredients, with the former focusing on moisture-binding properties and the latter utilizing shea butter to protect skin and mitigate erythema.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs No7 products

People Say

Hada LaboNo7
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften 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 feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle formulation and suitability Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Improved skin feel and smoothness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Reduces dark spots and pigmentation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Versatility and application Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Absorbs well — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gave me closed comedones — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “caused small bumps — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 682.62 · 96% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 542.59 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 996.78 · 92% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 1,027.22 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · AED 790.71 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 966.25 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or No7: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulations, while No7 is better for improving skin feel and texture with lightweight, fast-absorbing products.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and No7?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulas centered on hyaluronic acid, whereas No7 emphasizes anti-aging benefits and skin texture improvements using a broader range of key ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, and vitamin C.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7 for dry skin?

Hada Labo is a better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for No7. The products on this page from Hada Labo rely on hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Hada Labo and No7 offer effective moisturizers on this page, with Hada Labo featuring the fragrance-free Gokujyun Perfect Gel and No7 providing options like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. For dry skin, the routine fit is Superior for Hada Labo and High for No7.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or No7?

The products on this page from Hada Labo include value and versatility as a frequently mentioned reviewer point, whereas No7 does not list affordability as a key highlight on this page.

Hada Labo or No7 for fading dark spots?

Hada Labo is better for fading dark spots based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Hada Labo does better with reducing dark spots and pigmentation.

Which brand uses fragrance in some of its products, Hada Labo or No7?

No7 uses fragrance in some of its products, while every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Hada Labo or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo is a great choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior. No7 is also an option for oily skin, with Lovi rating its routine fit as High.

Hada Labo or No7 for sensitive skin?

Hada Labo is better suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for No7. Every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, helping minimize potential skin reactions.

Hada Labo or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Hada Labo is a superior choice over No7 for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas No7 achieves a High fit.

Hada Labo or No7 for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit for mature skin. No7 features key anti-aging ingredients like retinol which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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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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