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Hada Labo vs ISDIN

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

Hada Labo and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care through hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, nourishing moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The Japanese brand utilizes advanced science for dry and acne-prone skin, while the Spanish brand applies meticulously engineered formulas for sensitive and oily acne-prone skin. While Hada Labo restores moisture and soothes irritation without clogging pores, ISDIN delivers a balanced, radiant complexion with reliable daily protection.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs ISDIN products

People Say

Hada LaboISDIN
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Reduces Dark Spots and Brightens Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • 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”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • High Price Point and Expensive Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · A$204.04 · 97% fitBuy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy Hada Labo routine · A$412.15 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · A$378.28 · 93% fitBuy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands are equally good, as Lovi rates their overall routines as Superior across every skin type. Hada Labo stands out for deep hydration and value, while ISDIN is known for ultralight sunscreens.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and ISDIN?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and value with fragrance-free formulas, whereas ISDIN is known for ultralight sunscreens and moisturizers that may carry a strong fragrance.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and smooth the signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN feature moisturizers on this page that help with hydration, though reviewers note Hada Labo for deep moisture and ISDIN for lightweight feels. For specific needs, Lovi rates Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel as Average for dry skin, while ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate and Hyaluronic Moisture also rate as Average for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as ISDIN is frequently noted by reviewers for its high price point. The products on this page for Hada Labo provide value and versatility, while ISDIN is often considered more expensive.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which brand is better for sensitive skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN are well-suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating both brands at high levels for sensitive skin across multiple products. Hada Labo products on this page list no fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation, whereas several ISDIN products contain fragrance.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance because 5 of its 8 products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better for reducing dark spots?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN are equal for reducing dark spots, as Lovi rates both brands at the same level for skin with dark spots. The products on this page help deliver brightening and dark spot reduction.

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Hada Labo or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Hada Labo relies on lightweight and fast-absorbing toners with hyaluronic acid, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens that help keep skin comfortable without feeling heavy.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, though Hada Labo lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

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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