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Hada Labo vs KORRES

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Hada Labo and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct botanical and scientific heritages. The Japanese line offers hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, while the other brand is known for thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers drawing on botanical formulas. The first brand suits dry and acne-prone skin best, whereas the second suits dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. They differ primarily because the science-driven formulas focus on targeted hydration and barrier support, while the botanical formulas emphasize natural balance.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs KORRES products

People Say

Hada LaboKORRES
  • Hydration and Moisture 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”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Rich Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle and Hydrating Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Fragrance Sensitivity Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or KORRES: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for hydration and fragrance-free formulations, as the products on this page list no fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and KORRES?

Hada Labo features fragrance-free products on this page and gets a Superior fit for dry skin with its Gokujyun Lotion, while KORRES offers rich textures and effective makeup removal. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo products on this page help deliver deep hydration with hyaluronic acid, which Lovi rates as having High or Superior fit for dry skin, whereas KORRES moisturizers provide options like Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream which has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or KORRES?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers often mention value and versatility for the products on this page, whereas KORRES faces frequent high price and value concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or KORRES?

Hada Labo does better than KORRES regarding breakouts and clogging on the products on this page. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand has fragrance-free products compared to the other?

Hada Labo features fragrance-free options, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. In contrast, none of the products on the KORRES page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Hada Labo and KORRES differ?

Hada Labo was founded in Japan in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. In contrast, KORRES was founded in 1996 and has been owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres since 2024.

Which brand performs better regarding hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Regarding hydration and moisture, Hada Labo performs better according to reviewers. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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