Hada Labo skincare
Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..
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Hada Labo is warmly loved for its targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers, all driven by thoughtfully crafted formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin, the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion for skin with dark spots, and the Gokujun Premium for mature skin. These carefully balanced components work harmoniously to support and maintain healthy, comfortable skin.
Hyaluronic acidThis page covers some of the most popular Hada Labo products; for the whole Hada Labo range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 6.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Hada Labo for providing deep hydration, brightening the complexion, and offering gentle makeup removal. The most common complaints are a sticky texture and causing breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks it up — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Plumps fine lines — Gokujun Premium”
- “leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Gentle and fragrance-free formulations Often Mentioned
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Gokujun Premium”
- “no irritation, no breakouts — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Value and versatility Often Mentioned
- “bottle lasts forever — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “mixes well with oils — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Lasts forever — Gokujun Premium”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing toners Often Mentioned
- “absorbs super quickly — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
- “watery and lightweight — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Brightening and dark spot reduction Often Mentioned
- “faded considerably — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
- “faded my PIH considerably — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
Sticky and tacky finishes Often Mentioned
- “Tacky residue — Gokujun Premium”
- “Texture Sticky, sticky, sticky! If you have sensory issues, beware. — Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
- “feels gloopy at first — Gokujyun Lotion”
Application and environmental issues Often Mentioned
- “Greasy in humidity — Gokujun Premium”
- “There is sometimes a film/layer on my skin in the morning. — Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
- “not enough for dry patches — Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
Breakouts and clogged pores Often Mentioned
- “gave me tiny bumps — Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Closed comedones — Gokujun Premium”
- “gave me closed comedones — Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
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Questions and answers
Is Hada Labo worth it?
Hada Labo is worth considering because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulations across the Hada Labo products on this page.
What are Hada Labo's best products?
Hada Labo features routines that rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Hada Labo products on this page help provide deep hydration and moisturization with hyaluronic acid.
Which Hada Labo moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Gokujyun Perfect Gel is the best Hada Labo moisturizer for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for this skin type.
Does Hada Labo cause breakouts?
Some reviewers mention breakouts and clogged pores, but Lovi rates the Hada Labo products on this page High to Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is Hada Labo fragrance-free?
Yes, every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, helping keep the formulas gentle for the skin.
What are the key ingredients in Hada Labo products?
The key ingredient in Hada Labo products is hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and moisturization. Topical hyaluronic acid supports skin quality and improves signs of skin aging.
How do I build a Hada Labo skincare routine?
To build a Hada Labo routine, start by gently removing makeup with Gokujyun Cleansing Oil, follow with a lightweight toner like Gokujyun Lotion or Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and finish with Gokujyun Perfect Gel to lock in deep hydration. Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Hada Labo?
Good alternatives to Hada Labo include Biore, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.
Hada Labo vs Biore: which is better?
Hada Labo is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Hada Labo-focused routine Superior for all of these skin types while rating the Biore-focused routine High.
Who owns Hada Labo, and where is it from?
Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..
Is Hada Labo cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Hada Labo as cruelty-free.
Research behind Hada Labo's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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