# Hada Labo skincare

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

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hada_Labo) [hadalabosa.co.za](https://hadalabosa.co.za/about-hada-labo/) [hadalabotokyo.pl](https://www.hadalabotokyo.pl/en/the-world-of-hada-labo/brand-history/)

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 acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid)

This 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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgdcfd8812ef).

### Other Hada Labo products

#### Other products

- [Gokujyun Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Gokujun Premium](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujun-premium/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/shirojyun-premium-whitening-lotion/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/premium-whitening-lotion-light/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Gokujyun Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Gokujyun Perfect Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-perfect-gel/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## People Say

★4.7

Overall rating based on 6.8k+ reviews

Reviewers 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”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, yesstyle.com, influenster.com, reddit.com, makeupwithdrawal.com, and more

## 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.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid).

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### 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.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### 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.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### 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.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### 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..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hada_Labo) [hadalabosa.co.za](https://hadalabosa.co.za/about-hada-labo/) [hadalabotokyo.pl](https://www.hadalabotokyo.pl/en/the-world-of-hada-labo/brand-history/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20652152/) Hydroxylated lecithin · Nanoscale Research Letters, 2009
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Efficacy of cosmetic formulations containing dispersion of liposome with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, alpha-lipoic acid and kinetin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22236139/) Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2012
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708918/) Sodium acetylhyaluronate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27430380/) Diglycerin · Journal of Oleo Science, 2016
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Comparative Study on Epidermal Moisturizing Effects and Hydration Mechanisms of Rice-Derived Glucosylceramides and Ceramides](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36613524/) Glucosyl ceramide · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Thermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41628877/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026
- [Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42728863/) Sodium acetylhyaluronate · Skin Research and Technology, 2026

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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