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celimax vs Hada Labo

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celimax and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers. The Korean brand is renowned for addressing oily skin and dark spots through targeted options like its Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad and Dual Barrier Creamy Toner, whereas the Japanese brand provides deep hydration suited for dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types via favorites such as the Gokujyun Lotion and Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion. While both labels deliver measured results that support long-term skin health, the former focuses heavily on balanced care for specific blemishes, and the latter emphasizes harmonious, deeply hydrating maintenance.

celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..

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

Popular celimax vs Hada Labo products

People Say

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  • Gentleness and Skin Sensitivity Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Helped restore skin after chemical peels — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often 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”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Cleansing and Pore Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dissolves blackheads — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “effectively controls oil, leaving a matte finish without making the skin feel greasy — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “finally found THE matte sunscreen of all matte sunscreens — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Anti-Aging and Dark Spot Reduction Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “plumper skin — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “marks faded faster than expected — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Value and Packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “love the automatic dropper — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Lack of Results or Performance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice pore reduction — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Felt a bit suffocating in summer — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “slight yellow tint — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “tacky finish — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “tiny — celimax RETINAL SHOT”

Questions and answers

celimax or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo does better for hydration and moisture, while celimax performs better for cleansing and pore care. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulations on this page.

What is the difference between celimax and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo provides better hydration and moisture for dry skin types, while celimax does better with cleansing and pore care. Hada Labo features deep hydration from hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

celimax or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo does better for hydration and moisture, while celimax products on this page offer soothing and calming moisturizers. Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel fits dry skin with a High level according to Lovi. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, celimax or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo does better than celimax for value and packaging according to reviewer themes. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for value and versatility.

Which causes fewer breakouts, celimax or Hada Labo?

celimax offers superior cleansing and pore care compared to Hada Labo, while Hada Labo reviewers sometimes note breakouts and clogged pores. Lovi rates celimax products like the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser as High for acne-prone skin.

Between celimax and Hada Labo, which brand is better suited for cleansing and pore care?

For cleansing and pore care, celimax does better than Hada Labo.

Do celimax and Hada Labo products contain fragrance?

Both celimax and Hada Labo products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

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

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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