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Dermalogica vs Hada Labo

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Dermalogica and Hada Labo are two distinct skincare lines originating from America and Japan, respectively. The former offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the latter is known for targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers. Both brands suit oily skin and combination skin, though Hada Labo also accommodates dry and sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their active formulations and regional heritage, with the American brand balancing excess oil and the Japanese brand focusing on foundational hydration.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Hada Labo products

People Say

DermalogicaHada Labo
  • Deep hydration and intense 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”
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Customizable or good texture and absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “creamy without being greasy — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Longevity and value Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “lasts for a few years — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Greasy or too heavy feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Greasy in humidity — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and intense moisture, while Dermalogica does better for skin texture improvement. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and intense moisture, whereas Dermalogica does better for skin texture improvement. Both brands offer products that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dermalogica or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Dermalogica features moisturizers like Stabilizing Repair Cream, which Lovi rates as Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, alongside options for mature skin and oily acne-prone skin. Hada Labo offers Gokujyun Perfect Gel, which Lovi rates as High for dry and dry sensitive skin, but both brands help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers often mention high price points as a negative for Dermalogica and value and longevity as positives for Hada Labo.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo helps provide gentle formulations, but reviewers note breakouts and clogged pores for both brands, so neither is clearly shown to cause fewer breakouts.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Dermalogica and Hada Labo?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States, while Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan.

Which brand offers better skin texture improvement according to the review themes?

Dermalogica does better for skin texture improvement according to the review themes.

How do the key ingredients compare between Dermalogica and Hada Labo products?

Dermalogica features a broader mix of key ingredients across the products on this page, including hyaluronic acid, glycerin, salicylic acid, oat, vitamin E, and lactic acid, while Hada Labo focuses primarily on hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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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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