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Hada Labo vs Aēsop

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Hada Labo and Aēsop are two celebrated skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments to support overall skin health. The Japanese brand is especially known for its gentle makeup removers and hydrating toners driven by carefully crafted formulas, while the other is widely loved for its serums driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients. The first brand suits dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin best, whereas the second suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. They differ primarily in their core ingredient philosophies, with both providing harmonious solutions for specific concerns like acne-prone, mature, or unevenly pigmented skin.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Aēsop products

People Say

Hada LaboAēsop
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formula Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight Texture and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin Plumping and Oily Skin Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “hydrating but not heavy — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Redness Reduction and Skin Soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Fading Dark Spots and Brightening Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Sticky and Tacky Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Texture Sticky, sticky, sticky! If you have sensory issues, beware. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “feels very sticky right after application — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • High Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Pilling Under Makeup Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “balls up under sunscreen — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Aēsop: which is better?

Both brands offer great hydration, but Hada Labo is better for budget-friendly shoppers seeking gentle, fragrance-free hydration, while Aēsop is a better fit for those wanting luxurious scents and specialized soothing care. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for dry skin with products like Gokujyun Lotion, while Aēsop excels with non-greasy balancing moisturizers despite its high price.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Aēsop?

Hada Labo is better for a budget and fading dark spots, while Aēsop excels at redness reduction and skin soothing, though it comes with a higher price tag. Both brands on this page offer deep hydration and lightweight textures.

Hada Labo or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer solid moisturizers, but Hada Labo is a better budget pick for deep hydration while Aēsop is pricier yet better for redness reduction and soothing. Lovi rates the Gokujyun Perfect Gel from Hada Labo at an Average fit for dry skin, and Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment at a High fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Aēsop?

Hada Labo is more affordable than Aēsop, as high price is a commonly noted drawback for Aēsop while Hada Labo does better on price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Aēsop?

Hada Labo does better than Aēsop when it comes to avoiding breakouts and clogging. For instance, the products on this page for Hada Labo achieve a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop has formulas that drop to a Caution or Low fit for breakout-prone skin types.

How do the prices of Hada Labo and Aēsop compare according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Hada Labo offers much better value and lower prices, whereas a high price is a frequently mentioned downside for Aēsop.

Which brand offers better results for fading dark spots and brightening?

Hada Labo does better for fading dark spots and brightening than Aēsop. The products on this page help deliver brightening benefits, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are the main fragrance profiles of Hada Labo and Aēsop products?

Every product on this page for both Hada Labo and Aēsop lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note that Aēsop products provide luxurious and refreshing scents, while Hada Labo formulations are known for being gentle and fragrance-free.

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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