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Hada Labo vs Augustinus Bader

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Hada Labo and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare brands founded in Japan in 2004 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Japanese brand is warmly loved for its targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers, which suit dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types best. Conversely, the German brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, which suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both brands work harmoniously to support the complexion, they differ in their foundational formulations and targeted skin type compatibility.

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

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Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Hada LaboAugustinus Bader
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Visible Radiance and Glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formulas Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Texture Improvement Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Smoother skin — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “excessive packaging — Augustinus Bader The Serum”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep and intense hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulas, while Augustinus Bader excels in providing visible radiance and glow, lightweight moisturizers, and texture improvement. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Augustinus Bader?

Hada Labo focuses on hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and gets a Superior rating from Lovi for dry skin with products like Gokujyun Lotion, whereas Augustinus Bader relies on TFC8 to deliver lightweight moisturizers and radiance. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

For deep hydration, Hada Labo is better with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, while Augustinus Bader is better for radiance and glow, though reviewers note its extreme price. Topical hyaluronic acid found in Hada Labo products helps improve skin quality and hydration signs.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Augustinus Bader?

Hada Labo is more affordable than Augustinus Bader, as Augustinus Bader has an extreme price while Hada Labo is known for value and versatility.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Augustinus Bader?

Hada Labo and Augustinus Bader perform equally regarding breakouts according to reviewers on this page.

Which brand offers better hydration and moisturization according to reviewers, Hada Labo or Augustinus Bader?

Hada Labo offers better deep and intense hydration and moisturization according to reviewers. Topical hyaluronic acid, the key ingredient across the products on this page, helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Hada Labo and Augustinus Bader?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan, whereas Augustinus Bader was established in 2018 in Germany.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin and dry skin based on their best-fit skin types?

Augustinus Bader is better suited for mature skin and dry skin as those are among its best-fit skin types, whereas the products on this page from Hada Labo do not list specific best-fit skin types.

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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