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Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous

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Hada Labo and Geek & Gorgeous are beloved skincare lines known for thoughtfully crafted formulas that support healthy, comfortable skin. The Japanese brand founded in 2004 offers targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers, while the other provides targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and balancing toners. Both suit sensitive skin and combination skin, though the first also suits dry and oily skin. They differ primarily in their product types, with the former featuring standout items like the Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium, and the latter relying on the Jelly Joker, Liquid Hydration, and C-Glow Vitamin C Serum to deliver dependable results.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous products

People Say

Hada LaboGeek & Gorgeous
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No irritation or stinging at all — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”
    • “perfect for damaged barrier — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
  • Lightweight and fast absorbing texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in fast — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
    • “Water-like consistency — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Great value and affordable price Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Great value — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
    • “You really get a lot for your money — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”
    • “unbeatable price — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Fades dark spots and brightens Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Fades acne scars — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “felt a bit sticky — Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Causes breakouts and clogging Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gave me closed comedones — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
    • “caused small bumps — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
    • “caused tiny bumps initially — Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Insufficient moisture or hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “I cannot use it alone... I must couple it with my usual serums. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “not enough for winter — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and fading dark spots with its hyaluronic acid toners, while Geek & Gorgeous is better for affordable lightweight serums and gentle everyday cleansing.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Geek & Gorgeous?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and brightening with hyaluronic acid, whereas Geek & Gorgeous offers affordable, lightweight serums like vitamin C and niacinamide.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel and Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station are the moisturizers on this page, with Hada Labo offering High Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin and Geek & Gorgeous offering High fit for acne-prone skin. Both moisturizers list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous?

Geek & Gorgeous is more affordable, offering great value and affordable prices across the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous?

Hada Labo is associated with fewer breakouts than Geek & Gorgeous, as reviews note breakouts and clogged pores for the latter while Hada Labo's products on this page list no fragrance and feature gentle formulations.

Which brand is better for deep hydration and plumping?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and plumping, as reviewers mostly mention its deep hydration and moisturization compared to the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the founding years and ownership of Hada Labo and Geek & Gorgeous compare?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas Geek & Gorgeous was founded in 2015 as an independent brand.

What are the key ingredients and fragrance statuses for products from both brands?

Hada Labo products on this page feature hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient, while Geek & Gorgeous products list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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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