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Hada Labo vs Pixi

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Hada Labo and Pixi are skincare brands founded respectively in Japan in 2004 and Britain in 1999. Hada Labo is warmly loved for its targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers, while the British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers. The Japanese range suits dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types best, whereas its counterpart suits dry skin and oily skin best. While both deliver targeted daily support for a healthy complexion using standout products like the Gokujyun Lotion and Glow Tonic, they differ in their specific formulations and regional heritage.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Pixi products

People Say

Hada LaboPixi
  • Hydration and 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”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Versatility and Application Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Soothing Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Caused bad breakouts — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Environmental and Climate Sensitivity Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Felt like just water — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Greasy in humidity — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Pixi: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free care, whereas Pixi stands out for radiance, brightening, and a soothing scent. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both brands can sometimes leave a sticky or tacky finish.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Pixi?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, while Pixi offers a wider variety of specialized treatments like exfoliating toners and serums with ingredients like aloe vera. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better hydration and versatility, whereas Pixi excels in brightening and radiance.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

Hada Labo or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration with its Gokujyun Perfect Gel, which has an average fit for dry skin on this page, while Pixi offers options like the Rose Oil Blend, which helps nourish dry skin with a high fit.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Pixi?

Hada Labo is more affordable and offers better value, as noted by reviewers who frequently mention value and versatility for the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Pixi?

Hada Labo causes fewer breakouts on the products on this page, as review themes note that Pixi has more issues with breakouts and clogging. Pixi is also more frequently associated with skin irritation and sensitivity.

Hada Labo or Pixi: which brand has more fragrance-free product options?

Hada Labo offers more fragrance-free product options since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas 3 of Pixi's 10 products on this page list fragrance.

Which brand performs better for brightening and reducing dark spots according to reviewers?

Pixi performs better for brightening and reducing dark spots according to reviewers. The products on this page help improve skin radiance with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Hada Labo or Pixi: which brand features Hyaluronic acid across its products?

Hada Labo features hyaluronic acid across the products on this page. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisture for the skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic 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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