# Hada Labo vs VR

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Hada Labo and VR are two celebrated skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas and sensory pleasure. The Japanese brand founded in 2004 offers targeted toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply hydrating moisturizers, whereas the latter is deeply appreciated for its considered design and soothing moisturizers. Both brands suit dry, sensitive, and combination skin, though Hada Labo additionally accommodates oily skin. While the first relies on ingredients like [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) variants in products such as the Gokujyun Lotion and Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, the second features standout solutions like the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM.

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 VR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg96af460e15).

### Popular Hada Labo vs VR products

#### Hada Labo

- [Gokujyun Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Gokujun Premium](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujun-premium/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/shirojyun-premium-whitening-lotion/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Gokujyun Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Gokujyun Perfect Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/gokujyun-perfect-gel/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hada-labo/premium-whitening-lotion-light/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### VR

- [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Hada Labo or VR: which is better?

Hada Labo is generally the better choice on this page, offering products with Superior and High Lovi fits across many skin types along with key ingredients like [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration. VR features a single moisturizer with mostly Average or lower fit levels.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### What is the difference between Hada Labo and VR?

Hada Labo offers a wide selection of toners, a cleanser, and a moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid that are fragrance-free and help provide deep hydration, while VR features a single moisturizer, [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for its gentle formulations and lightweight toners, though some users note sticky finishes or breakouts. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisturization and reduce signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Scientific Reports, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/)

### Hada Labo or VR: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo has a superior fit for dry skin with its Gokujyun Lotion and Gokujyun Premium, whereas the VR PDRN CREAM has an average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration. Lovi rates the Gokujyun Perfect Gel as having an average fit for dry skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or VR?

The products on this page from Hada Labo offer value and versatility according to reviewers, whereas the page provides no pricing information for VR.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or VR?

VR has only one product on this page, PDRN CREAM, which has an average fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Hada Labo products on this page have mixed reviews where breakouts and clogged pores are sometimes mentioned.

### How does the founding year and company ownership compare between Hada Labo and VR?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas VR was founded in 2018 and is independently owned.

### Which brand offers products with a 'Superior' Lovi fit level for dry skin, and do either of them achieve this rating?

Hada Labo offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, specifically the Gokujyun Lotion, Gokujun Premium, and Gokujyun Cleansing Oil, while VR only reaches an Average fit for dry skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### What key ingredient is featured across Hada Labo products, and how do reviewers describe their texture and finish?

Hada Labo features hyaluronic acid across its products, and reviewers frequently describe the toners as lightweight and fast-absorbing. However, reviewers also note that the products can leave sticky and tacky finishes.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20652152/) Hydroxylated lecithin · Nanoscale Research Letters, 2009
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) 5-ceramide complex · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha-arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Efficacy of cosmetic formulations containing dispersion of liposome with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, alpha-lipoic acid and kinetin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22236139/) Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2012
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708918/) Sodium acetylhyaluronate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Effects of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil on Cultured Human Sebocytes In Vitro and Comparison with Other Oil Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37373478/) Moringa oleifera seed oil · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27430380/) Diglycerin · Journal of Oleo Science, 2016
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Comparative Study on Epidermal Moisturizing Effects and Hydration Mechanisms of Rice-Derived Glucosylceramides and Ceramides](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36613524/) Glucosyl ceramide · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Thermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41628877/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026
- [Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42728863/) Sodium acetylhyaluronate · Skin Research and Technology, 2026
- [Monocentric, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Ceramide NP C15-Containing Emollient on the Skin Microbiome and the Skin Barrier Function in Sensitive Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41758783/) 5-ceramide complex · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/hada-labo)
- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/vr)

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## About the Lovi Fit

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Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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