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Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous

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Hada Labo and Geek & Gorgeous are beloved skincare brands known for thoughtful formulation and skin compatibility. The Japanese line offers hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, while the other provides targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing toners. The first suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, whereas the second suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. They differ primarily in their standout options, with the former featuring the Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium, and the latter offering the Jelly Joker, Liquid Hydration, and C-Glow Vitamin C Serum.

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”

Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · $158.72 · 99% fitBuy Geek & Gorgeous routine · $103.57 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · $332.14 · 95% fitBuy Geek & Gorgeous routine · $285.27 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Hada Labo vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · $313.73 · 94% fitBuy Geek & Gorgeous routine · $254.75 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and fading dark spots, while Geek & Gorgeous offers better value and lighter serums.

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

Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and fading dark spots, whereas Geek & Gorgeous offers lighter, highly affordable serums with great value. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for dry skin routines, while Geek & Gorgeous achieves a High fit level for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo is rated Superior by Lovi, while Geek & Gorgeous is rated High. Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisturization with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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

For moisturizers, Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel has a High fit level for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, while Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station has a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

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

Geek & Gorgeous is the more affordable brand on this page, as reviewers often mention its great value and budget-friendly serums. Hada Labo products on this page also offer good value, but Geek & Gorgeous is noted as doing better for affordability.

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous for fading dark spots?

Hada Labo is rated better than Geek & Gorgeous for fading dark spots, with Lovi fit levels of Superior compared to High.

Which brand has a lighter and faster-absorbing texture, Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous?

Geek & Gorgeous has a lighter and faster-absorbing texture compared to Hada Labo. Reviewers often note that Geek & Gorgeous offers lightweight serums.

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit and Geek & Gorgeous as having a High fit. Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisturization with hyaluronic acid, whereas Geek & Gorgeous offers lightweight serums that are noted for effective results.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Hada Labo and Geek & Gorgeous as Superior. Reviewers note that Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration, while Geek & Gorgeous offers lightweight serums.

Hada Labo or Geek & Gorgeous for mature skin?

For mature skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, while Geek & Gorgeous reaches a High fit level. Reviewers mention that Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and plumping as well as fading dark spots and brightening.

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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