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COSRX vs Hada Labo

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COSRX and Hada Labo are beloved Asian beauty lines specializing in targeted skincare essentials. The Korean brand is celebrated for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide that suit acne-prone and oily skin best, while the Japanese counterpart is known for hydrating toners, makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers that primarily serve dry and acne-prone skin. Both utilize expert formulations to support healthy skin barriers and deliver essential moisture. While the former focuses on balancing and clarifying components like snail mucin and propolis, the latter relies on advanced science to soothe irritation and restore hydration.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Hada Labo products

People Say

COSRXHada Labo
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Skin Texture and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Value for Money Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me fungal acne — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “gave me closed comedones — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • No Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry, combination, mature skin, and dark spots with a Superior routine fit, while COSRX is better for lightweight absorption and acne control. Both brands share an equal Superior routine fit for oily and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is a Japanese brand focused on deep hydration for dry and mature skin, while COSRX is a South Korean brand known for targeting acne and skin texture. The products on this page show that Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit.

COSRX or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Hada Labo is a Superior fit for dry skin, while COSRX has a High routine fit for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and moisture retention in dry skin types.

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

COSRX or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High fit for dry skin moisturizers on this page. Reviewers note that Hada Labo tends to do better for deep hydration and plumping, while COSRX tends to do better for lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo does better for value for money, making it the more affordable choice compared to COSRX.

Between COSRX and Hada Labo, which brand offers better results for skin texture and glow?

COSRX offers better results for skin texture and glow. Reviewers frequently note that COSRX excels in improving skin texture and providing a radiant glow compared to Hada Labo.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, COSRX or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every single one of its products lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas COSRX has 37 out of 38 products without fragrance.

COSRX or Hada Labo: which one provides superior deep hydration and plumping?

Hada Labo provides superior deep hydration and plumping compared to COSRX. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture within the skin to improve hydration and support healing.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

COSRX or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide oil control alongside lightweight hydration.

COSRX or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo provide a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page help deliver effective acne control and deep hydration, though topical hyaluronic acid may also assist with skin recovery.

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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