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Hada Labo vs DHC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Hada Labo and DHC are renowned Japanese skincare lines offering nourishing formulas and effective makeup removers. The former features hydrating toners and moisturizers powered by advanced ingredients that suit dry and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the latter provides reliable daily care suited for dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While both deliver essential hydration, they differ in their foundational science and specific product options.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or DHC: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its products like Gokujyun Lotion as a Superior fit, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and aging signs. DHC offers fewer options on this page and lacks dedicated skin-type routines.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and DHC?

Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 that offers a wide range of toners, cleansers, and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid, whereas DHC is an older Japanese brand founded in 1980 that focuses specifically on cleansing oils like its Deep Cleansing Oil and Pore Cleansing Oil. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or DHC?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a direct comparison of affordability between Hada Labo and DHC cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or DHC?

DHC causes fewer breakouts on this page, as reviewers note that Hada Labo products sometimes lead to breakouts and clogged pores.

How do Hada Labo and DHC compare in terms of their founding years and parent companies?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas DHC was founded earlier in 1980 and is owned by ORIX Corporation.

Which brand has more products listed on the page, and what are their primary types?

Hada Labo has more products listed on the page, featuring primary types like toners, cleansing oils, and moisturizers, whereas DHC features cleansing oils.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin differ between Hada Labo's Gokujyun Lotion and DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil?

Hada Labo's Gokujyun Lotion has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil has a High fit level for this skin type.

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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