Hada Labo vs ISDIN
Hada Labo and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Japanese brand is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers featuring advanced science, while the Spanish brand is beloved for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. Hada Labo suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best with options like the Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium, whereas ISDIN suits dry skin and combination skin best with standout choices including Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes. They differ primarily in their product types, key ingredients, and origins, as the former relies on Japanese formulation and the latter on Spanish expertise.
Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..
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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Hada Labo vs ISDIN products
People Say
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”
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
Reduces 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)”
- “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
Versatile and Convenient Application Often MentionedNot noted
- “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
- “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
- “Streamlines your routine by replacing five separate products. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
- “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
High Price Point and Expensive Not notedOften Mentioned
- “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
- “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€19.75
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Hydrating Toner
Gokujyun Lotion
Morning
€25.57
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.99
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SPF
Australian Gold Botanical Lotion SPF 30
Morning
€21.04
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€19.00
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€19.75
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
€12.59
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.99
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SPF
Fusion Water
Morning
€25.99
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€19.00
Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.75
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Hydrating Toner
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
Morning · Once a week
€19.95
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Moisturizer
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€38.99
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€32.80
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
€5.80
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€81.80
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.75
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.59
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Moisturizer
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€38.99
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
€32.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€81.80
Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.99
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Hydrating Toner
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
Morning · Once a week
€19.95
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Moisturizer
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.67
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.67
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SPF
Eryfotona Actinica
Morning
€32.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
Flavo-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
€44.30
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
Questions and answers
Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better?
Both Hada Labo and ISDIN are great choices, as Lovi rates their routines as equally superior across all skin types. Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and value, while ISDIN is known for ultralight sunscreens and moisturizers.
What is the difference between Hada Labo and ISDIN?
Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and value with fragrance-free formulas, whereas ISDIN is known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens with some products containing fragrance.
Hada Labo or ISDIN for dry skin?
Both Hada Labo and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and moisturization, whereas ISDIN is recognized for its ultralight sunscreens.
Hada Labo or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?
Both Hada Labo and ISDIN offer moisturizers with various fit levels depending on your skin type. The products on this page help deliver hydration, with hyaluronic acid acting as a key ingredient across Hada Labo moisturizers.
Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ISDIN?
Hada Labo is more affordable, whereas ISDIN is often noted for a high price point.
Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Hada Labo or ISDIN?
Hada Labo has more fragrance-free products since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas only 3 of the 8 ISDIN products on this page are fragrance-free.
Hada Labo or ISDIN: which has better sunscreens according to reviewers?
ISDIN has better sunscreens according to reviewers, who mostly note that its sunscreens are ultralight. Reviewers also frequently mention that the products on this page by ISDIN are makeup-friendly and skin-friendly.
Which brand is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hada Labo or ISDIN?
Hada Labo is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., while ISDIN is owned by Puig.
Hada Labo or ISDIN for oily skin?
Hada Labo and ISDIN both achieve a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for deep hydration and ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens.
Hada Labo or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?
Both Hada Labo and ISDIN have a Superior Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin, so you can choose based on your preference for texture and price. Hada Labo provides fragrance-free formulations, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens.
Research behind their key ingredients
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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