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Hada Labo vs La Prairie

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

Hada Labo and La Prairie are renowned skincare brands offering advanced formulas designed to support healthy complexions. The Japanese brand is known for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers suited best for dry and acne-prone skin, while the Swiss brand is beloved for its luxurious eye products, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and refreshing toners tailored best for mature and dry skin. Both brands differ primarily in their specific target audiences and heritage, with the former focusing on accessible moisture and soothing relief through ingredients like the Gokujyun Lotion and Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and the latter providing indulgent refinement through preparations like the Skin Caviar Eye Lift and Skin Caviar Luxe Cream.

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

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs La Prairie products

People Say

Hada LaboLa Prairie
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gentle yet effective moisturizing — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
    • “erased my dry patches — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formulas Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Firming and Lifting Effects Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “felt skin tighten immediately — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “opened my eyes — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “jawline genuinely looks lifted — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Visible Glow and Radiance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “skin looks radiant — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
  • Versatile Application and Convenience 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”
  • Exorbitant and High Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “eye-wateringly expensive — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “smells like a rich grandma — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Sticky and Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Slow Brightening and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “just a good moisturizer — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for gentle, fragrance-free formulations and value, whereas La Prairie is better for lightweight textures, lifting effects, and radiant glows. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration, while La Prairie offers luxurious, firming care.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and La Prairie?

Hada Labo is known for offering gentle, fragrance-free products focused on deep hydration using hyaluronic acid, whereas La Prairie provides luxury formulations featuring ginseng and strong fragrances that offer lifting and firming effects. For dry skin, Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Hada Labo and La Prairie are great choices because Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Hada Labo provide deep hydration and moisturization, while La Prairie offers deep hydration and smoothing.

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Hada Labo or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo and La Prairie both offer moisturizers with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, but Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations while La Prairie contains fragrance in its moisturizers. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisturization in the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

Hada Labo is more affordable, whereas La Prairie features exorbitant prices. Review themes note that Hada Labo does better on price.

Which brand is better for firming and lifting effects, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

La Prairie does better for firming and lifting effects among the products on this page. Reviewers mostly mention luxurious, lightweight textures and lifting and firming effects for La Prairie.

Between Hada Labo and La Prairie, which brand offers fragrance-free formulations?

Between the two brands, Hada Labo offers fragrance-free formulations, as every product on this page for the brand lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin routines, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

Both Hada Labo and La Prairie are well suited for mature skin routines, achieving a Superior routine fit level for this skin type. While Hada Labo features hyaluronic acid for hydration, La Prairie products on this page utilize ginseng, which helps provide lifting and firming effects.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo is a superior choice while La Prairie has a high fit according to Lovi. Reviewers note that Hada Labo offers gentle, fragrance-free formulations, whereas La Prairie features strong fragrance in most of its products on this page.

Hada Labo or La Prairie for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while La Prairie is rated High. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides gentle and fragrance-free formulations, whereas La Prairie products on this page often feature a strong fragrance and potential irritation.

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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