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Hada Labo vs No7

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Hada Labo and No7 are well-regarded skincare brands with distinct formulations tailored to various needs. The Japanese brand is known for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, suiting dry and acne-prone skin best through advanced science and key ingredients. Meanwhile, the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit dry and mature skin. They differ primarily in their heritage, ingredient focus, and target concerns, offering distinct paths to a healthy skin barrier.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs No7 products

People Say

Hada LaboNo7
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften 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 feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle formulation and suitability Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Improved skin feel and smoothness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Reduces dark spots and pigmentation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Versatility and application Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Absorbs well — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gave me closed comedones — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “caused small bumps — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great, as Lovi rates them both as having Superior routine fit for dry skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin. Hada Labo tends to do better for deep hydration and gentle formulations, while No7 is often noted for lightweight textures and skin smoothness.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and No7?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free hyaluronic acid toners, whereas No7 offers a wider variety of anti-aging serums and creams featuring ingredients like retinol and vitamin C. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for dry skin, and No7 as Superior for dry skin as well.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. The products on this page for Hada Labo feature hyaluronic acid and deep hydration, while No7 products on this page offer options like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream with a High fit for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Hada Labo and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with Hada Labo featuring the Gokujyun Perfect Gel and No7 offering options like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Reviewers note that Hada Labo excels in deep hydration, while No7 focuses on anti-aging and line reduction. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or No7?

The products on this page do not feature explicit pricing information to directly compare affordability.

Hada Labo or No7: which brand performs better for reducing dark spots and pigmentation?

Hada Labo performs better for reducing dark spots and pigmentation. The products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, and review themes show Hada Labo does better for reducing dark spots and pigmentation.

Do Hada Labo and No7 products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Hada Labo page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. For No7, 10 out of the 13 products on this page list no fragrance, while the remaining three contain it.

Hada Labo or No7 for oily skin?

Hada Labo is a better fit for oily skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to No7 which reaches a High fit level.

Hada Labo or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Hada Labo and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, meaning Lovi rates them equally well for this skin type. Hada Labo features fragrance-free products on this page centered around hyaluronic acid, while No7 incorporates key ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C.

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Hada Labo or No7 for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and No7 reach a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, making them equally strong options on this page. Hada Labo features deeply hydrating formulations powered by hyaluronic acid, while No7 offers anti-aging routines utilizing ingredients like retinol.

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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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