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Hada Labo vs Pixi

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Hada Labo and Pixi are popular skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that support healthy skin barriers. The Japanese brand, founded in 2004, features hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while the British brand, founded in 1999, offers nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers. Both suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, though they differ through distinct standout options, such as the former's Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium, versus the latter's Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Pixi products

People Say

Hada LaboPixi
  • 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”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Versatility and Application Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Soothing Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Caused bad breakouts — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Environmental and Climate Sensitivity Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Felt like just water — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Greasy in humidity — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Pixi: which is better?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi are solid choices, as Lovi rates their routines as having equal fit levels across all skin types. Hada Labo is better for deep hydration with a fragrance-free formula, whereas Pixi excels in brightening and radiance.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Pixi?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with fragrance-free hyaluronic acid formulas, whereas Pixi offers a wider variety of exfoliating acids and botanicals that help bring out radiance, though some of its products contain added fragrance.

Hada Labo or Pixi for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi are well-suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for this skin type. Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid across its fragrance-free range, while Pixi delivers hydration and radiance through products like its Hydrating Milky Mist and Rose Tonic.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo and Pixi both offer moisturizers on this page, but neither brand focuses primarily on standalone moisturizers as they feature mostly toners and serums. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration, while Pixi focuses on radiance and glow.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Pixi?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Hada Labo and Pixi.

Hada Labo or Pixi: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Hada Labo has fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. Pixi also has fragrance-free options, but some of its products contain added fragrance.

Hada Labo or Pixi: which is better for brightening and dark spots?

Pixi does better for brightening and dark spots compared to Hada Labo, offering specialized treatments like its Glow Peel Pads and Vitamin-C Serum.

Where and when were Hada Labo and Pixi founded?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan, while Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom.

Hada Labo or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi offer products that fit oily skin well, with Lovi rating the routines for oily skin as Superior for both brands. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulas with hyaluronic acid, while Pixi includes options like Glow Tonic that may help with radiance and texture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Hada Labo or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Hada Labo offers gentle and fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, whereas Pixi provides targeted options like its Retinol Tonic.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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