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Hada Labo vs Sebamed

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

Hada Labo and Sebamed are well-regarded skincare brands from Japan and Germany, respectively, offering scientifically formulated products tailored to different skin needs. The Japanese brand is known for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, suiting dry and acne-prone skin best with ingredients that restore moisture and soothe irritation. Meanwhile, the German brand is celebrated for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers that suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin through a skin-neutral pH. While both support barrier health through reliable offerings, the former focuses heavily on advanced hydration with standout options like the Gokujyun Lotion, whereas the latter maintains a steady focus on pH balance with products like the Facial Cleanser.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Sebamed: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin types, as Lovi rates its products on this page as having a Superior or High fit for these concerns, while Sebamed features no skin types that it fits best. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the Hada Labo range.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and Sebamed?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and achieves Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features fragrance-free cleansers and moisturizers like Clear Face Care Gel that are better suited for oily and acne-prone skin.

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Hada Labo or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel is a better moisturizer than Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel for dry skin, where Lovi gives it a High fit level compared to Sebamed's Average fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, although some reviewers note that the products on this page may leave a sticky or tacky finish.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Sebamed?

The products on this page do not provide enough pricing information to determine whether Hada Labo or Sebamed is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Sebamed?

Both Hada Labo and Sebamed offer fragrance-free products on this page, though Hada Labo reviewers note that breakouts and clogged pores may sometimes occur with its range.

How do Hada Labo and Sebamed differ in terms of company origins and founding years?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany and is owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Which brand has more products listed on the page that are rated Superior for dry skin?

Hada Labo has more products listed on the page rated Superior for dry skin, including Gokujyun Lotion, Gokujun Premium, and Gokujyun Cleansing Oil. Sodium hyaluronate helps improve skin hydration and moisture retention.

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Do any of the products from Hada Labo or Sebamed contain added fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Hada Labo and Sebamed lists no added fragrance in its ingredients.

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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