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Hada Labo vs Weleda

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

Hada Labo and Weleda are two distinct skincare lines known for their careful formulation and reliable daily care. The first is a Japanese brand celebrated for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, while the Swiss counterpart is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical bases. Together, the products suit dry, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types best through thoughtful ingredients that support a healthy skin barrier. While both offer targeted relief, they differ primarily in their heritage and approach, balancing scientific precision against botanical tradition.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Weleda: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry skin on this page, as Lovi rates its products like Gokujyun Lotion at Superior for dry skin compared to High for Weleda Skin Food. Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and is fragrance-free, while Weleda products on this page contain fragrance.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and Weleda?

Hada Labo is a great fit for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin with its fragrance-free formulas centered on hyaluronic acid, whereas Weleda features rich moisturizers with fragrance that are less suited for acne-prone or oily skin.

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Hada Labo or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for moisturization, as its Gokujyun Perfect Gel achieves a High fit on dry and dry sensitive skin, whereas Weleda Skin Food Light achieves only an Average fit. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration, and every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Weleda?

Reviews on this page mention value and versatility for Hada Labo products, while the page contains no pricing or affordability information for Weleda.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Weleda?

Hada Labo causes fewer breakouts than Weleda because the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Weleda's Skin Food and Skin Food Light receive a Low fit or Caution for acne-prone skin.

Between Hada Labo and Weleda, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Hada Labo offers fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Weleda includes fragrance in all of its products on this page.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Hada Labo and Weleda?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan, whereas Weleda has a much longer history, having been founded in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand has products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Hada Labo has products on this page that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, including Gokujyun Lotion, Gokujun Premium, and Gokujyun Cleansing Oil. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration to improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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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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