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Simple vs Hada Labo

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Simple and Hada Labo are beloved skincare brands offering gentle cleansers, makeup removers, and moisturizers designed to support the skin barrier. The British brand features niacinamide and glycerin to suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the Japanese brand relies on advanced formulas to suit dry and acne-prone skin best. These thoughtful approaches differ as Simple focuses on straightforward hydration and calming properties, whereas Hada Labo centers on deeply restorative moisture through its specialized lotions.

Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

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

Popular Simple vs Hada Labo products

People Say

SimpleHada Labo
  • Hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Affordable value Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “makeup lays well — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “works well under foundation — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Effective cleansing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “removes last traces of makeup — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Caused breakouts or skin reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gave me tiny bumps on my forehead. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “caused major breakouts — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Not enough hydration or moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “I cannot use it alone... I must couple it with my usual serums. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Simple vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Simple vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Simple vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Simple or Hada Labo: which is better?

Simple and Hada Labo both perform well, with Simple offering better value and gentleness while Hada Labo provides superior deep hydration.

What is the difference between Simple and Hada Labo?

Simple stands out for being gentle on sensitive skin and offering affordable value, whereas Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization with ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Reviewers note that Simple products on this page are lightweight and value-friendly, while Hada Labo toners are frequently praised as lightweight and fast-absorbing.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Simple or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi gives Hada Labo a Superior routine fit and Simple an Average to Superior fit depending on the product. Hada Labo features deep hydration and moisturization with hyaluronic acid, while Simple relies on glycerin and niacinamide.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Simple or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention for daily use, while Hada Labo features products with deep hydration and moisturization driven by hyaluronic acid. Glycerin in moisturizers helps maintain skin hydration.

Which is more affordable, Simple or Hada Labo?

Simple is more affordable, as the products on this page offer a more affordable value compared to Hada Labo.

Which brand contains hyaluronic acid versus niacinamide and glycerin?

Hada Labo features hyaluronic acid across the products on this page, whereas Simple contains niacinamide and glycerin as key ingredients. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration and niacinamide may reduce skin pigmentation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Simple or Hada Labo for combating dark spots?

Simple has a High Lovi fit for skin with dark spots, and its products on this page feature niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation. Hada Labo also offers products like the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion with a High Lovi fit for skin with dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Simple as High and Hada Labo as Superior. The products on this page from Simple feature niacinamide and glycerin, while Hada Labo relies on hyaluronic acid.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Simple or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Simple has a High fit for acne-prone skin, and Hada Labo also has a High fit on this page. Reviewers note that Simple helps provide gentle cleansing and value-friendly hydration, while Hada Labo offers deep hydration.

Simple or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

Simple is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its makeup removers and toners high for this skin type, and reviewers find the brand gentle on sensitive skin. Glycerin helps provide moisture to the skin.

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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