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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo

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SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The American brand is loved for its targeted serums and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Japanese brand is deeply loved for its hydrating toners and makeup removers. Both options suit dry skin best, though the former also suits dry sensitive skin and the latter suits acne-prone skin. They ultimately differ in their exact ingredient profiles and regional origins.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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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 SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Often 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”
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
  • Acne, Pores, and Cleansing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Brightening and Tone Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “glass skin radiance — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Anti-Aging and Lines Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “reduction in some of the finer lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “softens crow's feet — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “cheeks look fuller — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • High Price and Cost Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Lack of Results and Drying Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “did nothing — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Sticky and Heavy Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels tacky — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “slight tackiness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “sticky residue — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo: which is better?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo both achieve superior routine fits for dry, oily, combination, and mature skin types on this page. Hada Labo tends to do better for deep hydration and sensitive skin, while SkinCeuticals excels in texture, absorption, and anti-aging care.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo?

SkinCeuticals is an American brand founded in 1994, while Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004. Hada Labo offers deep hydration with fragrance-free hyaluronic acid formulas, whereas SkinCeuticals provides advanced anti-aging and texture-improving serums featuring key ingredients like vitamin C and retinol.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo are a Superior fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that Hada Labo delivers deep hydration and moisturization, while SkinCeuticals offers hydrating and plumping moisturizers and texture-improving serums.

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

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo both offer high-performing moisturizers, with SkinCeuticals providing superior options like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 for dry skin and Hada Labo featuring the deeply hydrating Gokujyun Perfect Gel. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found in products across both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers on the products on this page frequently note a high price point for SkinCeuticals while highlighting value and versatility for Hada Labo.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo both achieve a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. The products on this page help deliver effective results without adding unnecessary fragrance.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo reaches a Superior routine fit level, while SkinCeuticals achieves a High fit level. Hada Labo provides fragrance-free formulations, whereas SkinCeuticals offers targeted acne and oil-controlling serums.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for mature skin?

Both SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo fit mature skin at a Superior level on this page. Hada Labo may help with deep hydration, while SkinCeuticals often performs better for anti-aging and lines.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

Hada Labo is often preferred for sensitive skin because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some SkinCeuticals products contain fragrance. Lovi rates Hada Labo as High for sensitive skin in toners such as Gokujyun Lotion.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Hada Labo achieves a superior routine fit level compared to SkinCeuticals, which has a high fit level on this page. Hada Labo does better for brightening and tone according to review themes.

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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