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Clarins vs Hada Labo

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

Clarins and Hada Labo are distinct skincare lines, with the former being a French brand founded in 1954 and the latter a Japanese brand founded in 2004. Clarins is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, delicate eye products, and refreshing toners harnessing soothing shea and replenishing squalane, while Hada Labo is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by the advanced science of its formulas. The French brand suits sensitive skin and mature skin best, whereas the Japanese brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational elements, as the former relies on natural botanical components and the latter focuses on expertly crafted, science-driven formulations.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs Hada Labo products

People Say

ClarinsHada Labo
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Luxurious Texture and Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “melting non-oily texture — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “Creamy texture feels luxurious upon application — Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “feels like silk — Clarins Double Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Greasy or Heavy Texture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “sat on top of skin — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “Described as having a sticky, gel-like texture. — Clarins Beauty Flash Balm”
    • “Texture too thick and heavy — Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Clarins vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin with superior Lovi fit levels, whereas Clarins is better for luxurious textures and finishes. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clarins and Hada Labo?

Clarins is a French brand known for luxurious textures and is well-suited for sensitive and mature skin, while Hada Labo is a Japanese brand focused on deep hydration with fragrance-free formulations that suit dry and acne-prone skin best. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, while Clarins achieves a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Hada Labo achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, whereas the products on this page for Clarins reach a High fit. Hada Labo moisturizers are also completely fragrance-free, while most Clarins formulas contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as high price point is a frequently mentioned drawback for Clarins while Hada Labo is noted for its value.

Do Clarins and Hada Labo products contain fragrance?

Clarins products on this page often contain fragrance, whereas every Hada Labo product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Clarins or Hada Labo?

Both Clarins and Hada Labo provide a High routine fit level for mature skin. The products on this page for Hada Labo include ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Clarins and Hada Labo?

Clarins was founded in 1954 in France, while Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan.

Clarins or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Hada Labo is a superior fit for oily skin, whereas Clarins is an average fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Hada Labo provides lightweight and fast-absorbing toners with fragrance-free formulations, while Clarins has a high price point and strong fragrance.

Clarins or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior and Clarins as High. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations that help provide deep hydration without heavy residues, whereas Clarins relies on luxurious textures that may feel heavier.

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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