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COSRX vs Hada Labo

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COSRX and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian beauty labels that offer targeted solutions for reactive, dry, and acne-prone complexions. COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013, known for its thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks that harness proven components like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide. Conversely, the Japanese brand Hada Labo is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, all driven by the advanced science of its formulas. While both brands suit acne-prone skin best, the former relies on gentle, targeted formulations to address reactive complexions with remarkable efficacy, whereas the latter utilizes expertly crafted solutions to restore moisture and soothe irritation without clogging pores.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Hada Labo products

People Say

COSRXHada Labo
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Skin Texture and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Value for Money Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me fungal acne — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “gave me closed comedones — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • No Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo excels in deep hydration, offering superior routine fits for dry, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin types, while COSRX stands out for lightweight absorption, skin texture, and effective acne control. Both brands deliver superior routine fits for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and offers superior routine fit for dry, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin, whereas COSRX specializes in lightweight absorption, skin texture, and acne control. Both brands share an equal Superior fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types.

COSRX or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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

COSRX or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo offer effective moisturizers with deep hydration, with COSRX leaning toward lightweight absorption and Hada Labo excelling in deep plumping. For dry skin, the routine fit is High for COSRX and Superior for Hada Labo.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo does better than COSRX for value for money.

Between COSRX and Hada Labo, which brand offers better deep hydration and plumping according to review themes?

According to review themes, Hada Labo does better than COSRX for deep hydration and plumping. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin.

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

How do the country of origin and parent companies of COSRX and Hada Labo compare?

COSRX was founded in South Korea in 2013 and is owned by Amorepacific Group, while Hada Labo originated in Japan in 2004 under Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Both brands hail from distinct Asian beauty hubs backed by major corporate parent companies.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and glow in reviews?

COSRX performs better for skin texture and glow in reviews. The products on this page help improve skin texture and add glow, and review themes show COSRX does better in these areas.

COSRX or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across the products on this page.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

COSRX or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving COSRX a Superior fit and Hada Labo a Superior fit. COSRX helps with acne and pore control, while Hada Labo delivers deep hydration.

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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