# DHC vs Hanhoo

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DHC and Hanhoo are skincare brands offering reliable care for daily routines, with the former originating in Japan and the latter beloved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum). Both feature nourishing formulas suited for dry and combination skin, while the Japanese line also accommodates normal and oily skin types and the second brand gently supports sensitive skin. For specific concerns, the original brand relies on the Pore Cleansing Oil for acne and the Deep Cleansing Oil for dark spots, whereas Hanhoo addresses blemishes with its Blemish Patch and dark spots with the T-Zone Pore Patch. Ultimately, they differ through distinct origins and specialized offerings like cleansing oils versus targeted patches.

DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

[dhc-corporate.co.jp](https://dhc-corporate.co.jp/en/company/message/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHC_Corporation)

This page compares some of the most popular DHC and Hanhoo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg9b0d93e72b).

### Popular DHC vs Hanhoo products

#### DHC

- [Deep Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/dhc/deep-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€51.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0D1Z46P7R?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Pore Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/dhc/pore-cleansing-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### DHC or Hanhoo: which is better?

DHC is a better choice for skin types like sensitive skin, where Pore Cleansing Oil earns a Superior fit on Lovi. Hanhoo features products on this page that generally reach a High fit for acne-prone skin, though some options like T-Zone Pore Patch drop to Low or Caution.

### What is the difference between DHC and Hanhoo?

DHC and Hanhoo both offer fragrance-free skincare products, but DHC achieves High to Superior Lovi fits across nearly all skin types with its cleansing oils. In contrast, Hanhoo features targeted patches where the Blemish Patch earns a High fit for acne-prone skin, while the T-Zone Pore Patch drops to Caution or Low ratings for sensitive and dry skin types.

### Which is more affordable, DHC or Hanhoo?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of DHC and Hanhoo.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, DHC or Hanhoo?

DHC's Pore Cleansing Oil gets a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi, while Hanhoo features products ranging from High to Caution for that skin type. Additionally, every product on this page for both DHC and Hanhoo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Between DHC and Hanhoo, which brand offers better options for sensitive skin?

DHC offers better options for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its Pore Cleansing Oil as Superior for sensitive skin, while Hanhoo's T-Zone Pore Patch is rated as Low. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance.

### Do products from DHC or Hanhoo contain added fragrance?

Every product on this page from both DHC and Hanhoo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand was founded earlier, DHC or Hanhoo?

DHC was founded earlier than Hanhoo, having started in Japan in 1980 while Hanhoo was founded in 2008.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Formulation strategies to modulate the topical delivery of anti-inflammatory compounds](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24139433/) Stearyl glycyrrhetinate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Tandem repeated irritation in aged skin induces distinct barrier perturbation and cytokine profile in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22578221/) Toluene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [The tandem repeated irritation test: a new method to assess prevention of irritant combination damage to the skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12125960/) Toluene · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Protection from combination exposure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17312361/) Toluene · Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/dhc)
- Skincare: [Hanhoo](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/hanhoo)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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