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Hada Labo vs FANCL

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

Hada Labo and FANCL are Japanese skincare brands rooted in thoughtful, science-driven formulation. Hada Labo is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while FANCL is celebrated for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants. The former suits dry and acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter is ideal for sensitive, dry, and normal skin types. Ultimately, the two differ in their core approaches, with the first brand relying on advanced science to restore moisture and the second offering pure, mild care without harsh irritations.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or FANCL: which is better?

Hada Labo is a superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while FANCL is a superior fit for dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, and mature skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and FANCL?

Hada Labo is founded in 2004 and fits dry, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin best, while FANCL was founded in 1980 and features products like Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder with no specific brand-focused routine skin types listed on this page.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or FANCL?

The products on this page from Hada Labo include value and versatility among their benefits, whereas the page provides no cost information for FANCL.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or FANCL?

Both Hada Labo and FANCL are unlikely to cause breakouts as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note that Hada Labo products on this page help with deep hydration, though some mention occasional breakouts and clogged pores.

Which brand was founded earlier in Japan, Hada Labo or FANCL?

FANCL was founded earlier in Japan, having started in 1980 compared to Hada Labo, which was founded in 2004.

Do all the skincare products listed for both Hada Labo and FANCL contain no fragrance?

Yes, every product on this page for both Hada Labo and FANCL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Hada Labo's Gokujyun Lotion and FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil?

Lovi rates Hada Labo's Gokujyun Lotion as a Superior fit for dry skin, matching the Superior fit level of FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil for the same skin type.

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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