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Hada Labo vs ISDIN

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Hada Labo and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering expertly crafted formulas for diverse complexions. The Japanese line is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the Spanish brand is beloved for its thoughtful moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products that suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. While both deliver essential daily support through harmonious ingredients, the former focuses on restorative moisture and barrier health, whereas the latter offers refined protection and gentle care for delicate or aging skin.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs ISDIN products

People Say

Hada LaboISDIN
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly 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”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Reduces Dark Spots and Brightens Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Versatile and Convenient Application Often MentionedNot noted
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Streamlines your routine by replacing five separate products. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • High Price Point and Expensive Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN are great choices, as the products on this page match equally well across all skin types. Hada Labo is often praised for deep hydration and value, while ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and ISDIN?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with fragrance-free hyaluronic acid toners, while ISDIN offers lightweight, ultralight sunscreens and serums that often include fragrance. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better overall moisture and value, whereas ISDIN stands out for its lightweight textures and makeup-friendly sunscreens.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN are a Superior fit for dry skin according to Lovi. Hada Labo features deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid toners with no fragrance in any of their products, while ISDIN offers lightweight moisturizers and sunscreens like Fusion Water, though some of their items contain fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid in products like Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas ISDIN offers options like Hyaluronic Concentrate and Hyaluronic Moisture. For dry skin, Lovi rates both brands as having average fit levels for their respective moisturizers on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers often mention its high price point as a negative for ISDIN, while Hada Labo is known for its value.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which brand is better for sensitive skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN work well for sensitive skin, as the products on this page feature gentle formulations and high fit levels like Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo offers fragrance-free options, while ISDIN provides skin-friendly sunscreens.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance across its products, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance across its products, as 5 of its 8 products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN fit mature skin equally well, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration, while ISDIN is praised for its ultralight sunscreens and antioxidant serums containing ingredients that help support aging skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Hada Labo or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN fit oily skin well, as Lovi rates routine fit for oily skin as Superior for both brands. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN fit acne-prone skin at a Superior level according to Lovi. Hada Labo focuses on hydrating hyaluronic acid across its fragrance-free toners, while ISDIN offers lightweight sunscreens and serums like Retinal Intense Serum.

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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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