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Hada Labo vs La Prairie

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Hada Labo and La Prairie are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978, respectively. The Japanese line is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while the Swiss line is beloved for its eye products, moisturizers, serums, and toners. Both brands suit dry skin best, with the first also serving acne-prone skin and the second suiting dry sensitive skin as well. They differ primarily in their precise ingredient formulations, targeted concerns, and regional origins.

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

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs La Prairie products

People Say

Hada LaboLa Prairie
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gentle yet effective moisturizing — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
    • “erased my dry patches — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formulas Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Firming and Lifting Effects Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “felt skin tighten immediately — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “opened my eyes — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “jawline genuinely looks lifted — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Visible Glow and Radiance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “skin looks radiant — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
  • Versatile Application and Convenience 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”
  • Exorbitant and High Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “eye-wateringly expensive — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “smells like a rich grandma — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Sticky and Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Slow Brightening and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “just a good moisturizer — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for gentle, fragrance-free hydration on this page, while La Prairie offers more luxurious lifting and firming effects.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and La Prairie?

Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that features fragrance-free formulas with hyaluronic acid, whereas La Prairie is a Swiss brand founded in 1978 that offers luxury ginseng-infused skincare with strong fragrances across most products on this page. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better value and gentle formulas, while La Prairie offers more lifting and firming effects.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or La Prairie for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Hada Labo and La Prairie are great choices because Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulas with hyaluronic acid, while La Prairie offers luxurious textures that provide deep hydration and smoothing.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo is a fragrance-free option featuring hyaluronic acid that Lovi rates as High for dry skin, while La Prairie features ginseng and provides luxurious textures and firming effects with a Superior fit for mature skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

Hada Labo is more affordable than La Prairie, as reviewers note that La Prairie has exorbitant prices while Hada Labo offers better value.

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Hada Labo offers fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, La Prairie features strong fragrance across most of the products on this page.

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which is better for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and La Prairie are a Superior fit for mature skin according to Lovi ratings. Hada Labo products on this page rely on hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration, while La Prairie features ginseng and offers luxurious, lightweight textures with lifting and firming effects.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Which brand uses hyaluronic acid versus ginseng as key ingredients?

Hada Labo uses hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient across the products on this page, whereas La Prairie relies on ginseng. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, which is a frequently mentioned benefit for Hada Labo formulations.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie for oily skin?

When choosing between Hada Labo and La Prairie for oily skin, Lovi finds that the products on this page provide a Superior fit for Hada Labo and a High fit for La Prairie. Reviewers note that Hada Labo offers gentle, fragrance-free formulations, while La Prairie provides luxurious, lightweight textures.

Hada Labo or La Prairie for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior and La Prairie as High. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, whereas La Prairie products on this page often contain fragrance and may cause potential irritation.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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