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Hada Labo vs Theramid

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Hada Labo and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer advanced, meticulously engineered formulas to elevate daily routines. Hada Labo is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers that suit dry and acne-prone skin best, while the Spanish brand is celebrated for its targeted serums and advanced moisturizers that cater to balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Standout options from the first include the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin, the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion for dark spots, and the Gokujyun Premium for mature skin, whereas the latter offers the Ceramide Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Copper Peptide for dark spots, and the DERMA-PEPTIDES for mature skin. Ultimately, the two differ in their geographic roots, founding years, and the specific spectrum of skin types and specialized treatments they provide.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Theramid products

People Say

Hada LaboTheramid
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Lightweight Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Value and Pricing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Redness Reduction and Soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • 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”
  • Packaging Issues and Preferences Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Theramid: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and value, while Theramid is better for lightweight texture and soothing redness. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Theramid?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisture with hyaluronic acid, whereas Theramid stands out for restorative, soothing formulas. Both brands offer fragrance-free options on this page.

Hada Labo or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel has an Average Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Theramid Ceramide Treatment has a High Lovi fit for dry skin and a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulas, but Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Theramid?

Hada Labo and Theramid are equally affordable according to the reviews on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Theramid?

Neither brand is a clear winner for breakouts, as reviewers report breakouts and clogged pores with Hada Labo and formulation issues with Theramid.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Hada Labo or Theramid?

Both Hada Labo and Theramid are fragrance-free and feature products with a high fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for gentle formulations and Theramid for soothing moisturizers.

Hada Labo or Theramid: which has lighter textures and absorbs faster?

Theramid does better for lightweight texture and absorption. Reviewers frequently note that Hada Labo's toners can leave a sticky or tacky finish.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Hada Labo was founded earlier in 2004 in Japan, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.

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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