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Skintific vs Hada Labo

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Skintific and Hada Labo are popular skincare brands that offer effective, science-driven formulas. While the former is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, the latter is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. that is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers. Skintific suits all skin types best, offering standout products like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin, whereas Hada Labo suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best with options such as the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin, the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion for dark spots, and the Gokujun Premium for mature skin. Through thoughtful formulation and essential hydration, both brands differ as the former relies on effective formulas for all skin types while the latter utilizes advanced science to restore moisture and soothe irritation for dry and acne-prone skin.

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

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

Popular Skintific vs Hada Labo products

People Say

SkintificHada Labo
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Not notedMostly 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”
  • Gentle and fragrance-free formulation Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Calming and soothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Brightening and dark spot reduction Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Oil control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Dryness and lack of moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “felt a bit tight after — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Breakouts and skin irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Questions and answers

Skintific or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and dry skin, where Lovi rates its toners Superior, while Skintific does better for oil control and lightweight textures.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Skintific and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo stands out for deep hydration and plumping with its hyaluronic acid toners, while Skintific offers better oil control and soothing barrier care with products like its ceramide gel. The products on this page from both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Scientific Reports, 2022

Skintific or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel and Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel both offer solid moisture, though Hada Labo is rated Superior for dry skin while Skintific reaches High. Hada Labo helps with deep hydration using hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Hada Labo?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Skintific and Hada Labo.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is less likely to cause breakouts, as breakouts and skin irritation are noted as negative review themes for Skintific products on this page.

Which brand is older, Skintific or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is older, having been founded in Japan in 2004, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.

Which brand's products contain no fragrance according to their ingredient lists?

Both Skintific and Hada Labo offer products that contain no fragrance on this page.

Which brand offers a peeling solution serum?

Skintific offers the AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution on this page, which has a High Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin.

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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