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Eucerin vs Hada Labo

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Eucerin and Hada Labo are celebrated skincare brands originating from Germany and Japan, respectively. The former is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers formulated with glycerin and shea, while the latter is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science. Both brands suit dry skin best, though the German line also serves mature skin particularly well, and the Japanese line naturally accommodates acne-prone skin. They ultimately differ in their regional heritages and specific ingredient approaches, as the first relies on science-backed glycerin and shea butter, while the second focuses on expertly crafted solutions that restore moisture and soothe irritation without clogging pores.

Eucerin is a German skincare brand founded in 1900 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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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 Eucerin and Hada Labo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Eucerin vs Hada Labo products

People Say

EucerinHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin soft all day — Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion”
    • “Incredibly rich and effective — Eucerin Original Healing Cream”
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Fragrance-Free and Gentle Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Great for sensitive skin — Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion”
    • “Doesn't irritate sensitive skin — Eucerin Original Healing Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is lightweight and absorbs rapidly without leaving any residue — Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Epigenetic Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Eucerin Advanced Repair”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Skin Smoothing and Radiance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Smooths bumps — Eucerin Advanced Repair”
    • “Smooths thickened skin — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Body Cream”
    • “skin feels plumped and rejuvenated — Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Epigenetic Serum”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Dark Spot Fading and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Dark spots started looking lighter — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Body Cream”
    • “Reducing the appearance of dark spots of hyperpigmentation — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Value for Money Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Huge bottle lasts months — Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion”
  • Texture and Consistency Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Starts to peel and flake like crazy — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum”
    • “Consistency like hardened butter — Eucerin Original Healing Cream”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Texture Sticky, sticky, sticky! If you have sensory issues, beware. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Other Performance and Result Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skipping days didn't help — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Body Cream”
    • “Doesn't provide sun protection — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Body Cream”
    • “First two weeks? Not much — Eucerin Anti-Pigment Body Cream”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”

Eucerin vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Eucerin vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Eucerin vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Eucerin or Hada Labo: which is better?

Both Eucerin and Hada Labo achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, mature skin, and oily skin.

What is the difference between Eucerin and Hada Labo?

Eucerin and Hada Labo both offer high or superior routine fit across most skin types, but Eucerin was founded in Germany in 1900 while Hada Labo was founded in Japan in 2004.

Eucerin or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both Eucerin and Hada Labo are a Superior fit for dry skin on this page, with Hada Labo achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Eucerin High. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in the products on this page, helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

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Eucerin or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Both Eucerin and Hada Labo offer effective moisturizers, with routine fit levels for dry skin rated as High for Eucerin and Superior for Hada Labo. Reviewers note that topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Eucerin or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo provides better value for money than Eucerin according to the review themes on this page.

Which brand offers better value for money according to reviewers?

Hada Labo offers better value for money according to reviewers.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Eucerin and Hada Labo compare?

Eucerin was founded in Germany in 1900 and has been owned by maxingvest GmbH and Co. KGaA since 2004, whereas Hada Labo was founded in Japan in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Which brand has a higher percentage of products containing fragrance?

Eucerin has a higher percentage of products containing fragrance, as 11 of its 28 products on this page list fragrance, whereas every product from Hada Labo on this page lists no fragrance.

Eucerin or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi gives Eucerin a High fit and Hada Labo a Superior fit.

Eucerin or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Eucerin and Hada Labo both achieve a High routine fit on Lovi. Eucerin offers products featuring urea, which may help support skin hydration, while Hada Labo provides entirely fragrance-free formulations.

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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