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Hada Labo vs Pixi

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Hada Labo and Pixi are popular skincare lines offering gentle, effective solutions for diverse complexions. The Japanese line, established in 2004, is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers built on advanced science, while the British brand, founded in 1999, is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers. Both suit different needs, with the former favoring dry and acne-prone skin through moisture-restoring formulas, and the latter supporting oily and sensitive skin with balanced care. Ultimately, they differ through their targeted approaches, as the first relies on ingredients like hyaluronic acid variants to support the skin barrier, while the second utilizes exfoliating acids and tonics for a radiant complexion.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Pixi products

People Say

Hada LaboPixi
  • 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”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Versatility and Application Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Soothing Scent Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Caused bad breakouts — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Environmental and Climate Sensitivity Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Felt like just water — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Greasy in humidity — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for dry skin

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Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs Pixi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Pixi: which is better?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi offer excellent options, with Hada Labo focusing on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and Pixi providing great brightening and smoothing benefits. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and overall skin quality.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Pixi?

Hada Labo focuses on fragrance-free hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Pixi offers a wider variety of treatments featuring aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. Reviewers note that Hada Labo excels in deep moisturization and versatile routines, whereas Pixi provides notable radiance and brightening benefits.

Hada Labo or Pixi for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. The products on this page for Hada Labo focus heavily on hyaluronic acid for deep hydration, while Pixi provides options like Hydrating Milky Mist that feature ingredients such as aloe vera.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo features products like the Gokujyun Perfect Gel, while Pixi offers the Rose Oil Blend. Hada Labo's moisturizer has average fit levels across most skin types, whereas Pixi's Rose Oil Blend ranges from a High fit for dry skin to a Low fit for combination, oily, and oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Pixi?

When it comes to value, reviewers mention value and versatility for Hada Labo, while Pixi does not highlight affordability as a key benefit on this page.

Hada Labo or Pixi for dark spots?

For dark spots, Pixi features specific products like Glow Peel Pads and Retinol Tonic that rate as Superior, whereas Hada Labo products on this page generally achieve High or Average fit levels. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, while ingredients like retinol may improve skin texture and aging signs.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Do Hada Labo and Pixi products contain fragrance?

Every product from Hada Labo lists no fragrance in its ingredients on this page. In contrast, 3 out of 10 Pixi products on this page list fragrance.

Hada Labo or Pixi for oily skin?

Hada Labo and Pixi both show an equal routine fit of Superior for oily skin on this page. Reviewers report that the products on this page for Hada Labo provide deep hydration, whereas Pixi offers good radiance and glow.

Hada Labo or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi have a Superior Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin, with Hada Labo focusing on gentle deep hydration and Pixi offering targeted toners and serums like Retinol Tonic. Topical retinol helps address aging and skin texture while managing acne-prone skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Hada Labo or Pixi for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and Pixi offer high or superior Lovi fit levels for mature skin across the products on this page. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, while Pixi includes ingredients like retinol that may help improve signs of aging.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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