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Hada Labo vs Principia

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Hada Labo and Principia are two distinct skincare brands known for thoughtful formulations that support a healthy complexion. The Japanese line offers hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, suiting dry skin and acne-prone skin best with options like the Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium. Conversely, the latter brand is recognized for thoughtful cleansers and precise formulas, such as the Gel de Limpeza GL-01, which suit balanced to oily skin best. While both help maintain healthy skin, they differ in their signature ingredients and the specific skin types they address.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Principia products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Principia: which is better?

Hada Labo is the better choice for most shoppers on this page, as it offers far more options and achieves superior or high fit levels for dry, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, which is a major focus of the products on this page.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and Principia?

Hada Labo features multiple toners, a cleansing oil, and a gel moisturizer that suit dry and acne-prone skin well with hyaluronic acid, whereas Principia offers only a single cleanser on this page which rates lower for dry skin.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Principia?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Principia?

Hada Labo is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its products as High or Average for acne-prone skin, while Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01 is rated Low. Reviewers mention that Hada Labo helps with deep hydration, though some note it may cause occasional breakouts.

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When was each brand founded and who owns them?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., while Principia was founded in 2020 and is owned by Viziera Participações Ltda.

Do products from Hada Labo or Principia contain any fragrance?

Every product from Hada Labo and Principia listed on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which Hada Labo product works best for dry skin according to its Lovi fit level?

For dry skin, Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion, Gokujun Premium, and Gokujyun Cleansing Oil achieve a Superior fit level according to Lovi.

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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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