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Hada Labo vs Sand & Sky

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

Hada Labo and Sand & Sky are skincare brands known for distinctly different yet complementary approaches to complexion care. The Japanese line founded in 2004 offers hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, suiting dry skin and acne-prone skin best with ingredients like the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin, the Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion for dark spots, and the Gokujun Premium for mature skin. Conversely, the Australian-inspired brand is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted formulas, such as the Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask for acne-prone skin, which suit combination skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin best through botanical ingredients that gently clarify and balance the complexion. While both brands support healthier skin barriers, Hada Labo restores moisture and soothes irritation without clogging pores, whereas Sand & Sky focuses on clarifying and balancing the skin.

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

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Sand & Sky: which is better?

Hada Labo is a superior fit for dry skin, whereas the Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask by Sand & Sky is rated lower for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Sand & Sky?

Hada Labo is fragrance-free and fits dry and acne-prone skin best, whereas Sand & Sky includes fragrance in its Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask and has a lower fit for dry or mature skin. Hada Labo provides deep hydration primarily using hyaluronic acid across its products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Sand & Sky?

Hada Labo is more affordable because reviewers on this page frequently mention its value and versatility.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Sand & Sky?

Hada Labo is unlikely to cause breakouts as its products on this page are fragrance-free, though reviewers occasionally mention breakouts and clogged pores. Sand & Sky features an Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask containing fragrance, which may affect acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and parent company of Hada Labo compare to Sand & Sky?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas Sand & Sky was founded in 2017 and is owned by Excite Foundry Ltd.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, Hada Labo or Sand & Sky?

Hada Labo offers products with no fragrance, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Sand & Sky includes fragrance in its face mask.

What are the best skin types for Hada Labo according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Hada Labo fits dry skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

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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