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Hada Labo vs Weleda

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

Hada Labo and Weleda are two distinct skincare lines known for their careful formulation and reliable daily care. The first is a Japanese brand celebrated for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science, while the Swiss counterpart is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical bases. Together, the products suit dry, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types best through thoughtful ingredients that support a healthy skin barrier. While both offer targeted relief, they differ primarily in their heritage and approach, balancing scientific precision against botanical tradition.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Weleda: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for dry, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its products as High or Superior, while Weleda products contain fragrance and receive lower fit levels for those skin types. Hyaluronic acid in Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and Weleda?

Hada Labo focuses on fragrance-free hyaluronic acid products that achieve Superior to High Lovi fits for dry and acne-prone skin, whereas Weleda offers richer, fragrant moisturizers like Skin Food that have lower fits or cautions for oily and acne-prone skin.

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Hada Labo or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo products on this page get a High fit for dry skin with Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas Weleda Skin Food gives a High fit for dry skin and Skin Food Light gives an Average fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration. Hada Labo formulas list no fragrance, while Weleda moisturizers contain fragrance.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Weleda?

Reviews on this page mention value and versatility for Hada Labo products, while Weleda products on this page do not have this mentioned.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Weleda?

Hada Labo is a better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve High fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types. In contrast, Weleda's Skin Food products receive low fits and cautions for acne-prone skin.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Weleda was founded earlier, in 1921 in Switzerland, while Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan.

How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Hada Labo and Weleda products?

Every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all Weleda products on this page contain fragrance.

What is the Lovi fit level of Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi gives Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion a Superior fit level.

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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