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L'Oreal Paris vs Hada Labo

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L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo are two distinct skincare lines, with the French brand founded in 1909 and the Japanese brand established in 2004. L'Oreal Paris is beloved for its thoughtful range of serums, moisturizers, masks, and eye products harnessing hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while Hada Labo is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science. The former suits oily skin and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Both brands differ through their unique formulations and origins, offering targeted options like Revitalift and Gokujyun for specific concerns such as acne, dark spots, and mature skin.

L'Oreal Paris is a French skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by L'Oréal S.A..

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

Popular L'Oreal Paris vs Hada Labo products

People Say

L'Oreal ParisHada Labo
  • Deep 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”
    • “wake up with soft skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
  • Textures and absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “glides on easily without residue — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream”
    • “skin is a lot smoother — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Brightening and dark spots Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin looks luminous — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
    • “significant reduction in the appearance of dark spots — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
    • “skin looks glowing — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Anti-aging and fine lines Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “diminished fine lines, under-eye discoloration as well Crow's feet — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream”
    • “fine lines around eyes less noticeable — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle formulations Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “very gentle, didn't irritate my skin — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
  • Fragrance preferences Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “no scent or smell — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “Fragrance None! And no chemical or herbal scent. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “smells expensive — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
  • Greasy or heavy residue Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “felt oily on my face — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
    • “thick white cream — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Too thick — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Skin irritation and reactions Often MentionedNot noted
    • “slight tingling the first few times — L'Oreal Paris Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel”
  • Fragrance complaints Often MentionedNot noted
    • “The perfume smell is overwhelming and lingers. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”

L'Oreal Paris vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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L'Oreal Paris vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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L'Oreal Paris vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your skin goals, as Lovi rates both L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit for all skin types. Hada Labo is particularly noted for gentle, fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration, while the products on this page from L'Oreal Paris offer luxurious textures and strong brightening effects.

What is the difference between L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo?

L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo both achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, and mature skin. L'Oreal Paris features fragrance in half of its products on this page and provides key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while every product on this page from Hada Labo lists no fragrance.

L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo for dry skin?

L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo are both a Superior fit for dry skin on Lovi. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, which reviewers mostly mention for both brands.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is often preferred for its focus on fragrance-free formulations, while the products on this page by L'Oreal Paris provide luxurious textures and deep moisturization. Hyaluronic acid helps both brands deliver hydration to the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo?

Both L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo are noted by reviewers for offering good value and affordability, with neither brand emerging as definitively more budget-friendly than the other on this page.

Between L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo, which brand performs better for brightening and dark spots according to reviewers?

For brightening and dark spots, L'Oreal Paris performs better according to reviewers. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation, and L'Oreal's targeted serums contribute to these radiance effects.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do the fragrance options differ between L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo products on this page?

L'Oreal Paris includes fragrance in 5 of the 10 products on this page, whereas every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand receives more complaints about skin irritation and adverse reactions, L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo?

L'Oreal Paris receives more complaints about skin irritation, stinging, and adverse reactions, as skin irritation and reactions are listed as a review theme where Hada Labo does better. Reviewers frequently note skin irritation for L'Oreal Paris, whereas Hada Labo is often praised for its gentle and fragrance-free formulations.

L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo for oily skin?

L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo both achieve a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin. The products on this page for Hada Labo feature fragrance-free formulations, while L'Oreal Paris provides key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help with hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

L'Oreal Paris or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both L'Oreal Paris and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit level for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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