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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo

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SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers and gentle cleansers. The American brand is loved for its targeted serums and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Japanese brand is deeply loved for its hydrating toners and makeup removers. Both options suit dry skin best, though the former also suits dry sensitive skin and the latter suits acne-prone skin. They ultimately differ in their exact ingredient profiles and regional origins.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Often 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”
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
  • Acne, Pores, and Cleansing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Brightening and Tone Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “glass skin radiance — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Anti-Aging and Lines Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “reduction in some of the finer lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “softens crow's feet — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “cheeks look fuller — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • High Price and Cost Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Lack of Results and Drying Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “did nothing — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Sticky and Heavy Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels tacky — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “slight tackiness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “sticky residue — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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SkinCeuticals vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo: which is better?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo both achieve a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, combination, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, while Hada Labo reaches a Superior fit for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin compared to SkinCeuticals at High. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better hydration and value, whereas SkinCeuticals excels in texture, absorption, and anti-aging benefits.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo?

SkinCeuticals is an American brand that helps with anti-aging and texture, whereas Hada Labo is a Japanese brand that focuses on deep hydration and is gentle on sensitive skin. Lovi finds that both brands offer superior routines for dry skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, as Lovi rates both SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin hydration and quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo both offer moisturizers that provide deep hydration and smoothing benefits for dry skin. Specifically, products on this page like the SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizer receive a Superior fit level for dry skin, while Hada Labo features options like the Gokujyun Perfect Gel moisturizer which helps deliver lightweight hydration.

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

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as the products on this page frequently offer better value.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Hada Labo offers fragrance-free products across the products on this page, while SkinCeuticals includes fragrance in a few items.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both brands are a Superior fit for oily skin on Lovi. SkinCeuticals offers targeted serums like Blemish + Age Defense, while Hada Labo provides lightweight hydrators.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas SkinCeuticals reaches a High fit.

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for mature skin?

Both SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit level for mature skin, according to Lovi. SkinCeuticals offers anti-aging and line-reducing serums that often help address signs of aging, while every product on this Hada Labo page lists no fragrance.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SkinCeuticals or Hada Labo for skin with dark spots?

SkinCeuticals and Hada Labo are equal for skin with dark spots.

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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