# Taro vs Hanhoo

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Taro and Hanhoo are both warmly embraced for their targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and carefully crafted formulas, offering reliable daily care for modern routines. The first brand is best known for its [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream addressing acne-prone skin, while the second brand features standout options like the Blemish Patch and T-Zone Pore Patch for dark spots. Both brands suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best due to their gentle yet effective nature. They differ primarily in their specific standout treatments, allowing users to select the ideal option for their unique skincare goals.

This page compares some of the most popular Taro and Hanhoo products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgcd34dbadad).

### Popular Taro vs Hanhoo products

#### Taro

- [Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

### Taro vs Hanhoo [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Taro

- [Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Taro or Hanhoo: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Hanhoo achieves a High Lovi fit for acne-prone, dry, and sensitive skin with its Blemish Patch, while Taro achieves a High Lovi fit specifically for combination and acne-prone skin using its [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/)

### What is the difference between Taro and Hanhoo?

Taro relies on Tretinoin Cream to give Lovi a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Hanhoo uses patches that give Lovi a High fit for both dry sensitive and acne-prone skin. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/)

### Which is more affordable, Taro or Hanhoo?

Neither Taro nor Hanhoo lists prices or affordability details on the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Taro or Hanhoo?

Hanhoo helps clear acne across a wide range of skin types, earning a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with its Blemish Patch, while Taro's Tretinoin Cream also gives a High fit for acne-prone skin.

[Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) [Clinical Pharmacology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/)

### Between Taro and Hanhoo, which brand was founded earlier?

Taro was founded earlier, in 1950, while Hanhoo was founded in 2008.

### How does the Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin compare between Taro's Tretinoin Cream and Hanhoo's Blemish Patch?

For acne-prone skin, Taro's Tretinoin Cream has a High Lovi fit level, while Hanhoo's Blemish Patch also has a High fit level.

### Do any products from Taro or Hanhoo contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Taro and Hanhoo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993
- [Final report on the safety assessment of BHT(1)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396675/) Butylated hydroxytoluene · International Journal of Toxicology, 2002
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Efficacy assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
- [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Xanthan gum · Pharmaceuticals, 2023
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [Tandem repeated irritation in aged skin induces distinct barrier perturbation and cytokine profile in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22578221/) Toluene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [The tandem repeated irritation test: a new method to assess prevention of irritant combination damage to the skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12125960/) Toluene · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Protection from combination exposure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17312361/) Toluene · Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007

## The brands

- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/taro)
- Skincare: [Hanhoo](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/hanhoo)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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