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celimax vs Hada Labo

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celimax and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers designed for daily care. The first brand is known for gentle formulations featuring key ingredients like heartleaf and BHA, which suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand focuses on advanced science to deliver nourishing hydration through ingredients that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. These lines ultimately differ in their primary formulation approaches and targeted complexes while both providing reliable support for a balanced complexion.

celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..

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

Popular celimax vs Hada Labo products

People Say

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  • Gentleness and Skin Sensitivity Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Helped restore skin after chemical peels — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • 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”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Cleansing and Pore Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dissolves blackheads — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “effectively controls oil, leaving a matte finish without making the skin feel greasy — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “finally found THE matte sunscreen of all matte sunscreens — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Anti-Aging and Dark Spot Reduction Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “plumper skin — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “marks faded faster than expected — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Value and Packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “love the automatic dropper — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Lack of Results or Performance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice pore reduction — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Felt a bit suffocating in summer — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “slight yellow tint — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “tacky finish — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Packaging and Dispensing Issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “tiny — celimax RETINAL SHOT”

celimax vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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celimax vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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celimax vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

celimax or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for hydration and moisture, while both brands are equal for gentleness and skin sensitivity. The products on this page from Hada Labo help deliver deep hydration with ingredients like sodium hyaluronate.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between celimax and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration and moisturization with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas celimax offers soothing and calming moisturizers with a focus on sensitive, mature, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo tends to have sticky and tacky finishes, while celimax products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

celimax or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Hada Labo provides a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, while the products on this page by celimax achieve an Average fit. Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisturization, helping dry skin retain moisture effectively.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

celimax or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo provides better hydration and moisture performance than celimax. Its Gokujyun Perfect Gel moisturizer helps deliver deep hydration with hyaluronic acid for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, celimax or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo provides better value and affordability, as reflected by reviewers mentioning value and versatility for the brand. Lovi rates Hada Labo favorably for budget-conscious shoppers looking for cost-effective skincare routines.

Between celimax and Hada Labo, which brand offers better cleansing and pore care?

Between celimax and Hada Labo, celimax does better for cleansing and pore care.

How do the origins and parent companies of celimax and Hada Labo compare?

celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd. In contrast, Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?

According to the reviewer themes, Hada Labo performs better for hydration and moisture. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

celimax or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo is a Superior fit on Lovi, while celimax has a High fit. Hada Labo is well-known for providing deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

celimax or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both celimax and Hada Labo achieve a High routine fit. The products on this page for celimax offer good pore care and help soothe the skin, while Hada Labo provides deep hydration with a High fit across its toners like Gokujyun Lotion.

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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