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Dermalogica vs Hada Labo

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Dermalogica and Hada Labo are distinct skincare lines, with the American brand known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese brand is celebrated for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced formulation science. The first brand suits oily skin and combination skin best because its active formulations balance excess oil and moisture, whereas its counterpart suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best to restore moisture and soothe irritation without clogging pores. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational approaches, as both utilize powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, but the American brand focuses on balancing active concerns while the Japanese brand emphasizes deep, essential hydration.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs Hada Labo products

People Say

DermalogicaHada Labo
  • Deep hydration and intense 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”
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Customizable or good texture and absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “creamy without being greasy — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Longevity and value Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “lasts for a few years — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Greasy or too heavy feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “Greasy in humidity — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”

Dermalogica vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and value, whereas Dermalogica is better for skin texture improvement. Both brands offer products on this page with no fragrance in their ingredients.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that focuses on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid, while Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 that offers a wider variety of specialized treatments like exfoliants and serums. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for dry, combination, acne-prone, and mature skin types, whereas Dermalogica routines fit best for oily, combination, and mature skin.

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Dermalogica or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas Dermalogica achieves a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers report that Hada Labo provides deeper hydration and intense moisture, making it the stronger choice for dry skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Dermalogica offers non-greasy options with various skin texture improvements. Lovi fit for dry skin is High for Dermalogica and Superior for Hada Labo.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers often mention high price points for Dermalogica and value and versatility for Hada Labo.

Dermalogica or Hada Labo: which brand has better fragrance-free formulations?

Both Dermalogica and Hada Labo offer fragrance-free formulations, as every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dermalogica or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and Hada Labo provide a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands contain no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are suitable, but Hada Labo is superior for acne-prone skin with a Superior routine fit, compared to Dermalogica's High routine fit. Hada Labo provides deep hydration with gentle, fragrance-free formulations.

Dermalogica or Hada Labo for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates Dermalogica High and Hada Labo Superior. Both brands are fragrance-free, while Hada Labo is often mentioned for deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dermalogica or Hada Labo for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Hada Labo has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Dermalogica has a High Lovi fit level on this page. Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and intense moisture, while Dermalogica does better for skin texture improvement.

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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