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Hada Labo vs DHC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Hada Labo and DHC are renowned Japanese skincare lines offering nourishing formulas and effective makeup removers. The former features hydrating toners and moisturizers powered by advanced ingredients that suit dry and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the latter provides reliable daily care suited for dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. While both deliver essential hydration, they differ in their foundational science and specific product options.

Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and DHC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or DHC: which is better?

Hada Labo is a better fit overall, as Lovi rates the products on this page as having a Superior or High fit for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisturization.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and DHC?

Hada Labo focuses on hydrating toners, cleansers, and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid that give a Superior fit for dry skin, while DHC centers its line on cleansing oils with Pore Cleansing Oil offering a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or DHC?

Neither brand has pricing information listed on this page, but reviewers mention value and versatility as a key benefit for Hada Labo.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or DHC?

For acne-prone skin, the products on this page by Hada Labo achieve fit levels ranging from High to Average, whereas DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil holds an Average fit and its Pore Cleansing Oil reaches a High fit. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration without adding heavy oils.

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Which brand was founded earlier, Hada Labo or DHC?

DHC was founded earlier in 1980, whereas Hada Labo was founded in 2004.

Do any products from Hada Labo or DHC contain fragrance?

No, every product on this page from both Hada Labo and DHC lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which Hada Labo toner is best suited for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion and Gokujyun Premium toners both achieve a Superior Lovi fit level on this page. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration.

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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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