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Hada Labo vs FANCL

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

Hada Labo and FANCL are Japanese skincare brands rooted in thoughtful, science-driven formulation. Hada Labo is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while FANCL is celebrated for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants. The former suits dry and acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter is ideal for sensitive, dry, and normal skin types. Ultimately, the two differ in their core approaches, with the first brand relying on advanced science to restore moisture and the second offering pure, mild care without harsh irritations.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or FANCL: which is better?

Hada Labo is a better fit for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin types with its wide range of hyaluronic acid products on this page, while FANCL is a great alternative for gentle cleansing and exfoliating.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and FANCL?

Hada Labo products on this page feature hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and fit dry, acne-prone, and mature skin best, whereas FANCL features cleansing and exfoliating products with no specific skin type routine focus.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or FANCL?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared between Hada Labo and FANCL.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or FANCL?

FANCL gets a High fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, while Hada Labo ranges from Average to High across its products for acne-prone skin. Reviewers mention that Hada Labo products may sometimes cause breakouts and clogged pores, whereas the page facts do not list breakouts for FANCL.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Hada Labo and FANCL compare?

Hada Labo was founded in Japan in 2004 and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical, whereas FANCL was founded there earlier in 1980 and has been owned by Kirin Holdings since 2024.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products between Hada Labo and FANCL?

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

What are the best skin types for Hada Labo based on its brand-focused routines?

Based on its brand-focused routines, the products on this page show that Hada Labo fits dry skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin best.

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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