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Bioderma vs Hada Labo

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Bioderma and Hada Labo are a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004, respectively. Skincare enthusiasts revere Bioderma for its moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers anchored by glycerin, while the Japanese brand is deeply loved for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science. Both brands suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, though the French brand relies on formulas that respect the natural skin barrier to suit sensitive skin while the latter restores moisture and soothes irritation without clogging pores. They differ as the former offers standout solutions like the Sensibio Gel Moussant, Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, and Atoderm Intensive Eye, whereas its counterpart features the Gokujyun Lotion, Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, and Gokujun Premium.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Hada Labo products

People Say

BiodermaHada Labo
  • 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”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Quick Absorption and Lightweight Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Versatile and Value Application Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “safe for my baby — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
  • Fades Dark Spots and Brightens Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “leaves a shiny layer — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “peels off in clumps — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Miscellaneous Complaints and Minor Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Bioderma vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

What is the difference between Bioderma and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, while Bioderma is known for soothing, barrier-repairing moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better hydration, whereas Bioderma excels in effective cleansing and makeup removal.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Bioderma or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both brands are great for dry skin, with Lovi giving Hada Labo a Superior fit and Bioderma a High fit. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with deep hydration, while Bioderma offers soothing, barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Bioderma or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention, while Hada Labo is noted for deep hydration and moisturization. Lovi gives routine fit for dry skin High to Bioderma and Superior to Hada Labo.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as reviewers often note its value and versatility, whereas Bioderma sometimes receives notes about a high price point and value concerns.

Between Bioderma and Hada Labo, which brand is better for fading dark spots and brightening?

Hada Labo does better for fading dark spots and brightening than Bioderma. Reviewers often note Hada Labo for its brightening and dark spot reduction.

How do the fragrance options differ between Bioderma and Hada Labo products?

Bioderma offers a mix of fragrance-free and scented formulas, with 9 out of 20 products on this page listing fragrance. In contrast, every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for gentle and effective makeup removal?

Bioderma performs better for effective cleansing and makeup removal. Reviewers mostly mention its gentle, non-irritating makeup removers and effective cleansers.

Bioderma or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Hada Labo tends to do better for hydration and moisture, while Bioderma does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal.

Bioderma or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin well, with Bioderma offering a High routine fit and Hada Labo offering a Superior routine fit. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers along with effective cleansers, while Hada Labo provides deep hydration with gentle, fragrance-free formulations.

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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