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COSRX vs Hada Labo

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COSRX and Hada Labo are beloved Asian skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated products for varied complexions. The Korean line features targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide that suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. While both brands harness proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid to support the complexion, they differ through specialized formulations designed to address specific blemishes or restore moisture.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Hada Labo products

People Say

COSRXHada Labo
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Sometimes NotedMostly 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 drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Skin Texture and Glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Value for Money Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “huge bottle — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “Leaves a sticky film — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me fungal acne — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “gave me closed comedones — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • No Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “didn't do anything — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or Hada Labo: which is better?

COSRX is better for lightweight absorption, skin texture, and acne control, while Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and value. The products on this page help improve skin quality and signs of skin aging with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

What is the difference between COSRX and Hada Labo?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 that helps with lightweight absorption and acne control, while Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that offers superior deep hydration and value for money. Reviewers report that Hada Labo provides better deep hydration and plumping, whereas COSRX is better for skin texture, glow, and lightweight absorption.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

COSRX or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo reaches a Superior routine fit while COSRX reaches a High routine fit. Sodium hyaluronate, a key ingredient featured across Hada Labo products on this page, helps improve skin hydration and wound healing.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

COSRX or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is a better choice for overall hydration, with a routine fit of Superior for dry skin compared to High for COSRX. Both brands offer moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid to help support deep hydration and skin barrier care.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as it is noted for offering better value for money compared to COSRX.

Between COSRX and Hada Labo, which brand offers better deep hydration and plumping?

Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and plumping. The products on this page help improve moisture levels with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

Which brand performs better for skin texture and glow, COSRX or Hada Labo?

COSRX performs better for skin texture and glow. Reviewers frequently note that COSRX products provide visible improvements in skin texture and radiance.

How do COSRX and Hada Labo compare in terms of fragrance and gentle formulations?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo offer gentle formulations, with reviewer feedback rating them as equal in being gentle and non-irritating. For fragrance, the products on this page for both brands are largely or entirely free of added fragrance, as COSRX lists no fragrance in 37 of its 38 products and Hada Labo lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

COSRX or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, the routine fit for COSRX is High and for Hada Labo is Superior. The products on this page for both brands help provide hydration and moisture without heavy residues.

COSRX or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features a wider range of products on this page tailored to acne and pore control.

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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