Hada Labo vs KORRES
Hada Labo and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and hydrating toners. Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that relies on advanced science, while the Greek brand KORRES draws on a rich heritage. The former suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, and the latter suits dry skin and sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and regional traditions, though both deliver essential hydration and support a healthy skin barrier.
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 Hada Labo and KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Hada Labo vs KORRES products
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften 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 — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Rich Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Effective Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
Gentle and Hydrating Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
- “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Fragrance Sensitivity Not notedOften Mentioned
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€9.19
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Hydrating Toner
Gokujyun Lotion
Morning
€41.70
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Moisturizer
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€53.50
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
€37.19
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€15.90
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Serum or Treatment
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€16.60
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€31.93
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.90
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Hydrating Toner
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Morning
€15.16
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Moisturizer
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€53.50
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
€37.19
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€15.90
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Serum or Treatment
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€16.60
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€31.93
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€24.75
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Hydrating Toner
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
Morning · Once a week
€25.16
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€19.50
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Serum or Treatment
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
Evening · Once a week
€14.21
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.90
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€19.50
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Serum or Treatment
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum
Evening · Once a week
€14.21
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.50
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Hydrating Toner
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
Morning · Once a week
€25.16
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
Evening · Once a week
€37.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.90
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Hydrating Toner
La Mer The Tonic
Morning · Once a week
€103.91
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.47
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€40.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Niacinamide 15% Firming Serum
Evening · Once a week
€37.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
Questions and answers
Hada Labo or KORRES: which is better?
Hada Labo and KORRES both fit dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin equally well, but Hada Labo is fragrance-free across the products on this page while KORRES includes fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Hada Labo, helps improve skin hydration and quality.
What is the difference between Hada Labo and KORRES?
Hada Labo products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance. Reviewers frequently mention that Hada Labo provides deep hydration with lightweight toners, while KORRES is known for its rich and creamy cleansers.
Hada Labo or KORRES for dry skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES are a Superior fit for dry skin. Hada Labo features fragrance-free products with hyaluronic acid that help provide deep hydration, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers.
Hada Labo or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
Hada Labo and KORRES both offer moisturizers with a high fit for dry skin, though Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations across its products while KORRES includes fragrance in its moisturizers.
Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or KORRES?
Hada Labo features value and versatility among its reviewed highlights, whereas KORRES faces high price and value concerns.
Which brand has fragrance-free products, Hada Labo or KORRES?
Hada Labo has fragrance-free products on this page, as every product in the range lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in all of its products on the page.
Hada Labo or KORRES for oily skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES are rated by Lovi as a Superior fit for oily skin. Hada Labo provides fragrance-free options featuring hyaluronic acid, while KORRES offers products like Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream that achieve a High fit for oily skin.
Hada Labo or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin according to Lovi. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations, whereas KORRES products on this page list fragrance.
Hada Labo or KORRES for sensitive skin?
Hada Labo is a better choice for sensitive skin because every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance in their ingredients.
Hada Labo or KORRES for mature skin?
Hada Labo and KORRES both fit mature skin at a Superior routine fit level, though Hada Labo is unlikely to cause fragrance sensitivity because the products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Research behind their key ingredients
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
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