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Purito vs Hada Labo

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Purito and Hada Labo are gentle Asian beauty lines centered on daily comfort, with the former originating in Korea in 2017 and the latter established in Japan in 2004. Both feature thoughtful moisturizers and gentle makeup removers, though Purito is cherished for soothing serums and sunscreens, while Hada Labo is deeply loved for hydrating toners driven by advanced science. The Korean brand suits dry skin and sensitive skin best, while the Japanese brand excels at supporting dry skin and acne-prone skin without clogging pores. They differ primarily in their formulation focus and regional origins, offering targeted options like the Centella Unscented Toner and the Gokujyun Lotion to nurture a healthy skin barrier.

Purito is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Corstone Capital since 2022.

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

Popular Purito vs Hada Labo products

People Say

PuritoHada Labo
  • 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”
    • “makes skin look dewy and plump — Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream”
  • Acne-Safe and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “non-stinging — Purito Centella Unscented Toner”
    • “no stinging on sensitive skin — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “perfect weight, not too light not too heavy — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “feels like lotion — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calmed my redness instantly — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “calmed my redness immediately — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “helped calm down my acne — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
  • Glass Skin and Brightening Effects Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “gives dewy, glowy glass skin — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
  • Value, Size, and Price Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Huge 30ml tube — Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tacky when it's dry — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “tacky residue — Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum”
    • “leaves a tacky film — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Insufficient Moisture for Dry Skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “not enough to keep skin hydrated — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
  • Caused Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Purito From Green Cleansing Oil”
    • “gave me tiny whiteheads — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gave me closed comedones — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”

Purito vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Purito vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Purito vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Purito or Hada Labo: which is better?

Purito and Hada Labo both fit dry skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots at a Superior level, while Hada Labo does better for deep hydration and plumping and Purito does better for soothing and calming. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for deep hydration and Purito for lightweight moisturizers.

What is the difference between Purito and Hada Labo?

Purito focuses on lightweight, soothing textures featuring centella and fragrance-free formulas, while Hada Labo leans into deep hydration and plumping with hyaluronic acid. Reviewers note that Purito delivers a lighter, non-greasy finish, whereas Hada Labo is known for brightening effects and value, though it may leave a tacky finish.

Purito or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both Purito and Hada Labo are a Superior fit for dry skin based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Purito delivers lightweight, soothing moisturization, while Hada Labo provides deep hydration and plumping with hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Purito or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Purito is better for lightweight, soothing moisturization, while Hada Labo provides deep hydration through hyaluronic acid for the products on this page. Reviewers note that Purito offers lightweight, calming moisturizers, whereas Hada Labo delivers deep hydration and plumping.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Purito or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo provides better value, size, and price among the products on this page compared to Purito.

Between Purito and Hada Labo, which brand is better for deep hydration and plumping?

Hada Labo does better than Purito for deep hydration and plumping. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and moisturization for Hada Labo products.

Which skincare brand provides a more lightweight and non-greasy texture, Purito or Hada Labo?

Purito provides a more lightweight and non-greasy texture compared to Hada Labo. Reviewers mostly mention Purito for its lightweight moisturizers, while Hada Labo is often noted for sticky and tacky finishes.

Do Purito products contain any fragrance?

Every Purito product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Purito or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that Hada Labo reaches a Superior routine fit while Purito reaches High. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Purito is mostly known for lightweight moisturizers.

Purito or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both Purito and Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating their routines as Superior. Purito focuses on soothing and lightweight textures, whereas Hada Labo provides deep hydration and plumping with hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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