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Anua vs Hada Labo

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Anua and Hada Labo are a 2019 Korean skincare brand and a 2004 Japanese skincare brand that offer diverse formulas for daily routines. Anua features moisturizers, toners, serums, and cleansers built around hyaluronic acid, heartleaf, and niacinamide to suit oily and oily acne-prone skin, while Hada Labo provides hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers driven by advanced science to serve dry and acne-prone skin best. The first brand relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid for wrinkle reduction and niacinamide for decreasing hyperpigmentation, whereas the second brand expertly restores moisture and supports a healthy skin barrier without clogging pores.

Anua is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by The Founders Inc..

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

Popular Anua vs Hada Labo products

People Say

AnuaHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly 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”
    • “complexion feels so plump — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
  • Glow and Smooth Texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass-like glow — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
    • “Skin feels super smooth — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
    • “glassy skin look — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream”
    • “Feels like water, not heavy oil — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Fragrance and Gentle Formulas Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “no irritation, no breakouts — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “no scent — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Calms my redness instantly — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
    • “calmed my red spots — Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad”
    • “didn't sensitize my skin — Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Significant reduction in hyperpigmentation from acne scarring. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “Gives a nice healthy glow — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Left such a gross tacky finish that refused to dry. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “leaves a tacky finish — Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
    • “tacky finish — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and Acne Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Wrecked my skin barrier — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
    • “Broke me out. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”

Anua vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Anua vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Anua vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Anua or Hada Labo: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your skin goals, as Hada Labo is superior for deep hydration and moisturization, while Anua excels at providing a glow, smooth texture, and calming soothing support.

What is the difference between Anua and Hada Labo?

Anua focuses on heartleaf, niacinamide, and rice to deliver glowing texture and soothing care, while Hada Labo centers on hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior and Anua as High for dry skin routines on this page. Reviewers note that every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Anua or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Hada Labo has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Anua has a High routine fit on the products on this page. Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization, and reviewers frequently mention its gentle and fragrance-free formulations.

Anua or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and moisturization among the products on this page, while Anua products on this page offer better soothing and barrier support in moisturizers. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations, though users sometimes note sticky or tacky finishes.

Which is more affordable, Anua or Hada Labo?

The provided page facts and reviews do not contain pricing information to determine whether Anua or Hada Labo is more affordable.

Anua or Hada Labo: which brand is better for hydration and moisture?

Hada Labo does better for hydration and moisture, featuring deep hydration across the products on this page. Lovi rates Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while Anua has a High fit.

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

Anua or Hada Labo: which is better for glow and smooth texture?

Anua does better for glow and smooth texture, while Hada Labo excels in hydration and moisture. The products on this page from Anua focus heavily on brightening serums and texture improvement.

Anua or Hada Labo: which brand performs better for soothing and calming the skin?

Anua performs better for soothing and calming the skin, as it is the brand that does better in the soothing and calming review theme.

Anua or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Anua and Hada Labo as having a Superior routine fit. Review themes show Hada Labo does better for hydration and moisture, while Anua does better for glow, smooth texture, and soothing.

Anua or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands are a good choice because Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for Anua and Superior for Hada Labo. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration and gentle formulas, while Anua offers soothing and calming benefits with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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