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Hada Labo vs ELIDEL

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Hada Labo and ELIDEL are distinct skincare names rooted in thoughtful formulation and precise science, with the former representing a Japanese brand founded in 2004 and the latter a Swiss brand established in 2001. Hada Labo is celebrated for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while ELIDEL is beloved for its gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the Japanese line also excels for acne-prone skin with options like the Gokujyun Lotion, whereas the Swiss brand specializes in sensitive skin supported by compositions like Pimecrolimus. Ultimately, they differ in their specific targeted offerings, with the Rohto Pharmaceutical creation utilizing advanced science for moisture and barriers and the Viatris offerings providing reliable daily maintenance.

Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and ELIDEL products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or ELIDEL: which is better?

Hada Labo is generally better than Elidel on this page, offering Superior fit levels for dry skin across several products featuring hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and provides deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and ELIDEL?

Hada Labo features a broad range of fragrance-free hyaluronic acid toners and cleansers that generally achieve Superior to High Lovi fits for dry and acne-prone skin, whereas ELIDEL offers a single pimecrolimus moisturizer that reaches only Average fits for sensitive and dry skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo products on this page generally offer better moisture fits, such as a High fit for dry skin with Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas ELIDEL Pimecrolimus provides an Average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ELIDEL?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a direct comparison of affordability between Hada Labo and ELIDEL cannot be made from the available facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or ELIDEL?

Hada Labo causes fewer breakouts than ELIDEL, as the products on this page for Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin up to High while ELIDEL fits it as Low.

Between Hada Labo and ELIDEL, which brand's products have been on the market longer?

Hada Labo has been on the market longer, having been founded in Japan in 2004, whereas ELIDEL was founded in Switzerland in 2001.

How do the skin types that Hada Labo fits best compare to ELIDEL?

Hada Labo products on this page fit dry, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas ELIDEL does not have any skin types listed as its best fits.

Which brand includes products specifically rated as Superior for dry skin?

Hada Labo includes products on this page rated as Superior for dry skin, while ELIDEL only reaches an Average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

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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