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Hada Labo vs KORRES

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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

Hada LaboKORRES
  • 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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Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Hada Labo or KORRES: which is better?

Both Hada Labo and KORRES are great choices, as Lovi rates their routines as equally superior across all skin types. Hada Labo stands out for deep hydration with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES is known for its rich texture and effective makeup removal.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and KORRES?

Hada Labo focuses on fragrance-free formulations with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas KORRES products on this page often contain fragrance and offer rich textures like Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

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Hada Labo or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration with fragrance-free hyaluronic acid formulations, while KORRES helps deliver a rich and hydrating cleanse with yogurt-infused cleansers.

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Hada Labo or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulas with hyaluronic acid that helps provide deep hydration, while KORRES offers rich and velvety options like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across most skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or KORRES?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention value and versatility as a positive for Hada Labo, whereas KORRES receives frequent complaints regarding high price and value concerns.

Hada Labo or KORRES: which brand is better for sensitive skin?

Hada Labo is generally better for sensitive skin because every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include added fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across Hada Labo products, helps improve skin quality.

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Do Hada Labo and KORRES products contain fragrance?

Hada Labo products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.

Hada Labo or KORRES: which brand offers better options for dark spots?

When it comes to dark spots, the products on this page for both Hada Labo and KORRES achieve an average to high fit level depending on the specific item. Reviewers note that Hada Labo tends to do better with brightening and dark spot reduction, while every product on its page lists no fragrance compared to KORRES formulations that include fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or KORRES for oily skin?

Both Hada Labo and KORRES achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulas with hyaluronic acid, while KORRES offers rich textures and cleansers that some reviewers find helpful for oily skin types.

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Hada Labo or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Hada Labo and KORRES as a Superior routine fit. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration without added scent, while KORRES offers rich cleansers but may present fragrance sensitivity for some users.

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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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