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Olay vs Hada Labo

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

Olay and Hada Labo are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful assortments of moisturizers, serums, and cleansers designed to nurture the complexion. While both brands suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best through gentle, deeply nourishing formulations, they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient approaches. Olay is beloved for formulations featuring niacinamide and glycerin to improve wrinkles, pigmentation, aging, hydration, and barrier function, whereas the Japanese brand Hada Labo is driven by advanced science to restore moisture and soothe irritation without clogging pores.

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

Popular Olay vs Hada Labo products

People Say

OlayHada Labo
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often 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”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip my skin — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “No irritation at all — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Texture and Skin Smoothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Brightening and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “concealer sits better — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Sticky or Greasy Residue Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Wake up feeling a bit greasy — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “cakes up all over — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “feels like a coating — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Skin Breakouts and Clogging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Caused breakouts — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Olay vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

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Olay vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

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Olay vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Olay or Hada Labo: which is better?

Both Olay and Hada Labo fit dry, acne-prone, and mature skin at a Superior level, so the better choice depends on your specific skin concerns and preferences. Olay stands out for texture smoothing, brightening, and lightweight feel, while Hada Labo excels in deep hydration and moisturization.

What is the difference between Olay and Hada Labo?

Olay and Hada Labo both offer high fit levels for dry and acne-prone skin, but Hada Labo achieves superior routine fits for oily and combination skin types. Reviewers note that Hada Labo excels in deep hydration, while Olay provides better results for lightweight absorption and skin smoothing.

Olay or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both Olay and Hada Labo provide a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page from both brands help deliver deep hydration and moisture to dry skin.

Olay or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Both Olay and Hada Labo offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Olay features a wider variety of specialized moisturizers and key ingredients like niacinamide and peptides, while Hada Labo focuses heavily on deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid formulations.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Drug Delivery, 2017

Which is more affordable, Olay or Hada Labo?

This public Lovi page does not compare the prices or affordability of Olay and Hada Labo products.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Olay or Hada Labo?

Hada Labo has more fragrance-free options because every single product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas Olay includes fragrance in one of its products on this page.

Olay or Hada Labo for fading dark spots?

Both Olay and Hada Labo provide products on this page that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for skin with dark spots. Olay helps brighten skin and reduce discoloration using ingredients like niacinamide, which clinical studies show helps suppress cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Olay or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo reaches a Superior routine fit while Olay reaches a High fit. Reviewers mention that Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization.

Olay or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Olay and Hada Labo achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration, while Olay helps with texture and skin smoothing.

Olay or Hada Labo for mature skin?

Both Olay and Hada Labo fit mature skin at a Superior level based on their brand-focused routines. The products on this page from Olay also provide ingredients like niacinamide and retinol which help with skin aging.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The 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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