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Biore vs Hada Labo

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

Biore and Hada Labo are celebrated Japanese skincare brands that respectively offer thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers alongside nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and deeply nourishing moisturizers. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best through gentle and clarifying formulations, while the latter serves dry skin and dry sensitive skin best due to moisture-binding properties. Both labels differ primarily in their core ingredient approaches and target hydration levels, allowing users to select between clarifying refreshment and deep restoration.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Hada Labo products

People Say

BioreHada Labo
  • Intense deep hydration Not 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”
  • Gentle and fragrance-free formulation Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Lightweight and watery texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Makeup base and removal Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Effective debris and deep clean removal Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Clean rinse Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “emulsifies beautifully — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Eye and skin irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Skin breakouts and acne triggers Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Strong alcohol and fragrance scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,594.67 · 96% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,142.88 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,522.78 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,162.08 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,395.73 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,148.89 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration with a Superior Lovi fit on dry and dry sensitive skin, whereas Biore focuses on cleansing and makeup removal. Reviewers frequently mention Hada Labo for gentle and fragrance-free formulations, though some report sticky finishes.

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What is the difference between Biore and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo focuses on intense deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Biore provides effective debris removal and makeup removal with a High routine fit for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Biore or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit with its hydrating products like Gokujyun Lotion, while Biore achieves a High routine fit on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Biore or Hada Labo?

The provided page details do not mention affordability or price comparisons between Biore and Hada Labo.

Do Biore and Hada Labo products contain fragrance?

Every Biore and Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for makeup base and removal?

Biore performs better for makeup base and removal compared to Hada Labo, offering effective debris removal and a clean rinse.

What are the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Hada Labo?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, while Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Biore or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Biore and Hada Labo fit well on this page, but Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. Hada Labo helps provide deep hydration without heavy residues, though topical hyaluronic acid also helps maintain moisture balance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Biore or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Hada Labo fit sensitive skin at a Superior level on Lovi. Reviewers frequently mention Hada Labo for its gentle and fragrance-free formulations, and every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Biore or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Hada Labo is a superior fit for acne-prone skin compared to Biore, offering products like the Gokujyun Lotion with a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides deep hydration and moisturization with gentle and fragrance-free formulations.

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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