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Hada Labo vs SK-II

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Hada Labo and SK-II are Japanese skincare brands known for nurturing toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers crafted from advanced formulas or powered by pitera. The former suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with moisture-binding properties, while the latter suits dry sensitive skin and combination skin best with balancing and soothing nature. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and targeted solutions, such as the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin and the Genoptics Ultraura Essence.

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

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs SK-II products

People Say

Hada LaboSK-II
  • Deep 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”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Absorbs quickly — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Other positive benefits Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “balanced my oily T-zone — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “hydrating but not heavy — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Radiance, glow and brightening Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Gentle formulation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “Great for sensitive — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Fades dark spots and even skin tone Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Reduced sun spots — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “My skin appeared more even toned. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price and cost concerns Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Slow results or lack of effectiveness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Other product performance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Contains fragrance, methylparaben, and benzyl alcohol. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Caused breakouts, small bumps, redness/irritation, fungal acne trigger. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “makes my vision cloudy — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”

Hada Labo vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,594.67 · 96% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Hada Labo vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,522.78 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Hada Labo vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,395.73 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or SK-II: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free formulations, while SK-II excels in lightweight texture and brightening benefits based on the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Hada Labo and SK-II?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisture with hyaluronic acid, while SK-II delivers lightweight, fast-absorbing textures and radiance using Pitera. Lovi rates Hada Labo as Superior for dry skin, whereas SK-II achieves a High fit level for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit while SK-II reaches a High routine fit, with Hada Labo doing better for deep hydration and moisture among the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo is rated as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas SK-II has a High fit. Hada Labo relies on hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or SK-II?

When comparing the two brands, Hada Labo is more affordable, while SK-II involves higher price and cost concerns.

Hada Labo or SK-II: which brand is better for fading dark spots?

For fading dark spots, Hada Labo and SK-II perform equally well according to the review themes on this page.

What are the key ingredients used in Hada Labo versus SK-II products?

Hada Labo products on this page use hyaluronic acid as their key ingredient, while SK-II products feature Pitera.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas SK-II reaches a High fit. Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid, while the products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit level while SK-II achieves a High fit level according to the products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that Hada Labo offers gentle and fragrance-free formulations.

Hada Labo or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, while SK-II achieves a Superior fit as well. The products on this page from Hada Labo rely on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or SK-II for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Hada Labo is rated as having a Superior routine fit, while SK-II is also rated as having a Superior routine fit on this page.

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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