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NIVEA vs Hada Labo

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NIVEA and Hada Labo are heritage skincare lines known, respectively, for nurturing sunscreens, serums, and moisturizers featuring hydrating glycerin, and advanced toners, makeup removers, and moisturizers built on moisture-binding formulas. The German brand suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best, while the Japanese brand excels for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both lines differ primarily in their core hydrating mechanisms, offering targeted solutions for dark spots, uneven texture, and mature concerns.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Hada Labo products

People Say

NIVEAHada Labo
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “no scent or smell — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
  • Value and Price Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “bottle lasts forever — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Skin Smoothing and Blemish Reduction Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “unclogs pores — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Versatility and Multi-Use Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Texture and Absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Texture and Consistency Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Consistency is like a thick paste or sunblock — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Texture Sticky, sticky, sticky! If you have sensory issues, beware. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — NIVEA Creme”
    • “I noticed some acne breakouts on my chin after using this crème for a while. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Formula Changes and Consistency Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried me out in winter — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “balls up under sunscreen — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Prefer old version — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “not super gritty — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”

NIVEA vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,594.67 · 96% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 974.09 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

NIVEA vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,522.78 · 92% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 1,178.96 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

NIVEA vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · SAR 1,395.73 · 92% fitBuy NIVEA routine · SAR 1,165.77 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Hada Labo: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both NIVEA and Hada Labo as High or Superior across all skin types on this page. Hada Labo helps deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas NIVEA offers versatile multi-use moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums.

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What is the difference between NIVEA and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that focuses on fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, while NIVEA is a German brand founded in 1911 that relies heavily on glycerin and includes fragrance in some of the products on this page.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

NIVEA or Hada Labo for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit while NIVEA reaches a High fit on this page. Hada Labo features deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid formulations, whereas NIVEA relies on glycerin-based moisturizers.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

NIVEA or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo provides superior moisture for dry skin with its Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas NIVEA offers versatile options like Creme that fit dry skin at a High level. Glycerin in NIVEA helps maintain skin hydration, while hyaluronic acid in Hada Labo supports skin quality and moisture retention.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Hada Labo?

NIVEA is more affordable than Hada Labo, as review themes on this page indicate that NIVEA does better for value and price.

Between NIVEA and Hada Labo, which brand offers better texture and absorption?

Between NIVEA and Hada Labo, Hada Labo is better for texture and absorption. Glycerin in NIVEA products may sometimes cause a greasy or oily residue.

Do NIVEA and Hada Labo products contain added fragrance?

Hada Labo products on this page are fragrance-free, whereas some NIVEA products contain added fragrance while others do not.

Which company owns NIVEA, and when was Hada Labo founded?

NIVEA is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, and Hada Labo was founded in 2004.

NIVEA or Hada Labo for oily skin?

Both NIVEA and Hada Labo achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin on this page, with NIVEA featuring dedicated sunscreens and blemish-clearing serums while Hada Labo relies on lightweight, fragrance-free toners.

NIVEA or Hada Labo for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands are rated as a High fit by Lovi. Hada Labo features gentle and fragrance-free formulations, while NIVEA includes glycerin to help provide hydration.

NIVEA or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

Both NIVEA and Hada Labo fit acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit level on this page. Hada Labo features gentle and fragrance-free formulations, while NIVEA offers blemish-clearing serums.

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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