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Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo

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Dr. Althea and Hada Labo are celebrated Asian skincare lines that offer thoughtful cleansers, makeup removers, and moisturizers designed for daily support. While both brands feature gentle, nourishing formulas that suit dry skin best, the Korean brand is also known for serums targeting mature skin, and the Japanese line is recognized for hydrating toners geared toward combination skin. They differ primarily in their regional heritage, founding companies, and specific ingredient profiles, with the first brand relying on targeted creams and the second focusing on moisture-replenishing lotions.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo products

People Say

Dr. AltheaHada Labo
  • 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”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “calms my redness — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Skin Texture and Brightening Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “Makes my skin plump and hydrating. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Pleasant Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “foams up well — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves a tacky film — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Causes Breakouts and Clogging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “broke me out badly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
  • Insufficient Moisture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “not enough for dry patches — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”

Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$263.75 · 99% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$125.10 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$394.68 · 93% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$322.85 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dr. Althea vs Hada Labo routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$360.41 · 95% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$219.15 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and brightening, while Dr. Althea is better for soothing and gentle care. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulations and fit dry skin at a Superior Lovi level.

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What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Hada Labo?

Hada Labo stands out for deep hydration and moisturization with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Dr. Althea is noted for its gentle, soothing formulas and fragrance-free products on this page. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for lightweight toners and brightening, whereas Dr. Althea excels in soothing cleansers and moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo delivers deep hydration, while Dr. Althea offers soothing moisturizers.

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Dr. Althea or Hada Labo: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Hada Labo is known for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Dr. Althea features soothing moisturizers. Both brands offer products with no fragrance listed on this page. Hada Labo relies on hyaluronic acid across its products.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Hada Labo?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Dr. Althea or Hada Labo is more affordable.

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for oily skin?

For oily skin, Hada Labo is a better choice as Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for Dr. Althea. Hada Labo is known for deep hydration, while Dr. Althea products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, while Dr. Althea reaches a High routine fit on Lovi. Reviewers frequently note deep hydration from Hada Labo and soothing moisturizers from Dr. Althea, and every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance.

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for combination skin?

Hada Labo is a superior choice for combination skin, whereas Dr. Althea achieves a high fit. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for mature skin?

For mature skin, both Dr. Althea and Hada Labo reach a Superior routine fit level. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea offers soothing and calming benefits, while Hada Labo is noted for deep hydration and moisturization.

Dr. Althea or Hada Labo for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Hada Labo achieves a Superior routine fit, while Dr. Althea reaches a High fit. Hada Labo features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration.

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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