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Hada Labo vs Allies of Skin

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Hada Labo and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, serums, and eye products. The Japanese brand is known for advanced formulas driven by ingredients that suit dry and combination skin best, while the other brand is built around hardworking ingredients like niacinamide that suit dry, sensitive, and uneven skin types best. These formulations differ because the first brand delivers reliable hydration and restorative daily support, whereas the second brand uses niacinamide to improve skin aging signs and decrease hyperpigmentation.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

Hada LaboAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Fades Dark Spots and Brightens Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “brightens the undereye — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Versatile and Convenient Application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “mixes well with oils — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Mixes with oils — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Streamlines your routine by replacing five separate products. — Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel”
    • “preps skin for better absorption — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Rich or Luxurious Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky feeling — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • High Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Slow Brightening and Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Hada Labo is better for deep hydration and lightweight formulations featuring hyaluronic acid, whereas Allies of Skin excels at fading dark spots and providing richer textures with niacinamide. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration, while niacinamide is a beneficial ingredient for reducing cutaneous pigmentation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Hada Labo and Allies of Skin?

Hada Labo focuses on hydrating and lightweight toners featuring hyaluronic acid that Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin, whereas Allies of Skin offers advanced serums and moisturizers with niacinamide that help fade dark spots and brighten complexion.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Hada Labo or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Hada Labo offers products like Gokujyun Perfect Gel, which Lovi rates as having High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Average fit for mature, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin. Allies of Skin offers options like Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist and Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, which Lovi rates as having Superior or High fit across multiple skin types including dry, mature, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or Allies of Skin?

Hada Labo is more affordable, as Allies of Skin has a high price point. Reviewers frequently mention high prices as a drawback for Allies of Skin.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or Allies of Skin?

When it comes to breakouts, reviewers note that Hada Labo products on this page have reported issues with breakouts and clogged pores, while Allies of Skin reviewers more commonly note initial irritation and skin reactions.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Hada Labo and Allies of Skin compare?

Hada Labo was founded in 2004 in Japan and is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., whereas Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

Which brand has a better rating for hydration and plumping according to review themes?

Hada Labo does better for hydration and plumping according to review themes. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What are the main key active ingredients featured across Hada Labo and Allies of Skin products respectively?

Hada Labo products on this page feature hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient, which helps improve skin hydration. Allies of Skin products on this page feature niacinamide as a key ingredient, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The 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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