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Hada Labo vs ISDIN

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Hada Labo and ISDIN are esteemed skincare brands rooted in Japan and Spain, respectively. Hada Labo is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers featuring advanced formulas, while the Spanish brand is celebrated for elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. The Japanese offerings suit dry skin and combination skin best, whereas the latter treats dry skin and sensitive skin with gentle daily comfort and dependable protection. They differ mainly in their origins, specific standout treatments, and precise blend of moisture-replenishing or protective properties.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs ISDIN products

People Say

Hada LaboISDIN
  • Hydration and Moisture 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”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
  • Reduces Dark Spots and Brightens Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Versatile and Convenient Application Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • High Price Point and Expensive Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$263.75 · 99% fitBuy ISDIN routine · S$466.19 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$394.68 · 93% fitBuy ISDIN routine · S$700.11 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$360.41 · 95% fitBuy ISDIN routine · S$562.14 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands offer equal routines for dry skin, oily skin, and other skin types, with Hada Labo performing better for hydration while ISDIN stands out for ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and ISDIN?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration with fragrance-free formulas centered on hyaluronic acid, whereas ISDIN is known for its ultralight sunscreens and options that contain added fragrance. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides better value and moisture, while ISDIN offers lightweight textures though at a higher price point.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN for dry skin?

Hada Labo and ISDIN both offer a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, making them equally strong choices depending on your preference for Hada Labo's deep hydration or ISDIN's ultralight textures. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient featured across products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Hada Labo provides products like Gokujyun Perfect Gel with a High fit level for dry and dry sensitive skin, while ISDIN offers options such as Hyaluronic Concentrate which helps with hydration and achieves a High fit level for sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

Hada Labo is more affordable, whereas ISDIN is often noted by reviewers for having a high price point and being expensive.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which brand is better for sensitive skin?

Hada Labo and ISDIN both offer gentle formulations for sensitive skin, with products on this page earning high fit ratings for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Hada Labo is often recognized for gentle and fragrance-free formulations, while ISDIN is noted for skin-friendly sunscreens.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance than Hada Labo because reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance for ISDIN, whereas every product on this page from Hada Labo lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which sunscreen is lighter?

ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens that are mostly mentioned by reviewers for their lightweight texture.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for oily skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Hada Labo offers deep hydration with lightweight toners, while ISDIN provides ultralight sunscreens.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Hada Labo and ISDIN both offer equal routine fit for acne-prone skin, with Hada Labo achieving a Superior level and featuring lightweight and fast-absorbing toners with hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate without heavy oils.

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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