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Hada Labo vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Hada Labo and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options offering thoughtful ranges of advanced formulas to address various complexion needs. Hada Labo is known for its hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers suited best for dry and combination skin, while MAËLYS is celebrated for targeted serums suitable for all skin types. Both brands differ in their core offerings, as the Japanese line focuses on moisture-replenishing daily support and specialized lotions, whereas the specialized body care line delivers targeted solutions for particular concerns.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or MAËLYS: which is better?

Hada Labo is the better choice on this page, offering superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types with fragrance-free formulations centered on hyaluronic acid. In contrast, the products on this page for MAËLYS mostly show low or average fit levels.

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What is the difference between Hada Labo and MAËLYS?

Hada Labo stands out for its fragrance-free hyaluronic acid toners and cleansers that offer superior or high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin types. In contrast, the products on this page from MAËLYS generally receive low or average Lovi fit levels across most skin categories and may include added fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or MAËLYS?

The page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of Hada Labo and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Hada Labo or MAËLYS?

Hada Labo causes fewer breakouts, as MAËLYS products on this page receive Low fit levels for acne-prone skin and even carry a Caution warning for oily skin, whereas Hada Labo products achieve High to Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, Hada Labo or MAËLYS?

Hada Labo offers products with no fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

Which company has been around longer, Hada Labo founded in 2004 or MAËLYS founded in 2017?

Hada Labo has been around longer, having been founded in 2004 compared to MAËLYS which was founded in 2017.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Hada Labo products like Gokujyun Lotion and MAËLYS products like TOO-FINE?

Hada Labo products like Gokujyun Lotion reach a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS products like TOO-FINE rate a Low fit for that skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration, supporting these dry skin benefits.

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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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