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Hada Labo vs No7

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Hada Labo and No7 are well-regarded skincare brands with distinct formulations designed for varying complexions. The Japanese brand is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers featuring advanced formulas, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both options suit dry skin best, though the former also fits combination skin and the latter caters well to mature skin. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and regional heritage, offering restorative daily support for diverse routines.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hada Labo and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Hada Labo vs No7 products

People Say

Hada LaboNo7
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle formulation and suitability Often 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”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Improved skin feel and smoothness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Reduces dark spots and pigmentation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “faded considerably — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “faded my PIH considerably — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Versatility and application Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Absorbs well — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Closed comedones — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gave me closed comedones — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “caused small bumps — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$263.75 · 99% fitBuy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$394.68 · 93% fitBuy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Hada Labo vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · S$360.41 · 95% fitBuy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or No7: which is better?

Hada Labo and No7 both fit dry skin and mature skin at a Superior level, while Hada Labo reaches a Superior level for oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin compared to No7's High level.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and No7?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and gentle, fragrance-free toners and cleansers featuring hyaluronic acid, whereas No7 offers a wider variety of targeted anti-aging serums and creams with ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and niacinamide.

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Hada Labo or No7 for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and No7 offer a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. The products on this page for Hada Labo focus heavily on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid, which helps maintain moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo and No7 both offer moisturizers with different strengths on the products on this page, with Hada Labo featuring lightweight hyaluronic acid formulations and No7 including options like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream that achieves a Superior fit level for mature skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Hada Labo and No7.

Hada Labo or No7 for dark spots?

Hada Labo is better for dark spots because the products on this page achieve superior results for pigmentation compared to No7. Hada Labo focuses on brightening and dark spot reduction, supported by key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or No7 for oily skin?

Hada Labo is the better choice for oily skin because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior, compared to High for No7.

Hada Labo or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Hada Labo is a better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High level. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for its gentle formulations, though users may occasionally experience breakouts.

Hada Labo or No7 for mature skin?

Both Hada Labo and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit for mature skin. Hada Labo features hyaluronic acid for deep hydration, while No7 offers products like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream and Pure Retinol which help with anti-aging and line reduction.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Hada Labo or No7 for combination skin?

Hada Labo is the better choice for combination skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for No7.

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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