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Hada Labo vs ISDIN

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

Hada Labo and ISDIN are established skincare brands from Japan and Spain that offer meticulously crafted formulas to support daily skin health. The Japanese brand is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers suited best for dry and acne-prone skin, while the Spanish brand is beloved for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products tailored ideally for sensitive and dry skin. Through thoughtful formulation, both utilize expert ingredients to deliver essential hydration, soothe irritation, and provide gentle care. Ultimately, they differ in their heritage and specific standout options, ranging from the Gokujyun Lotion for acne-prone skin to the Fusion Water and Eryfotona Actinica.

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 · £152.93 · 99% fitBuy ISDIN routine · £127.49 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · £236.09 · 94% fitBuy ISDIN routine · £232.16 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Hada Labo vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · £202.44 · 94% fitBuy ISDIN routine · £221.17 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which is better?

Hada Labo and ISDIN both have Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin on Lovi. Shoppers often mention Hada Labo for deep hydration and ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens.

What is the difference between Hada Labo and ISDIN?

Hada Labo focuses on deep hydration and moisture with fragrance-free formulas, whereas ISDIN is known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Reviewers often mention Hada Labo for deep hydration and ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN offer moisturizers on this page that help with hydration, though Hada Labo focuses on deeply moisturizing formulas with hyaluronic acid while ISDIN provides options like the Hyaluronic Concentrate and Uradin Lotion 10. Lovi gives Hada Labo's Gokujyun Perfect Gel an average fit for dry skin, whereas ISDIN's moisturizers vary in fit levels across skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or ISDIN?

Hada Labo is more affordable, whereas ISDIN is often noted for a high price point. Reviewers frequently mention value and versatility for Hada Labo products on this page.

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

Hada Labo and ISDIN are equal for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both with balanced options for this skin type. Reviewers note that both brands offer gentle formulations, though ISDIN features some products with fragrance while every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance.

Do Hada Labo and ISDIN products contain fragrance?

Every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 5 of the 8 ISDIN products on this page list fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance issues with ISDIN.

Hada Labo or ISDIN: which has better sunscreens?

ISDIN has better sunscreens because reviewers mostly mention their ultralight, skin-friendly, and makeup-friendly formulations. Lovi rates ISDIN sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water at Superior or High fit levels across various skin types.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for oily skin?

Hada Labo and ISDIN both have an overall routine fit of Superior for oily skin on this page. Reviewers report that Hada Labo offers great deep hydration, while ISDIN is mostly known for its ultralight sunscreens.

Hada Labo or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Hada Labo and ISDIN have an equal Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, meaning Lovi considers them equally well-suited overall. Hada Labo relies on fragrance-free hyaluronic acid formulations that help hydrate without heavy residues, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and targeted serums that may suit daily routines.

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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