Hada Labo vs KORRES
Hada Labo and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and hydrating toners. Hada Labo is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 that relies on advanced science, while the Greek brand KORRES draws on a rich heritage. The former suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, and the latter suits dry skin and sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and regional traditions, though both deliver essential hydration and support a healthy skin barrier.
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 KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Hada Labo vs KORRES products
People Say
Hydration and Moisture 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”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “never stings my sensitive skin — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
- “No fragrance/alcohol — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Lightweight Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
- “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Rich Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Thick serum-like — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Effective Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “removes liquid eyeliner — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Melts away makeup — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “removes waterproof mascara easily — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
Gentle and Hydrating Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft and hydrated — Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil”
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
- “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
Fragrance Sensitivity Not notedOften Mentioned
- “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “broke me out — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “caused tiny bumps — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Gokujyun Lotion
Morning
£17.58
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.74
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.74
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
Buy Hada Labo routine · £152.93 · 99% fit
Buy KORRES routine · £159.31 · 96% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
Morning · Once a week
£14.98
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
Buy Hada Labo routine · £236.09 · 94% fit
Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Hada Labo vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.99
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Hydrating Toner
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
Morning · Once a week
£20.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£20.76
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.80
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
Buy Hada Labo routine · £202.44 · 94% fit
Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Hada Labo or KORRES: which is better?
Hada Labo is better for fragrance-free routines, as every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas KORRES includes fragrance in its products. Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot skin types on Lovi.
What is the difference between Hada Labo and KORRES?
Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.
Hada Labo or KORRES for dry skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES are a Superior fit for dry skin. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid that help provide deep hydration, while KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers alongside hydrating moisturizers.
Hada Labo or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES offer moisturizers on this page, but Hada Labo features fragrance-free options like the Gokujyun Perfect Gel, whereas KORRES products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in Hada Labo moisturizers, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or KORRES?
This page does not provide pricing information to determine whether Hada Labo or KORRES is more affordable. However, reviewers note value and versatility concerns for Hada Labo and high price and value concerns for KORRES.
Which brand has better fragrance-free options between Hada Labo and KORRES?
Hada Labo has better fragrance-free options because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 KORRES products on this page do.
How do Hada Labo and KORRES compare when it comes to reviews on hydration and moisture?
When it comes to reviews on hydration and moisture, Hada Labo does better than KORRES. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Which brand performs better for managing skin with dark spots according to reviewers?
Hada Labo performs better for managing skin with dark spots according to reviewers, as brightening and dark spot reduction is a commonly mentioned positive point for the brand. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across Hada Labo products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Hada Labo or KORRES for oily skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, while KORRES offers products like Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream that help manage oily skin.
Hada Labo or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
Both Hada Labo and KORRES achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Every Hada Labo product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients.
Research behind their key ingredients
Preparation and characterization of a lecithin nanoemulsion as a topical delivery system
The anti-wrinkles properties of sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV-Induced Photoaging
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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