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Hada Labo vs La Prairie

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Hada Labo and La Prairie are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2004 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978, respectively. The Japanese line is known for hydrating toners, gentle makeup removers, and nourishing moisturizers, while the Swiss line is beloved for its eye products, moisturizers, serums, and toners. Both brands suit dry skin best, with the first also serving acne-prone skin and the second suiting dry sensitive skin as well. They differ primarily in their precise ingredient formulations, targeted concerns, and regional origins.

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

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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

Popular Hada Labo vs La Prairie products

People Say

Hada LaboLa Prairie
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
    • “gentle yet effective moisturizing — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
    • “erased my dry patches — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “absorbs super quickly — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Formulas Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Firming and Lifting Effects Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “felt skin tighten immediately — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “opened my eyes — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “jawline genuinely looks lifted — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Visible Glow and Radiance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “skin looks radiant — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
  • Versatile Application and Convenience 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”
  • Exorbitant and High Price Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “eye-wateringly expensive — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “smells like a rich grandma — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Sticky and Tacky Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Tacky residue — Hada Labo Gokujun Premium”
  • Slow Brightening and Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes months to see results — Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion”
    • “takes time to see results — Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)”
    • “just a good moisturizer — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Breakouts and Clogging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion”

Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for dry skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · £152.93 · 99% fitBuy La Prairie routine · £1,217.95 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for oily skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · £236.09 · 94% fitBuy La Prairie routine · £1,303.65 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Hada Labo vs La Prairie routines for combination skin

Buy Hada Labo routine · £202.44 · 94% fitBuy La Prairie routine · £1,264.98 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which is better?

Hada Labo is a better choice for fragrance-free hydration, while La Prairie is better for lifting and firming effects. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep moisture, and ginseng root extract may support anti-aging benefits.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

What is the difference between Hada Labo and La Prairie?

Hada Labo focuses on hydrating and fragrance-free formulations with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas La Prairie offers luxury anti-aging products featuring ginseng and lifting effects. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides great value and versatility, while La Prairie is known for its luxurious textures and exorbitant prices.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or La Prairie for dry skin?

For dry skin, Hada Labo is a better fit with a Superior routine rating compared to La Prairie's High rating, and the products on this page help provide deep hydration with hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

Hada Labo Gokujyun Perfect Gel is a superior or high fit for most skin types compared to La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, which is a low fit for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin. Hada Labo products on this page list no fragrance, whereas La Prairie features strong fragrance in its moisturizers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Which is more affordable, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

La Prairie has exorbitant prices, making Hada Labo the more affordable brand for shoppers.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, Hada Labo or La Prairie?

Hada Labo has fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most La Prairie products contain fragrance.

Hada Labo or La Prairie for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer products on this page, with Hada Labo achieving a Superior routine fit and La Prairie achieving a High fit according to Lovi. Hada Labo features fragrance-free formulations with hyaluronic acid, which helps provide lightweight hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or La Prairie for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Hada Labo is the better choice on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to La Prairie's High fit. Reviewers note that Hada Labo provides gentle and fragrance-free formulations with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Hada Labo or La Prairie for mature skin?

For mature skin, both Hada Labo and La Prairie achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit. Reviewers frequently note that La Prairie provides lifting and firming effects, while Hada Labo offers deep hydration and moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017

Hada Labo or La Prairie for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Hada Labo is a better choice because the products on this page are fragrance-free, whereas La Prairie has a strong fragrance in most of its formulas. Lovi rates Hada Labo as having a High fit for sensitive skin, while La Prairie's products generally show an Average fit.

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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