Hada Labo vs POLA — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
B.A The Cream
9/10 · POLA
| Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Milk | B.A The Cream | |
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| Brand | Hada Labo | POLA |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Lightweight, milky lotion (closer to watery serum) | Dense, occlusive, luxurious cream |
| Finish | Hydrated but weightless | Deeply nourished, lifted, luminous |
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| Verdict | The companion to the cult Gokujyun Lotion — a lightweight milk moisturizer that pairs perfectly with the toner. If the Premium Lotion felt too sticky on its own, add this after and the combination is magic for oily and combination skin in summer. | The most revered anti-aging cream in Asia. POLA's B.A is what wealthy Japanese women have been reaching for since 1985 — a dense, luxurious cream loaded with proprietary ferments, peptides, and a texture that feels unreasonably good. The sticker shock is real, but this is one of the few $400 creams that genuinely earns it. |
