Hada Labo has been launched in Singapore for a while now, and the reason why I am so late to reviewing it is because I was trying to use up my stockpile of products, and also because I wanted to give the product time to work its magic. Review is based on usage of nearly one bottle of the lotion.
Something to clarify: In Japanese skincare, lotion=toner. Different from what we usually see on the labels of European brands.
Pros:
-Scent free, and simple ingredients lowers the risk of any adverse reaction
-A small amount hydrates the skin well, leaving it smooth and bouncy
-Perfect for Singapore's humid weather-with correct application, it literally disappears into the skin
-Budget friendly--one bottle lasts ages!
Cons:
-Slight tacky feeling after application which may be irritating for some, but no biggie for me since the feeling vanishes shortly.
Star Ingredient:
Super Hyaluronic Acid-2 times the moisture retention capacity of normal Hyaluronic Acid. That's a whopping 2 X 6 Liters for every 1 gram!No wonder my friend, who swears by this, has such gorgeous, bouncy skin...
Verdict:
What's not to love? I would repurchase this again in a heartbeat,except for the fact that I have found my new love(s).
Coming up next, my reviews on the Lifting+Firming Lotion and Arbutin Whitening Lotion from the same makers.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Reviews: Coming Right Up!
On the way:
Hada Labo- Arbutin Whitening, Lifting+Firming, and Hydrating Range.
Testing and reviewing in progress :)
Hada Labo- Arbutin Whitening, Lifting+Firming, and Hydrating Range.
Testing and reviewing in progress :)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
DIY:Smoothing Hand Scrub
Ingredients:
1teaspoon fine salt
1tsp coarse salt
1 teaspoonful honey
1teaspoonful milk
1)Mix all ingredients together. Add more salt for a grainier texture, or milk for a thinner consistency.
2)Use as you would a scrub on your hands, then leave on a few seconds to allow for the moisture to soak in. Rinse thoroughly.
Salt exfoliates to help remove dead skin. Honey Moisturizes, and milk smoothes and evens out the skin tone.
Our hands reveal a lot about whether we pay attention to the details. So, take care of them, just as you would your face and the rest of the body.
Hands up, ladies!
1teaspoon fine salt
1tsp coarse salt
1 teaspoonful honey
1teaspoonful milk
1)Mix all ingredients together. Add more salt for a grainier texture, or milk for a thinner consistency.
2)Use as you would a scrub on your hands, then leave on a few seconds to allow for the moisture to soak in. Rinse thoroughly.
Salt exfoliates to help remove dead skin. Honey Moisturizes, and milk smoothes and evens out the skin tone.
Our hands reveal a lot about whether we pay attention to the details. So, take care of them, just as you would your face and the rest of the body.
Hands up, ladies!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, July 9, 2011
DIY:Tea Tree and Aloe Vera Treatment Gel
We all know the benefits of tea tree oil and Aloe. When you put them together, you get a treatment that is not only effective for acne, but also for soothing redness from insect bites.
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Gel
Tea Tree Oil
-Mix the 2 together with a spatula in a sterile container.
-3-4 drops tea tree oil to about 3.5cm of aloe vera gel
Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that fights acne or infection. Aloe Vera is anti inflammatory and helps to sooth redness and swelling. This gel treatment can be used to treat inflamed pimples or insect bites. It can also be used as a treatment for minor cuts and wounds.
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Gel
Tea Tree Oil
-Mix the 2 together with a spatula in a sterile container.
-3-4 drops tea tree oil to about 3.5cm of aloe vera gel
Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that fights acne or infection. Aloe Vera is anti inflammatory and helps to sooth redness and swelling. This gel treatment can be used to treat inflamed pimples or insect bites. It can also be used as a treatment for minor cuts and wounds.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
DIY : Brightening Body Scrub
Most of us take good care of our face,but tend to neglect our body. Here's a recipe that will help to restore the glow to our skin. Happy bath time!
Ingredients:
1 big handful of coarse salt
1 big handful of fine salt
Juice of 1 large lemon
-Mix coarse and fine3 salt together.
-Mix in lemon juice thoroughly without using a mixer or blender.
-Wet skin. Rub in circular motions, concentrating on elbows and kneecaps.
-Rinse thoroughly.
* Lemon juice helps to lighten darkened patches, while salt exfoliates. Coarse salt rubs away flaky skin, while fine salt smooths and polishes.
*Be sure to apply moisturizer, as this scrub can be drying. Avoid the sun as the lemon juice can cause your sun to become sun sensitive. If you really must go out into the sun, apply sunblock with a high SPF. Better still, do this scrub at night. Do this scrub weekly, and say hello to a fairer you!
Ingredients:
1 big handful of coarse salt
1 big handful of fine salt
Juice of 1 large lemon
-Mix coarse and fine3 salt together.
-Mix in lemon juice thoroughly without using a mixer or blender.
-Wet skin. Rub in circular motions, concentrating on elbows and kneecaps.
-Rinse thoroughly.
* Lemon juice helps to lighten darkened patches, while salt exfoliates. Coarse salt rubs away flaky skin, while fine salt smooths and polishes.
*Be sure to apply moisturizer, as this scrub can be drying. Avoid the sun as the lemon juice can cause your sun to become sun sensitive. If you really must go out into the sun, apply sunblock with a high SPF. Better still, do this scrub at night. Do this scrub weekly, and say hello to a fairer you!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Mummy's Helpers
Being a wife and a mother is a tiring job. For working mothers, even more so. Changing diapers, laundry, attending to The Husband's needs... the list goes on. So with what little time left for oneself, how does one still manage to look polished? Simple. Multi-taskers to the rescue. Here goes the list.
BB Cream- Moisturizer, Sunblock, makeup base, concealer and foundation in one. Need I say more?
Blusher-Use to add colour to a tired face, and sculpt facial features. Magic!
Aloe Vera Gel- Use as a leave in conditioner and hair gel. Voila! Shiny hair that stays in place. Can also be used on baby/toddler/adult/child/teenager for rashes, insect bites, cuts, pimples, as moisturizer...
Sleeping Mask- Just slather on after your usual nightly moisturizer. No more waiting= More sleep! (I like The Face Shop's Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask)
Stay Beautiful, everyone!
BB Cream- Moisturizer, Sunblock, makeup base, concealer and foundation in one. Need I say more?
Blusher-Use to add colour to a tired face, and sculpt facial features. Magic!
Aloe Vera Gel- Use as a leave in conditioner and hair gel. Voila! Shiny hair that stays in place. Can also be used on baby/toddler/adult/child/teenager for rashes, insect bites, cuts, pimples, as moisturizer...
Sleeping Mask- Just slather on after your usual nightly moisturizer. No more waiting= More sleep! (I like The Face Shop's Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask)
Stay Beautiful, everyone!
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