Mum knows my routine. The first place I head for (after my grandmother's place) whenever I get back from Australia is a pharmacy. I'll hop in, browse around and walk out with a bottle of Cetaphil and shampoo.This time, she raised an eyebrow when I walked out of Guardian.
"What happened to your bottle of Cetaphil?"
I looked down at the Hada Labo bottle in my hand. "%(@%#@! I forgot!"
At the top of my beauty-products-to-buy-in-Malaysia list was a bottle of Hada Labo Moisturising Lotion. I was sold the minute I read ParisB's review. It sounded perfect for my oily dry skin. My fingers were itching to try it out so when I finally got my hands on a bottle, Cetaphil flew out of my mind.
Verdict? My skin loves this stuff. I am sold on the whole super hyaluronic acid hype now. The lotion isn't moisturising enough on its own -- I usually have to seal it in with another moisturiser -- but combined with the other products in my arsenal, it really does help with my oily-dry skin. Ever since I have started using this morning and night, my skin produces less oil and I don't have to use oil blotters on a good day. In fact, my pimples have subsided since I have started using this.
The pat-pat-pat application is a bit of drag, especially on days when I am in a hurry as I end up pulling a slap fest instead. My father stopped in his tracks to ask if I was doing penance for Lent when he saw me slapping my face vigorously.
You only need to use one or two drops at a time to cover your face. A drop more makes your face quite slippery and takes ages for the lotion to soak in.
Priced at RM40.90 for 170 ml, I think it's a pretty good deal. I have used about 14ml for the past 3 weeks (I apply it on my neck as well) so I am guessing that a bottle of Hada Labo Moisturising Lotion would last for about 10 months. Double that if you only use this for your face.
Would I buy again? Oooh, yes. This goes in my personal Holy Grail list. Let's just hope that Hada Labo sticks around in Malaysia until I need a second bottle.
6 comments:
i love this too! I think it'll stick around for a while, won't be disappearing anytime soon. :P
it din make my pimples subside leh! only made my skin softer :D
how long will u be here?
This is good stuff! I've used mine everyday for so long and still have half a bottle. And I'm not stingy with the amount either since I have dry-dry skin.
Glad to hear that it has helped with subsiding your pimples! Dehydrated skin can often lead to breakouts.
And your dad's funny!
I'd never heard of this lotion until now! I have seriously dehydrated skin and love anything with hyaluronic acid in it... *runs to the closest guardian outlet*
Thanks for the info :)
*rotfl* penance for lent... now my colleagues think i'm even nuttier.
plue: Aiya, that's a pity. But most of my pimples appear when my skin is dry so maybe this doesn't work that way for everyone.
I supposed to leave last week but it seems like I'll be sticking around for a few more weeks!
Connie: Thanks! I would tell my dad that but it might make his ego preen like a peacock. =P
Undercover Gypsy: Report back on whether it works for you! Lots of people seem to love this..
Kahani: Doing beauty + penance is like killing 2 distant birds with one stone! =D
"The lotion isn't moisturising enough on its own -- I usually have to seal it in with another moisturiser -- but combined with the other products in my arsenal, it really does help with my oily-dry skin" --> Think it's because in Japan they call 'Toner' as 'Lotion'. Hence, because it's just a toner, that's why you need to use a moisturizer after that babe. ;D
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