Review: Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Milk

Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid(SHA) Hydrating Milk

My Second Bottle~ :D

Desciption: Contains 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid that deeply penetrates the skin(epidermis) to nourish and help restore skin's barrier to prevent moisture loss.

The 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid:

• Nano Hyaluronic Acid - with molecules size of 1/20 of HA, easily penetrates into the skin innermost layer to deeply moisturize the skin.
• Super Hyaluronic Acid - with 2x the moisture retention capacity of HA to keep skin hydrated & smooth for a longer period of time.
• Hyaluronic Acid(HA) - 1gm is able to hold 6 litres of water, effectively locks-in moisture on skin.

Claims to do:

- Moisturizes deeply, offering nourishing hydration and skin-smoothing conditioners.
- Skin becomes smoother, softer and richly hydrated, giving it a natural, healthy looking glow.

- It is free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant. Skin pH balanced. Low irritation.

Directions: Use twice a day after the hydrating lotion. Apply on palms and gently pat onto skin until thoroughly absorbed.

I couldn't express how much I LOVE THIS moisturizer! I mean this is the only moisturizer which works for me and it does really provides more than enough moisture to my skin! It's not greasy nor heavy, gets absorb into the skin after application and I'm pretty sure it does not clogged up the pores. Because so far, I don't have any problems with this moisturizer. Honestly, my acne problem got better. I only get mild breakout during "that time of month"(life being a girl. dang!). This milk lotion absolutely suits people who live in tropical countries, like me. :)

I'm not saying that this product is something which cures acne because well...this product line focus on "hydrating" instead of "troubled skin". However, in my situation, I believe"lack of moisture" is the root cause of my acne. On the other hand, I mentioned before that I have dry skin as well... so that's why hydrating does helps me to keep my acne at bay. :D

My mom, who has dry skin, saw the major improvement that I had and she wants to try out on this moisturizer too. Up till today, she fell in love with it as well~ She got a bottle for herself and after using it for a period of time, she's glad to notice that her dry skin problem has improved. Moreover, she's no longer has a cake-y makeup look~ Both of us are totally in love with this moisturizer~ XD

Consistency and Color:
Close to watery but it's NOT very watery...It's a really light lotion. It's in white color but when you massage it onto your skin, it will become colorless.

Scent:
Fragrance-free.

Likes:
- nano + super hyaluronic acid formula
- lightweight moisturizer
- provides enough moisture
- does not clogged the pores
- non-greasy
- absorbs into the skin without leaving a very sticky layer
- Brighten up dull skin
- mineral oil, alcohol, fragrance-free
- suits sensitive skin
- nice hydrating moisturizer as makeup base~
- friendly packaging - lotion can be pour out easily without much effort~

Dislikes:
- absolutely none! this product is incredibly awesome for me~ :D

I really love Hada Labo SHA line~! Currently, I'm using the cleanser, lotion(toner) and this, hydrating milk and I'm loving it. :D

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Related Posts:

• Hada Labo SHA Face Wash: [link]
• Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion: [link]

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Review: Etude House Pure Joy Restorative Cream

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Etude House Pure Joy Restorative Cream (50ml)

Description: Chemical-free sensitive skin formulated lotion soothes and nourishes complexion. Void Paraben, Benzophenone, Ethanol, Synthetic Dyes, Mineral Oils and Genetically Modified Ingredients.
Active Ingredient: Quinoa, Phyto-Oligo
Directions: Massage cream onto facial surface.
Targets: Sensitive Skin

Consistency:
Soft cream texture.

Color:
White. As you can see from the picture above, after massaging it on my skin, it will change from white to transparent.

Scent:
It has a citrus-y scent.

Likes:
- chemical-free formula!
- moisturize
- soothes irritation skin(dryness/flakiness)
- reduce redness

Dislikes:
- does not have oil-control
- somehow, I think it does produce a little oil. :/
- packaging --- in a jar container.
- does not come with a spatula!
I find it very unsanitary and I really hate dipping my finger into the jar! I use spatula from other product to dig out the cream and I actually stored a small portion of the cream in a smaller container for easier usage like this:

I have oily and dry/combination skin and usually I will only apply this cream on my face on area where I feel dry and has irritation. I believe this is a night cream? Okay I wasn't sure but anyway, I use this in the morning too when my skin feels really dry. This cream helps to moisturize and soothe the skin really well! I suffered from dryness and mild irritation(mild red, flaky and dry skin) on both of my upper cheekbones due to the AC Gel Lotion not being moisturizing enough [link]. I applied this cream on the dry areas and within 2 days, the redness was completely gone! However, I can still feel the rough texture(dry, flaky skin) when I touch it with my hands. With continue application of this cream, my skin completely healed in another 2-3 days.

Effectiveness: 5/5 but for Overall Rating, I would rate it: 3.9/5.

So all in all, I think this is not a bad product. It claims to soothe and nourish complexion and yes, it does it's job. Highly recommend this to people who have dry and sensitive skin however, if you have oily & dry/combination skin like me, then I would advise to just apply ONLY on area where you feel dry and/or has irritation because I personally think that it does produce a little oil... Anyway, the packaging doesn't specifically state that it's "Oil-Free"... Well, that's my opinion though. :x Hope this helps. :)

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Update on 14 July 2012:
This product has been discontinued. :(

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Review: Etude House AC Clinic Gel Lotion

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Etude House AC Clinic Gel Lotion (150ml)
Don't bother looking at the toner because I'm only gonna do a review on the Gel Lotion. I've used the toner once and thinks that it's pretty drying for my skin so I've stopped using it. Therefore, I can't write a thorough review about it.

That being said, I will just start my review on AC Clinic Gel Lotion:

Description: Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extract, AC Clinic Gel Lotion clarifies and soothes troubled skin while maintain oil/moisture balance without aggravation. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.
Targets: Troubled Skin

The bottle is made up of opaque green glass with a plastic twist-off screw cap at the top. Under the cap, the opening is sealed with an aluminum foil(?).

Consistency & Color:
It's runny and has a whitish color. When I rub it on my skin, the color will change from whitish to transparent. Once the lotion is fully absorbed by the skin, it does not leave an extreme sticky feel or greasiness.

Scent:
I like the scent! It's very refreshing and has a citrusy-like(lemon?) mixed with herby(?) scent.
P.S.: I'm not so good at describing scent. (｀_´)ゞ

Like:
- non-comedogenic!
- easy to apply
- not greasy
- soothe & control my troubled skin
- does not sting
- does not aggravate pimples
- does not break me out

Dislike:
- not moisturizing enough...

Rating: 4/5

I love this lotion! It helps to soothe and heal my pimples without aggravating them. The only downside is it's not moisturizing enough! After I started using this, both of my upper cheekbones are drying up. Even right now, I am still facing the drying problem. -_- At the end of the day, I have to use another moisturizer or hydrating cream on top of this. So, I do not recommend this to people who have dry skin unless you have another bottle of really good moisturizer...

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Related Posts:

• "My Acne Story" page: [link]

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