{ review } Hada Labo’s Gokujyun SHA Lotion & Milk

Hi, my lovelies!

Today’s product is Hada Labo’s Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic acid (SHA) Lotion and Milk. First off, I was *very* excited to receive these products in the mail and I can’t tell you how happy I am to own them! Warning: This post is lengthy, because Hada Labo SHA Lotion and Milk might be my HG products where moisture is concerned!

The lotion:

One SHA Lotion is sold every 4 seconds in Japan, and with that and the fact that Japanese women are renowned for their natural beauty, I couldn’t stay away any longer! My bestie, Shelvi (from www.xiaovee.com) was present at their launch in Indonesia and she told me all about the products and what it can do for you. Of course, I did some research as well before my final decision. Try googling “Hyaluronic acid before and after”! It’s amazing!

Did you know Softlips are made by the same company, ROHTO Phramaceuticals?

Here’s the introduction video I’ve been watching and rewatching until I got my own:

It claims to hydrate your skin – one drop locks up an ocean. Of course I can’t read anything, because everything is in kanji and hiragana, but according to other reviews it really does it’s job well. I have yet to read a negative review about this baby!

With that said, the package is pretty simple and cute (but not over the top). I like it, because it reassures me that ROHTO Pharmaceuticals didn’t spend more money on the packaging than the product. The Lotion comes in a 170ml bottle and the Milk comes in a 140ml bottle.

Shelvi told me to take it slow and work into the products gradually as my skin might become over-hydrated, but did I listen? Nooo... *facepalm*

Upon first application my skin was so soft! I wanted to touch it all the time, but it wasn’t as smoothe as I wanted it to be. So, my hands ended up scratching at my blemishes... > n <

That’s why I have marks all over my face now (not to mention more pimples) – it’s not the products! My skin didn’t over-hydrate, but I’m taking it slow for now anyway. Better safe than sorry, right?

The Lotion’s texture is like a cross between a serum and a toner. You use it after cleansing your face (instead of a toner) and pat-pat it into your skin until it’s been fully absorbed. You only need 2 to 4 drops and it will cover your entire face (and neck). It absorbs quite fast, especially when it’s hot or when I just came out of a shower.

The scent is almost medicinal, but not too strong. I really love it – it feels as if I’m doctoring my skin! ^ w ^

You can’t see a difference. It’s not one of those products that I can show you before and after pictures (which was very frustrating while I was debating to buy it or not). However, you can feel the difference after just one use!

The Milk:

I only apply it before bed, because I still find it to be a bit too hydrating. I also use it when my skin feels slightly dry or traumatized. I’d like to try the UV milk instead, to be honest, and perhaps the sensitive range too. I have noticed when I use both these products in the morning every day, tiny bumps form on my skin (it looks like they’re filled with water). They go away quite fast though - so no worries.

The texture is a misture of a serum and a moisturizer – I take it that’s how emulsions feel like? Anyhow, there is barely any smell at all and it leaves my face with a healthy shine! Which I love, by the way. It doesn’t make my face anymore oily than it already is

I really love using these two! I can use the Lotion as my final (and only) moisturizing product for my day time routine and my skin stays fresh without drying out. My first reaction to the duo was: “Nyaaaa~~ So soft! ^ 3 ^” lol

I’m sorry for the lack of pictures once again, but I do hope this post was informative! If you live in South Africa (near me, prefferably) and don’t have a Paypal account to purchase it yourself, contact me and let me know if you want to go about a joint order. I will definitely repurchase these!

Also, before I forget, the seller Pandax1024 @ eBay has extremely safe and fast shipping! The products were delivered within 2 weeks – way faster than normal eBay sellers. This is also the only seller that offers free shipping for Hada Labo products to South Africa on eBay. *happy*

That’s all for now, have a great Tuesday!

{ DIY } Hydrating mask final verdict

Hi, guise!

Remember that DIY mask of avo, banana and olive oil that Bubz got us into (here)? I know I said I was going to test it out for 2 weeks, but my supply finished and there's no more avo in the house for me to sneak away.

However, the good news is it did help my skin! It smelled sooo yummy with the sweet banana and tasted good too... No, I didn't eat all of it - only a little bit. tehehee

My skin improved a lot - it became more plump and hydrated, and less flaky and tight.

Since I can't make the mask anymore, I use the olive oil (bought at a pharmacy, it's not the cooking version) as a cleansing oil to remove my makeup in the evenings and then as a serum as well. Come to think of it, massaging it into your skin would make it a massage pack too, right? Then, I believe it's safe to say that virgin olive oil is a multipurpose oil. hahaha xD

How did you experience this DIY mask? c:

[DIY] Skin moisturizing Saver!

Hi everyone~

I'm so happy to see y'all again! This is my first beauty review thingy for this blog! ^^

So, with the approaching summer our skin becomes dehydrated more quickly than usual. My skin started to flake on my nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Wait, isn't that everywhere? *facepalm*

 Dry skin make you look like a monster! Aahhh~~

I couldn't wait for my paypal to get fixed so I can purchase Hada Labo's promising super hydrating care, so I took Lindy's advice at bubzbeauty.com. Here is her how-to video:

Bubz, if you ever stumble upon my silly little blog, thank you for all your great advice! You. Are. Awesome! ♡

So, in the video, Bubz takes an avocado, a banana and two teaspoons of virgin olive oil, and mashes it up together in the blender. Then, she puts the mushy mixture on her face for 20 minutes.

My review: I'm going to try this every day for two weeks. On day #1's application it feels slightly tingly, but I think that's because of the olive oil.

I have a bad history with DIY masks. Why? The stuff slides off my face (because I can't sit still) and it usually worsens my condition. So I'm taking a big risk and I really pray that it works this time!

I have trouble skin and I believe it's due to a lack of moisture. Something you might see me repeating is that I think all skin problems are due to dehydration. Why? Well, when the top layer of your skin becomes try, dies and often flakes, that dead layer of skin prevents sebum from escaping your skin (that's why exfoliation is so important). This results in blackheads, breakouts and excessive oil secretion. In other words, your body produces more oil to fight the dryness like when your body uses sweat to cool it down! It only seems logical, right? The beautician at my local spa agrees.

Now, I know there won't be any immediate difference and that little impatient me must understand that it will take time before I actually see significant results.

I think I waited for 30 minutes. Let's go was it off~ *sneaks off into the bathroom again* (Yes, it's dark outside. Yes, my mom would kill me if she knows what I'm doing - again. tehee)

The immediate results are pretty impressive, but the glow wears off after a few minutes. My skin feels less light and more elastic and nourished. I'll make a follow-up post to document the progress and to conclude my final verdict.

Until then, my dear readers!
Much love~ ♡

{Link to final verdict coming soon}