I don’t know about you, but I had not heard of Hada Labo prior to its launch here in Malaysia. There said it 🙂 Have you heard of this line of Japanese drugstore skincare before this?
Apparently, the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a major hit in Japan, selling one every 4 seconds since its launch there – I’ll let you know if its a visible brand there 😉 Well, curious cats, we’ll soon be able to spot Hada Labo at Guardian Pharmacies starting November 2009! They will probably get more visible over time, but they’ll start out in Guardian for now.
Hada Labo is an affordable Japanese skincare brand under the Rohto-Mentholatum umbrella. Packaging is minimalist Japanese style with LOTS of Japanese words on it. Don’t know about you, but I like it! 😀 Under all that Japanese Kanji and Katakana is an organized clutter that appeals to me.
The brand has 3 main lines for 3 distinct skincare concerns:-
- Hada Labo Aha/BHA (green packaging) – inspired by a smooth egg! There are 2 cleansers under this range
- Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening(dark blue packaging) – self-explanatory whitening skincare line with extract of bearberry plant.
- Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing (white packaging) – to hydrate and nourish skin for smooth radiant crystal clear skin.
The star product is of course the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion with Super Hyaluronic Acid for which their tagline is “1 drop to lock up an ocean” and for which a cute technique of application is advised as will be demonstrated below.
Lofty claims but what it does is to lock in moisture in your skin better than normal hyaluronic acid so your skin is better moisturized. There is even a special technique to applying it, for which I absolutely love the Japanese for – making it look so kawaii! 😀 Watch this video below.
So cute right? 😀 You don’t have to slap your skin hard, just pat and press in the lotion into the skin.
Whilst this is called a “lotion” the Japanese use this as the 2nd step in their skincare routine – what in the western parlance would be “toner”. Japanese style lotions are usually moisturizing in line with the “double moisturizing” skincare routine of Japanese skincare.
The texture of the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a clear slightly viscous liquid. It takes a little while to dry on the skin, feeling a bit sticky but if you keep patting it as in the video, it will get absorbed and the skin does feel more moisturized.
Hada Labo has no additives, colorants, fragrance or mineral oil and best of all, is affordable. Price will range from RM16.90-59.90 so watch out for the counters popping up at major Guardian pharmacies! 🙂
I’m excited about this brand – aren’t you? 🙂 Heard or read about this brand before?
Update Jan 2010: Here’s my review on the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion 🙂
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Update: The best people to tell you which line suits your skintype will be the brand people themselves. Please do not ask here as no one will reply. Instead ask at the Hada Labo Malaysia Facebook page here.
The AHA/BHA cleanser rescued my face from my acne problems! Highly recommended for acne and sensitive skin. I bought this when I was in Hong Kong two years back and has never stopped using it. 😀 Now that I am not so dependent on it, I use it only at night. Should drop by Guardian the next time I go to J.B.
I bought one at Guardian….at Rm41. No free gift no discount. The 170ml bottle is huge and no, you cant use it as a toner. I use a normal toner after cleansing before patting this on. It is viscous liquid, more serum like than toner. I use a few drops and pat it on my face. Yes, it is sticky but good enough not to need moisturiser if I am at home in the day. No breakouts so far and the feel may be a bit uncomfortable for those not used to sticky serum. I have been using serum most of my life and loves it. No whitening effect on this one, just hydrating….I would say the texture of the liquid is very similar to the liquid in the paper masks (neutrogena hydrating masks) that I use. Am enjoying it, I think RM41 is a good buy as a little goes a long way!
should I use a toner if im using the super hyaluronic lotion?
Hi Julie
From what I understand, no because that is by itself the “toner”. In Japanese skincare, the toner step is usually moisturizing lotion due to the concept of “double moisturizer”
Hi girls, I’m using the AHA/BHA face wash, absolutely loving it! So gentle & fragrance free. The hyaluronic lotion is fantastic too. Worth trying!
It’s made in China though Japan formula. I was skeptical at first but bought it anyway and used it. Love it. Skin feels supple and smoother. Heard it has the same ingredient that Nuskin uses, Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion but price is much cheaper. Overall, thumbs up on this product!
out of curiosity , i purchased one bottle last week.. i think.. no big deal, if this is not working i will use it as body lotion… haiz i have tried enough on my dehydrate skin… including the recent “spII” that i bought, it has a little effect with the high price.. i only use this for TWO DAYS, and my pores becoming at least 50% less visible !! ^^ the best part is i actually listen to a stranger who wanted to purchase this product at guardian .. and i just grab one.. thanks! Stranger!
im eager to try hada labo since i read from paper on early nov..but afraid to try.. just bought yesterday but the blue bottle.. will try n c the progression..wish me luck 😛
i found the mid valley’s guardian but didnt have so may i know which outlet have sell it?
Hi Janet
It might be out of stock. Its available in most of the larger Guardian stores – or it might be in a separate counter.
i tried that before, found that it’s quite sticky. I still prefer Juju AM. Checked Hada Labo label behind. found out it is made in China. No wonder the price is so afforadable.
i just bought the whole set yesterday.lotion is ok but the moisterizer really abit oily..
i just bought Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion(170ml) @ Guardian…now got OFFER!! only RM36.88!!!!!! those who like it better to grab it NOW 🙂
5 April 2010
Hello Paris B 🙂
This Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Moisturizing Lotion is really famous, it’s out of stock in both Guardian pharmacies here in my place. I want it, can you help me get one? I’ll bank in the money
Apologies I don’t do purchases. Best to keep looking at the Guardian stores and grab one when it pops up
I give 5 star to this products!!It works well with my prone sensitive skin..my skin looks fresh and clear!!I really recommend it to all..
its the product halal?
what is the prices of super hyaluronic acid moisturizing & super Hyaluronic acid moisturizing lotion
Try this link on the Hada Labo SHA lotion and Face Wash. I am unsure of which items you mean.
where can i buy is products????
i’m 35 years old and my daughter was 17teen…our skin are sensitive…there are 3 product of hada labo…which product was suitable for me and my daughter? plez give us ur opinion…
Hi,
Do i use hada labo lotion before hada labo moisturizer?
yes.
haii…my problem is skin too oily n got pimple..which one better to me…red,blue or white…huhu
i’m sooooooooooooooo off to guardian now..!!
wait for me HADA LABO…