kashaf imani which is the best way to manufacture products in my opinion. People need to take the sticks out their asses worrying about “luxurious” looking products that irritate your skin or do jack shit for it other than drain your wallet.
Exactly what happened today. I thot I was removing the outer plastic cover, but actually I was ripping off the labelling. So they just printed the label on plastic sheet?? Now my lotion bottle is naked. 😂
I recently fell in love with Hada Labo again... A lot of their products are fungal acne friendly AND have refill packets available! This video came at the perfect time
I'm half japanese im sooo happy that people start getting into JP products he have a lot of good stufs over here. i think a good ratio korean/ japanese/ western skincare products would be perfection
@@JamesWelsh I get that. I use very few western products compared to the amount of Asian compagnies. but french pharmacy products have always been in my batroom !
For everyone wanting to try the Hada Labo lotion, don't be too intimidated by its tackiness. There is actually a reason for that. The "tacky feeling" from using Hada Labo lotions comes from the hyaluronic acid derivatives. It _really is intentional and was instructed by one video from the brand, which is about how to use it._ Based on those videos, you really, *really* need to pat your skin and "stretch" it out as your face sticks with your palm, slowly letting it go off by itself, then you repeat until tackiness is gone. This supposedly makes skin more able to let the product seep in it, making it more hydrating--or at least that's what Hada Labo is trying to point out, lol Btw, love you and your content! And also for introducing them these products for them to get their hands on ❤️❤️❤️
dodger I mean I guess you could but cotton pads often soaks up a lot of the product which is kinda wasteful. Just try it out a few times and figure out the perfect amount for yourself
Try a mist before lotion or use the lotion on damp face, make it thinner, moister and more beneficial as ha can hold a lot of water. I learn this from watching dr dray. Patting on skin can cause it to age faster.
I agree! Plus warming it up in your hands then patting. Absorbs nicely. I use both the lotion and milk together (Premium). I live in Canada and have dry skin and these two together = all day/night moist plump skin. Also I tend to use more than intended but just have to pat a bit or wait a bit longer and it disappears
Hi, I'm glad you love Japanese skin care products. Yes, Hada Labo indeed is the best when comes to Hyaluronic Acid related products in Asia. The milk actually in Asia here we called it as emulsion. And the gel cream can also be use as a wash off mask if applied a little thicker. And the Gokujyun (red) range of products is understood as with Retinol. Next is the Shirojyun (blue) range, as you mentioned for skin whitening/brightening, you're right about it but it's understood here in Asia this range is with Alpha Aburtin. These few ranges are considered as the older range or the common range as they have been selling for some time. The latest range just launched a few months back (I think it was about 2 months ago around April 2019), is the Kouji range. This kouji range has 4 products - the cleansing foam (120gm), treatment essence (110ml), treatment day cream (50gm) and treatment night cream (50gm). What's so interesting about this range is that, it's made from rice fermentation's extract. The same technique as brewing Japanese sake to derive the rice fermentation's extracts and also is the same technique SK II used to producing their signature key product the miracle water with pitera®. It's rich in amino acids, kojic acid and vitamin B2 & B6 and few other stuffs. If you can find this in UK, I highly recommend you to give this new kouji range a try, I guess you will like it more than the common ranges of Hada Labo's products. Kouji range is an “upgraded” range compared to the usual one's. Ever wonder why and how Japanese or Korean ladies's skin often look like “glass skin” as they called it ? It looked so ageless, translucent, radiant, bright, clear and flawless, it's not about the makeup products we Asians use. In Asia, skin care products are the most important comparing to makeup products. We Asians believe or took in serious concentrations on the skin care products we use and we invest in some good quality products, not much by the product's brand but is more on about what is the goodness of the products can do for skin, and the more natural ingredients the more better. With a good and healthy skin is much more important than using too much of cosmetics / makeup products to cover up. A healthy glowing skin is the key of Oriental beauty. You can check it out this Hada Labo's Kouji range by Google or here at RUclips. But RUclips here mostly are Asians doing the products' review in Asian languages. Better you just Google it and with the products' image and with some reviews by the users. Personally my opinion after I'd tried this Kouji range of products, I find that perhaps there's no need to spend that extra money on the facial cleanser. It's just a normal cleanser and I don't find any special effects. It's the treatment essence most important. And next is the day and night treatment creams. The day treatment cream's texture is a gel base cream, while the night treatment cream is a more thicker consistency type of cream. I think this is very subjective to individual's skin types, concerns and preference. Personally myself I prefers the day cream as it's very light weight of treatment cream. It absorbed well with my skin type. But certainly you won't see immediate results next day after using, give in some patience and stick to these products for a month, I'm sure you'll be able to see some improvements of your skin's texture.
@@bhblpc You're most welcome. It's just my personal opinion after used this Kouji range of products. I think you don't really need to spend that extra money buying the cleansing foam, coz it's just a normal cleansing foam I find, not much special effects. It's the treatment essence that is the key product. Next are the day & night's treatment creams. If you don't like thick type of cream, then the day's treatment cream is more ideal coz it's consistency is gel base type. Or in another way round, if gel type is not your preference, then the night's cream is what maybe you're looking for, it's consistency is a little thicker than gel, and it's a cream based product. For me I preferred the day's cream / gel type. Overall, it's very personal preference subject to individuals' skin type, concern, or the place you're living at. I do understand countries with 4 seasons especially during winter, many preferred something that is a little thicker consistency to keep skin moisturize against the cold dryness. I'm in South East Asia's region, naturally here don't go through 4 seasons, and our weather here is humid, hence, choosing a lighter consistency skin moisturizer is naturally for skin's better absorption. I hope my information(s) to you is helpful. Perhaps before you buy, if there's sampling of the products available at the shelf for trying, it's more better you have a try to know how are the products' texture. But I hope you don't test the products on your face for hygienic purpose.
I’m so sad to hear that you dislike the oil cleanser because that’s my fave ~ compared to balms, I agree that it’s oilier in texture but I feel like that helps the product slip around the face easier to prevent tugging! So personally I really really love the oil cleanser XD It’s an emulsifying type, so use on dry skin, rub some water in, then wash off, and your skin should feel very clean (but not stripped) and without residue.
moist is for normal to dry skin and light is for oily / combination skin. green lotion is mainly for acne prone skin. i'm currently using the hydration light due to my oily skin and testing out the green bottle once i'm done with this... love your review by the way...
Sadly their products broke me out except for the cleanser..my boyfriend loveeess their milk moisturizer&cleanser truly change his skin texture. I wonder why they can reach up to £10 in uk, theyre only about £3 in Indonesia hahaha
Because Hadalabo products that they sell in Indonesia are manufactured in Rohto Indonesia factory (i think its somewhere in Bogor), thats why its cheaper compared to the one manufactured in Japan. But I agree with you, hadalabo products broke me out too.. 😫
Of course it is much cheaper in Indonesia.... You should know why! If the People don't get so much Money, the whole Rate of the Money to the Rest of the World is more "less" or "deeper" they could never buy this Products! It's the same with Pharmaceutics.... Aspirin is lot more espensive in Germany as in Thailand, India, Indonesia a.s.o.! Doesn't matter, for me It's okay, we in Europe we have some more Money than a lot of People in other Countries!
I came across Hada Labo by accident during my travel to Malaysia. I realize that I didnt carry my moisturizer so i had to run to the nearest drugstore to replenish. The 1 product that i ABSOLUTELY LOVE is the pink jar Light Cream moisturizer. I am more on the oily side and for the 1st time in my 30+ year life i got a moisturizer that quickly absorbed to my skin, PLUMPS, and not leaving a greasy residue AT ALL. The skin is prepped enough then for me to layer it with make up primer after 😁. My country doesnt carry the complete range of this brand, so for the past 3 years i've been lucky to be able to continue my use of this cream from my friends and family that buy them on their travel abroad 😂. For how this cream left my skin feeling, i dont see any way that i would change to other brand or range anytime soon. Thanks for reviewing Hada Labo, James!
My favorite is the gokujyun premium line because it’s high in urea content! It’s so hard to find products with a good percentage of urea. Hope they never discontinue it!
You missed the best product: the Skin Plumping Gel Cream is fabulous. It has ceramides as well as the super hyaluronic acid. The Cleansing Oil emulsifies wonderfully when you add water. It will not leave an oily feel at all. Cheeers!
I think the hada labo marketed in the uk is of different formulation from the Asian market. They had to reformulate to comply with uk regulations. Even the packaging is different.
The first time I knew about AHA and BHA, back in 2005, were not from korean skin care, but from japanese skin care. I tried their hadalabo tamagohana, and it really works well for me. Even until know, I still use it as it's the most gentle exfoliating thing that never irritate my skin.
Omg Tamagohada is my first batch Hada Labo, i just bought it 3 weeks ago and it makes my skin glowing. I dont have breakout using this product unlike other brands. Like what the heck other brand, i pay handsomely and you give me skin tags on the neck and facial white and blackheads??!? Guys Hada Labo is a must, it is considerably cheap for its effectiveness. I might want to try anti aging range because i am almost 40 years old.
I love how you felt like you had to tell us that the milk doesn't actually have milk in it, knowing that there might be someone out there that needed that explanation. 😊 You have so much patience with us
As someone who seeks out simple, minimal ingredient lists, Hada Labo has to be one of my favorite skincare brands, and I'd probably say that foaming cleanser is my HG. I need my cleansers to be as gentle as possible, low pH, free of the common irritants, but also really affordable because I hate spending a lot of money on wash off products. That one perfectly fits the bill, and yeah, it seems to last forever! Although it doesn't contain harsh foaming ingredients, I was still worried that a foam cleanser wouldn't be as hydrating or gentle as a cream cleanser, but I actually think it is. I love that it feels like moist air on your face lol. You'd think a good affordable, gentle, hydrating cleanser for sensitive skin wouldn't be that difficult to find, but it is. The moist toner is also fantastic.
no no no, quite the opposite, the brand is more affordable, high end brands using these ingredients cost a fortune in the US, so really you are saving money
I've been using Hadalabo for 10 years (associated with other brands, I also love French skincare) and I really love this brand. I love how they don't play into that kawaii bullshit and are all about efficiency. Japanese skincare often renew their formulas so products get better and better literally every year or every two years. The ONLY disappointment was when they reformulated the ICONIC Tamagohada face wash. I didn't like the new texture at all.
Hada labo honestly changed my skin!! I switched from a western glycolic cleanser to the foaming cleaner and started using the Premium lotion and my skin has been so much better ever since (it’s been about 2 years now and still loving it). Their products are just simple, gentle and effective.
I just started using the lotion. I love that it has simple ingredients, it's affordable, and will probably last me forever. The first time I used it, I used three drops on my face, and it was too much! I now use just two drops, but I want to see if I can actually use just one drop. It spreads so easily, and it's so hydrating! It's perfect for me because my skin is also quite oily.
I'm confused is the lotion the one he said has a tacky feeling classed as a moisturiser? I want to try the oil cleanser and foam cleanser but I don't know what moisturiser to get 🤔
I literally been using this for 7years now and when i say it works it works I’m so happy that asian underrated skincare brands are getting the spotlight now!!! proud asian here!!!💛
There’s a lotion version for Gokujyun Premium which is currently in my routine. I bought after watching Gothamista talked about it in her videos. No turning back since then. Can’t live without.
Tranexamic acid is the MOST exciting ingredient to prevent pigment due to its effect on the plasminogen activation pathway. It is a pigment inhibitor and best used after toner. You mentioned in the video that you liked the results but couldn't definitely say. Both times you mentioned liking the effect, you were holding products containing tranexamic acid. If you suffer from hyperpigmention or inflammation, those products will be your best friend.
Hada Labo is my go-to brand! My skin has never broken out from using ANY of their products, so when my skin's all angry or upset, I go back to my Hada Labo skincare routine, and it workssss so well for my sensitive skin! ❤️
Sad that you didn‘t mention the classic premium lotion (yellow) light version... that’s the bestseller and it’s just perfect! It’s exactly like the expensive Hyaluronic acid serums (which cost 15-50$ for 30 ml) but much cheaper and in a much bigger bottle- also with urea in it which is rare. I use it as my hyaluronic serum all year round, love it! And it’s fungal acne safe!😉👌🏼
James Zachorine you can get urea out of urine, too, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be that. Urea can be “man made” as well. It is very moisturising and great for dry skin
The Gokujyun oil cleaser help my face super super clean after using it. Just make sure you rub it with enough time ( I do 20 to 30s) and next step is wetting your hand, emulsify the oil on your face => Tadaaaa clean faceee
That oil cleanser is LIFE! you put it on dry skin, massage, then just simply wash away. Leaves no residue! It's a life saver come on man 😭 Edit: no fragrance, no parabens, etc! Perfect for sensitive skin!
I love Japanese skin care its amazing I don't want perfume in my skincare, parabens are not bad, they preserve the shelf life of the product only, the alternative to parabens that manufacturers are opting for can cause dermatitis
I love love love the oil cleanser. I apply it at the end of the day to my dry face and rinse it off in shower. Then, I continue with my hadalabo foaming face wash. Nice video! I will be watching more!
I use their cleansing oil and foaming hydrating face wash at night as a double cleanse and it is hands down the best combo to effectively remove makeup, grime, sunscreen, etc. They are very gentle and hydrating. The oil is heavy, but came off easily with a warm water rinse. Then I follow with the cleansing foam.
The different Hada Labo lotions vary quite a bit in how sticky they are. The Premium lotion in the gold bottle has 5 different sizes of hyaluronic acid and I have found it to be less sticky as the other versions. I believe they’ve finally updated all their packaging and if you keep your eye out they come out with special packaging in larger sizes on occasion. I have a beautiful large Hada Labo pump bottle that’s white with gorgeous peonies on it and get the pouches to refill it. They used to make a wonderful hyauloronic acid facial mist that was a perfect freshener especially in the summer but I don’t think they make it anymore or at least it hasn’t been available for a long time from usual sources that used to carry it.
It think you will also like other brands from their parent company Rohto Pharmaceutical. Especially their Skin Aqua UV line or the melano CC vitamin C line which is absolutely amazing.
Hadalabo is one of my favorites too!! I have been using their basic lotions light & moist version. I recently purchased their arbutin milky lotion. Works good!! I haven't tried the anti aging series yet, would like to try. I have oily combination skin.
Great review thanks James! Actually my favorite product from hado Labo is the cleansing oil it’s absolutely amazing! it’s the lightest one I’ve ever tried and as soon as you add water it emulsifies and comes right off it’s the best! you should try it again.
one of the very not important reasons why I love your video, the way you express your expression on ur face hahaha in fact you are so expressive, James
Hello James! I’m Japanese and enjoyed your review on Japanese skincare products this time! First of all, I was impressed by your knowledge of Japanese skincare culture and products😍 Hada rabo is a drugstore product and loved by teenagers or women in 20s. Next time when you get the chance, please give us your thoughts on Japanese skincare products from department store!;)
I bought the cleansing oil and the face foam a few months ago after watching this video and I’m happy to say i love both!! I use both at night to double cleanse( the oil emulsifies nicely for me) , and only the face foam in the morning. The face foam is soo nice and hydrating, i dont get that tight squeaky clean feeling anymore. Thank you Jamesss!
honestly their perfect gel moisturizer is GODLY❤️ OMFG Like it’s a lightweight gel but when you apply it, it’s like BUTTERY, their best product! And it doesn’t have acne triggering ingredients.
I have the hydrating lotion with 4 different hyaluronic acid. It's amazing and I super agree when it comes to less is more with that product. I appreciate the brand having like the trial versions. ❤️
I still have my first bottle of the hydrating lotion light (it’s been months 😂) I use it before my light moisturizer and moisturizer cream. I find it really helps the moisturizer get absorbed, if I forget the lotion, my skin doesn’t feel right if that makes sense lol 😂
The whitening line with tranexamic acid has been very effective in reducing redness on my face. Every step of my skincare routine besides the tretinoin and sunscreens is from hada labo. 🤣 They are effective and inexpensive so 😝
I put my Hado Labo lotions in spray bottles and I spray them on my entire body before I leave the shower and follow with a ceramide containing moisturizer. This has worked wonders to plump up my 54 year old aging skin.
I've been using the premium lotion (yellow bottle) for the last couple of days and I'm enjoying it so far. I think I'm gonna have to try out the alpha light after I'm low on this one.
Hey James, I use the gold colored lotion that didn't work out for you. I have a very oily forehead and do feel it a bit heavy there so I'm just light handed on that area. My skin loves it everywhere else though, I have severe dry & dehydrated patches along my nose, chin and cheeks so it just helps with flakes! (I've been using it for 4 months)
Hada Labo is my favourite skincare brand as I have dry parched skin. I also like Sana Nameraka. But Hada Labo is my no.1 especially for their medicated skin whitening lotions and creams which I'm on repeat. The Hado Labo oil cleanser is by far the best oil cleanser, even better than the hyped up DHC. Koi-Gokujyun Whitening Perfect Gel is amazing, it's so versatile.
Received the Hado Labo foaming cleanser today and was really happy with how it felt on my skin. Still waiting for the lotion and oil cleanser and really excited to use them. Pretty happy that you reviewed them :)
The ingredients change depending on where the product is manufacturered. I bought some in Jakarta and it had parabens higher up in the ingredients. In Singapore the packaging was better and the parabens were lower in the list. So make sure to check the bottle and where it was made before buying Hadalabo.
I love hada labo. I started off with their premium lotion and moved on to their perfect gel which I've repurchased three times already!! I also bought their oil and foam cleanser, and I recently purchased their spf (which brought me to your video since I had bought it on a whim) because I had run out low on my COSRX aloe vera sun cream, and thought I might as well try the hada labo one. I love all their products so far. Gentle (as you had mentioned), soothing, and moisturizing! I might have to give that red lotion a try hehe. (btw, my skin is oily, but around my mouth area is dry so combination)
I have very oily skin all over and I live in hot and humid Malaysia but I use the HL Premium Lotion (the golden bottle you don't really like) like it's water! It was the one thing that improved my skin condition when it broke out badly due to over exfoliation (chemical). When I started using this, my skin becomes less and less oily, makeup lasts longer, I no longer broke out due to usage of chemical exfoliants. Maybe it's the weather here, not sure, but other lotions by them just aren't hydrating enough so my skin get oilier faster.
Jila Abdullah are you using the HL premium lotion or the milk one like he showed in the video? I just ordered the light lotion i hope it works for my oily skin
I love Hada Lobo it has been the best match for my skin! So glad there’s a review! I recently slowly started to introduce TO (since I moved to a country that doesn’t sell HL) and after 2 months I had to stop. My skin broke out the worst it’s ever been in my life! To the point were friends & family were concerned, because my face was looking so bad (pimples everywhere, large, deep pimples, small pimples all over my face and even down my neck). I never used to get breakouts only 1-2 tiny pimples, which fade in a day, during my period. As soon as I stopped and went back to HL my skin returned back. But sadly I have so much redness & scarring from the OT, I know it will take months to heal and get back to my original skin. Just asked my mom to send me a massive shipment from Singapore of my favourite HL skin care. IT IS THE BEST *for me*
THANK YOU FOR THIS! Like you said, I struggle to find in depth or even just surface info on foreign products, especially hadalabo! Don’t apologize for the length because I needed this. Terribly!
Thanks for this! I’ve been blowing my paychecks on SkinCeuticals B5 Gel and HA Intensifier, and the regular white lotion is just as effective as a humectant (and 6x’s more affordable). I still love SkinCeuticals bc their products are backed by dermatologists and clinical research. Their CE Ferulic antioxidant serum which has spawned a million of Vitamin C serum wannabe dupes, I will begrudgingly still purchase, bc it’s patented down to the pH level. But all the moisturizers and eye creams that have made me “skincare poor” I’m anxiously waiting to replace them with all the K and J Beauty items you show us!
Wow!!! I love Hada Labo...love their lotion, essence, and moisturizer and now learning more about their other range through your review I am now going to do a major Hada Labo haul 😂😂😂. My 46 YO oily skin didn't work well with Korean skincare but it love love the Japanese ones, which i really can't understand why. Love your reviews.
I am 45 with oilier skin and I just love Hada Labo. Very few ingredients that will break you out, and the level of moisture is just perfect. I love the oil and foam cleanser, and the HA lotion I apply just a tad while my skin is damp and follow with a light moisturizing lotion (currently I prefer Cerave) to seal it in. The result is my skin being so soft and clear, better than 10 years ago, oddly. Their masks are also wonderful.
botaqhead Me too. I hear it has alcohol so maybe that's why. I used Hada Lobo like 5 yrs ago but stopped using cuz they had change an ingredient and it was breaking me out.
Hada Labo was the first brand I tried after moving to Japan 5 years ago and I still love it and use it! Simple and moisturizing. I’ve tried all of their regular line (white bottle) and whitening line (blue bottle) and liked both. Probably the only thing that did not work for my dry skin is their sunscreen. Everything else was amazing. Now that I am in my 30s I will try the Alpha line and see how I like it.
I really love Hada Labo's Lotion, have been using it for years. Currently found another fav which is the Mild & Sensitive Skin Cleanser! And I really wanna know what's your opinion on the AHA+BHA (Mild Peeling) Range is?
I have a few questions, for the hada labo lotion, you are supposed to use it as a toner, then are you supposed to put moisturizer after? 2) For the 3D lift perfect gel, are you supposed to use it as a toner or a moisturizer or something else? 3) For the premium arbutin milk, what is it? Is it a moisturizer, a cream, or a toner? 4) Since in this review there are products that ain't that good and some are good, could you please recommend the good ones if you are replying this? I couldn't really understand since I am still new at this. 5) For the moisturizers that are supposed to be used as a basic moisturizer, are we supposed to put another type of moisturizer to complete it? 6) Which products are suitable for a routine and when to use it? I'm sorry if these questions take a lot of your time.
I have oily skin. Used the cleanser AHA/BHA. It’s great. Love the perfect uv gel. Great under makeup and I do not need to use separate primer or sunscreen. I use the light moist hadalabo as a mist. Put it in a mist bottle and the pat it. Must easier to gauge how much to use. I also have multiple hada labo lotion and moisturizer to cater my daily need.
You are a savior. I was looking up some of the Japanese products. And saw your review. I trust your reviews more then anything. Thank you for sharing Japanese products too. Please please do more reviews on Japanese and Korean products.
It was explained to me that squalEne is derived from animal sources, whereas squalAne is derived from plants such as olives. Squalene is derived from shark liver oil basically.
Wow, I'm surprised you didn't like the Gokujyun Premium one. It works like magic on my skin. This is the only product that I'm using so far that decreased my deep smile line and some wrinkles on my face. This is my holy grail product. My skin is very oily, so I only use it at night. My face will get greasy if I apply it under my sunscreen.
I think you should see dr dray review on hadalabo about the cleansing oil.. where you should put little drop of water on it before you rub in on your face and after that rinse it with warm water to emulsifier it..like break the oil.. then you can continue with the face wash 😉
I’ve been using Hada Labo lotions for almost a decade now 😊 I just switch from watery to a more richer formulation during the colder months. Now I’m trying some K beauty stuff just for a bit of change. 😁
I've been using Hada Labo for almost three years now, and I must say that I have no problems at all with any of their products.. Except for the Tamagohada facial wash 😄 I usually use the light lotion of the Gokujyun (the one for the dry skin), then milk lotion of Shirojyun, and last for the third layer I use lotion of the Gokujyun alpha (for the anti-aging one). It works very well with almost any cosmetic I use over the years. If I got any small break out, I just knew it wasn't them (the Hada Labo products), but the make up I used instead. Because of believe it or not, I feel like these Hada Labo products make my skin back to the neutral state.. Like, whenever I had a little pimple or breakout, when I skipped my make up (only used sun screen) and only used Hada Labo, my skin just "healed" faster 😄 I'm not beauty expert, but I believe these Hada Labo products really do work on me 😉
good video, but yes i do agree that japanese skincare does have a difference focus on sequence of application. both the alpha (red) & premium emulsion (gold) have the special hyaluronic complex, which has HA in varius molecular weights. it is found that most HA in skincare is too large to enter the skin for it to actually work! so this range has up to five different weights that enter the skin to the deepest layer and really plump up from deeeep within. so for me, right after toning, i go straight for either one of these while my skin is still moist, apply them and PAT THEM IN. the emulsion will take a while, even with the smallest amount, but it is intensely plumping if done right. which makes it perfect for special occasions. it is also my fave during travel, hotels, airplanes when the air is so drying, it works like a humectant and moisture barrier. and as always with HA, drink lots of water so those molecules get juicy and bouncy!!
I kinda feel like hadalabo puts all their effort on the product so that's why their packaging looks cheap
kashaf imani, at least their products are good tho
kashaf imani which is the best way to manufacture products in my opinion. People need to take the sticks out their asses worrying about “luxurious” looking products that irritate your skin or do jack shit for it other than drain your wallet.
One of the reasons I want to get some of their products is because of the packaging lol.
Exactly what happened today. I thot I was removing the outer plastic cover, but actually I was ripping off the labelling. So they just printed the label on plastic sheet?? Now my lotion bottle is naked. 😂
maybe they go for
" we're simple yet effective" approach
I recently fell in love with Hada Labo again... A lot of their products are fungal acne friendly AND have refill packets available! This video came at the perfect time
Tell me more about the refill packets xx
@@datgreekgal you can get the refill from ebay and it is pretty cheap.
I found them on eBay! Most sellers do free shipping (to my country at least) too :')
Had no idea they did refill packets!!!
Which ones are fungal acne friendly?
I'm half japanese im sooo happy that people start getting into JP products he have a lot of good stufs over here. i think a good ratio korean/ japanese/ western skincare products would be perfection
yeah im slowly trying to bring Western skincare back into my routine haha. I love Japanese companies approach to skin care...just very simple!
@@JamesWelsh I get that. I use very few western products compared to the amount of Asian compagnies. but french pharmacy products have always been in my batroom !
dude sameee I’m Japanese and it makes me super happy too!!!!
You're a hafu?
Hado Labo is Korean. Stop claiming.
HADA LABO!!! simplicity is key !!!
I'm sooooo sorry this is so long, I tried to make it 10 mins max! But.....obviously that did work haha
we love detailed and informative reviews anyway, no problem! 💕
I personally like long videos :)
I actually love that it's long and detailed!
More is more 👌🏾
I also like watching a long video of you talking so i can listen while i do my before bed routine!
For everyone wanting to try the Hada Labo lotion, don't be too intimidated by its tackiness. There is actually a reason for that.
The "tacky feeling" from using Hada Labo lotions comes from the hyaluronic acid derivatives. It _really is intentional and was instructed by one video from the brand, which is about how to use it._ Based on those videos, you really, *really* need to pat your skin and "stretch" it out as your face sticks with your palm, slowly letting it go off by itself, then you repeat until tackiness is gone.
This supposedly makes skin more able to let the product seep in it, making it more hydrating--or at least that's what Hada Labo is trying to point out, lol
Btw, love you and your content! And also for introducing them these products for them to get their hands on ❤️❤️❤️
I usually take a few minutes to tap the lotion in. Which is fine, a good massage is always good for the facial muscles.
Should we apply this to cotton pads and let the cotton pads sit on our face for 1-2 minutes?
dodger I mean I guess you could but cotton pads often soaks up a lot of the product which is kinda wasteful. Just try it out a few times and figure out the perfect amount for yourself
Try a mist before lotion or use the lotion on damp face, make it thinner, moister and more beneficial as ha can hold a lot of water. I learn this from watching dr dray. Patting on skin can cause it to age faster.
I agree! Plus warming it up in your hands then patting. Absorbs nicely. I use both the lotion and milk together (Premium). I live in Canada and have dry skin and these two together = all day/night moist plump skin.
Also I tend to use more than intended but just have to pat a bit or wait a bit longer and it disappears
Hi, I'm glad you love Japanese skin care products. Yes, Hada Labo indeed is the best when comes to Hyaluronic Acid related products in Asia. The milk actually in Asia here we called it as emulsion. And the gel cream can also be use as a wash off mask if applied a little thicker. And the Gokujyun (red) range of products is understood as with Retinol. Next is the Shirojyun (blue) range, as you mentioned for skin whitening/brightening, you're right about it but it's understood here in Asia this range is with Alpha Aburtin. These few ranges are considered as the older range or the common range as they have been selling for some time. The latest range just launched a few months back (I think it was about 2 months ago around April 2019), is the Kouji range. This kouji range has 4 products - the cleansing foam (120gm), treatment essence (110ml), treatment day cream (50gm) and treatment night cream (50gm). What's so interesting about this range is that, it's made from rice fermentation's extract. The same technique as brewing Japanese sake to derive the rice fermentation's extracts and also is the same technique SK II used to producing their signature key product the miracle water with pitera®. It's rich in amino acids, kojic acid and vitamin B2 & B6 and few other stuffs. If you can find this in UK, I highly recommend you to give this new kouji range a try, I guess you will like it more than the common ranges of Hada Labo's products. Kouji range is an “upgraded” range compared to the usual one's. Ever wonder why and how Japanese or Korean ladies's skin often look like “glass skin” as they called it ? It looked so ageless, translucent, radiant, bright, clear and flawless, it's not about the makeup products we Asians use. In Asia, skin care products are the most important comparing to makeup products. We Asians believe or took in serious concentrations on the skin care products we use and we invest in some good quality products, not much by the product's brand but is more on about what is the goodness of the products can do for skin, and the more natural ingredients the more better. With a good and healthy skin is much more important than using too much of cosmetics / makeup products to cover up. A healthy glowing skin is the key of Oriental beauty. You can check it out this Hada Labo's Kouji range by Google or here at RUclips. But RUclips here mostly are Asians doing the products' review in Asian languages. Better you just Google it and with the products' image and with some reviews by the users. Personally my opinion after I'd tried this Kouji range of products, I find that perhaps there's no need to spend that extra money on the facial cleanser. It's just a normal cleanser and I don't find any special effects. It's the treatment essence most important. And next is the day and night treatment creams. The day treatment cream's texture is a gel base cream, while the night treatment cream is a more thicker consistency type of cream. I think this is very subjective to individual's skin types, concerns and preference. Personally myself I prefers the day cream as it's very light weight of treatment cream. It absorbed well with my skin type. But certainly you won't see immediate results next day after using, give in some patience and stick to these products for a month, I'm sure you'll be able to see some improvements of your skin's texture.
Thank you for the information!
@@bhblpc You're most welcome. It's just my personal opinion after used this Kouji range of products. I think you don't really need to spend that extra money buying the cleansing foam, coz it's just a normal cleansing foam I find, not much special effects. It's the treatment essence that is the key product. Next are the day & night's treatment creams. If you don't like thick type of cream, then the day's treatment cream is more ideal coz it's consistency is gel base type. Or in another way round, if gel type is not your preference, then the night's cream is what maybe you're looking for, it's consistency is a little thicker than gel, and it's a cream based product. For me I preferred the day's cream / gel type. Overall, it's very personal preference subject to individuals' skin type, concern, or the place you're living at. I do understand countries with 4 seasons especially during winter, many preferred something that is a little thicker consistency to keep skin moisturize against the cold dryness. I'm in South East Asia's region, naturally here don't go through 4 seasons, and our weather here is humid, hence, choosing a lighter consistency skin moisturizer is naturally for skin's better absorption. I hope my information(s) to you is helpful. Perhaps before you buy, if there's sampling of the products available at the shelf for trying, it's more better you have a try to know how are the products' texture. But I hope you don't test the products on your face for hygienic purpose.
thank u for this information:)
@Thi Huynh Hi ! ... You are most welcome ...
@@kratikachetwani2310 Hi Kratika, your are most welcome ...
I’m so sad to hear that you dislike the oil cleanser because that’s my fave ~ compared to balms, I agree that it’s oilier in texture but I feel like that helps the product slip around the face easier to prevent tugging! So personally I really really love the oil cleanser XD
It’s an emulsifying type, so use on dry skin, rub some water in, then wash off, and your skin should feel very clean (but not stripped) and without residue.
Agreed! It's a beautiful emulsifying oil cleanser on my dry skin.
Yeah.. I love it..... Really moist my oily sensitive skin...... No breakouts... Really suits me...
is it sting on the eyes? I've used the same oily cleanser from Biore and I hate it, sting my eyes whenever I clean my eye make up
Narita Cullen no it shouldn’t
firstladynovel same! In fact when I didn’t use it, I felt like I had more congestion/breakouts!!!
moist is for normal to dry skin and light is for oily / combination skin. green lotion is mainly for acne prone skin. i'm currently using the hydration light due to my oily skin and testing out the green bottle once i'm done with this... love your review by the way...
dayang norrafida have you tried the Premium Hyaluronic acid and the sheet masks?
Thanks your comment helped me 🥰
Sadly their products broke me out except for the cleanser..my boyfriend loveeess their milk moisturizer&cleanser truly change his skin texture. I wonder why they can reach up to £10 in uk, theyre only about £3 in Indonesia hahaha
wow liv what a suprised, to see your comment here, im one of youf fans.
and true in indonesia more cheaper.
Because Hadalabo products that they sell in Indonesia are manufactured in Rohto Indonesia factory (i think its somewhere in Bogor), thats why its cheaper compared to the one manufactured in Japan.
But I agree with you, hadalabo products broke me out too.. 😫
Wow only £3?! Yo thats insane! I’ve been loving their products!
@@chuuvely5962 yes. it's our fovorites here
Of course it is much cheaper in Indonesia.... You should know why!
If the People don't get so much Money, the whole Rate of the Money to the Rest of the World is more "less" or "deeper" they could never buy this Products!
It's the same with Pharmaceutics.... Aspirin is lot more espensive in Germany as in Thailand, India, Indonesia a.s.o.!
Doesn't matter, for me It's okay, we in Europe we have some more Money than a lot of People in other Countries!
I came across Hada Labo by accident during my travel to Malaysia. I realize that I didnt carry my moisturizer so i had to run to the nearest drugstore to replenish. The 1 product that i ABSOLUTELY LOVE is the pink jar Light Cream moisturizer. I am more on the oily side and for the 1st time in my 30+ year life i got a moisturizer that quickly absorbed to my skin, PLUMPS, and not leaving a greasy residue AT ALL. The skin is prepped enough then for me to layer it with make up primer after 😁. My country doesnt carry the complete range of this brand, so for the past 3 years i've been lucky to be able to continue my use of this cream from my friends and family that buy them on their travel abroad 😂. For how this cream left my skin feeling, i dont see any way that i would change to other brand or range anytime soon. Thanks for reviewing Hada Labo, James!
My favorite is the gokujyun premium line because it’s high in urea content! It’s so hard to find products with a good percentage of urea. Hope they never discontinue it!
nailed it bro
Omg I didn't know it had Urea I have alot of products from that line thank you!
What is urea for?
V Tae good for fungal acne problem
Horse urine?
You missed the best product: the Skin Plumping Gel Cream is fabulous. It has ceramides as well as the super hyaluronic acid.
The Cleansing Oil emulsifies wonderfully when you add water. It will not leave an oily feel at all. Cheeers!
Thanks for the info!
I think the hada labo marketed in the uk is of different formulation from the Asian market. They had to reformulate to comply with uk regulations. Even the packaging is different.
The first time I knew about AHA and BHA, back in 2005, were not from korean skin care, but from japanese skin care. I tried their hadalabo tamagohana, and it really works well for me. Even until know, I still use it as it's the most gentle exfoliating thing that never irritate my skin.
Omg Tamagohada is my first batch Hada Labo, i just bought it 3 weeks ago and it makes my skin glowing. I dont have breakout using this product unlike other brands. Like what the heck other brand, i pay handsomely and you give me skin tags on the neck and facial white and blackheads??!? Guys Hada Labo is a must, it is considerably cheap for its effectiveness. I might want to try anti aging range because i am almost 40 years old.
I love how you felt like you had to tell us that the milk doesn't actually have milk in it, knowing that there might be someone out there that needed that explanation. 😊 You have so much patience with us
As someone who seeks out simple, minimal ingredient lists, Hada Labo has to be one of my favorite skincare brands, and I'd probably say that foaming cleanser is my HG. I need my cleansers to be as gentle as possible, low pH, free of the common irritants, but also really affordable because I hate spending a lot of money on wash off products. That one perfectly fits the bill, and yeah, it seems to last forever! Although it doesn't contain harsh foaming ingredients, I was still worried that a foam cleanser wouldn't be as hydrating or gentle as a cream cleanser, but I actually think it is. I love that it feels like moist air on your face lol. You'd think a good affordable, gentle, hydrating cleanser for sensitive skin wouldn't be that difficult to find, but it is. The moist toner is also fantastic.
I’m calling 911, you keep taking my money😭
Looool 😂😂
He can't take your money if you're broke..........like me😰
@@bigfartpapi Or if you just don't buy everything
no no no, quite the opposite, the brand is more affordable, high end brands using these ingredients cost a fortune in the US, so really you are saving money
Sueah hahahhahaha i laughe!
I've been using Hadalabo for 10 years (associated with other brands, I also love French skincare) and I really love this brand. I love how they don't play into that kawaii bullshit and are all about efficiency. Japanese skincare often renew their formulas so products get better and better literally every year or every two years. The ONLY disappointment was when they reformulated the ICONIC Tamagohada face wash. I didn't like the new texture at all.
Hada labo honestly changed my skin!! I switched from a western glycolic cleanser to the foaming cleaner and started using the Premium lotion and my skin has been so much better ever since (it’s been about 2 years now and still loving it). Their products are just simple, gentle and effective.
I just started using the lotion. I love that it has simple ingredients, it's affordable, and will probably last me forever. The first time I used it, I used three drops on my face, and it was too much! I now use just two drops, but I want to see if I can actually use just one drop. It spreads so easily, and it's so hydrating! It's perfect for me because my skin is also quite oily.
I'm confused is the lotion the one he said has a tacky feeling classed as a moisturiser? I want to try the oil cleanser and foam cleanser but I don't know what moisturiser to get 🤔
I love the Hado Labo products. They are priced reasonably and deliver results.
I literally been using this for 7years now and when i say it works it works I’m so happy that asian underrated skincare brands are getting the spotlight now!!! proud asian here!!!💛
There’s a lotion version for Gokujyun Premium which is currently in my routine. I bought after watching Gothamista talked about it in her videos. No turning back since then. Can’t live without.
Tranexamic acid is the MOST exciting ingredient to prevent pigment due to its effect on the plasminogen activation pathway. It is a pigment inhibitor and best used after toner. You mentioned in the video that you liked the results but couldn't definitely say. Both times you mentioned liking the effect, you were holding products containing tranexamic acid. If you suffer from hyperpigmention or inflammation, those products will be your best friend.
Denise Burnham so tranexamic acid will work in removing preexisting hyperpigmentation as well?
Hada Labo is my go-to brand! My skin has never broken out from using ANY of their products, so when my skin's all angry or upset, I go back to my Hada Labo skincare routine, and it workssss so well for my sensitive skin! ❤️
Kaida Wisteria 🌸 can you share your routine?
If I had skin like his. I wouldn’t even know how to act
You write this under all skincare channels. Time to change it up a bit bud
U say this all the time lol
Stop smoking ishanali
Ishan ali means Because of Ali in arabic.
Boring bye
Sad that you didn‘t mention the classic premium lotion (yellow) light version... that’s the bestseller and it’s just perfect! It’s exactly like the expensive Hyaluronic acid serums (which cost 15-50$ for 30 ml) but much cheaper and in a much bigger bottle- also with urea in it which is rare. I use it as my hyaluronic serum all year round, love it! And it’s fungal acne safe!😉👌🏼
I love it too sist!
I use the yellow one as well, and love it❣️ I was not even familiar with the ones mentioned here.
is it the clear lotion or the milky lotion?
Isn't urea urine? Why would they put urine as ingredient?
James Zachorine you can get urea out of urine, too, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be that. Urea can be “man made” as well. It is very moisturising and great for dry skin
The Gokujyun oil cleaser help my face super super clean after using it. Just make sure you rub it with enough time ( I do 20 to 30s) and next step is wetting your hand, emulsify the oil on your face => Tadaaaa clean faceee
That oil cleanser is LIFE! you put it on dry skin, massage, then just simply wash away. Leaves no residue! It's a life saver come on man 😭
Edit: no fragrance, no parabens, etc! Perfect for sensitive skin!
I love Japanese skin care its amazing I don't want perfume in my skincare, parabens are not bad, they preserve the shelf life of the product only, the alternative to parabens that manufacturers are opting for can cause dermatitis
I've sworn by this product for along time. No matter what I change in my regime hada labo always stays
Which one?
Im using the cleansing oil, hydrating face wash, premium lotion ,day n night cream from Hada labo. My skin is getting better 😍
I love love love the oil cleanser. I apply it at the end of the day to my dry face and rinse it off in shower. Then, I continue with my hadalabo foaming face wash. Nice video! I will be watching more!
Oily cleaner is best for makeup removing then followed by a “second cleans”
The premium (yellow) if i not mistaken , its for super dry skin.
I use their cleansing oil and foaming hydrating face wash at night as a double cleanse and it is hands down the best combo to effectively remove makeup, grime, sunscreen, etc. They are very gentle and hydrating. The oil is heavy, but came off easily with a warm water rinse. Then I follow with the cleansing foam.
The different Hada Labo lotions vary quite a bit in how sticky they are. The Premium lotion in the gold bottle has 5 different sizes of hyaluronic acid and I have found it to be less sticky as the other versions. I believe they’ve finally updated all their packaging and if you keep your eye out they come out with special packaging in larger sizes on occasion. I have a beautiful large Hada Labo pump bottle that’s white with gorgeous peonies on it and get the pouches to refill it.
They used to make a wonderful hyauloronic acid facial mist that was a perfect freshener especially in the summer but I don’t think they make it anymore or at least it hasn’t been available for a long time from usual sources that used to carry it.
It think you will also like other brands from their parent company Rohto Pharmaceutical. Especially their Skin Aqua UV line or the melano CC vitamin C line which is absolutely amazing.
Hadalabo is one of my favorites too!! I have been using their basic lotions light & moist version. I recently purchased their arbutin milky lotion. Works good!! I haven't tried the anti aging series yet, would like to try. I have oily combination skin.
James:**mention product**
My skin:**instantly clears**
I love the oil cleanser, because u just need water to desolve the oil..i dont understand why u need to use warm towel..
I know, right?
Hada Labo White UV Gel is my favorite sunscreen! Dr. Dray made a video about it's benefits and once I tried it, I falled in love!
Every time you upload a new video i wait for my skincare routine time to watch it while i do my face stuff 🧖♂️
Mee too ☕
You shouldn't be concerned about packaging as long as the product is amazing
Great review thanks James! Actually my favorite product from hado Labo is the cleansing oil it’s absolutely amazing! it’s the lightest one I’ve ever tried and as soon as you add water it emulsifies and comes right off it’s the best! you should try it again.
1,000% agree! I love it. I don't have a problem getting it off with a quick warm water rinse.
I don’t think he used it correctly
I’ve had Hadalabo on my cart for weeks, this video is my sign. Thank you! 😘
Finally, a review of these products in english. Thank you!!
one of the very not important reasons why I love your video, the way you express your expression on ur face hahaha in fact you are so expressive, James
Hello James! I’m Japanese and enjoyed your review on Japanese skincare products this time! First of all, I was impressed by your knowledge of Japanese skincare culture and products😍 Hada rabo is a drugstore product and loved by teenagers or women in 20s. Next time when you get the chance, please give us your thoughts on Japanese skincare products from department store!;)
Could u suggest some Hada Labo products for dry skin 😊
I bought the cleansing oil and the face foam a few months ago after watching this video and I’m happy to say i love both!! I use both at night to double cleanse( the oil emulsifies nicely for me) , and only the face foam in the morning. The face foam is soo nice and hydrating, i dont get that tight squeaky clean feeling anymore. Thank you Jamesss!
Thank you for bringing up the refillable packaging! That is definitely a big plus for me!
I've tried and tested most Hada Labo products for several years. It's Believable. It's Credible.. and I love their ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
I'm using the Premium Moist and loving it. Definitely noticing a brightening effect and some fading of some sun spots :)
honestly their perfect gel moisturizer is GODLY❤️ OMFG Like it’s a lightweight gel but when you apply it, it’s like BUTTERY, their best product! And it doesn’t have acne triggering ingredients.
I have the hydrating lotion with 4 different hyaluronic acid. It's amazing and I super agree when it comes to less is more with that product. I appreciate the brand having like the trial versions. ❤️
Emerson San Pedro, have you tried their premium lotion? If you have, which one do you prefer?
I still have my first bottle of the hydrating lotion light (it’s been months 😂) I use it before my light moisturizer and moisturizer cream. I find it really helps the moisturizer get absorbed, if I forget the lotion, my skin doesn’t feel right if that makes sense lol 😂
The whitening line with tranexamic acid has been very effective in reducing redness on my face. Every step of my skincare routine besides the tretinoin and sunscreens is from hada labo. 🤣 They are effective and inexpensive so 😝
I put my Hado Labo lotions in spray bottles and I spray them on my entire body before I leave the shower and follow with a ceramide containing moisturizer. This has worked wonders to plump up my 54 year old aging skin.
I've been using the premium lotion (yellow bottle) for the last couple of days and I'm enjoying it so far. I think I'm gonna have to try out the alpha light after I'm low on this one.
I'm quite fascinated with every reviews. Dissing in a nice way hahaha! I really love the honesty and smirk at the end 👌
Hey James, I use the gold colored lotion that didn't work out for you. I have a very oily forehead and do feel it a bit heavy there so I'm just light handed on that area. My skin loves it everywhere else though, I have severe dry & dehydrated patches along my nose, chin and cheeks so it just helps with flakes! (I've been using it for 4 months)
Yess, Hada labo stan here. I'm 36 yo, korean skin care irritate me so much. Hada labo works for my skin. Actually japan skin care are better for me.
Finally i found a person review my favorite brand ❤️
This brand is my saviour. The cleanser is so gentle and perfect for my sensitive acne prone skin.
Which cleanser are you using?
Woooohooo been waiting for your “approval “ for the things I needed to buy from this brand.
ahhh let me know what you get!
Hada Labo is my favourite skincare brand as I have dry parched skin. I also like Sana Nameraka. But Hada Labo is my no.1 especially for their medicated skin whitening lotions and creams which I'm on repeat. The Hado Labo oil cleanser is by far the best oil cleanser, even better than the hyped up DHC. Koi-Gokujyun Whitening Perfect Gel is amazing, it's so versatile.
Informative as always! U need to do a fav gel moisturizers video!😭
Received the Hado Labo foaming cleanser today and was really happy with how it felt on my skin. Still waiting for the lotion and oil cleanser and really excited to use them. Pretty happy that you reviewed them :)
I'm in Asia at the moment and have seen the brand in chemist's but didn't know what to get! Perfectly timed video, really trust your opinions 😍
The ingredients change depending on where the product is manufacturered. I bought some in Jakarta and it had parabens higher up in the ingredients. In Singapore the packaging was better and the parabens were lower in the list. So make sure to check the bottle and where it was made before buying Hadalabo.
It's finally here! Woo! 👍Great review, can't imagine what it is like testing and trying so many products at one time! Good job!
I love hada labo. I started off with their premium lotion and moved on to their perfect gel which I've repurchased three times already!! I also bought their oil and foam cleanser, and I recently purchased their spf (which brought me to your video since I had bought it on a whim) because I had run out low on my COSRX aloe vera sun cream, and thought I might as well try the hada labo one. I love all their products so far. Gentle (as you had mentioned), soothing, and moisturizing! I might have to give that red lotion a try hehe. (btw, my skin is oily, but around my mouth area is dry so combination)
I love their hyaluronic acid cream. It’s honestly amazing, and _so hydrating._
My favorite is hada labo mild peeling face wash. It has AHA + BHA in it which is perfect for acne prone skin. It helps reduce whiteheads 😉
I’ve heard so much about this line. I’m excitedddd! :D
I have very oily skin all over and I live in hot and humid Malaysia but I use the HL Premium Lotion (the golden bottle you don't really like) like it's water! It was the one thing that improved my skin condition when it broke out badly due to over exfoliation (chemical). When I started using this, my skin becomes less and less oily, makeup lasts longer, I no longer broke out due to usage of chemical exfoliants.
Maybe it's the weather here, not sure, but other lotions by them just aren't hydrating enough so my skin get oilier faster.
Jila Abdullah are you using the HL premium lotion or the milk one like he showed in the video? I just ordered the light lotion i hope it works for my oily skin
Overall, What do you prefer, Korean or Japanese products/skincare?
Great video btw, very well reviewed
overall japanese products are bit less "green" and sensitive friendly that korean but give faster results
@@bangchanswebbrowsinghistor5145 i was with you until the last part. Water and parabens aren't magical.
I love Hada Lobo it has been the best match for my skin! So glad there’s a review! I recently slowly started to introduce TO (since I moved to a country that doesn’t sell HL) and after 2 months I had to stop. My skin broke out the worst it’s ever been in my life! To the point were friends & family were concerned, because my face was looking so bad (pimples everywhere, large, deep pimples, small pimples all over my face and even down my neck). I never used to get breakouts only 1-2 tiny pimples, which fade in a day, during my period. As soon as I stopped and went back to HL my skin returned back. But sadly I have so much redness & scarring from the OT, I know it will take months to heal and get back to my original skin.
Just asked my mom to send me a massive shipment from Singapore of my favourite HL skin care. IT IS THE BEST *for me*
I've been waiting for this! I love how you always carefully give the products a chance before even reviewing it💖
THANK YOU FOR THIS! Like you said, I struggle to find in depth or even just surface info on foreign products, especially hadalabo! Don’t apologize for the length because I needed this. Terribly!
That moisturiser sounds perfect for my makeup kit for client skin prep😍
Thanks for this! I’ve been blowing my paychecks on SkinCeuticals B5 Gel and HA Intensifier, and the regular white lotion is just as effective as a humectant (and 6x’s more affordable). I still love SkinCeuticals bc their products are backed by dermatologists and clinical research. Their CE Ferulic antioxidant serum which has spawned a million of Vitamin C serum wannabe dupes, I will begrudgingly still purchase, bc it’s patented down to the pH level. But all the moisturizers and eye creams that have made me “skincare poor” I’m anxiously waiting to replace them with all the K and J Beauty items you show us!
Wow!!! I love Hada Labo...love their lotion, essence, and moisturizer and now learning more about their other range through your review I am now going to do a major Hada Labo haul 😂😂😂. My 46 YO oily skin didn't work well with Korean skincare but it love love the Japanese ones, which i really can't understand why. Love your reviews.
I am 45 with oilier skin and I just love Hada Labo. Very few ingredients that will break you out, and the level of moisture is just perfect. I love the oil and foam cleanser, and the HA lotion I apply just a tad while my skin is damp and follow with a light moisturizing lotion (currently I prefer Cerave) to seal it in. The result is my skin being so soft and clear, better than 10 years ago, oddly. Their masks are also wonderful.
Maria Victoria Galang Miss Chuchubells I tried Missha and it did nothing for my skin! So I currently am using Paula's Choice
botaqhead Me too. I hear it has alcohol so maybe that's why. I used Hada Lobo like 5 yrs ago but stopped using cuz they had change an ingredient and it was breaking me out.
Me too. I'm 36 yo, and korean skin care irritate me so much. Hada Labo works better for me.
My gosh your skin is so glassy and hydrated 😭. Can't stop looking at it
Im confused that robert suddenly make skincare review until i realized its actually james 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Hada Labo was the first brand I tried after moving to Japan 5 years ago and I still love it and use it!
Simple and moisturizing. I’ve tried all of their regular line (white bottle) and whitening line (blue bottle) and liked both. Probably the only thing that did not work for my dry skin is their sunscreen. Everything else was amazing.
Now that I am in my 30s I will try the Alpha line and see how I like it.
Try the skin aqua UV line. It's from the same company but different line. There is a super moisturizing version which works well for my dryskin.
I really love Hada Labo's Lotion, have been using it for years. Currently found another fav which is the Mild & Sensitive Skin Cleanser!
And I really wanna know what's your opinion on the AHA+BHA (Mild Peeling) Range is?
It’s an incredibly reliable brand that has never done me wrong. glad to see the review!
I absoloutely love your channel you‘re literally my fav youtuber
I have a few questions, for the hada labo lotion, you are supposed to use it as a toner, then are you supposed to put moisturizer after?
2) For the 3D lift perfect gel, are you supposed to use it as a toner or a moisturizer or something else?
3) For the premium arbutin milk, what is it? Is it a moisturizer, a cream, or a toner?
4) Since in this review there are products that ain't that good and some are good, could you please recommend the good ones if you are replying this? I couldn't really understand since I am still new at this.
5) For the moisturizers that are supposed to be used as a basic moisturizer, are we supposed to put another type of moisturizer to complete it?
6) Which products are suitable for a routine and when to use it?
I'm sorry if these questions take a lot of your time.
I love Hada Labo! So simple and yet so hydrating.
I have oily skin. Used the cleanser AHA/BHA. It’s great. Love the perfect uv gel. Great under makeup and I do not need to use separate primer or sunscreen. I use the light moist hadalabo as a mist. Put it in a mist bottle and the pat it. Must easier to gauge how much to use. I also have multiple hada labo lotion and moisturizer to cater my daily need.
hi just wondering if u use all products under aha/bha range or just the lotion? Did u start gradually or just went all the way 2-3x application daily?
thank your for reviewing HADA LABO's product.❤
You are a savior. I was looking up some of the Japanese products. And saw your review. I trust your reviews more then anything. Thank you for sharing Japanese products too.
Please please do more reviews on Japanese and Korean products.
It was explained to me that squalEne is derived from animal sources, whereas squalAne is derived from plants such as olives. Squalene is derived from shark liver oil basically.
If it's animal derived then it's from sharks, but if it is plant derived it could be from either olives or sugarcane .
Wow, I'm surprised you didn't like the Gokujyun Premium one. It works like magic on my skin. This is the only product that I'm using so far that decreased my deep smile line and some wrinkles on my face. This is my holy grail product. My skin is very oily, so I only use it at night. My face will get greasy if I apply it under my sunscreen.
I think you should see dr dray review on hadalabo about the cleansing oil.. where you should put little drop of water on it before you rub in on your face and after that rinse it with warm water to emulsifier it..like break the oil.. then you can continue with the face wash 😉
I’ve been using Hada Labo lotions for almost a decade now 😊 I just switch from watery to a more richer formulation during the colder months. Now I’m trying some K beauty stuff just for a bit of change. 😁
I've been using Hada Labo for almost three years now, and I must say that I have no problems at all with any of their products.. Except for the Tamagohada facial wash 😄
I usually use the light lotion of the Gokujyun (the one for the dry skin), then milk lotion of Shirojyun, and last for the third layer I use lotion of the Gokujyun alpha (for the anti-aging one). It works very well with almost any cosmetic I use over the years. If I got any small break out, I just knew it wasn't them (the Hada Labo products), but the make up I used instead. Because of believe it or not, I feel like these Hada Labo products make my skin back to the neutral state.. Like, whenever I had a little pimple or breakout, when I skipped my make up (only used sun screen) and only used Hada Labo, my skin just "healed" faster 😄
I'm not beauty expert, but I believe these Hada Labo products really do work on me 😉
good video, but yes i do agree that japanese skincare does have a difference focus on sequence of application.
both the alpha (red) & premium emulsion (gold) have the special hyaluronic complex, which has HA in varius molecular weights. it is found that most HA in skincare is too large to enter the skin for it to actually work!
so this range has up to five different weights that enter the skin to the deepest layer and really plump up from deeeep within.
so for me, right after toning, i go straight for either one of these while my skin is still moist, apply them and PAT THEM IN. the emulsion will take a while, even with the smallest amount, but it is intensely plumping if done right. which makes it perfect for special occasions.
it is also my fave during travel, hotels, airplanes when the air is so drying, it works like a humectant and moisture barrier.
and as always with HA, drink lots of water so those molecules get juicy and bouncy!!