Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Range : Lotion & Whitening Milk

Decided to post about the last two items in the Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening range in one go, as I use them hand-in-hand. They are the Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion and the Hada Labo Whitening Milk.

You might already be familiar with the lotion, as many bloggers who talk about Hada Labo have mentioned the familiar "one drop unlocks the ocean" phrase. ;) Yes, the whitening lotion has a texture like WATER, but when applied to your skin, it feels SUPER moisturising. Because of the water-like texture, it absorbs easily into your skin and doesn't leave any sticky residue. I love using this as my daily face moisturiser because it is oh-so convenient, absorbs so quickly that I can start my make-up straightaway for work! :D

Personally, I do feel that my skin has gotten softer and my skintone has become more "evened" out. Yup, for me "whitening" has become more of even-ing out the skin tone and making dark spots less visible. Not so much of actually becoming "white". :)

The Whitening Milk is an extra step after using the whitening lotion for more intense results. I have not used a similar product from the Hada Labo range before! The Whitening Milk has a thicker consistency, a bit more cream-like than actual milk! A bit sticky after applying it and patting it dry on my face, but not as quick to absorb like the lotion.

Both the Whitening Lotion and Whitening Milk helps in a 3 step process that :
- deeply moisturises
- intensively repairs
- double whitening

Both also contain the key ingredients of arbutin (bearberry extract that helps in whitening process) and Vitamin C said to help moisturise and clarify skin. They are also pH balance, so people with sensitive skin can use this with ease of mind. Finally, it is completely fragrance, alcohol and mineral oil free. :)

You can definitely count me a Hada Labo fan... though whether I would buy the ENTIRE range again in the future is iffy. Maybe if they had a good deal on the package? Otherwise I would only get the lotion as it's the one that I love the most! The face wash is a bit disappointing as I really do prefer something with exfoliating beads.

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Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Range : Face Mask

Continuing from my HADA LABO winning series - this time, I would like to talk about the humble Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Face Mask.

There's only 4 pieces of mask inside this box, and I'm currently wearing the 2nd one while typing this out. No wonder that per piece, this mask costs more than brands like My Beauty Diary. It is SUPREMELY effective. You can definitely feel the difference after using this mask - your skin is moisturised, intensely hydrated, refreshed, baby-soft and feels thoroughly pampered! The mask is made out of really good quality "cloth", I suppose my only gripe is that they eye holes are way too big! As I've oft mentioned, I prefer it to be more "fitting" as I imagine my eyebags would like some pampering too. :)

More information about the mask :

• contains high level of arbutin to help fight dark spots and to restore skin's evenness for visibly fair and radiant skin
• enhanced with vitamin c to even out skin tone and reawakens dull skin caused by UV rays. Leaves skin smooth and supple with a dewy fresh vibrance
• skin pH balanced for low irritation
• free of fragrances, mineral oil and colorant

The last item is what makes it a bit "boring" to use, but that's only because I'm someone who actually likes perfume on her face masks. For those who might be sensitive to fragrance, you would like the clinical scent in the Hada Labo products.

In case you are wondering what "Arbutin" is - it is an extract from the plant "bearberry" which is natural and safe and apparently has effective whitening properties.

All the while, I kept thinking that Arbutin = Albumin, so I was afraid there might be a horrible eggy smell whenever I use the products. Nothing of the sort! So far, it's been about 3 weeks of using the range, and personally although I like my skin condition, I don't feel like I've become visibly fairer. Then again, that's not my end goal. However, I do feel my complexion does look a bit better! Will keep you updated on how it goes!

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Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Range : Face Wash

Remember when I blogged about winning the Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening range thanks to Cleo magazine? Well, I started using it recently because I had been waiting for a chance to use the moisturiser, face wash, mask all at once. So I waited til the perfect time where my facial cleanser and face moisturiser finished at the same time. :P

Although I have been using this for a few weeks, I decided to review the items one by one. Starting with the Hada Labo Whitening Face Wash for Cleansing & Whitening!

The face wash comes in a simple flip-top bottle for easy reach. The face wash is completely devoid of any exfoliating beads, so it's very gentle on the skin. The whitening is done by BHA / AHAs that slough off our dead skin cells for very, very gentle exfoliation. However, this also means that you have to wear sun screen when using this product, otherwise it could be easily sun damaged.

I quite like this face wash because it smells rather nice, and I feel that it has helped make my face look fairer and more moisturised. I still prefer actual exfoliation beads than using AHA/BHAs, but still a pretty decent product.

Too bad I got such a small tube, it's totally going to finish before my face moisturiser!

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Hada Labo Mini Haul

Actually --- not a haul, because I was given these products for free! Cos I won a contest from Cleo magazine! RM157 worth of Hada Labo stuff from their whitening range. I've talked a lot about my Hada Labo moisturiser (that I just finished), so I'm quite interested to try out this one. It's different from the regular Hada Labo because they have arbutin for whitening. What is arbutin? According to Hada Labo, "Arbutin is an extract from natural plant bearberry, it is natural with whitening properties." (Don't blame me for bad english, that's what was written on the back of the bottle!)

I had to go to Kelana Business Center to collect the stuff from Rohto myself, got lost multiple times! Hehe... should have Google-mapped it first before trusting signboard and "my instinct". -___- Fail!


All together, I only got 4 products, which are :
a. Hada Labo Whitening Lotion with Arbutin for Hydrating & Whitening (170ml)
b. Hada Labo Whitening Milk with Arbutin for Moisturizing & Whitening (140ml)
c. Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Mask (4pcs)
d. Hada Labo Whitening Face Wash for Cleansing & Whitening (50g)

Can't wait to try it out... but I have so much other stuff to use first!

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