Hada Labo Super Hyalronic Acid Moisturizing Range

If anyone of you did not know what is Hada Labo. Here's a little introduction.

Hada Labo skincare series is a result of co-development between The Mentholatum Co and Rohto Pharmaceutical Co, Japan.Hada Labo uses the finest, purest and highly effective ingredients to provide you with the ultimate result of beautiful skin. Inspired by traditional Japanese beauty wisdom, Hada Labo adopts a “no more no less” philosophy in the formulation of its products for the “perfect” ingredients ratio to give optimal results. Unnecessary additives, colorant, fragrance and mineral oil that will burden the skin are omitted. Only essential ingredients that are beneficial to the skin are retained to ensure maximum effectiveness – Only the best for your skin and nothing else.. [Source: http://www.hadalabo.com.my]Their famous Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion contains the ingredients of Super Hyaluronic Acid that has the capacity to retain, replenish and fuel moisture (1 gram of Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to 6 litres of water). With the product sold 1 bottle every 4seconds in Japan, here's come three new products to Malaysia.The new product will be Hada Labo SHA Moisturizing Cream. It was well known for hydrating and moisturizing properties. This cream texture are non-greasy and lightweight. It is definitely suitable for dry skins which need lots of moisture. For 50g tube, it is sold in Guardian for RM58.90.
If you have a dry and chapped lips, the you will have to try this. The Hado Labo SHA Lip Moisturizer. The Lip Moisturizer provides a soothing balm for chapped and cracked lips and was said to provide up to 10 hours of moisture retention. The small twist-tube form easy for you to carry around too. This is really something I would like to try. It is locally retails at RM19.90.
Last but not least, the Hada Labo SHA Moisturizing Mist. The moisturizing mist contains special ingredient of Nano Hyaluronic Acid that penetrates the inner layer of skin dermis penetrates and refresh dry skin. It may also help refresh and maintain your makeup after hours. The one product that I would absolutely buy!! These three new products are sold our Guardian this July. Do have a check on it :)

A weekend Hauls + Update

I've not been sleeping very well the entire week. Why? Blame on the FIFA World Cup. I guess I'm not the only one who stay awake late night isn't it? Life's so unpredictable so does the World Cup this year. What team did you all supported?

Staying awake at night is ain't good for our skin especially my dark eyes circles are getting very serious now. My skin is getting very de-hydrated now that I had to get down to the mall and stock in some skincare products.

Here's a little haul of mine during the weekends:
(I'll be reviewing some of the loves soon)While hopping around the mall, I caught an eye on this dress from Forever 21 I really like. I'm still considering whether to buy it or not as I don't find any occasion to wear this. So readers, I need your opinion. Shall I buy or not? What do you think?There's a new products on market which might attracts all perfume lovers. Lancome ♥ Tresor In Love. I got a small sample of it and the smell is absolutely fabulous!! (Shall hint my boy for this..hehe) Oh! A great news for MAC lovers. MAC In the Groove Collection will be launching soon. I've some of their products on my wishlist especially the Petticoat and Stereo Rose MSF that I've missed. So, don't forget to check it out ya!

Review: Cellnique Paramedical Intensive Hydrating Complex

Are there times when you feel your skin is dry during winter/summer? How do you know when your skin is dry/de-hydrated?

Dry skin appears when:

- A feeling of skin tightness, especially after showering/ washing face

- A loss of plumplness - skin will appears shrunken or dehydrated

- Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling

- Skin is dull in appearance

- Severe redness, inflamed areas in the skin
- Normal fine lines or wrinkles in skin will be more visible

Cellnique has send me a product weeks ago to rescue my problems above. Cellnique Paramadical Intensive Hydrating Complex is one of the star products for dehydrated skin. Let's see how it works for me.
Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Complex, a lightweight formulation with high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid and Essential Amino Acids. Helps bind moisture to restore elasticity of the skin. It thereby minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and helps deliver an instant supple and smooth skin. [Source: Cellnique.com]

Ingredients:

As you noticed this product comes with a high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid and Essential Amino Acids. We all know that Hyaluronic Acid is good for hydrating and locks moisture. How about Amino Acids? It was known to help improve skin that has been scarred, filling lines (aging), smoothing and improving skin tone and color. It can also improve skin’s ability to stay hydrated, thus providing the surface of your skin with a smoother appearance. Wow? It sounds too good isn't it?

Directions: It stated that we need to use 6 drops into our face immediately after cleansing and toning. But 6 drops is too much for me, I think 3- 4 drops will be sufficient enough. It can be used on eyes area too and I found it more effective using for my eyes. (Maybe my eyes are too dry)

Packaging: The serum comes in a 30ml bottle with a dropper (it reminds me of my experiment in science lab during school days) that helps to control the amount of the product use. I personally feel its quite hygenic if you don't touch the tip.The hydrating complex works like a serum with hydrating properties. The crystal clear serum are fragrant-less and the texture is very light and watery. Once applied, spread on your palm and start massage on your face. During the process, I encountered some stickiness. But when it dries, the stickiness went off leaving my skin so smooth.

Reviews:

I've been using this serum for about 1 month. What I can say is that this product does keep my skin hydrated and firm during the past month. My face are quite hydrated because of the Hada Labo, therefore I don't really noticed the significant results but it definitely helps reducing my fine lines on my eyes area. Besides, it brightens my skin and keep my skin glowy all the time.

Here's some picture before and after:

It's not very obvious here but it definitely reduce my fine lines. I'll try to upload a better photo. :)

Rating : 4/5

For those who has a very dry/ de-hydrated skin, I would definitely recommend you to try this. The only cons I found is that the price is quite steep RM189/ USD61 for 30ml. But don't frown yet. :D

For those who wouldn't want to fork out so much yet want to know its effectiveness, Cellnique is very generous in offering free samples of Intensive Hydrating Complex, 3ml to all of you. First 50 people who email them your full name, mailing/shipping address to fbfreesample@cellnique.com with the subject 'FB Cynthia' will get a free sample.

Have fun!

Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion sample

A great news for all. Have anyone of you read about my reviews on Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion? You all should know how I love this to bits!! I'm on my second bottle now. :D

For those who didn't have a chance to try it out, here's the great news.

Hada Labo Malaysia is giving out free 9ml sample for this star products.

What you have to do is just register here and wait for your sample to arrive.

(Hurry! It's only available for the month of June and while stocks last.)

After you try this, do let me know how it works for you. :)

PS: Small giveaway coming up. Hint: Do join my network blogged community!!

My First Giveaways Winner!!

It's been a month since I last launched My First Giveaway. Before anything else, I would like to thanks all my readers for the blessing and supports. Well, now is the time that most of you guys have been waiting for, the time to announce the winners. Here, I used random.org to pick the winners.

****Drum rolls****

The first prize goes to Joanne. J and second goes to blingblingkitty.
(Winner please email me within 24hours or another winner will be picked.)

Congratulations to the winners!

I really wish I had prizes for everybody but anyways, I really appreciate everyone’s participation and support. Thanks to everyone who joined the contest and those who didn’t but blogged, tweeted and helped spread the word about the contest.

For those who did not win, don't worry. There will be another small giveaway for all of you.

Review: Mandom Cleansing Express Eye Makeup Remover

I've came to a discussion with Blair previously about eye makeup remover right after I did my review on Beautymaker Eye Makeup remover. Everyone of us have been searching on the best or HG eye makeup remover. Here I found one drugstore version that I would like to share with everyone.
The Mandom Cleansing Express Eye Makeup Remover is an eye make-up cleanser containing deep sea water and vitamin B & E (moisture retentive ingredients) which is gentle on eyes and non-sticky. This is the first time I tried water-based makeup remover. Can a water-based removes eye makeup effectively as oil-based? Let's see.This is a double-phrase eye makeup remover which contains double effect of water and oil layer. The substances almost the same like Lancome Bi-Facil. To maximize its performance, you'll have to shake the bottle to mix the substances together. After shaking, soak a cotton pad with the eye makeup remover and push it on the eyes. Within 10 seconds, my eye makeup was dissolved! After a few rub with the cotton, my eyes left clean with no trace. The best part is when I tried to remove the eyeliner on my waterline, it did not sting my eyes at all!! And I'm wearing a contact lenses with me.

The makeup remover does goes into my eyes a bit but it felt just like water. So fresh~~ Its so gentle on your eye but yet works like a dream! Sometime if you did not remove your eye makeup thorougly, it will left some residue and make your undereyes looking black like panda. But with this, it doesn't have any trace of blackness. 

My entire eyes area were so clean and the process to remove the makeup was so quick. I was so amazed with this! 

The part that I always bother is the oily feeling that eye makeup remover does. Amazingly, this is the only eye makeup remover I've tried so far that could remove my makeup so clean, without feeling oily! This so far has been one of the best drugstore makeup remover ever! I find that this is better than Maybelline's.

Rating: 4.9/5 Almost HG!! ♥♥

With an effortless removing process and gentle on the eyes it's definitely worth a try! The price is about RM25.90 for 125ml in Watson is definitely affordable. I recommend you girls to try it and let me know how it works for you.

Away for weekend

I'll be heading home this weekend. Oh Gosh, you know how its feel to go home after long weeks of working especially if you're working far away from home.

Besides, I'll be dropping by at the Lion City. Sales is everywhere there now *evil grin*
I won't be able to update my blog during then. Nevertheless, you all could enjoy your weekend holidays. Here's some place that I recommended:
(Below are places in Malaysia- where I am)

Kanebo Warehouse Sale Up to 80%

Brands Offered
Kanebo, Kate ,Kanebo Cosmette

3rd June to 5th June 2010
Time: 11am – 5pm

Location (Tel: 603 7726 3942)
58A Jalan SS21/35
Damansara Utama Uptown
Petaling Jaya
47400 Selangor Darul Ehsan

Have fun in the warehouse sales. I hope I can make it to  one. :) Happy Holiday!