[ REVIEW ] : Hada Labo Travel Set

I was suffering an outbreak 3 weeks ago and I really thank God that everything is back to normal now. My skin does not feel like there's thousands of tiny bumps. Because of the outbreak, I was religiously using my DRx products (CF, AB , Max C) and while the outbreak cleared up, the DRx products left me with really dry skin which flakes especially around the mouth area. My whole face felt very tight, uncomfortable and it looked really dull. So I wanted to add a more hydrating set of skincare to my regime but had no idea which. I needed to be extremely cautious not to apply anything that would aggravate my outbreaks or worsen my sensitive skin. So one day while I was walking around in Watson, I saw this Hada Labo travel set. From the advertisements on TV, Hada Labo promises to give you very hydrated skin with the *boink boink* effect. I decided to give this a try since it wasn't a skincare set that was too expensive. This set cost me $15.90 and I got the following; 

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1. Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk 20ml

2. Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 20ml

3. Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Wash 20g

4.Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Make-up Remover 20ml

I have tried the make-up remover and I didn't quite like it. Felt that it was not good enough to remove all the make-up from my face. I had to use many drops of it to feel 'oily' enough to massage and remove the make-up off my face. But perhaps I was comparing it with my SK2 make-up facial oil which I really loved. 

For the hydrating wash, one thing that I didn't enjoy was the smell of it. I am not able to describe the smell, but I really disliked the smell of it. However, my face does feels clean after using it and does not gives me the tight feeling. Would probably continue using this since it's pretty gentle on the face. 

Next up is Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion and the Milk which are the star products of the travel set. I personally love this 2 products because after applying it on my skin, my skin no longer feels so tight and taut and the skin around my mouth doesn't peel anymore! 

And true to the advertisements, one drop is all you need! I would normally pour a drop onto my palm and then rub my palms together to warm the lotion before patting it onto my face (heard it increase the absorption of the product by the skin). 

For both the lotion and milk, they have a thick watery consistency. Initially I was still worried that the products might make my face feel sticky and oily and I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't. The products got absorbed very quickly into my skin. Just need to pat it a few more times.

The best selling point of this product was that it DID NOT worsen my breakout or cause any new breakouts!

And I also love packaging of the travel set. It came with this plastic folder which is still enough to fit my travel set SK2 facial cleanser and my Sulwalsoo Snowise sunblock. It's so convenient and I can easily fit it into my work bag. I bring it everywhere I go now, just in case I need to wash my face/reapply the products! 

I love my Hada Labo so much that I proceeded on to buy the second pack which has whitening properties as well. Will properly use it once my skin stabilizes more. 

Hope this review has been helpful to those of  you who's planning to try out Hada Labo :)

Shopping hauls for May

Retail therapy works for me ALL the time but sometimes it takes a toll on my poor wallet. But it's alright, 'Buy Now, Guilty Later' is my philosophy of life.

So this month, I bought the following ; -

1. DRx toner - the toner I swear by because it removes the last traces of dirt and make-up. This is even more important for me now because I am currently suffering a break-out on the whole face. No idea why this is so even though I have not been lazy when it comes to cleansing and other steps of skin care. Major sigh, skin woes please leave me alone!

2. Kiehls' Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Mask - Since I am suffering from outbreak now, I think I would need to keep more pores really really clean. So after reading the reviews online and checking out the product in the store, I've decided to give this mask a try.

Some info: Intensively purifies to minimize pores. This thoroughly cleansing masque may be used for normal to oily skin types to help eliminate debris and dead surface skin-cell accumulation that can clog pores and leave skin dull-looking. With ingredients sourced from the Marajo Island at the mouth of the Amazon River, this unique formula is rich in minerals and helps eliminate surface toxins from skin. Deep-cleansing masque helps to purify skin, leaving the appearance of pores minimized and skin refined.

3. Lancome La Base Pro Face Primer - I've been using this face primer since I started using makeup and I really love this make up primer. However, I stopped using it for some time as I didn't see the counters selling this anymore and I thought they had discontinued it. Also, I have stopped using make up for some time in the hope that my skin would get better (sigh, it did not).

Some info: Benefits

• Refines skin’s texture and diffuses light to visibly reduce imperfections
• Glides smoothly and evenly over skin
• Promises better makeup wear - stay true, more vibrant color
• Leaves skin perfectly matte and satiny‑soft, never greasy
• Ideal for all skin types

Technology

• Elasto-Smooth™ technology forms a silk‑like network on skin to create a soft‑focus effect, like a filter on a camera lens
• Contains silicons and emollients that create an even canvas for foundation
• Oil‑free formula feels comfortable on skin and controls shine

4. Nail polishes - China glaze's Ruby pumps. My all time favourite red nail polish. / Seche vite Quick dry top coat / OPI - (can't remember the name) / Etude House Easy Peel-off base coat.

5. Yellow suitcase from Paper Market : Talked about it in earlier post!

6. Infinity Ring : One of the few rings that I own because I am not a ring-person. I prefer earrings and necklaces. I actually saw this ring last week and was contemplating if I should buy it. I decided against it in the end. But the days after, I kept thinking about the ring and hence I decided to buy it in the end, yesterday! I will also be making the boyfriend pay for it (only $4 la) to represent his infinity love for me. heh heh.

That's all for this month & I am actually feeling guilty about buying all these things already. :(