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Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moist Eye Cream Packaging

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

- hydrating power is good however it doesn't lift up skin or make it firm, hence no difference too for my hooded lids
- can also be used as a quick 1 minute eye mask, just by applying 1 full pump of product on both under eyes, leave it for 1 minute then blend it out and dab to let it absorb. It feels super moisturised! (I do this when I feel my eyes are REALLY tired and dry)

Price
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Eye Cream (15g) SGD$21.90
 
 

Where to buy?
Available at all Watsons nationwide
 
 
Website
Hada Labo Singapore Website
Hada Labo (SG) FB
Watsons Singapore FB
 
 

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Early August, Hada Labo launched a new product Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion with New Nano Formula. *phew*
In short, I call it Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion (New Nano Formula).  And I got to try out this baby during its launch period. ^^

Product Packaging
Its packaging is no different from the previous version or the Retinol version (just different stickers/colours).
The only way to differentiate from the previous (non-Nano) version is to look at the product name. lolx~

What is "NANO"?
[Reference from Wikipedia]
Nano- (symbol n) is a prefix meaning a billionth. Used primarily in the metric system, this prefix denotes a factor of 10−9 or 0.000000001. It is frequently encountered in science and electronics for prefixing units of time and length, such as 30 nanoseconds (symbol ns), 100 nanometres (nm) or in the case of electrical capacitance, 100 nanofarads (nF).
The prefix is derived from the Greek νᾶνος, meaning "dwarf", and was officially confirmed as standard in 1960.
In the United States, the use of the nano prefix for the farad unit of electrical capacitance is uncommon; capacitors of that size are more often expressed in terms of a small fraction of a microfarad or a large number of picofarads.
When used as a prefix for something other than a unit of measure, as in "nanoscience", nano means relating to nanotechnology, or on a scale of nanometres.

My say: Basically, 'Nano' is 1 level higher than 'Micro' and 'Micro' is higher than 'Milli'. If you know what is Milli and Micro, so now you get Nano. So, with the new Nano Formula, the goodness of SHA Hydrating Lotion is able to penetrate deeper into our skin than last time!
And if there is ever a Pico Formula, then I'll know that this formula's gotta be better than 'Nano'. Lolx~ Because 'Pico' means a Trillionth!

Hada Labo "Nano" Formula Press Release
Check out the cute illustrations! It is easier to understand what "NANO" is all about just by looking at the pics.

Swatches
Here shows only 2 droplets of SHA Lotion on back of my hand.
- Similar to previous version (without Nano formula), it is clear lotion, like normal water
- non-greasy
- easy to spread out
- totally no fragrance/scent

Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion (New Nano Formulat) Review
Here shows 5 droplets of SHA Lotion on my palm. This is already more than enough for my face and neck application. For this time, I don't pour it onto cotton pad, I apply it purely by using my 2 palms hence the amount used is pretty little because the lotion spreads easily over my face and can cover both full face and neck easily.

- I spread the lotion around on both palms and lightly press it on my face & neck
- feels smooth and easy to spread out on my skin
- slightly cooling
- lotion starts to feels alittle bit sticky when its being absorbed to skin
- face feels refreshed and thirsty skin are being hydrated instantly
- I lightly pat with both hands to make it fully absorbed into skin
- skin starts to feel less sticky and becomes smooth after fully absorbing the lotion
- face appears alittle glossy after application
- after a week's usage, I found a few oil spots & oil bumps around neck area
- wherelse face experienced almost no oil spots
- T-zone area & cheeks area feels the same like usual (alittle greasy)
- apart from the above, my skin feels soft & moisturised

As the SHA Lotion feels alittle bit rich for my neck area, I had to skip applying it on my neck and only apply on my face. My neck to collarbone usually feel alittle greasy & glossy than other parts of my body (oily skin), so when I use certain products around that area and if it is alittle too rich for the skin to take it, it will start growing oil bumps or comedones (white heads).
Therefore I swtiched to apply SHA Lotion on other parts of my body instead, targetting areas that are dry. Like my arms, legs and feet. (lolx~) This is not a joke as it REALLY helps in hydrating! Especially the dry patchy areas on my calfs and toes, the SHA Lotion helps to soften the skin and reduce the flakiness.

I best recommend Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion (New Nano Formular) to normal, combi-dry or dry skin.
For combi-oily skin users, I would suggest to only apply on areas that are not oily (avoid T-zone if its oily). I understand that not all will have greasy skin on their necks like mine, so if you wish to try applying on your neck, by all means ^^. Just remember, LESS is MORE. (Unless your skin is very dry! ^^) 1 bottle roughly last for more than 2-3 months.

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Product names written and coloured in turquoise in this entry were sponsored by Hada Labo (SG) & EKMedia to me for trial & review. The product mentioned in this entry was being used from early till mid August 2012.

For the past month, I had been using Hada-Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk (also name as UV Moist Emulsion) as my daily sunscreen protection on my face.

This was provided by Hada Labo, it was actually launched on April 2012.

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On October, I spotted a new Oil cleanser on Watsons shelves, it was the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleansing Oil.
And then few weeks later, I received the cleansing oil from The Sample Store! How lucky! I was so happy that I could give this baby a try! ^^

░░The packaging░░
The usual pump type plastic bottle

░░Product write-up░░
This NEW Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleansing Oil contains Ultra Pure Olive Oil in it, to ensure high performance cleansing and yet gentle with no irritation to the skin.
While on the other side, it has Super Hyaluronic Acid to give 2X more moisture than normal hyaluronic acid, where 1g can retain 12 litres of water, giving you refreshing smoothness after cleansing.
It is also water-soluble and doesn't leave any greasy residue, stickiness or dryness on the face after cleansing. Faithful to Hada Labo's 'PERFECT X SIMPLE' philosophy, it doesn't contain Mineral Oil which is harmdul to the skin & clog pores.

░░ My Oil Cleansing Method (To remove Make-up) ░░
1. Pump 3-4 cleansing oil on palms (depend whether its light or heavy make-up. 4 pumps if I have waterproof make-up on)
2. Apply cleansing oil on whole face and neck
3. Massage all over in circular motion, concentrating on areas where I often have clog pores/black & white heads like nose, sides of nostrils, cheeks, temples, chins and also on waterproof liners & mascaras
4. Wet face with a little water to emulsify the oil, continue to massage in circular motion and again concentrating on the same areas.
5. Add more water when the emulsion starts to feel sticky & thick
6. When the skin starts to feel smooth & soft, rinse off the cleansing oil with running water (I will use a shower head to rinse off, as the force is greater than splashing water onto face with my hands)
7. If I see any make-up residues/leftovers  (like waterproof liners or mascara) or I feel its not really clean enough, I will double cleanse with 1-2 pumps of cleansing oil and apply on my already wet face. This immediately emulsify the oil and I'll just work it on that particular area. (At times I will pat dry, and apply cleansing oil on dry face)
8. Rinse off with water
And the routine continues (using face wash etc..)

░░ Product Review ░░
Below shows roughly how the cleansing is done with Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleansing Oil.

After the make-up is cleansed off, I zoom in to take a look the creases and lines on back of my hand, I spotted some make-up not properly cleansed off.
Few things to note:
1. I did concentrate in massaging the cleansing oil over the liners, especially the K-Palette because it's hard to remove.
2. I did massage for quite a long time after its been emulsified.
3. I ran my hand over a running tap water.
4. I didn't double cleanse.
5. I didn't use foam cleanser/face wash.
Well, you might think the make-up is totally removed from the above pic, but look at it again. From below (I brightened the pic so its clearer), you could see that the K-Palette liner has some leftovers hidden between the lines and few mica from the silver liner was found. Though mica doesn't really matter since it can easily be removed away by face wash and another found of rinsing, but the liner will still be there if I do not do a double cleanse.

░░ My Views ░░
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleansing Oil doesn't smells, it doesn't sting my eyes AT ALL (+ points!^^), it emulsifies well and it's hydrating.
However, downside of it is that I will want to do a double cleanse with it because I feel that it doesn't cleanse well for waterproof make-up.
Although during its emulsion state, it makes my skin smooth and soft (means that it has soften my epidermis layer, the build-up sebum & dirt in my pores and blackheads), but I can feel that the skin is not as soft as like the other cleansing oils I used.
In other words, it might mean that it doesn't fully breaks down the sebum in my pores, which infact in future might lead to clog pores and then black/white heads.
As an overall though, this cleansing oil is still Good. I will continue to use it on a daily basis during times where I do not wear heavy make-up or waterproof mascara & liners.

░░ Other Hada Labo Make-Up Cleansers ░░
Hada Labo also has another Hydrating Make-up Remover in the range that is water-based to remove light make-up. It contains 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid, normal and Super Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate while it cleanses.

░░Where To Buy?░░
Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Cleansing Oil is priced at S$20.90
Available exclusively at Watsons nationwide.
Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Make-Up Remover is priced at S$17.90
Available at Watsons, Guardian, Fairprice and other major departmental stores.

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Product names written and coloured in turquoise were given by its company to me for trial.
Product Graphics credits to TSS & Hada Labo

I was sponsored by The Sample Store to review Hada Labo's new range of Retinol skincare.
On end June, the parcel was sent to me (Such big box for a bottle of lotion! O_O" but now kinda getting used to how TSS pack their items already.. In beginning I always awed to see big boxes being sent to me but inside is just 1 small item... kekex~)

Here's what I received:
- Hada Labo Retinol Lifting + Firming Lotion and a brochure

Product Packaging:
The cap was sealed with a security seal sticker to prevent leakage during shipping/posting and preventing people from opening the caps from the displayed products at stores.
When I first open up the cap, there's this cute round bubble at the outlet! It wouldn't burst even after 5 mins of phototaking this bubble with my cam! lolx~

Hada Labo brochure:
It teaches you how to use their Hada Labo Retinol skincare range products.

Swatch/Texture of Hada Labo Retonol Lifting + Firming Lotion:
(apologies for my typo 'Retinoal' ^_^" & apologies for showing my ugly scar on my backhand...OTL||| )
I took Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion to compare with Retinol Lifting+ Firming Lotion.
Super Hyaluronic is very watery and Retinol's thicker, has a higher viscosity hence Super Hyaluronic lotion flows really easily and faster than Retinol.
Retinol appears to look alittle yellowish white in colour but Super Hyaluronic is clear.

Below pic shows when both lotions are blended and pat onto my backhand:
The area I used Retinol (right side of my backhand) seems very moisturised from the look of my backhand skin surface and it also seems like its not totally absorbed into the skin yet.

The packaging writeup and Ingredients:

How I use Hada Labo Retinol Lifting + Firming Lotion:
Although Retinol Lotion is said to be the toner of the Retinol skincare range, but I use it like an essence or a treatment before my moisturiser and after my usual toner.
As I find that its properties are rich and its content is thick, so its hard for me to start my skincare regimen with this Lotion without applying my usual very watery toner... ^_^" (Its just my own thinking, you need not follow me if you think otherwise)

1. Right after cotton padding my usual toner to my face, I pour 3-4 drops of Retinol onto palm (I require more than the usual 2-3 drops because I do abit of face massage when I apply this to my face. Otherwise, I'll use 2-3 drops)
2a. Spread the lotion out on my hand and apply it to whole face and under chin except eyes.
2b. At times, I use the Robin Niu's method by pouring 5-6 drops (more drops because some of it got absorbed by the cotton pad) of Retinol onto the used damp cotton pad (previously soaked with toner), spread the lotion to all over the cotton pad and then apply it to my face like I do for my toner. I sometimes find this method easier for my skin to absorb the lotion ^^
3. After blending out the lotion to whole face, I start to do Face massage to enhance its face-lifting effects
4. The lotion starts to get stickier and skin absorbs the lotion, I stop massaging and starts to press my hands again my face with alittle pressure to make the rest of the lotion absorbed to my skin.

Results:
1. I find my pores on my cheeks and nose obviously became smaller than last time.
2. I do not find the wrinkles on my laugh lines (around mouth) being reduced though :(
3. I find my face feels alittle bit more firm than before and overall skin lifted alittle too. Why I feel so is because when I walk, I feel my skin doesn't bounce or wobble up and down that much like last time (lolx..)
4. I still experience small (some itchy) oil bumps on face. I already experience it before using Hada Labo Retinol Lotion, condition still remains even when I use this lotion. (Though Retinol packaging mention 'LOW IRRITATION', it doesn't mean NO irritation! ^^")
5. Takes a longer time to be absorbed by skin than Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion

My thoughts:
Hada Labo Retinol Lotion comes exactly the right time when I need it. I felt my skin's been sagging alot (by the look and the feel of the 'woobly' skin..kekkex~) and wrinkles starts to form at laugh lines. sigh~
Hence after using Retinol for roughly 9 days, it seems that there is slight improvement of my skin condition but not that drastic change (like I wished! =p)
I will continue to use Retinol for the current period hoping miracles will happen (lolx..)
Since the fact that my pores do appear to look smaller (without even using pore minimising serum!), I reckon that it could do more, like getting rid of wrinkles..
But of course, caring the outside, we also need to care about the inside. Meaning our food intakes and sleep. And those are also my weakest points ^^" I seldom eat healthy food and I sleep really 'early' hence aging my body faster than I thought. =__="
Lastly, for the price of $25.90 that comes with 170ml of content, I think its really really worth it! ^^

Prices of Hada Labo Retinol Skincare Range:
Hada Labo Retinol Lifting + Firming Lotion 170ml : $25.90
Product price range from $25.90 - $34.90 available exclusively at Watsons store nationwide!

AND NOW!!!
Redeem your own Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid (SHA) Lotion samples here:
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Once again Thanks to ♡♡♡ The Sample Store! ♡♡♡

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Product names written and coloured in turquoise were given by its company to me for trial.

I was thinking of writing reviews of the most recent products that I've bought and tried, but I think writing a regimen better explains how the products work on me as I find that only when they are used together, it makes my skin better. It is not only about 1 product, it is the whole set of skincare products I use that can give me better skin.

Some people will go lazy, skipping toners, serums/essence, or eyecreams, thinking that moisturizers can do all the work, or cleansing/scrubbing is enough.
And I must admit that I am kind of lazy sometimes too but I can be very hardworking as well, going all the way to massaging almost everything onto my face. (sound kinda silly right? XD~)

I will speak of my 'most hardworking' way of skincare & makeup regimen... I don't want to speak of my lazy part otherwise, some people might just follow! Xp~

Before I start, I just had to say that this entry is not really about promoting or recommending Hada Labo products. Its just coincidence that when I bought my hada labo products for only 3 weeks, an invitation to a Focus Group by FR3B was sent to me. Hence, I started to perk up and do the 'most hardworking' skincare routine so that I could get the best results from the products I use, and be able to explain more of my thoughts about their products.

Enough of explaining, let's STARTO!

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Morning Skincare to Base Makeup Routine

1. Aqualabel White Clear Foam: For every morning face wash. It has whitening effect after washing as it contains white clay powder (But I kind of feel like its not whitening, its more like making my face look paler). I like how clean it washes my natural sebum off from my face as I always wake up with quite an oily face. On the other side, it is rather drying too. I am currently thinking to use this only at night and replace it with a moisturising or gentle face wash for morning.
↙ (Taken from http://www.aqualabel.com.tw/products/b_index.htm)
2. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion: Drop a few drops on my palm, spread around both hands and then start pressing it against my face (including my eyes), following the method I've seen from the HK Hada Labo CF. I find that it is better absorbed when you press your palm on your face for longer timing, compare to quick patting. Most users tend to only pat it in quick motions as they're in a rush and want it to be quickly absorbed, hence experience a very sticky end result. I find the stickiness feel is not a problem or either that I might had gotten used to its stickiness ^_^"
↙ (Taken from http://www.hadalabo.com.sg/index_EN.htm)

3. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence: 1 pea size of essence and using the same pressing method as mentioned above, on my eyes. As my eyes are very dry and currently more wrinkles are forming due to lack of sleep and over-using my eyes watching manga, monitors.. (=_="), hence I use the essence to moisturise my eyes first before I put my eye serum on. (If you wish to follow, please do it at your own risk! I am not responsible if you grow milia seeds around your eyes!)
+plus+
Lancome Blanc Expert Anti-Dark Circles Eye Serum: 1 pea size of serum and spread around my under eyes and a little on my eyelids. I will massage my eyes in circular motions clock wise 10 times, anti-clockwise 10 times, then clockwise 10 times again. This helps my tired eyes to revive and kind of make the dark circles looks a little lighter. The serum contains mini mica so it also brighten up my under eyes. It is watery and smooth,easily spread around, so massaging it around the eyes is quite easy.

/or/

Decleor Relaxing Eye Cream: This eyecream is equivalent to the above 2 products, more like a 2 in 1 eyecream. It moisturises and it can reduce puffiness and dark circles. However I feel that using this eyecream alone is not as good as using the above 2. It moisturise but lesser, it reduces dark circles but not as visibly. Hence, I only use this eyecream when I am really in a rush. It is between lotion and cream type, easy to massage on eye for first few rounds, after that it becomes a little sticky, preventing me to glide around my skin, hence I can't finish up my usual 3 steps eye massage.
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(Taken from http://www.hadalabo.com.sg/index_EN.htm) (Taken from http://www.lancome.com.sg) (Taken from http://www.decleor.com/produit.php?id=141)

4. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Essence: Its watery with a smooth feel after skin absorbs. Moisturising level is not up to my expectation but still, I consider it as a hassle-free product! A pump-spread-pat and go kind of product. Good for people who don't want to spend too much time putting on skincare!
I still do some 'anti-gravity' massaging on my face with the essence but before I could finish my massaging, my face already absorb all the essence. 2 ~ 2½ pumps is just nice for my face and neck.
Aqualabel Enhancer MO: Few drops on a cotton pad and lightly pat it onto face & neck in upwards motion (excluding eyes). This enhancer contains collagen (I love collagen! =p~) so I feel its good to end with this enhancer since I had been doing all the 'blood circulation', 'anti-gravity' massages, so this is an additional plus point for my regimen! Very lightweight, watery, moisturising kind of lotion. (Heard that sensitive skin have no problem using this range)
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(Taken from http://www.neutrogena.com.hk) (Taken from http://www.aqualabel.com.tw/products/r10.htm)

5. SANA Pore Putty Makeup Base Clear: Right after my last step of skincare routine, my face usually still feels tiny bit sticky. And when I apply on the pore putty, I feel an instead smoothness on my face. It is not an oily-smooth, nor is it a powdery-smooth. It is just Smooth-smooth! ^.^"" It fills up my large pores on my cheeks and nose just like the picture shows... like cementing your face. hahhax...
L'egere -Korea- Water Drop Shiny Pearl BBCream: Original colour of the content was quite dark shade of brown, after using my middle and ring fingers to spread it out on my face, the colour turns to 1 shade lighter than my skintone. It also brightens up my dull skin and visibly conceals my dark circles! Although it concealed my flaws, but I still find my undereye looks greyish, hence I will do my eye concealing work on top of the BBCream.
The BB has sunblock with moisturising effect and most importantly its sweat proof! Although it doesn't state the SPF, but I feel that it does have some sunblock effect.
Hereby putting up a pic taken at a most recent event that I've ran, I was running around from early morning 6am till 12pm, outdoors (The weather was not very hot, but still I'm taking in free UV Rays like nobody business!). I had my usual morning skincare & base makeup routine on that day, when I finally could go to toilet to check out my face @ 11+am (I've already started to imagine half melted makeup and many caked laugh lines and getting prepared to stun myself in the mirror), all I was looking at was a perfect makeup-ed face with only some sweats around my forehead... PERFECT I say! I was so amazed and this prove that the BBCream is really sweat proof! It's moisturising factor I would give...70%, conceal factor 80%, anti-oxidant & fights dullness 85%, other factors... unsure.. hahax~
Picture is taken right after I went to the toilet. Top pic is taken outdoor and bottom is indoor. As can see, you'll find the outdoor pics looks natural, but there is some white cast on my face with a greyish tint in the indoor pics.
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(Taken from http://www.sana.jp/en/makeup/poreputty/index.html) (Taken from http://www.legere.com.tw/en/products_detail.php?cID=1&Key=4)

6. *Extra Point* In the morning-afternoon @ my workplace, I will drink a cup of hot Green Tea (no milk, no sugar!). this helps to keep me awake plus my body will take in its anti-oxidants , preventing my face and skin from turning dull (as due to lack of sleep, over-work etc..)
I would say Green Tea is a better choice compare to coffee if you ask me how to keep yourself awake from your boring work. XD~ And before I take my sip of tea, I will first have a deep breath of Green Tea scent from my cup. =p~

~*♡♥♡♥♡*~

Night Skincare Routine

A. Aqualabel Deep Clear Oil Cleansing: 3 full pumps on dry hands and spread all around face & neck, draw circular motions to remove traces of makeups. Afterwhich, take a little water, spread on palms and emulsify the oil cleanser on face. Continue circular motions on face, then wash off.
While my face and hands are still wet, I take 1 more pump and apply the emulsion onto face and this time I draw circles on eyes, nose, cheeks & jaw areas where I have most frequent clogged pores.
Aqualabel White Clear Foam: Strips off the remaining traces of makeup and the oil cleanser. Still, I feel the little dryness after using. =\
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant: I should name this as my Power (Fav) Product! As quoted, its really super fine powder. I dripped a few drops of water mix with the powder on palm, then spread the paste onto whole face (include the part nearest to undereye, as I have clogged pores there too) & neck. Lightly rub it concentrating yet again the parts that usually clogs up the most, and also areas like behind sideburns (infront of ear), behind ear, back of neck (if you willing to use that much powder). Until all the micro-powder beads fully dissolves, then wash off with water. Immediately, my skin feels so smooth and looks brighter! To further prove that the product is good, I've tested it throughout for 3 consecutive days. Everyday I put on makeup to work, my face looks so much brighter and the dullness doesn't comes back only until when I about to reach home at late night. On the 4th and 5th day, I stopped using it, and I see my face looking dull and not as smooth like the first 3 days. My face immediately turn dark when I apply my makeup. This microfoliant is my life!
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(Taken from http://www.aqualabel.com.tw/products/b_index.htm) (refer above) (Taken from http://www.dermalogica.com/us/products.html#/products/product-use/exfoli...)

B. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion
↙ (refer above)

C. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence
+plus+
Lancome Blanc Expert Anti-Dark Circles Eye Serum

/or/
Decleor Relaxing Eye Cream
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D. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair: An anti-aging skincare which is to be used at night. I often alternate around this and Palmer's Fade Cream for night routines, or I will apply masks if I'm lazy.
Few drops of the serum and spread all over face (exclude eyes) and neck. Its gel-liquid type, absorbs real fast, even before I have time to spread it out. I will then cup my whole face with 2 hands for some time before I do my anti-gravity massage again.
After waking up, I feel my skin is hydrated, supple and feels 'repaired'. (Influenced by its name =p) I feel that its like an all-rounder, fights wrinkles, anti-oxidant, hydrates, repair damage skin...
PALMER’S Skin Success Ultra Fade Cream: This is a kind of skin bleaching product. I understand many of you might not be able to use this, but me having a very stubborn face or rather, thick skin face, I am blessed to be able to try any products and not have any reactions (so far so good *touches wood*)
This is by far the best skin whitener I've used and it works really very well on my scars, which often caused by over exerting pressure on my skin while I was picking my acne.. (itchy hands I know!) About 5-7 days, I can see immediate lightening effect on the scar that I applied on. Of course, the scar I said is a not a wound, so you can't apply on an open wound or acne that's not healed, you probably will get an infection if you put the cream on it!
And some claim that its very oily after using it, I find its still ok, as this is not the last step, I find moisturisers are usually the ones that makes the face oily. No massage is done when I use this cream.

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(Taken from http://www.esteelauder.com) (Taken from http://www.fr3b.com/sample_details/sample_details.php?product_id=090210P...)

E. Aqualabel Enhancer MO
Clinique Moisture Surge: A smooth gel like cream that protects my face from pollution, dirt and dehydration. After I applied a thin layer, I can feel like I'm wearing a shield, not afraid that my face will loose moisture. By massaging, the cream gets absorbed better into the skin. The next day I woke up although with a rather oily face, I still feel its hydrated, and when I wash off with water, my face feels supple and silky smooth.

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(refer above) (Taken from http://www.clinique.com.sg/?q=website_admin/node/10/&menu=134&navNode=0)

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Night Treatment Mask Routine

i. Clinique Moisture Surge: Apply thick layer of cream onto face and massage it to allow it better absorbed by the skin. After massaging, if needed I will apply another thin layer on top before I sleep. The last layer will become a shield that traps the first layer of essence into my skin, kind of like how an enhancer work...
Kitoko Katani Masks: Another of my Power Product!.. Just can't get enough of these masks.. ^.^~ Comes in different types like whitening, hydrating, radiance, etc... I most love the Red Wine Mask as its hydrating effect is good! 1 pack of mask has enough serum that I could even spread on to my arms, legs, foot, chest... ^_^"" If I don't do that, the mask will be dripping serum all over my body! I put all masks inside my fridge, so my face gets instant coolness when I put on my mask.
One way that it helps is minimising my large pores, hydrates my face, firming and also fights wrinkles. It feels sticky after mask being removed. I massage the remaining serum into skin and if needed, I will remove excess with pressing a tissue over my face or strip off some serum by wetting my palms and wipes them off my face.
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(refer above) (Taken by miwitch)

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Hada Labo Focus Group by FR3B

On 16 July, I went to Vivocity to attend Hada Labo Focus Group held by FR3B company. I met up with the 2 Joyces (Joyce Lim & Joyce Sept) hehex~ =p
Man! I was like so lost when I came out of the MRT.. =_= I'm a direction idiot... And worst still, its first time that Joyce Sept went to Vivo! Together, we are lost birds...
Anyhoo, Joyce Lim saved us from having searching the whole Vivo to find that White Dog Cafe, its just infront of Faceshop! Phew~

So, at the cafe I saw noppi (U're so much cuter than the ones in your pics! i think you can throw your camera away already =X) and hazelnutt. (happily waving to her at the other end of table~ ^.^y~)
I also met 2 other bloggers but I can't recall their names already (its been a week... my memory is super short, if you're here pls shoutout to me! ^_^)

During the session, we were asked alot of questions like, what are our usual skincare routine... what are our favourite products among all the products we use in our usual routine... explain why we chose those products as our favourite (I mentioned it too in my skincare regimen above)

After understanding how we feel about using their products, they went on to find out where we seen their commercial and ads.. what we remembered and felt towards watching their commercial and advertisements... what is their tagline... etc.. Its a memory testing game for me! (>,<")

All in all, this focus group is a very detailed discussion (more like an Q & A session). I was initially thinking that maybe there would be alot of discussions between bloggers so the PR staff will grab infos from our conversations. But later found out that its rather a one-way traffic. I was quite enthusiastic in replying their questions mainly because I always liked to give opinions and suggestions (too responsive eh? ^_^" kinda too influenced by my job.. hahax..)
But I'm always stucked in my half sentence as my English is no good OTL||||

After the session and grabbing few bites off from the finger-food plates (which happen to be my dinner!), we finally gotten some freebies from them. A box of Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mask and a sample size of Sunplay Powdery White Sunblock Lotion (SPF 47 PA+++).
Yeah! Another Hada Labo product to try!~ Infact I had used the sunblock before many years back. I quite like the smooth & whitening effect it gave after applying, but I couldn't remember much about how good it is in terms of blocking off the UV rays, probably one day I shall try it again when I finish up my current sunscreens.

Thank you for reading this longlong post written in such a bad English.. ^_^" I only know how to use a few common words and I think I've used it too often. Please bare with me for my future posts, as you'll probably be seeing those words again & again & again & again~.... =p

Lastly, I just have to say that I've spent writing this entry for 12 hours! (break up to 2 days) Can you believe it!?! =_= Mainly in between I was chatting with friend, hugging my cat, dozing off and what not...

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Product names written and coloured in turquoise were given by its company to me for trial.

Collective Hauls from Watsons, Guardian, MAC, Stage, Online etc... I had been crazily spending money like nobody business from ever since 17 May... OTL|||

Upon seeing nana's new bought brushes, I started to lem on them too! So here comes EDM brushes from Milkprints~
EDM Dome Blush Brush $13.99 & Long Handled Kabuki Brush $12.99 with free postage.
EDM Natural Reflections Light Finishing Powder $9 free postage with Etude House free sample: From rozyme88
Neutrogena eye makeup remover $10.90 : On offer from gaurdian
EDM blushes & Lucent face samples $2.50/each: From Fern
ELF Eyelid Primer $4.50 & Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara $15.90: From Cherub's Lips. Thanks ya for the free sample! (Its a mineral eyeshadow?) =D And yes I'll do a short review of the ELF eyelid primer ^_^

Went to IvyCosmetics & StThomas on my Off day to get somethings. Incase some of you still wondering where the shops are, here are the addresses. This is printed on their Surprisesss plastic bag.
The nail spa outlets are kind of like sister stores of Ivy & StThomas, run by Ivy's friends/relatives.

Some Hauls from both IvyCosmetics & StThomas outlets: (Pls mind that some prices stated might be already discounted)
NOC Nail Lacquer $4.50
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Liquid Foundation Sample $9.90
Clinique high impact mascara Sample $5.90: I saw in some magazine stating that Clinique mascara are best for Sensitive eyes (because of its fragrance free?)
HAOJS Repair Blemish Balm $17: Although printed in japanese, but I found out that the brand comes from China/HK? Hmm... But this BB, kinda amuse me in a way that it doesn't feel like BB and it is more watery than a moisturizer. I don't know what exactly it is. =_="
Elizabeth Arden White Glove UV Defence Sample $3.90
Clinique Super City Block Sample $9.90
Lancome Blanc Expert GN-White AgeFight Sample $19.90
Callas Moist Petal Lip (Sheer Coco) $14.90
Lohashill Face Masks $6/each & Eye Masks $1.50/each: The masks are cute! They are thick (about 0.5cm thick), feels like gel, so smooth! But if you are not careful, you will punch a hole through it with your fingernails~

My Manga craze hits me again!
For anyone who loves shoujo mangas, here are the 2 that I recommend ^_^
ViVi July Magazine is out! My friend's friend got 30% staff discount so I bought all the books at cheaper price~ ♡♡♡

Went out with nana on Sunday and below are what I bought, mainly very much influenced and affected by her! (eg, Hada Labo, Stage... sigh~ $$$fly and she only bought 1 item from Stage?! I am like spending money like water... ≥⌂≤)
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion $22.90
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moist Essence EX $30.90: Now Watsons offer 20points for each purchase of Hada Labo's products!
Stage Lipstick in Pastel Posy $8 (On Offer!): I saw a review on this lipstick @ hazelnutt and love this colour~ I didn't know I got that exact same colour till I got back home! Now that I remembered, I can't wait to try! ^.^
Stage Blusher (Gerbera) $12 (On Offer!)
MAC Chromagraphic Pencil (NC15/NW20) $27: Thanks na for helping me get it! Now I can start dotting my whole face! XD~

Somethings for the ♡♡♡ of Friendship that cost only $3.90!! hahax.. Pink for Na, Gold for me! Its buy 1 get 1 free at Chinatown LG Beads Mart. ^___^
Disco HP Strap! *dances to disco music*

◈◈◈Coming up: Liquid Foundation swatch, Peach Lipsticks swatch, ELF Eyelid Primer review, Fashion shot with fashion haul