Japanese Brand Hada Labo Launches New Moisturizers
Japanese skincare brands always amaze me with minimalist yet effective products, so I was excited to attend the launch of Hada Labo's extension of their iconic skincare line. During the event, there were skincare talks from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Bea Chan and Hada Labo brand manager Jenny Arcellana. Did you know that Hada means “skin” and Labo is short for “laboratory”? The name Hada Labo goes hand in hand with the brand’s philosophy of “Perfect x Simple” and “Nothing more, Nothing less”. This means that their products are formulated without unnecessary ingredients – no alcohol, no mineral oil, no colorants, and no fragrance.
The Premium Whitening Moisturizers complete the Hada Labo 3-step skincare routine to achieve "Glowing, Mochi-Mochi Skin". Glowing is a word I'd love to be used to describe my skin, but what is Mochi-Mochi Skin? It's the Japanese ideal skin of having a smooth, plump and bouncy texture similar to the mochi rice cake. Compared to the Korean Glass Skin ideal, Mochi-Mochi Skin is more matte and velvety though both aim for a clear and seemingly-poreless skin.
To get optimum results, Hada Labo advises to use all three steps starting with the Hada Labo Premium Whitening Face Wash (P385 for 100g). This can be used twice a day and is notably non-drying on my already dry and dehydrated skin type. I don’t get the tight feeling after that’s almost synonymous with harsher cleansers.
Step 2 is the Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion Light (P195 for 30ml, P685 for 170ml). If you're wondering how this is different from the best-selling white (Gokujyun) Hada Labo Lotion, Liz previously compared the two in a separate article. During the event, I learned that you are supposed to apply this to slightly damp skin after cleansing and using just your fingers. This avoids the product from being excessively absorbed by the palms of our hands.
The last step is the newly launched moisturizers that have 3X Brightening Power thanks to Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, and Vitamin C. This combination of ingredients brightens, enhances the skin tone, and fights dark spots. I chose the Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream (P850 for 50g) which is suitable for all skin types, since the Water Gel (P850 for 50g) is most suitable for normal to oily skin.
Hydration may not always be visible on the skin immediately, so a skin analysis meter was used at the event to check the hydration levels of the attendees before and after applying the moisturizers. I have a small device that does the same and a quick check reveals hydrated skin immediately after application.
When the Hada Labo products are used all together, my skin feels and looks more hydrated instantly. I also layer the lotion from time to time for an added boost. All products in the Hada Labo Premium Whitening line are available at Watsons stores and online, as well as the official Mentholatum Lazada and Shopee stores.
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Face Wash Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Myristic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, BHT, o-Cymen-5-OI, Coconut Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phytic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, 3-o-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Moringa Plerygosperma Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Disodium Phosphate
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion Light Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Trehalose, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Alpha-Arbutin, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-o-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Resveratrol
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Cream Ingredients:
Water, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Myristyl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Certyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, 3-o-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Yeast Polysaccharides, Tapioca Starch, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Water Gel Ingredients:
Water, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-32, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Diglycerin Polyacyladipate-2, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryldimethyl Taurate Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethiconol, Alpha-Arbutin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Honey Extract, Urea, Trehalose, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polugonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Chamomilia Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarius Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, 3-o-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Sebacic Acid, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, 1, 10-Decanediol
