REVIEW: Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydra & Whitening Face Wash

This has been sitting in my drafts for a year now and I only got the chance to post this review today. I don't have a lot of Japanese Skin Care products but I do have a few from my Japan trip way back 2019 and I really loved them. So when I saw that a famous Japanese brand is available at my local Watsons, I immediately went there to see what they got. I purchased this facial wash from Hada Labo and here's my of the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydra & Whitening Face Wash.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Combines natural cleansing properties with superior hydrating ingredient of super hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and moisturize skin as it cleanses, skin feels fresh, soft and supple.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Resveratrol, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Fucus Serratus Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract, Hypnea Muscifomis Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

HOW TO USE

1. Squeeze a sufficient amount onto your palm
2. Lather with water
3. Massage into face with gentle circular motions
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water

Honestly, I was really excited to use this product because its a Japan brand, and they've always been great with skin care. Plus, I love the other Hada Labo products I've tried in Japan. Initially, this product was for me, however I am currently using other facial wash/foam at the moment and still have a lot of bottles left unconsumed so I gave this to my sister - she just turned 13 and I figured if she wants to start her skin care, it would be best if its something gentle or not so harsh. 

At first it was okay, she was getting breakouts and we thought its just part of adolescence, however when she stopped using this and switched to a different product, the breakouts stopped as well, so we figured this was causing her breakouts. My mom once tried this facial wash as well and she complained the next day about the tiny tiny bumps on her forehead, when she never had any breakouts in her life. And so, I asked the to stop using it for the mean time because of the breakouts. I am sad that this happened because I really had high hopes for this product but maybe its just not for her.

REVIEW: By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch

Today I will be reviewing an item I got from Wishtrend's Team Acney Box. I posted about the whole package March 2022 and I am now posting a review on the By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch. 

This brand has always been pretty popular when it comes to Acne products, and I was so excited to see they now have pimple patches too! I've been using this product lately as I am getting a lot of acne breakouts specially on my right jawline. Is it as effective as the most popular CosRX Pimple Patches? Let's find out.

 By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch - $10.00

This pimple patch contains 39 patches in 3 different sizes. According to their website, this is made for all skin types. The sizes and dimensions of the patches are as detailed below:

2 Shapes: Circular, Oval

3 Sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 14x23mm

39 Patches in 3 Sheets: 10mm * 15 Patches, 12mm * 15 Patches, 14x23mm * 9 Patches

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

This hydrocolloid acne patch protects the skin against dirty water, dust and physical contact. The thin, breathable fabric quickly absorbs impurities while naturally covering problem areas. Irritation-free spot care for breakouts and pimples.

HOW TO USE:

1. Clean and dry the problem spot before use.
2. Select the right patch for individual problem spots.
3. Gently press the adhesive side of the patch over the problem spot to cover it completely.

For reference, this is the pimple that I will be covering with this pimple patch. As you can see, there's something inside (pus, maybe?) the pimple and it looks like it is about to pop out lol.  You can wear the patches overnight or up to 12 hours. Just replaces them when they have been worn for an extended period of time.

There are 3 sizes for the patch and I used the bigger circular patch since the pimple I'm trying to cover up is just a small one, but I reckon the smallest patch would be too small too. After putting it on my pimple, it does a good job of hiding it as it doesn't look as bad as the before photo without any pimple patch. From afar, it doesn't look that visible too, which is a good thing.

After leaving the patch on for hours, I have removed it and it looks like the pus has all come out and all that's left is just the pimple itself. The patches help absorb impurities and quicken the healing process and reduce the size and severity of the inflammation as you can see. For continuous healing, I will be using Clindamycin which I will soon be reviewing as well.

Overall, this pimple patch is a good alternative to the ever popular CosRX Pimple Patch. And although it is a bit more pricey, but you get a lot more patches for this brand too. Would I repurchase? Well, if it is on sale I'd definitely buy this again.