Hada Labo Gokujyun Milk

Yet another treasure from the wonderful scientists at Rohto Pharmaceuticals, this beautiful product is seriously overlooked whenever Hada Labo is discussed.

It's the one with pink on it :|

Its basic function is that of a light moisturizer (or day cream, if you prefer.) The texture is milky, much like an emulsion, hence the name. When I use this, I really feel like my skin is being infused with moisture, and I never feel dry during the day, even in this Arizona climate! 

The Hada Labo Lotion Moist that I reviewed here, in contrast, is a clear, watery liquid with low viscosity -- thus able to penetrate skin faster than the heavier Milky Lotion. That said, being water-based, the clear Lotion Moist doesn't have the retention properties to lock in all that Hada Labo goodness. That's where a regular moisturizer steps in, like the Milky Lotion. This milk does its job by adding a slightly occlusive layer of moisture,  sealing in all the Hyaluronic deliciousness, while preventing it from evaporating. Here's Jun Ji Hyun to tell you all about it:

I use about a dime-size amount as my last step of morning skincare, before my sunscreen.  The moisture lasts all day and I never have dry, flaky patches at the end of the day.  Keep in mind that this formula isn’t limited to drier skin, but dry skin will definitely benefit the most. I do, however, need some extra moisture every now and the, which I just throw on top of this product and my skin is perfectly happy all day!

F-A-B Ultra Repair Cream

Have you ever found a product that seems to be made specifically for you? After spending loads of time and money searching for a good moisturizer that wasn’t overly scented or super oily, I found my holy grail.

 

F-AB-U-R-C: Canned Magic?

The aptly named First-Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream seriously amazing. I’ve always had some problems with redness and dry, flaky patches, especially on my cheeks. I’d apply a moisturizer in the morning and my face would seem fine. By the end of the day, it’d be flaky and dry. This product really protects my skin during the day. It contains something called colloidal oatmeal flour, which helps to create a barrier on your skin, shielding you from things like wind and dry air.  Also,  it has something called FAB antioxidant booster, which helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

My favorite part about this product is the fact that it contains “No parabens, harsh chemicals, or colorants,” which is great if you have sensitive skin like me. As for fragrances, this has a somewhat herbaly scent. Not artificial at all, though. I’d say it has a very faint eucalyptus smell, but according to the inactive ingredients, the fragrance comes from white tea and licorice, but whatever. The smell isn’t strong, so it’s a win for me.

Pretty standard looking. But how deceiving.

I use this product in the morning, under sunscreen. It really does protect your skin, without being greasy or heavy feeling. If you have problems with losing moisture throughout the day, I highly suggest you invest in this product. I bought mine at Sephora, it's available on their website, too! You can also find it on Amazon if you prefer to go that route.