You must be thinking, peeling lotion? How can a lotion have peeling effect?

Well, no worries! The product we know as toner is actually called lotion for most (if not all) Japanese skincare brands. Hada Labo, well known for its lotion series, is now introducing a new product targeted for oily and combination skin type. See your skin brighten up luminosity with Hada Labo’s Mild Peeling Lotion!

The Hada Labo Mild Peeling Lotion has a unique formulation that not only sloughs away dull skin and impurities, but also stimulates cell renewal. It delicately tightens pores to prevent clogged pores and breakouts, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and improves skin elasticity and firmness. Besides that, it also has moisturizing properties that deeply hydrate the skin, providing a natural, radiant and beautiful matte complexion.

How the gluconic acid works

Gluconic Acid is a main ingredient used in the formulation of this lotion. It is naturally found in fruits and honey. It works as a mild exfoliant to soften and remove accumulated dead skin cells on the skin’s surface so that nutrients can be easily absorbed into the skin. This will also help improve the skin’s hydration resulting in smooth and supple skin. 

It looks and feels just like water!

Like all Hada Labo lotions, it comes in a plastic bottle with a flip cap. This makes it easy to dispense the product without any wastage. This Hada Labo Mild Peeling Lotion is non-greasy, pH balanced and free from alcohol, colorant, fragrance, preservative, animal derivatives and mineral oil. Even so, I expected it to have at least a faint scent, but I was surprised to discover that it was completely scent-free! It looks and feels just like pure water, lol. It also doesn't have that sticky, 'boing boing' texture reminiscent of the Super Hyaluronic Acid range.

Despite the term 'peeling lotion', it is very mild and suitable for every day use after your cleansing routine. I use it together with the Hada Labo Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash. While I do not see any obviously noticeable results on my skin, I have to say that it it very gentle and does not irritate my skin nor cause any breakouts. :) Even though this product is targeted more towards those with dull and oily skin that is prone to acne, it works fine on my normal combination type skin. 

The Hada Labo Light Peeling Lotion (170ml) retails at RM 49.90, and is available at all leading pharmacies outlets nationwide.

Reviewers recommend Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant for severely dry skin. It contains petrolatum, which experts say acts as a barrier to protect skin from further moisture loss and irritation. Other ingredients include glycerin and panthenol, both of which replenish moisture, as well as bisabolol, an anti-irritant that helps to soothe inflammation. Users at MakeupAlley.com, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com also say they use the ointment on all types of skin ailments, including eczema, chapped lips, sunburns and diaper rashes. Experts say it can be used anywhere on the face and body, but it may be a little too thick for those with only mildly dry skin. If you prefer a lightweight formula, reviewers recommend a lotion such as CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion rather than an ointment or cream. Aquaphor is fragrance- and preservative-free.

We found the most thorough review of Aquaphor Healing Ointment at Beautypedia.com, an online database of product reviews by skin care expert Paula Begoun. Begoun relies on published research to evaluate beauty products based on the efficacy of their ingredients. Expert opinions from Allure magazine were also useful, as were consumer reviews at MakeupAlley.com, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com.

Best lotion for very dry skin

 Pros

• Protects severely dry skin
• Can be used anywhere on face or body
• Multi-purpose
• Affordable

 Cons

• Jar packaging is a bit messy
• Very thick texture
• Greasy

I’m really excited to bring you some lipsticks I’ve been waiting to review for a few weeks now, Avon’s newest release here in Australia, Ultra Color Rich Brilliance Lipsticks. I’ve found more than a few favorites in their ten shades. Click to view my Mega Avon lipstick swatch review, now with 75 colours.

Note: I captured colours best as possible but they differ depending on lighting and/or flash.

Finish: Opaque-sheer, creamy
Shine: pearl, ranging from subtle to full
Wear: not long-lasting
Range: 10 shades (Australia)
Packaging: pink metal/shine

Above: [1] Midnight Gleam, [2] Gilded Velvet, [3] Aurora Rose, [4] Sparkling Sable, [5] Sienna Sparkle, [6] Berry Glitz, [7] Pink Paparazzi, [8] Brilliant Ruby, [9] Rogue Luxury, [10] Crimson Twilight.

Below: [1] Sienna Sparkle, [2] Brilliant Ruby, [3] Rogue Luxury, [4] Pink Paparazzi, [5] Midnight Gleam

I picked up five full-sized lipsticks, and all ten sample shades from the range to review for you all. I had a bit of a face-palm moment, I originally tested the samples when I first got them, and made full notes on each colour for the review. When the time came to finish the post I couldn’t remember for the life me which notebook I wrote it in. Ha ha. Lesson learned. Stick with your technology Kaye.

I painstakingly went through them all again, just for you lovely readers! Enjoy!

Above: [1] Brilliant Ruby, [2] Rogue Luxury, [3] Crimson Twilight, [4] Pink Paparazzi, [5] Berry Glitz, [6] Sienna Sparkle, [7] Aurora Rose, [8] Gilded Velvet, [9] Sparkling Sable [10] Midnight Gleam.

Above: [L-R] Midnight Gleam, Rogue Luxury, Brilliant Ruby, Pink Paparazzi, Sienna Sparkle

Colour Breakdown:

Midnight Gleam: semi-opaque, creamy. Buildable colour to full coverage, can feather lightly into lines because of it’s consistency. Primer or lip liner is recommended. I’m a fan of this shade, the photos don’t do it justice. It’s actually a lot darker.

Gilded Velvet: opaque, pearl/frost like finish, creamy.

Aurora Rose: opaque, high pearl creamy finish. This look is very pearl/frost, and can appear sheer under flash lighting.

Sparkling Sable: opaque, pearl/frost like finish, creamy. Another shade that can appear sheer under flash lighting.

Sienna Sparkle: semi-opaque/sheer, creamy. Another shade that is fully buildable. Also another favourite for me.

Berry Glitz: semi opaque/sheer, creamy. For those wanted lighter, more buildable colour this is a shade for you. Beautiful and sheer to full.

Pink Papparrazi: opaque, creamy. I call this one Barbie pink, but not in a bad way. Great for a bold, in your face, pink. I really love this shade.

Brilliant Ruby: opaque, creamy. This is my absolute favourite from this range. It gives an immediate pop of bright colour. It is a very bright, almost cherry/strawberry, red.

Rogue Luxury: opaque, creamy. This is a darker, more classic shade of red. Something for anyone who doesn’t like bright reds, but still wants a classic.

Crimson Twilight: opaque, creamy. The darkest of their reds, this is a very deep red.