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These are the musings of Carmine Montalto, NYC-based writer, skincare junkie and brand guru. The former copywriter at Kiehl’s, Carmine has more than 25 years of experience in beauty. Through the Skincarma Blog, he puts all of his product wisdom to work demystifying the ever-evolving world of skin care. 

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ROHTO HADA LABO HYALURONIC ACID LOTION - CULT FAVORITE J-BEAUTY TONER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

PRODUCT REVIEW: ROHTO HADA LABO HYALURONIC ACID LOTION - CULT FAVORITE J-BEAUTY TONER FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN

ROHTO HADA LABO | HYALURONIC ACID LOTION

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First, I’m not even sure what this product is actually called. I just know it’s a cult J-beauty favorite.

And it’s not entirely because I don’t speak much Japanese beyond a few cuisine related terms, basic greetings — and introducing myself by name: カーマイン.

I picked up a few things when I taught ESL to Japanese students back in LA. My students called me Carmine-sensei (teacher) and dasai (geek). So disrespectful!

And, Tokyo is up there among my fave cities, along with London and NYC.

On Amazon, this unusual J-Beauty Hyaluronic Acid-powered toner is listed as Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist.

The Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion has been around a while, but I wasn’t paying much attention to it until I was researching forms of Hyaluronic Acid for an upcoming blog.

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It’s actually quite an intriguing formula with a surprising velvety texture. The Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion has a very tight ingredient list with just 11 ingredients, three of which are forms of HA including Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate.

A high level of Glycerin also helps power its efficacy. It contains no proven skin irritants like fragrance, fragrant plant oils and alcohol.

I love the simplicity and true efficacy of the formula. It just has this otherworldly (dare I say it, alien technology!) feel to it that makes it difficult to put your finger on. There’s no doubt in my mind why this is such a J-Beauty must-have.

SHOP THE BLOG: Purchase the Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion for $16 here.


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PRODUCT REVIEW: JOSIE MARAN PINEAPPLE ENZYME PORE CLEARING CLEANSER - ONE OF THE BEST CLEANSERS FOR OILY SKIN

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