Review: Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion

I literally forgot I have not taken a single picture of it and had to crop it from my pics of skincare routine

I got this through Amazon, shipped from Japan ... so it fully Japanese, so information I got was from numerous reviews online and also Ratzillacosme which was really really helpful.
From Ratzillacosme:-

The ingredients here is pretty basic and that's what I love it for!

I heard of this product wayyy before but just never got interested until Hyaluronic acid become 'trendy'... lols... so since a lot of skincare brand started to emphasize how their formulation is so rich with Hyaluronic acid, I just went for this after reading numerous the great reviews.

10 years ago when it came out in TV ads while I was still in secondary school back home in Malaysia I never really think this product relevant to me because I was the acne-prone teenager who knows nothing other than killing acne with benzoyl peroxide and that hydration ? that ain't doing anything to my skin... so I thought. but now I've learnt. 

I found that this the most basic hyaluronic acid product, and basic is good. I would not say this is the best and maybe as a single product something else can be better but it is one of the best you can start with especially those who is new to  serious skincare. Especially for the price for the amount it just make sense!

Application:
It just slightly more viscous than water but and can felt a little sticky which do not last. It's clear and oh so easy to apply. No smell. You can just drop it to palm and swipe across face and neck, and pat it. I usually use it after putting on my vitamin C or my retinol in light thin watery formula, then followed by thicker serum.
It is perfect for layering, best use by adding more toners afterward or mist and finish off with a more occlusive products. You don't need to of course,  it perfectly fine to just leave it on and yes it's great for those DIY lotion mask.

Packaging:
Simple plastic bottle, quite squeez-y, non-leaking top in 170ml.

Performance:
It gives a kick to your complexion and plump it, great under makeup. Feel well hydrated all day. I have no reaction to it and not causing me break outs.
I have to say that if you are 'very' dehydrated and the weather soooo dry ie. low humidity you do find this is not enough. This is probably not the only solution. You need something richer or go into layering.
But if you live in Malaysia or more humid climate or has oily skin this should great and actually enough.

Price:
I got it for about 11 to 12 quids something on Amazon for 170ml with free delivery which is very affordable given it deliver direct from Japan. I do know this is cheaper in Malaysia and probably so in Japan.

Overall:
4.95/5.00

I have finish my last bottle and has no plan to repurchase is as I dabble the premium version which is really good and kinda plan to stick with that one. That's where I took off the 0.05, lols.