Reddit reviews Hada Labo Rohto Goku-Jun Hyaluronic Lotion Light, 170ml/5.7 fl. oz.

I have oily skin, but the oiliness decreased DRAMATICALLY once I (a) stopped using strong, stripping cleansers and (b) addressed some underlying dehydration issues.

First, paradoxically, you've got to stop drying your face out. The second ingredient in that toning lotion is alcohol - as a start, I'd stop using that. The second ingredient in that cleanser is sodium laureth sulphate - I'd also replace that with something much gentler, like Cerave Hydrating Cleanser, or my favourite, Hada-Labo Cleansing Foam.

You've got to get some hyaluronic acid and ceramides into your skin to help repair your moisture barrier. For me, the key to repairing my oily/dehydrated skin has been using multiple light watery hydrating layers - this is where Asian products really are better. For hyaluronic acid, you could try Hadalabo Light Lotion. This is basically an extremely light hyaluronic acid serum that almost looks like water, that you pat into your face after cleansing. You could also try layering that with Cerave Lotion at night to get some ceramides into your poor skin.

For me, the best mattifying primer is my sunscreen, Biore Perfect Milk, but this does leave a slight white cast so is not suitable for deeper skin tones.

So, TL:DR, your drying cleanser and toner are doing you no favours. Invest in light, watery hydrating layers to repair your moisture barrier. And pls use sunscreen!

You're looking in the wrong section. They're not called moisturizers over here, they're usually called "lotions" or something similar. You can check /r/AsianBeauty and Google for the different names- I just woke up with a nice headache so I'm only willing to do so much.

Personally this is what I use. It doesn't irritate my skin and is quite a popular item, iirc. It's watery, not like Western moisturier, but a little bit will go a long way.

Oil cleanser --> Foaming cleanser --> hydrating toner in the moist or light version --> emulsion --> cream

The Gokujyun range gets translated in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways, so it can get a little confusing. The name 'Gokujyun' simply means 'super hydrating', all of the products contain hyaluronic acid, and the range consists of the clear, hydrating 'lotion' (what is known in Western countries as a 'toner'), an emulsion/milk, which looks and feels like a thin Western moisturizer (it's white, and comes in a smaller bottle than the lotion) and then the gel-cream hybrid 'cream'.

Edited to add: you don't have to use every step from the range. You can use them in conjunction with products from other brands/ranges.

What Stegateratops said.

THAT SAID, if you wanted to gradually start a new routine, here's what I'd go for:

AM:

• Hadalabo Cleansing Foam. pH neutral, affordable, incredibly gentle.
  
  
• OPTIONAL: Hadalabo Light Lotion. It's a little bit lighter than the usual Hadalabo lotion, but BE SURE TO PATCH TEST. I find this invaluable for giving combination skin a very light, comfortable dose of moisture.
  
  
• Biore UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen. Yes, you need sunscreen, even in the UK.
  
  PM:
  
  
• Any cleansing oil. I like the L'oreal one that you can get from Boots. Apply to dry skin, wait a minute, massage, rinse. You might feel little 'grits' pop out while you're massaging.
  
  
• Follow with your foaming cleanser from AM.
  
  
• Paula's Choice BHA Liquid. Pat on after you've cleansed. I like to let it sit for 10 minutes before proceeding, but La Paula says you don't have to.
  
  
• OPTIONAL - your Hadalabo lotion if you choose to get it.
  
  
• Loads of moisturiser options. I like Neutrogena Moisture Boost at the moment, but some people find it a little drying.
  
  But, again: see a GP about your acne, there may be some other treatments that can help. Add new products very gradually. PATCH TEST. For acne, I choose a spot beside my nose and dab that new product on every day for about 10 days. I've discovered that quite a few products break me out when I do that, it's very much worth trying. And WEAR SUNSCREEN. It's not optional. Sun damage causes large pores to look much much worse.
  
  Good luck.

Yup it's the gold bottle. Here are some links for your reference.

This is the Premium one in a gold bottle with the much thicker consistency.

This is the Hada Labo Moist which is less thicker than the Premium

I'll also include the Hada Labo Light since people often get confused between this and the moist. As its name implies, this toner/lotion is just like water, light enough to easily ne absorbed by the skin.

Dry-skinned people would tend to go for the moist while oily-skinned people could benefit more from the light. I could also see myself using the light one during humid summer days.

In terms of cleansers, Hada Labo certainly has some good ones. This one has been a hit with my sister, who deals with both acne and sensitivity. I love the toner that /r/sca recommended, but you may want to try it in person. Hada Labo offers different kinds of hyaluronic acid toners, with this "Moist" one being the heaviest/thickest one. They also have a lighter version that you may prefer (I know my sister thinks the Moist version is too heavy).

I hope you enjoy Taiwan! Taipei is a wonderful city, lots of good food and fun.

To redeem myself, I'd like to recommend Hada Labo Rohto Goku-Jun Hyaluronic Lotion Light (CosDNA) as a simple moisturizer. I know exactly what's in it, because it's sitting right in front of me. :P

Hey, which one is correct? I can't tell if they're the same and don't want to order the wrong one! Thanks again :)

https://www.amazon.com/Hada-Labo-Goku-Jun-Hyaluronic-Lotion/dp/B074GX61B2/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1527121442&sr=1-1&keywords=Hada-Labo+Goku-Jun+Hyaluronic+Lotion+Light+%28Light%29

or

https://www.amazon.com/Hada-Labo-Goku-Jun-Hyaluronic-Lotion/dp/B00BS3PYY0/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1527121442&sr=1-2&keywords=Hada-Labo+Goku-Jun+Hyaluronic+Lotion+Light+%28Light%29

It has glycerine, which is moisturizing and witch hazel, which is astringent.

I would give these a look:

https://www.amazon.ca/Rohto-Hadalabo-Gokujyn-Hyaluronic-Lotion/dp/B00BSNBO9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486742336&sr=8-1&keywords=hada+labo+gokujyun

https://www.amazon.ca/Gokujyun-Super-Hyaluronic-Hydrating-Lotion/dp/B00BS3PYY0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486742336&sr=8-3&keywords=hada+labo+gokujyun

They're very popular among Asian beauty lovers.

I waited 2 months for my Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion to come, & it never arrived (I am getting a refund). But my dry skin can't wait another month for a hydrating Hyaluronic Acid product, so I am considering some locally available options for immediate use. I wonder if you guys could take a look at these HA serums & help me pick which one might be best (or recommend an alternative available in Canada)?

Now Foods - Hyaluronic Acid Serum $20 / 30 mL (concern: HA is far down the ingredients list)

Derma E: Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid $32 / 60 mL (concern: many ingredients, incl. dimethicone)

Pure Creations: Hyaluronic Serum $33 / 30 mL (concern: flower/fruit extracts could be irritating)

*other product suggestions welcome

Also, I am going to order the Hada Labo Lotion Light ($19/170mL) this time, because I am afraid of butylene glycol sensitivity; that or this Garden of Wisdom HA Serum ($17/60mL) - has anybody tried it?

Follow up: has anyone tried Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry Skin ($25/47mL)? It supposedly has HA.

Thank you!

Yes, it's just translation. It's the same. There are different versions. The light version has more greet here. Not to mention an anti aging (red) and brightening (blue) and a new Premium (gold) which is super moist.