At this point in life, if I had the choice of the last moisturizer on Earth, it would be Hada Labo Goku-jyun Alpha Milk.
My skin type
I have oily skin. I never used to be a huge fan of moisturizers but I am coming around. I have acne scars that are slowly fading, with large pores on my cheeks.
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What it’s supposed to do
It’s supposed to provide “deep, nourishing hydration, plus firming and smoothing conditioners for your face and neck.”
“HADA LABO Goku-jyun Alpha skin care products with Super Hyaluronic Acid provide deep moisturization, while Collagen and vitamin A and an exclusive peptide help smooth fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin’s elasticity, giving skin a firmer look.” (hadalabousa.com)
Honestly, the ingredients aren’t anything special-looking, but I really love this moisturizer anyway.
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin), Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Methylparaben, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Propylparaben, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
How I use it
The Alpha Milk is nearly the last item I use in my routine. Speaking of my routine, you can see exactly where I use it by reading about my battle against my scarring.
How long I used it
I purchased this when I went to NYC last year in November and have been using it ever since. All I need is a quarter-sized amount for my entire face and neck; and yes, a quarter-sized amount is kind of a lot, but it’s necessary. After everyday use, twice per day, the bottle is a little bit less than half full. I think I have another three months left in the bottle. Best $16 ever spent!
Results
The Alpha Milk is very thin, which is surprising because it’s incredibly moisturizing. I was also going to pick up the Alpha Lotion, but decided to just test out the Alpha Milk instead to see how I liked it, since it was thinner than the Alpha Lotion. I haven’t had any breakouts from it either. I also love that it doesn’t smell like anything and you can put it anywhere in your routine without it getting all mad and pilling up. I haven’t fallen asleep in my makeup since 2017 started but I have stumbled to the sink to wash off my makeup. If there’s one product I slather on, just to say I did something, it’s the Hada Labo Alpha Milk.
Where to indulge
Amazon | Mentholatum | Walgreens (Out of stock, but they carry other HL products from the line)
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