Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion, Clear

I started using this a couple of years ago after hearing about hyaluronic acid lotions everywhere. I was skeptical at first. In my mid-30s, I've tried a lot of products that promise hydration and just sit on top of the skin instead. This one is different. It's watery, almost like toner, but it absorbs fast and leaves my skin feeling plump right away. I use it after cleansing, before my usual serums. No sticky residue, no waiting around for it to dry. The hydration holds up through the day too. I used to deal with tight, flaky patches, especially around my nose and cheeks. Those have noticeably improved since I started layering this in. I don't need to use as much moisturizer on top anymore, which honestly saves me money in the long run. It's fragrance free and doesn't irritate my skin, even on days when I'm using actives like retinol. If you want a simple, effective hydration step without frills, this one delivers. I

I never understood the hype around Hada Labo Premium Lotion until I tried it myself. It looks and feels like a simple, slightly thick toner, but don't let that fool you—it delivers an incredible amount of hydration. After applying just a few drops, my skin instantly felt plump, soft, and comfortable without feeling greasy or sticky. The formula contains multiple types of hyaluronic acid, so it layers moisture into the skin instead of just sitting on the surface. After using it consistently, I noticed my skin looked healthier, smoother, and had that subtle "glass skin" glow. It's fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and gentle enough for daily use, making it perfect even if you're using active ingredients like retinol or salicylic acid. If your skin feels dehydrated, tight, or dull, this is one of those products that's worth the hype. Simple, effective, and a bottle lasts a long time.

This one isn’t right for me. I do have combination-oily skin but for some reason, this doesn’t do my skin any good. I do have dry patches of skin and this doesn’t work well for me. Maybe it’s my skin aging or it just isn’t good for me. I am still using it up, along with other moisturizing serums, kasi sayang naman my money. I think this would work well for younger skin. It is lightweight and gets easily absorbed so that’s a plus, but other than that I can’t find anything else that would make me want to repurchase this.

I always start my night time skincare with this, my skin loves it!