Hada Labo in Singapore
Singapore fans of Hada Labo can now rejoice – this Japanese brand renowned for its moisturising skincare range has finally reached our shores. Already available in several parts of the region, Hada Labo will be exclusively sold at Watsons stores across the island from June 2010. (ETA: An eagled-eyed reader has reported seeing the products at the stores already).
Available to us for now are:
- The Super Hyaluronic Acid (SHA) Hydrating Range
- The AHA/BHA Exfoliating Range
- The Arbutin Whitening Range
I attended a Hada Labo launch event last week and learnt from Rohto-Mentholatum – its parent company – that the brand also carries other ranges, including an anti-aging one. However, there are no plans (yet) for those to be introduced here.
In Chinese, the kanji of the brand’s name is pronounced as jī (肌) yàn (研), which means research for the skin. With Rohto’s strong research background (they of the famous eyedrops!), this skincare brand certainly piques my interest.
The prices of its products range from S$12.90 to S$30.90. Not too bad, considering that its star product, the Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion, is apparently so popular that a bottle is sold every four seconds in Japan!
More information on this brand and the launch event soon. In the meantime, I leave you with this cute little image that explains how SHA works. 
Image source: Hada Labo Singapore
Ooohhh!!! cute pictures at the end hehe… Now you’ve tempt me to try ^^ 1 every 4 seconds sold? Now now I’m sold!
REALLY ITS COMING HERE!!! YAYYYY!!!!!! but the prices hai….
Hi Dana,
The cartoon blobs are cute, ya?
The brand has quite a cult following around the world. 
Hi Evie,
Yes, it is! I don’t know the Japanese prices but they seem pretty reasonable to me. If it helps, you can accrue rebate $ with the Watsons Card.
saw it’s up on display at westmall watsons!
Hi Sonia,
That’s really fast! Thanks for the heads up!
i pass tru toa payoh watsons today, and bought the lotion..its 22.90 ….almost the whole series is in singapore already~~
the lotion is really good!!!i applied before my make up and my make up never stays in place so long before…and my dry skin feels instant hydration!!! its really good….give it a try….
Hi Heygyy,
That is very positive feedback! Enjoy the lovely lotion.
Mag, Do you know if they will bring in the eye masks anytime soon?
Hi farah,
I’ve no idea. They did say they’re testing the waters for a bit before introducing new products.
I saw it on Sasa Hkg. I guess I will get it there for now. Thanks Mag!
Hi Farah,
You’re welcome! HK is always more up to date where Japanese products are concerned.
between hada labo lotion and essence, which one is more moisturizing?
Hi Sisca,
I think they work hand in hand.