My honest review: VitaHealth Asta Glutathione Plus

 I have always been intrigued on beauty supplements. But I am not convinced enough to consume those local products with viral testimonies. Sure their skin may look better after consuming, but I have heard and dealt (in my clinical practices) too many patients coming in with side effects of these so called health/ beauty supplements. 

As I am starting my third decade of  life, I can't help to have these fine lines and worsening permanent eyebags. I always felt like I look older than my age. So I think it is time to take care of my skin from the inside, apart from those usual drink more water advices. 

I am sceptic at first. But I wanted to try too, on the condition that;

1. The ingredients is backed with scientific data
2. Sold by authorized pharmacies/ drugstores
3. Trusted brand

And I came across this product, sold at a quite high price. 1 box of 60 capsules (in  2 bottles of 30s each) for 1 month supply is priced at around RM200++. I read a lot on the ingredients' safety and efficacy through NCBI, and I decided to give it a try. 

Fast forward after 3 boxes. Though I am not that compliant (did not take 2 capsules everyday, sometimes skipped a day or two), I think this product helps my skin look generally better and fair. But I don't look pale, and my skin does not have the look of unhealthy bleached white skin. I guess there is just some natural glow, my skin became just a little bit fairer, feels more moisturized and healthy. The changes were not so drastic, may be because I am not compliant enough. I did not experience any side effects while taking this.

I am going to stop taking this now for a while, as I feel I'd like my body to rest from any unnecessary supplements, and I am not sure of its side effects if taken long term. 

My honest review: Hada Labo perfect gel

I have been using Hada Labo for more than 5 years now. It all started when I went to Japan for a holiday, went into their drugstores, and one of the most widely available product at that time was Hada Labo. And at that point of time, I had some reading on Hada Labo product ranges and reviews.

I am the type of person who is not into make-up. But I took skincare seriously.  I have dull and dry skin, with pigmentation (freckles) issue. 

What caught my eye the most was that they called it a 3-in-1 miracle in one jar. It combines essence, moisturizer, and sleeping mask. So I can save both money and time by getting this.

I used this for a few years at night. I think it did help my skin in keeping it fair and moist. But it causes this sticky residue on the area after application which some may not feel comfortable about. But I guess that what helps in keeping my dry skin moisturized.

Another thing that I always keep in stock is this UV gel. 

I use this at daytime as it has the UV protection. It has a light texture, easily absorbed, and does not clump or leave white residue on my face. I usually apply thin layer of compact powder afterwards and ready to go.