Rosette Hello Kitty Hyaluronic Acid Gel Review

I tried Rosette Hello Kitty facial wash and the surprisingly great quality result I got triggered me to try other products from this range.

Being a fan of Dr Ci Labo Aqua Collagen Gel, I usually use this slightly higher end product as my standard measure when testing out other non-greasy base facial moisturizers. It was not an easy competition, but Watsons' drugstore's Rosette Hello Kitty Hyaluronic Acid Gel managed to live up to Dr Ci Labo's standard, at a much smaller fraction of the cost - SGD29!

First off, let's look at the mad cute packaging.

I don't know what the chubby cat is doing but she looks so 'careful', silly & ADORABLE!

Product is packaged in a great quality solid hard plastic container, with typical trustworthy Japanese's perfectionist finishing standard. The high quality printing from the outer plastic box to the jar/tub are flawlessly done up. Printing on the plastic tub is smooth and sealed, unlike those 'chippable' cheaply printed paint that you can feel when running your fingers across the surface. In short, you can't really scratch the paint off. A pretty 'deep' jar that holds a lot of contents too. If you are considering keeping the container, or giving this entire skincare as a gift, you need not worry about its packaging condition. I give this product packaging quality 5/5 stars! When you get a great packaging that you can and will recycle, you contribute to eco-friendly project.

At the back of this packaging is a Japanese translated product information in English. I had attached a large and clear photo here for your reading. Do click for a bigger and clearer view. :)

For a wallet and budget friendly SGD29 made in Japan's Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Rosette thoughtfully included a second lid to further seal its freshness, complete with a great quality smooth finishing solid plastic spatula. This inner lid comes attached with a ring tab for easy lifting, and to sandwich the spatula for a more secured hold. And again, nothing made here is in cheap quality!

 

Inner lid is easily lifted, minimizing the risk of toppling the bottom jar while removing.

See how aqua thick greaseless jelly this looks! Non runny and concentrated!

Beautifully designed and crafted soft smooth finishing solid high quality plastic spatula scoops precise amount of gel you desire so easily, you don't have to worry about mess and wastage trapped in unnecessary hidden  corners and edges. A hygienically designed simple cute scooping tool.

Hyaluronic Acid Gel clings firmly on the tip of the spatula. Again, look at its non runny concentrated jelly smooth non greasy consistency.

With just 1 easy scoop, the pearl neatly sits without threatening to fall off while the whip makes its journey from the jar to your face or fingertips.

Alright, so here comes my personal review on the pros and cons!

Pros :
(Note : Reviews based on the results I get when I wake up if I were to wear this to sleep. Also, do note that I have very oily / combi skin.)

• Moisturizing and non greasy.
  
• Like Dr Ci Labo Aqua Collagen gel, it contains no fragrance.
  
• Works best when I get enough sleep and drink enough water.
  
• Delivers healthy glowy skin.
  
• Helps even out skin color to a good extend.
  
• No skin irritation. It does nothing to my pimples too.
  
• Seals, locks and retains moisture in skin.
  
• BEST OF ALL, plumps and irons out my facial fine lines (especially my very deep creased long frown lines) in just after a couple of days!! Attached below is the "AFTER" pic! Pardon my naked unsightly complexion, but for review sake, I have to produce the real deal! Click on my pic for a better bigger view if you need.
  
  
• If this works on my oily skin, I believe it should probably work better for dryer skin types.
  
• If Dr Ci Labo Aqua Collagen Gel is 10 stars, I rate this 9! To be honest, they feel, smell and deliver way too identical! A jar like this will last up to approx 3-4mths on a 1 pearl size application per night usage.

Cons :

• Pretty sticky. Feels like collagen gel. I don't recommend this as an outdoor moisturizer. It will attract dirt and other skin-ruining pollutants to stick and cling on your face till your next wash. But due to its stickiness, it might be a great product to use in dry, air-conditioned room.

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My preferred directions. You can use your own preferred method. :
(Note : I ONLY apply moisturizer immediately on dampened, soggy pat-dry toweled freshly cleansed face. It helps to deep penetrates in moisturizer better, and reduces pulling and tugging of my skin during the spreading and massaging-in step. Also, I'll only need a way lesser amount of moisturizer to work on my dampened face as compared to a completely evaporated and dry surface.)

1. With a pearl of Rosette Hello Kitty Hyaluronic Acid Gel on a finger tip, distribute it on parts of your face in dots (eg. 1 on forehead, nose, chin, each eyebag, cheek, and side of the face).
   
   
2. Using finger tips, spread and massage them in in circular motions, inward out, working the gel into the skin, excluding the ones on the eyebags. You might feel a short little warming effect which might turn your face slightly pinkish, but it will fade away soon.
   
   
3. Using the ring (4th) fingers, spread the gel on the eyebags and gently massage in in circular motions all the way up to the eyelids.
   
   
4. After all the gel are evenly resting on your face, use 3 fingers (index, mid and ring fingers) and gently pat your 'marinated' complexion repeatedly to further activate the skin cells to penetrate the moisturizer deeper. I don't know how true this is scientifically proven, but I practice this step when I moisturize and I love it. Use your ring finger to do the tapping around your delicate eye areas. 
   *Please be extra gentle with the skin around your eyes. Treat them like tofu. They are extremely delicate and any pull might surprise you with a permanent line one unlucky day. The skin around our eyes are one of the first few areas on our face other than the saggy jawlines to give way and betray our age.
   
   
5. With the much leftover gel on fingers, spread them on your jawlines and neck in downward up direction. Its so important to moisturize the jawlines and neck. If they are left dry and un-moisturized, they will stretch and pull your facial skin down when you tilt and turn your head, resulting in speeding up facial sagging.

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Will I repurchase? HELL YES!

URL :
http://rosette.jp/products/detail.php?code=443

Price comparison :

Dr Ci Labo Aqua Collagen Gel 120g - SGD123 Retail price, SGD105 Gmarket Sg
Rosette Hello Kitty Hyaluronic Acid Gel 80g - SGD29+ Watsons. (ie, ~SGD45 for 120g)