If you're a fan of salads or seafood, then you've probably heard of or tried '
lato', the quirky-looking seaweed that resembles caviar. Scientifically known as
Caulerpa lentillifera, these teeny-weeny grape-like beads are indigenous in the Philippines, and are particularly abundant in Bohol, Palawan, and Sorsogon.
Like most products from the sea,
lato is rich in vitamins and minerals that are great not just for the body, but for the skin, too.
Human Heart Nature, my all-time favorite local skincare brand, tapped the potential of these lovely little sea grapes and came up with an a new skincare product with
lato as its main ingredient. Meet the
Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Moisturizer, the second installment in Human Heart Nature's Marine Caviar skincare line.
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| Human Heart Nature Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Moisturizer. |
Bursting with natural wonders from
lato farmed in Bohol, the
Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Moisturizer is packed with
vitamin A that encourages healthy skin cell production, and
vitamin C, which is known for its anti-oxidant properties. It intensively hydrates the skin all day long, and makes it plump and dewy-looking.
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| Product details at the back of the bottle. |
Aside from
lato, this product also contains
sunflower seed oil, a rich source of vitamin E and a potent ingredient against acne, redness, and skin irritation. It's also infused with
beetroot extract which helps in clearing blemishes and evens out the skin tone;
bamboo stem extract which strengthen the skin's barrier and restores skin resilience;
aloe leaf juice, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties; and
mimosa flower wax which works as an emollient to soften the skin and retain skin moisture.
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| List of ingredients. (Click to enlarge) |
The Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Moisturizer can be used both as a daytime and nighttime moisturizer. I prefer using it in the morning, because it works great as a makeup base. I love its light and silky formula that instantly hydrates and easily blends into the skin without the oily, greasy feel. It does make the skin look healthy and dewy after application, which is surprisingly similar to that 'chok chok' effect that I get from my favorite Korean skincare products. (Watch out, Innisfree! You now have a contender in my skincare routine!)
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| Easy-to-squeeze pump. |
I also like its mild, citrus-y scent, though some of you might not be keen on facial products that leave a lingering scent on the skin. Well, at least the fragrance component of this moisturizer is still very natural as it comes from
limonene, a chemical derived from peels of citrus fruits.
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| A pump or two would be enough to cover your entire face. :) |
This product is best used with the
Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Face Cleanser, which I have yet to try. I had originally planned to try both products together, but the cleanser was out of stock when the moisturizer was launched. Will post a separate review for the cleanser as soon as I get my hands on one. :)
