I'll have separate reviews for each variant on this page. I'll update this post as I use each variant for at-least 1 month and compare them at the end of this post.
Here we go!
So I started seeing this soap before on various online shops and the shop that claims to have first distributed this is in the Philippines is Shadz online shop which is an official distributor of Co., Ltd. Happy Price - the maker of the hyped about Celebrity Soap.
It shocked me that it's WTF PRICEY for a soap! Like around 1,000+ PHP pricey! The priciest soap I have ever used was just around 300 PHP or even less! I read on why the price tag was like that and info graphics say that these are used by japanese celebrity and is their secret to flawless skin- (something like that). It is also said to make you more attractive to men or your lover because of it's pheromone effect. (hence the name Love Soap). As I researched about it and it's many benefits aside from whitening I eventually got sucked into the madness!
It shocked me that it's WTF PRICEY for a soap! Like around 1,000+ PHP pricey! The priciest soap I have ever used was just around 300 PHP or even less! I read on why the price tag was like that and info graphics say that these are used by japanese celebrity and is their secret to flawless skin- (something like that). It is also said to make you more attractive to men or your lover because of it's pheromone effect. (hence the name Love Soap). As I researched about it and it's many benefits aside from whitening I eventually got sucked into the madness!
I have sensitive, combination, acne prone skin and some scars due to being a hyper pasaway kid. And also, we went swimming last summer...(May2013)
This soap has a LOT of benefits aside from whitening which I'll list on the individual review below.
Sooooo... I got uneven skin after that...Which is why I hate swimming. I only swim once but it will take me a year or two to get my color back and even out the tan lines!
Anyways...Let's see how this soap works!
This soap has a LOT of benefits aside from whitening which I'll list on the individual review below.
Tokyo Love Original Soap Review
From Happy Price website with Google Translate:
Price: \ 1554 (tax included)/658.00 PHP
Blockbuster is introduced, such as TV · magazine, various media! And the smell of the sensitive zone unaware unexpectedly, dullness to be worried about the right person. In addition, it is in the mind, but what do I do? Should a woman who thinks often. In order to solve the trouble of such women, Tokyo Rabusopu has thoroughly studied the folklore medicine of Indonesia "jamu". The soap usual, has been completed on the formulated its own, natural herbs "Royal jamu" is me wash gently discomfort during menstruation and dullness dirt is the source of the smell of the sensitive zone of medium we do not fall, also darkening, You. I combine bio Anne cottage called Plant Placenta (moisturizing), natural ingredients sericin (fair skin), and soy milk fermentation was further, leading to systemic plump skin moisture.
[Product Name] Tokyo Rabusopu
[Contents] 100 g
[all components] soap groundwork chamomile extract, sage extract, rosemary extract, peppermint extract, Pueraria Root extract, aloe vera extract -1 chlorella extract, glycyrrhizin acid 2K · tea extract- persimmon tannin hyaluronic acid Na · sericin, soy milk fermentation liquid trehalose betaine · PEG-75 · BG · ethanol, water, etidronate-EDTA-4Na
[how to use] After bubbled with warm water or an appropriate amount, your body Please rinse with warm water or washed.
[Precautions] When there is an abnormality in ★ skin, when you do not go with skin, please discontinue use. ★ Because this article I combine many ingredients of natural origin, there is the case that the change is seen in the color of the soap during use, but does not interfere with use. ★ Because it is a soap containing a large amount of moisturizing ingredients, it is well draining when it is stored, please avoid high temperature and humidity, direct rays of the sun.[Publisher] Co., Ltd. Happy Price [country of origin] Japan [JAN CODE]4988439003228
-Powerful natural and organic skin whitening complex
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
My Experience and Thoughts
Where I got my Tokyo Love Soap: From a relative in Japan
Price: 1300JPY / 577.39PHP
Duration of use: Oct 31, 2013 - Nov 30
Quantity used: Just less than 1/4 slice of the soap
Scent: NONE
Price: 1300JPY / 577.39PHP
Duration of use: Oct 31, 2013 - Nov 30
Quantity used: Just less than 1/4 slice of the soap
Scent: NONE
I got this around October 29, 2013 and started using it the next day. I wanted to try the original first so I can compare its effect to the other variants I have which is Professional and Premium. I first cut it into 1/4-ish size vertically then immediately tried the arm test. I soaped my left arm and left it there for around 1 minute or two. I should have left in on longer but I'm just too excited to see if those pictures of instant whitening is true! And soo it was true! (I forgot to take pictures!)My left arm was visibly lighter than my right but not shockingly white as those promotional pictures.
On my face, it felt like my pores were tightening but not the very drying kind. Same thing with my arms. Though when I scratch it to test if it was dry, there was no white line. Sadly it didn't prevent pimples. It helped very little on the blemishes as it does it's micropeeling. Still, I'm amazed on how I got lighter with every wash! I occasionally did the arm test and it never fails! Though like I said, the lightening is not as shocking as the promotional pictures.
It also refined my UA hair! It was specially apparent when I plucked my underarms. The hair the grew back was a LOT finer than usual! ♥
The micropeeling of this soap is unique. It's so tiny that I couldn't see it! Pretty cool! Though because of the fineness of the peeling. I can't see for myself if I got lighter. But I get compliments here and there saying that I was getting lighter, blooming and stuff like that. No matter how much I look at my arms, I can't see the change!!! That's why I do the arm test just to confirm the effect hehe.
Effectiveness: ♥♥♥♥
I'm pleasantly happy about it's effcicacy! It's so far the fastest whitening soap I've used. I can't really see it at first but it's the other people around me who notices it. Almost comparable to my go-to whitening soap which is Diamond Orange Peel. Lucky that I found TLS because the recent formulation of orange peel soap was stingy on the skin! It really keeps the odor away. I rarely use deodorant anymore!
Mildness: ♥♥♥♥♥
This is surprisingly very gentle for a very quick and effective whitening soap! Silka body wash is gentle but it doesn't whiten as fast as TLS! No sting when used as a feminine wash! Amazing!
Ingredients: ♥♥♥♥♥
No qualm about the ingredients at all!!! They use mostly natural engredients! Well except for the PEG!! (Will post about hazardous chemicals soon!)
On my face, it felt like my pores were tightening but not the very drying kind. Same thing with my arms. Though when I scratch it to test if it was dry, there was no white line. Sadly it didn't prevent pimples. It helped very little on the blemishes as it does it's micropeeling. Still, I'm amazed on how I got lighter with every wash! I occasionally did the arm test and it never fails! Though like I said, the lightening is not as shocking as the promotional pictures.
It also refined my UA hair! It was specially apparent when I plucked my underarms. The hair the grew back was a LOT finer than usual! ♥
The micropeeling of this soap is unique. It's so tiny that I couldn't see it! Pretty cool! Though because of the fineness of the peeling. I can't see for myself if I got lighter. But I get compliments here and there saying that I was getting lighter, blooming and stuff like that. No matter how much I look at my arms, I can't see the change!!! That's why I do the arm test just to confirm the effect hehe.
Effectiveness: ♥♥♥♥
I'm pleasantly happy about it's effcicacy! It's so far the fastest whitening soap I've used. I can't really see it at first but it's the other people around me who notices it. Almost comparable to my go-to whitening soap which is Diamond Orange Peel. Lucky that I found TLS because the recent formulation of orange peel soap was stingy on the skin! It really keeps the odor away. I rarely use deodorant anymore!
Mildness: ♥♥♥♥♥
This is surprisingly very gentle for a very quick and effective whitening soap! Silka body wash is gentle but it doesn't whiten as fast as TLS! No sting when used as a feminine wash! Amazing!
Ingredients: ♥♥♥♥♥
No qualm about the ingredients at all!!! They use mostly natural engredients! Well except for the PEG!! (Will post about hazardous chemicals soon!)
Here I'm washing my arm prior to swatching the meiko cover faces with octard. As seen HERE |
Just after the wash, I got some micropeeling going on! |
This bit is on my legs after I took a bath. Take note, I always rub after soaping and shampooing and yet I get this when I'm about to dress-up. |
Tokyo Love Soap Professional Review
This is the only Tokyo Love Soap that has no logo engraved in it. |
Comparison of Professional(Medicated) and Premium Tokyo Love Soap |
From Happy Price website with Google Translate:
-Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal formula treats and prevents acne and pustules
-Treats and prevents blackheads and whiteheads
-Powerful natural antibacterial ingredients to prevent odor and skin infection
-Supresses all forms of histamine-prostaglandin mediated skin irritation
-Treats eczema, acne, chronic dryness, skin fissures, rashes, itching and other forms of blemishes
-Powerful natural and organic skin whitening complex
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
-Treats and prevents blackheads and whiteheads
-Powerful natural antibacterial ingredients to prevent odor and skin infection
-Supresses all forms of histamine-prostaglandin mediated skin irritation
-Treats eczema, acne, chronic dryness, skin fissures, rashes, itching and other forms of blemishes
-Powerful natural and organic skin whitening complex
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
My Experience and Thoughts
Where I got my Tokyo Love Soap: From a relative in Japan
Price: 1790JPY / 666.22PHP
Duration of use: Dec 1, 2013 - Dec 30,2013
Quantity used: 1/4 slice of the soap
Scent: NONE
Price: 1790JPY / 666.22PHP
Duration of use: Dec 1, 2013 - Dec 30,2013
Quantity used: 1/4 slice of the soap
Scent: NONE
After hearing the effect of this soap on my cousin, I really got excited about this soap!! Finally! A soap that would clear my skin of pimples and blemishes!! So yay!!!
Hohoho! *Suds suds suds*
And finally, uh.. I'ts kind of...
The same as original! Just that it has more antibacterial and odor preventing ingredients. It didn't do much to my pimples too or maybe it's not "hiyang" to me. Well actually, sometimes it helps and sometimes there's no effect. Too bad I ordered two of this variant! pfffftt!!!
Effectiveness: ♥♥♥
This is supposed to be for pimples but it didn't do much for mine. Whitening and hair refining effect is the same as the Original variant.
Mildness: ♥♥♥♥♥
Well it's supposed to be mild so people with skin conditions can use this variant. No sting when used as a feminine wash.
Ingredients: ♥♥♥
Well I don't see the PEG now but the active ingredient is SCARY! Triclosan! It's classified by the US FDA to be a pesticide and a probable carcinogen!! I won't buy this variant ever again!!!
By the time I'm using this, I added another soap to my bathing routine. That is the Diamond Orange Peel Soap. Like I said, this is my go-to whitening soap. I just want to get rid of the micropeeling as soon as I can so that my skin will be smoother. And so I got this not-so-micro peeling with this combo:
Look at that peeling on my arm! O.O |
That peeling just went on for around 3 days and then my skin rarely got any obvious micropeeling. Did the skin test and no white line at all!. My skin was really getting refined and the whitening is pinkish and not yellowish like what I get with other whitening soaps I've used. I have warm skintone you see and getting that pinkish whitening was just like a joke to me. This soap is amazing for being able to do that!
Tokyo Love Soap Premium Review
From Happy Price website with Google Translate:
Tokyo Rabusopu traditional, I combine luxury "EGF" and "fullerene". I combine increased amounts in the premium, proprietary formulation of Tokyo Love "Royal jamu" will wash it away gently more powerful, and dirt sensitive zone smell to be worried. Then, the blended luxury high-profile two major components "EGF" and "fullerene" in the beauty industry, I pursued further fair skin. In addition, leading to moisture skin moist skin component of the patent "Hiaruorigo" washing performance. The scent of a rose "Damask Rose" gorgeous sublime, blending "Ofumoferin" and "Iran Iran", a sexy fragrance, fragrance of premium, finished distinguished men received, the fragrance is an adult. Charisma of beauty also confessed favorite! It is a very popular product.
[Precautions] When there is an abnormality in ★ skin, when you do not go with skin, please discontinue use. ★ Because this article I combine many ingredients of natural origin, there is the case that the change is seen in the color of the soap during use, but does not interfere with use. ★ Because it is a soap containing a large amount of moisturizing ingredients, it is well draining when it is stored, please avoid high temperature and humidity, direct rays of the sun. [Publisher] Co., Ltd. Happy Price [country of origin] Japan [JAN CODE]4988439003839
Benefits (from http://tokyoloveshop.com)
-Mircopeeling effect ensures whiter and more radiant skin each use
-Increases Epidermal cellular turn over rate
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Collagen complex lifts the skin
-Plant Placenta Extract rejuvinates and regenerates destroyed and damaged cells
-Hasten wound healing and prevents scarring
-Treats and prevents scars, signs of ageing and sun damage
-Longer moisturizing benefits
-Natural antibacterial ingredients prevents body odor
-Organic, non titanium based sun protection
-Powerful natural and organic skin whitening complex
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
-Increases Epidermal cellular turn over rate
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Collagen complex lifts the skin
-Plant Placenta Extract rejuvinates and regenerates destroyed and damaged cells
-Hasten wound healing and prevents scarring
-Treats and prevents scars, signs of ageing and sun damage
-Longer moisturizing benefits
-Natural antibacterial ingredients prevents body odor
-Organic, non titanium based sun protection
-Powerful natural and organic skin whitening complex
-Lightens the skin as early as the first use
-Refines body hair for a smoother look (Only affects fine hairs. Does not affect the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.)
-Remove discolorations, freckles, melasma, age spots and dark spots
-Even out skin tone
-Make pores smaller
-Clarify and tone the pores
-Soften and smoothen skin
-Help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars
-Mild enough even for use on the intimate areas
My Experience and Thoughts
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I'm still using the soap guys...
Hi. Is it possible to buy TLS soap from you? As much as possible, I want to buy from someone who has direct contact in Japan. Please let me know if this is possible. Thanks
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DeleteCan you pm me. You can do that by going to my profile. Just click the Email link there. My cousin doesn't accept orders from people we don't personally know but I do know someone who sells them at japan pricing and gets the soaps directly from Japan too. :)
hello is the premium effective? i bought 1 last january. but stop using it after a week because of the weather. i can't stand being in the bathroom for so long.
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DeleteSorry for the late reply. Also for the late update of this post...
I would say yes, premium is effective and is my favorite of all the variants because it's not as drying. I used it for my whole body for a month and found that it gives the same whitening as original and professional but it gives me this glow. Now I'm only using it on my face as I want to finish up my stocks of original and professional variants. I also don't use it everyday because my face becomes too pink when I use it often so I'm just using it every 2 days.
Use cool water when bathing to avoid dryness and apply moisturizer if you're still feeling dry. :)
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ReplyDeleteHi there! I am also interested to buy TLS premium from you sana ... how can I get in touch with you?
ReplyDelete-cynthia
Hi Cynthia!
DeleteSorry but I don't sell this. There are many sellers online though. :)
Hi. Im interested to buy too. Does your cousin have IG or line?
ReplyDeleteHi Neri!
DeleteMy cousin is currently home in the Philippines right now and she doesn't have an online store.
She tried to be open to pre-order before but it's hard on her part because if she doesn't know the person ordering, we can't be sure if they will be able to wait and pay their orders.
Sorry! :)
Hi there! I have been buying from GayleGanda on eBay and then on the TLS website direct. I have been using the TLS Premium Soap for months but sadly, I don't believe it delivered what it promised to do. I'm happy it worked for you.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, my skin is still the same as before but a bit dry now. Because of that, I decided to stop using it and switched back to what I used to use - Olay Age Defying Moisturizing Soap. I have always been happy with Olay but decided to try TLS for months because of the good things that I have heard about it unfortunately, I found after spending thousands on it that it is just an expensive soap that doesn't work.
I have also tried TLS Blue Peel and unfortunately, it still didn't work for me. There were no changes with my scars and I think the peel made my skin uneven. I tried to get in touch with them to return the products as they promised on their FAQ that they will refund if the customer is unsatisfied but NO REFUND and they just deleted my review on their website and Facebook. I'm sorry for the rant. I'm just really sad about my experience.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Hi sis!
DeleteI checked your blog and I see you're also a blue moon blogger as well. Apparently my blog is supposed to have art related posts but I'm too busy with work to post any or even update my review for premium here.
I dunno if you did your research about the controversies of this brand of soap but I have to tell you that there's been doubt that tokyoloveshop's Tokyo Love Soaps are authentic and from the maker which is Happy Price Co. Also Happy Price doesn't manufacture peels and other stuff aside from soaps and Tokyo Love 9. I am not sure if what you used is authentic though I've heard some positive feedbacks from people who bought Premium from tokyoloveshop.
About your soap comparison, I think you really can't compare the moisturizing properties of olay soaps from Premium as it's specially formulated to moisturize. It has a different feel and it also helps tighten pores so it might be why you're feeling dry. Or it could be that your skin got used to olay already that other soaps that offer less moisture would feel dry.
I share the same sentiments about the site. I've consulted them before about the issue of this soap having fakes. I thought THEY were the manufacturer because of the name of the site. They answered all my questions as if they WERE the manufacturers and never said a thing about it being originally from Happy Price. Until I found out through a forum. That's the first time I've heard them refuse to have the product returned if unsatisfied. Good thing I wasn't able to order from them then.
Thank you for the feedback!
Can I ask where you're from BTW?
Instead, try this homemade soap product available on https://www.facebook.com/Soap-110211799320826. It is locally made from home.
DeleteHi , thanks for your information! I'm from Brazil and I'm just looking for a product that lighten my skin , but the products here are expensive . You know we take great sunbathing here and this soap is all I need.
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask you two questions. You know the ingredients of TLS Premium are carcinogens or do any harm to health? If they do not, you know any trusted company or person that send the product to Brazil? Thanks a lot!
You can order TLS soaps online..www.tokyoloveshop.com.. They do international shipping..
DeleteThe medicated version is the best. I suffer from eczema and the medicated version did not irritate my skin at all. My review here: www.ezrajne.space
DeletePlrase trll me wherr I can buy love soap No 9. If is out of stock who is the manufacturer. Does anyone else selling this item online. Pl be informed. Tnx.
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