REVIEW: TOKYO LOVE SOAP (Original)

**Note: This is a late post. I was supposed to upload this review two months ago but I was soooooooo busy with my work. Sorry. 

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Okay. I admit. I am a sucker for products which has a "whitening effect" on the skin.

Aside from "anti-acne" products, I am also fond of "whitening products". I do have personal reasons why but it'll take another blog for me to tell you guys. 

That's a confession. :( 

I have to blurt that secret out because I'll be doing a review for TOKYO LOVE SOAP. 

Here's the story. 
I've never heard of this soap until a friend of mine who works in Japan told me she was selling a whitening soap named TOKYO LOVE SOAP. 
I really do not have any idea what this is but she told me it's already popular and known to be very very effective. 

I searched for this and there aren't a lot of (detailed) reviews about this product. But I found before and after photos which really looked credible and real. 

The before and after photos would really convince you to BUY this soap. I was REALLY HESITANT to buy TOKYO LOVE SOAP because I have to shell out PhP 800 for one soap!
Yes, it's 800 Philippine pesos! 

Jeez! I still bought 2 soaps making me shell out PhP 1600 for two soaps! That's like 2 BB creams already! :( 

Anyways, I, myself, have confirmed that I am a sucker for whitening products. 






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Product Name: Tokyo Love Soap (Original)
Price: Bought it for 800pesos/100g soap from a friend who lives in Japan. 
(Online prices would range from 750-1000pesos)

I just found out that there are FOUR kinds of TOKYO LOVE SOAP. 
1. Tokyo Love Soap - Orginal
2. Tokyo Love Soap - Premium
3. Tokyo Love Soap - Pure Girls
4. Tokyo Love Soap - Medicated


This photo is from Tokyo Love Shop (click the name to go their page). They are a legitimate online shop that sells these soaps and other Japanese products. 



PRODUCT DESCRIPTION of TOKYO LOVE SOAP - Original: 
I also got this product description from: http://tokyoloveshop.com/shop/tokyo-love-soap-original/

We understand that the groin, buttocks and underarm areas are prone to darkening because of friction. These areas are the most exposed to shearing forces of pressure, friction, heat and impaired blood circulation. This is the same reason why we had the game changing idea of introducing a very effective yet affordable soap that will perfectly even out the skin tone as well as the dramatic skin whitening effect that forever changed the soap market. 

Introduced in 2006, Tokyo Love Soap Original is the soap that started it all and still, the number one intimate soap in Asia since we introduced it in Japan. It is a combination of effective natural and organic ingredients that lightens the skin, remove impurities, tighten pores, clear the skin of discolorations as well as soften and smoothen the skin. All of these amazing benefits are already evident after just one use. Our soap is called “Love Soap” for one simple reason, It can be used in your intimate areas to whiten and ensure a perfectly even skin color and tone that he will surely desire! 

Also known as “Celebrity Soap”, Tokyo Love Soap is used mostly by Japanese and Korean celebrities. Our soap is 100% Vegan and is free from any animal ingredients. We do not support animal testing. 

Benefits
-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

Instructions

1. Wet the skin.2. Apply Tokyo Love Soap gently to the face and the body.3. Make a lather and leave the product for atleast 3 minutes.4. Rinse and repeat if necessary.5. Use every time you shower for best results. 

Storage
Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C. Avoid exposing the product to high humidity, heat and sunlight. 

Ingredients
Chamomile Flower Extract, Sage Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Brandy Mint Leaf Extract, Pueraria Root Extract, Aloe Seawife Leaf Extract, Chlorella Extract, Glycyrrhizic Acid 2k, Tea Extract, Persimmon Tannin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sericin, Soybean Milk Fermentation Liquid, Trehalose Betaine, PEG-75, BG, Ethanol, Water, Etidronic Acid, EDTA-4Na. 

- See more at: http://tokyoloveshop.com/shop/tokyo-love-soap-original/#sthash.IxlR5ACb.dpuf

Hmmmm.. Sounds tempting, right? :) 


Here's the ACTUAL PRODUCT that I have: 

For a 100g soap, PhP 800.00 is TOO DAMN HIGH! 

Yipee! my first meme! I had to make this one because until now, I cannot believe I purchased 2 soaps that costs 800pesos each! 

Alright! 
I am done with ranting about the price. By the time you have reach this part, you already know that I am a sucker for whitening products at the same time, a hard-core 'kuripot'/ cheapskate.



And here's what I had to do with the soap. I had to cut it into bits so it could last for a long time. 
The soap is kinda hard and breaks down into very small pieces (unlike other soaps that you can cut easily). 

How to use it?
This is not the 'OFFICIAL' way to use this soap. This is just what I do whenever I use whitening soaps. 
1. I used the soap twice a day. (When I take a bath in the morning and when I take a shower before going to bed). 
2. I let the soap stay on my skin for around 3 minutes before I rinsed it off. 
That's it.


The soap doesn't create a rich lather. Too bad because you have to use it more on you skin. 



Here are the results 
(DRUM ROLL PLEASE!) 


I tried the soap last AUGUST 1, 2013. Please take note that I did not edit these pictures. These are all actual photos. I took all the  pictures in the same place, same lighting and always at the same time (12mn - before I went to bed). 

See the difference?????


Here's another one. Sorry for my gigantic legs. :) 

Hmm. I can say that there IS a difference before and after using  TOKYO LOVE SOAP (Original). My skin DID become whiter. 

Unfortunately, here's the catch. 

My skin dried up. My skin was really dry. :(
I have 'chicken skin' on my arms and dry skin usually aggravates it. :( 
But anyways, I got a bit whiter. ^_^ 

One box of soap is good for a month's use (if you will divide the soap into small pieces). 


Here's my take on  TOKYO LOVE SOAP (Original): 
PROS: 
1. The soap is 100% effective whitening soap. I just need to have patience (because I had to use it twice a day and I had to wait 3 minutes before rinsing it off).


CONS: 
1. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Jeez. 
 I still have another box of TOKYO LOVE SOAP (Original). Might use it for emergency purposes na lang. 

2. The soap made my skin dry :( 

3. Doesn't create a rich lather so it's kinds difficult to apply all over your body. 

4. Not available locally. You have to get in through online shops. :( 




Am I going to buy again?
If my boss gives me a raise. I love this product. I do. It's just that it's expensive. I'll buy this one in case I would really really really need it. But as an everyday soap, I guess it's not that practical for me considering what I earn. 

But for those who can afford this, I suggest you go grab one ^_^