Alada Soap Review - Is It Effective?

What: Alada Soap, 160g
Price & Where: 300 PHP at @mariasonlineshop

Hi, guys! Here's my review of the popular Thai beauty soap called Alada!

I got the soap as a freebie from @mariasonlineshop (Shopee link) when I spent a certain amount during a Shopee promotion. Depending on where you buy it, the soap normally retails about 300-500 PHP. So pricey! I've finished the whole bar already so read on to see if it worked for me!

About the Product

ALADA claims to remove acne, freckles and pimples for clearer and finer skin complexion. It promises to nourish, moisturize and whiten your skin, keeping it smooth and young looking.

I can't find the complete and full ingredients online but Alada claims that the soap is made with 100% organic ingredients. According to the product description, the soap contains Carambola extract and natural fruit acids to help reduce scarring and to remove dead skin cells. It also has White Ginger Extract which has antibacterial properties to prevent the formation of bacteria. Collagen will soften, moisturize, and brighten skin naturally. Algae Extract for protecting the skin's moisture balance and for preventing the loss of water under the skin. Lastly, it has Arbutin which inhibits the production of melanin for fairer skin.

Instructions:

For Face - Wash and rinse off.

For Body - Wash and leave for 3-5 minutes then rinse off.

First Impressions

sparkly box

Apparently because of its popularity, this soap is imitated a lot! Alada released new soap packaging to combat fakes. You should look for a holographic box with an embossed logo.

The back part is also holographic. Look at those sparkles!

The back contains information written in Thai but thankfully, the instructions are in English. There's also a Line QR code in it and if you're wondering, it directs to the CEO's LINE account. If you have questions, I guess you can contact her directly.

New packaging! The soap inside comes in a printed plastic wrapper with a holographic gold sticker.

The brand's logo is stamped on front.

The bar of soap is huge at 160 grams and looks like a regular papaya soap. If you have doubts about the authenticity of your soap, you can check out Alada's Official Thai Facebook page. They have a lot of tips on how to spot fake Alada.

My Experience

The soap is described as strong and not for people with sensitive skin. I totally see what they mean but I love it!

During my very first wash, I lathered up and left the suds as long as I can. My face felt tingly after 2 minutes (like when you leave kojic acid on for too long) so I washed it off first. For the rest of my body, it was around 6 minutes before I felt the stinging sensation.

If it was harsh, why do I love it?

Well, after washing away all the suds, I massaged my skin gently in a circular motion to exfoliate. I was only using my fingers but so much dead skin fell off! Too much information? Haha sorry but I was really surprised by the amount I was able to remove. I exfoliate regularly (at least once a week) but somehow, Alada managed to loosen up all the dead skin cells I never thought I had! Sofia's Glutathione Soap had similar exfoliating powers but I find Alada to be 3 times more potent.

Too much exfoliation is a bad thing so I only do the process above every three days. For the rest of the week, I leave the suds on my body for two minutes then rinse it off. I use a lesser amount of time for my face.

I'm not sure how to describe its smell - it's kinda weird but still tolerable. Don't worry because after rinsing it off, the smell goes away too. By the way, expect micropeeling even after removing all those dead skin cells. I apply lots of lotion after to keep my skin soft and moisturized.

Results

I used Alada once a day and I applied it very generously. The soap was a big bar but it only lasted a total of 15 days for me.

1st pic - Before using the soap (daylight, near window)
2nd pic - A few days after I finished the bar (bathroom lighting)

I suck at taking progress pics and this is not *exactly* how my skin looks like, but as you can see, I was tan and darker in my BEFORE pic. In real life, the reddish cast disappeared and I got at least 1.5 shades lighter. (Note: The AFTER pic above looks much lighter because of the lighting). I have obvious tan lines on my upper arms. It faded a little bit and it blends with my skin tone now. Not a bad progress for only two weeks of usage!

Verdict

Alada is great for exfoliation (three thumbs up for that 👍👍👍) and it also lightened my skin in just a short time. I think you'll definitely achieve a fairer skin tone if you use the soap continuously. Biggest downside is the price. It's expensive at 300PHP per bar but I think it's still worth trying. Because of fakes, make sure you buy from a trusted seller!

Overall, I highly recommend this soap. I'll definitely purchase this.

Tried this soap? Let me know about your experience!

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I got the soap as freebie but I was not asked to write a review. Everything here is based on my own experience and opinions. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.