Senka Hoshitsu Moisturizer Review

Hello people, I'm back with another review~!

Today I'll be reviewing the Senka Hoshitsu Emulsion's Concentrated Moisturizer which I've been using for about 2 months or so now.

I traded my favorite Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid moisturizer for Senka's for 2 reasons. Firstly, I am still very into experimenting on different brands with different ingredients and secondly, while I was restocking on my moisturizer, I noticed the bottle of Hada Labo's moisturizer seems to have shrunk in size yet still retails at the same price... (≥Д≤ )

I'm still sticking to Hada Labo's lotion for the triple action Hyaluronic Acid's goodness and stuff LOL

Hoshitsu means "Water Retaining" and this moisturizer comes in TWO versions which you can differentiate from the color of the cap.

White cap which is the 'sappari' version a.k.a. 'fresh' and suits normal to oily skin while the pink cap (which I am using) 'shittori' version a.k.a. 'moist' for the normal to dry skin.

I just noticed the difference actually and now thought I should have gone for the 'sappari' version since I have oily skin. Though its not as though my skin has been oilier after using this though I'm not sure it fuels my breakout (which I usually blame my hormones because they mostly turn up around my chin area). Maybe I'll try the 'sappari' version the next time!

We know that the main ingredients used _  Hyaluronic Acid (Yayy!) and Royal Jelly, both which contributes to giving your skin the moisture it needs.

However, I did a bit more homework on Royal Jelly and from what I've read online, this particular ingredient has anti-aging and healing properties! Acids found in Royal Jelly also boost the skin's collagen production which is in turn important for younger looking skin!

Just how awesome it this?? (*°▽°*/)

Here's how it looks like, quite watery but it absorbs really quickly into the skin. And oh, I probably use only 2/3 of what I'm showing here.

The first noticeable result is how my pores appear smaller and radiant looking. I remember checking myself in front of the mirror and went, woahh, feel so different! 

No kidding.

It's like the morning you woke up after putting on a mask the night before and you're just like noticing your face has a nice glow to it? That's just how it felt.

Tell me if you actually feel the same after using this moisturizer :D

My verdict? This one's a keeper!

~♥~

Sept 19th, 2015 Update

Somehow it just occurred to me today that there is but one amazing result I'm getting from using this Senka Hoshitsu moisturizer (yeap, I'm still using this!) which I forgot to share with you.

So just days after using the moisturizer, I noticed my chin seems to be 'lifted' and the V-shape more defined! One friend also noticed the difference and she thought I was losing weight (but then, it really was the opposite and I gained a few kg FML). Furthermore, I definitely wasn't using other new skincare products or eating/doing anything differently so I'm concluding the moisturizer contributed to the changes  (*⌒∇⌒*)v

Else, if you're not too convince with my explanation, maybe a more plausible explanation would be that I'm finally losing my 'adolescent fat' LOL

Juice Obsession: La Juiceria

Lately, I've been obsessing over healthy eating and so making it a habit to consume juices, yogurts and fruits besides opting for salad and greens on a frequent basis. Today's post will be me sharing with you my recent favorite juicebar _ La Juiceria(Not an ad btw!).

As much as I love other juice bars, I guess what caught my attention is how the juices are prepared _ via cold pressing technique. From what I've read, cold pressing differs from normal juicing as it produces juice without producing heat that usually destroys most of the fruits/veges nutrients and that juices produce from this technique could be store longer as well! *impressed* Though it may not provide as many fibre, which IMO is still as important as they are removed in the middle of the process.

Personally have tried a number of juice concoctions from La Juiceria such as:

#1 Mint Lemonade

#2 Gold Glow, one of my favorite

#3 Cilantro Celery Punch _ another personal favorite and 4) Orange Power. There are 2 more tiny bottles there, I'll get to that bits in a short while~

Love the juices because they taste so refreshing and well, fresh LOL. Also, one bottle of the juice keeps me full so sometimes I just drink it as a substitute for my dinner before class. After consuming, I also realize I have better bowel movement too!

I also tried the Power Shot ranges _those stuff in tiny glass bottles. There are two which is 5) Vital Shot and 6) The Defender.

Despite the size they tasted really concentrated_Vital Shot with super strong ginger flavor and The Defender with equally strong turmeric taste. Every sip got me grimacing. That yucky. But OKla, they're good for the body right? Once, I caught the flu bug and so decided to try the ginger juice and next day I'm runny nose no more. Can't be 100% sure that this play a huge part in it but I've read how ginger is indeed good for cold.

From the pamphlet (see below), it seems like previously they have the Skin Tonic for this range too but when I inquired about it, turned out is has been discontinued... I was like, Nooo 'cause I really wanted to try that (≥д≤ )

And oh, another point that differentiate La Juiceria from other juice bars is that they have their own Cleanse & Detox Program!

I've been wanting to try detoxing for a while now for two main reason, loose some weight and cleansing my tummy/intestine/liver. La Juiceria's detox program seems tempting since it only involves consuming fresh juices and they have combinations of fruits, vegetables and even nuts. I've also read several reviews from other bloggers who have tried La Juiceria's detox program and most of them seems pretty positive about detoxing with cold pressed juice.

Definitely to include in my to-do list though I really ought to check out my other to-dos before attempting for it(I'm trying to clear them off, one at a time!) But when I do, I'll definitely share them here with you ☆-(≥vO)

Till next time~!

~♥~

25th July 2015

So I was reading through the TimeOut KL magazine, July issue and found an article on the various cold-pressed juice bars around KL, some of which also offers detox packages (In my blog post I mentioned only La Juiceria having their own detox program...). And oh, a lot of these juice bars offer delivery services too!