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BRAZILIAN WAXING AT PINK PARLOUR

November 7, 2018 by Little Miss Honey Leave a Comment

In 2012, single and just a few months of living in Singapore, I decided out of whim to try out having a Brazilian Wax and see if I would like it & if I can tolerate the pain. For those who doesn’t know what Brazilian wax, please go google it. I saw this cute girly place in Joo Chiat, Katong named Pink Parlour that has Brazilian waxing, other hair removal treatments, manicure & pedicure treatments and spray tanning services. So I booked my first Brazilian wax without any hesitation.

On the day of my schedule for Brazilian wax, I was served by a very nice accommodating Malay therapist. She was kind enough to note that this was my very first experience in Brazilian waxing. She explained to me carefully what she will do for the treatment.

The Procedure

Here is how the procedure goes. The staff would offer you this cute black & pink rubber slippers to wear. Then they will hand you a towel and usher you to their bathroom for a wash or rinse . Once you are ready, they will lead you to one of the rooms.

In some cases, a trim may be needed but sometimes, it is not necessary. They would apple a baby powder on the area. Then the hair removal will commence. They would use a warmed pink wax and spread it the area using a flat stick. The therapist would asked if the wax is too hot. Once the wax hardens, the therapist would strip it off from the skin in a very swift precise manner that minimises the pain and discomfort. You can feel that the wax pulls the hair and not the skin so no much pain or any note of bleeding. Therapist would even give you their pink cuddly cat stuff toy to hug if you feel pain. But it wasn’t really needed because the pain score for me was 1/10, with 10 being the most painful. After several hard wax in and hard wax off, the area would be almost hairless. The little hairs would then be removed by application of blue wax then a thin cloth paper would be placed unto the blue wax and the little hairs would be stripped off. This procedure is much less painful at this point than the hard wax. And to totally remove 100% of the hair, sometimes tweezers are used to remove the remaining stubborn hairs. You are left with a silky smooth skin.

About Pink Parlour

Pink Parlour started in Singapore in 2005. They soon become well-known in the grooming and waxing arena for women and men to feel good about themselves from hair removal using waxing or IPL treatments, spray tanning, whitening, nail treatments and brow & lash tint.

Pink Parlour have won several beauty awards :

2016 SG Spa, Top 100 Spas in Singapore
2016 Expat Living Awards 2016, Winner of Best Mani-⁠Pedi Salon
2015 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2015 Harpers Bazaar, Best Brazilian Waxing
2014 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2013 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2012 I-⁠S Magazine, Top 100 Places to Visit Singapore
2012 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2012 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Waxing Parlour
2011 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2011 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Waxing Parlour
2010 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Specialty Wax (Designer Brazilian)
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Bikini Wax
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best French Manicure / Pedicure
2009 Cleo Magazine, Best Manicure / Pedicure
2008 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Hydration Fix Facial
2008 Cleo Singapore, Beauty Directory Top 20 Nail Salons
2007 Simply Her, Best Brazilian 8.5 Rating
2007 Spa Crystal Awards Nominee, Best Spa in Southeast Asia
2006 Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Awards, Most Fun Spa
2006 Urban Wire, Painless Brazilian

After Treatment Care

After the session, make sure to avoid hot showers, swimming pool, sauna or jacuzzi for the next 48 hours. I also apply Pink Parlour Bump Freedom Lotion and Pink Parlour Calm Protect Lotion. They contain wonderful ingredients like Tea Tree Oil that protects and heals the area. In the next few days after the waxing, make sure to exfoliate the area when bathing. Hair regrowth starts around 3-6 weeks and it is time to book your Brazilian Wax session.

My Review

Before my scheduled Brazilian wax, I thought I would just try it once out of curiosity but surprisingly, I love having monthly Brazilian wax. It is already part of my monthly pampering regimen. I have been having Brazilian wax since 2012 until 2018, only at Pink Parlour. The only time I skipped my Brazilian wax was when I learn that I am pregnant, I would wait until I am beyond my 1st trimester and 5 months postpartum.

Pink Parlour makes me feel comfortable and relax in spite how awkward the treatment may sound like for newbies. I was amazed that I didn’t feel self-conscious about the whole procedure. The procedure is relatively almost painless and it is done in a matter of few minutes. I doesn’t require a whole chunk of your time which is a blessing for a busy mom like me. Also booking an appointment is such a breeze. You can book appointment by downloading their app and book from there. You can call or email them to book appointment too. I love Pink Parlour Brazilian Wax so much that I often would offer the treatment to my family & friends as a gift. I would love them to try it out for themselves.

I highly recommend Pink Parlour for their hair removal services. I am a loyal customer for years and gladly would promote their amazing service. I love they have several branches scattered around Singapore and happy to find one near my home. They also have branches in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Do try it out for yourself! I guarantee you won’t regret it.

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SPARKLING SMILE WITH LA VIE AESTHETICS

October 20, 2018 by Little Miss Honey Leave a Comment

I love coffee. I got acquainted to the Singapore hawker kopi and it became a pure addiction. Though I am cutting back now and leaving my coffee love to weekend affairs now, this love affair left me with stained teeth due to the caffeine intake. I been hoping to regain that pearly whites and sparkling smile now that I have kicked back on my coffee addiction a little bit now.

I wanted to go for a teeth whitening services for my coffee-stained teeth but I was particularly looking for a treatment that does not involve heat, drill or needles. Since I do have sensitive teeth, I wanted a procedure that wouldn’t damage my teeth. So I was happy to find La Vie Aesthetics that provide SparkleSmile Teeth Whitening treatment. They are conveniently found in Level 4 of Orchard Gateway. They utilise a blue LED teeth whitening technology alongside an application of non-peroxide teeth whitening gel. The LED light activates the teeth whitening gel which in turn whitens the teeth and remove any tooth stains or discolorations. The treatment promises removal of all kinds of tooth stains such as those from coffee, wine, smoking, aging and medications.

I visited La Vie Aesthetics last Saturday. The place was very classy and the vibe of the place feels very luxurious and fit for royalty. The staffs were so courteous and accommodating. I was offered tea while I answered a questionnaire about some information needed so they can treat me better. There was a TV in the reception area that shows the different services they offer. They also offer face treatments, body treatments and hair removal besides teeth whitening.

Then I was led to a room by a therapist where I was asked if I consume coffee, black tea, curry, red wine and carbonated drinks regularly. She also asked if I smoke, if I had any injuries that affected my teeth and have prior teeth whitening treatments. I do consume coffee and black tea often especially before and it was a NO to the rest of the questions. She then assessed my teeth by basing the colour of my teeth against a set of teeth in varying depths of white to yellow color.

Once assessment was done, I was brought to a room. I was asked to brush my teeth with the toothpaste and toothbrush that was prepared for me in the room.

The Procedure

I finished brushing my teeth and I pressed the call button to signal to the therapist that I was ready for the procedure. Lying in the bed, the therapist applied balm over my lips. They also placed this plastic mouth opener which I saw Ellen Degeneres uses in her game in her talk show where her guests would talk with that mouth-opener thing in her mouth and it is so funny. But I didn’t dare talk too much with that thing around my mouth. The therapist placed a gum protector all over my gums. Then a protective eyewear was placed over my eyes then the treatment started. It lasted for 30 minutes.

Ugly coffee-stained teeth

The Review

I was surprised that it was fast and painless. It wasn’t uncomfortable with the whole procedure. The staff were all so nice and answered all my questions. I noted the results instantly. My teeth were 8x shades lighter. I was more confident in smiling now. I plan to do 2 more sessions for the SparklingSmile Whitening. The sessions must be 3 weeks apart. I will give you updates in my instagram account. Don’t forget to follow me at www.instagram.com/littlemisshoney to see my results after my 2nd and 3rd teeth whitening session.

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La Vie Aesthetics

277 Orchard Road
#04-08 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
(Near Somerset MRT)

Tel No: 65-65814470

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with La Vie Aesthetics. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.

NEWLY-LAUNCHED KOREAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS: TEEN CRUSH COSMETICS & MARRYECO SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

October 15, 2018 by Little Miss Honey Leave a Comment

I have been a fan of Korean beauty, both cosmetics and skincare. I love the invasion of cushion foundations, lip tints and the 10-step beauty routine. So I was thrilled when a Korean Beauty company approached me to try out a newly launched TEEN CRUSH & MARRYECO, both are trademarks of Labiotte, made by Tonymoly, a beloved Korean cosmetic brand. I am one of the first global user of these brands. I was a giddy little girl when I received a box of TeenCrush cosmetic products and Danpoong Skincare set from one of Marryeco skincare line.

TEENCRUSH

The Teen Crush is a new line of lovely cosmetics products for a fresher and younger look. branding appeals to the younger market but I can see women (or men) of all ages would love to try out their products.

I got the following for skin:

02 Natural Beige Wassup Problem Foundation Pact

02 Natural Beige Wassup Problem Glow Cushion

Problem Oil Cut Pact

And I got these for lips:

#02 Goddess on Beam Switch On Lip Tint

#4 Self Beam Switch On Lip Tint

#1 Red Stealer Coating Lip Lacquer

#2 Red Sun Coating Lip Lacquer

My Review

02 Natural Beige Wassup Problem Foundation Pact

I been searching for a creamy foundation like this. I wanted an easy-glide cream foundation that can act like a concealer. It come with a satin sponge separated by a plastic divider to ensure cleanliness. I would use it alone or with the Problem Glow Cushion. Sometimes, I use it like a concealer and only dabbing on discoloured areas. The colour has more of a pinkish undertone than yellowish which works well with fairer skin ladies.

02 Natural Beige Wassup Problem Glow Cushion

The packaging is so on-point and girly with a silver metal on top and fuchsia pink below. The cushion has cute little hearts on it and I adore the details. This is my daily go-to make up foundation. The colour matches my NC35 skin. I do notice the glow on my skin when I use this, making it look healthy and hydrated.

Problem Oil Cut Pact

This comes in a cute lavender container. Its purpose is to have that blurring effects against skin imperfection, as a last step of the makeup or as makeup touch-up. I have seen in the market similar to this as makeup finish but packaged in a messy loose powder container where you need to tap extra powder if necessary. I was hoping to find a compact finishing powder and Teen Crush has heard my request somehow. Nowadays, this is the only one I put in my bag and one liptint.

And I got these for lips:

#02 Goddess on Beam Switch On Lip Tint

#4 Self Beam Switch On Lip Tint

I say Alleluia to Lip Tints! I love the Goddess On Beam best because it is the red color that I like. The Self Beam is more on the orangey-colour. The packaging again is perfection and the tint is more gel like than watery. It glides perfectly on my lips and does not create unsightly stains.

#1 Red Stealer Coating Lip Lacquer

#2 Red Sun Coating Lip Lacquer

The 2 lip crayons were in different types of colour red. It is in a thinner circumference compared to most lip crayons out there. It is heavily pigmented so a slight application of these can achieve nice results. It is not dry or sticky on the lips

MARRYECO

Marryeco may seem to be fairly new in the market to compete with other popular Korean skincare brands but I can say that it can give them a good run for their money.

I received the Danpoong Moisture Range:

Danpoong Moisture Ampoule Toner

Danpoong Moisture Essence

Danpoong Moisture Emulsion

Danpoong Moisture Cream

My Review

My skin has been clamouring for hydration and moisture due to being stuck inside our air-conditioned office, leaving my skin very dry and tired. I used the Danpoong range only for one night and the next morning, my face was evidently happy with the hydration and glow.

The minimalist clean blush-pink packaging of the skincare range made me fall in love with the products even more. I apply the toner first then essence, then emulsion lastly cream. During the day, I skip the cream. The toner is more in a milky cream texture rather than watery. I apply it with my cotton rounds. My favorite is the essence which comes with like a wand to directly apply face or spread in palm to apply the essence on the face.

This skincare range is definitely going to be a staple in my beauty routine.

If you are interested in these products, check out their websites and instagram below:

Teen Crush Website / Teen Crush Instagram

Marryeco Website

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with JP Company. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.