This post is about that time I nipped out of the house for a totally selfish, totally indulgent trip to Capitol Piazza. I shall call the day my ‘Beauty Day Out’ and erm… it was flipping awesome!

What did I do? Before I launch into that, let me introduce to you to one of my favourite malls at the moment.

Conveniently located at City Hall (and a stone throw away from my place), Capitol Piazza curates the most prestigious brands and preeminent flagship stores, from fashion and lifestyle to wellness indulgences and exciting dining options.

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True Harmony

My first stop of the day was at True Harmony for their signature 100% Plant Living Cell Facial Treatment. Using ingredients sourced from Europe, the treatment promises to repair cells, increase skin immunity and promote skin metabolism. Exactly what I needed after months of pregnancy insomnia and late night feedings.

Upon arrival, I was escorted to the consultation room for a skin analysis. I was told that I have uneven, dull and dry skin, and some pigmentation with slight sensitivity. I could go on but I thought I’ll spare you the details. The sensitivity was new to me. Postnatal hormones perhaps?

For my skin type, the therapist recommended the Plant Enzyme Placenta formulation for me. This calming, protective formulation targets sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, redness and inflammation. It is gentle on the most delicate skin, this chemical-free enzyme treatment calms, soothes and strengthens skin – giving the skin optimum radiance, freshness and vitality.

The facial started off with a point pressure face massage and I found myself immediately relaxing. I’m such a sucker for massages, any kind of massages!

Make-up removal and double cleansing followed. Then, a scrub to soften thickened skin and get rid of dead skin cells. The therapist warned me that it stings a little and it did. So I thought I should mention it here. The active ingredient of the scrub was working to reveal new, fresher skin underneath to allow the following ampules to penetrate better into the skin.

Next, extraction. I must admit it wasn’t the most pleasant experience but it wasn’t too bad either. There wasn’t any redness afterwards and no post facial flare-up to be seen.

The Plant Living Cell facial treatment will come with a complimentary eye lifting treatment during True Harmony’s Christmas Promotion, from 17 November to 31 December 2016. Although I was there before the 17th, True Harmony was kind enough to throw in the eye lifting treatment for me. I suspect they feel sorry for the state of my dark undereye circles.

Anyway, the eye lifting treatment was DA BOMB. Light, watery ampule dripped around my eyes and gently massaged into my skin using an ultrasonic applicator. It helps with the lifting effect, giving us a more rested, youthful look. I was almost falling asleep by this point, but for the sake of this review, I stayed awake. Such professionalism. A-hem!

This process was repeated again using a different ampule for the rest of the face. It was then followed by a serum massage that went on and on and on and on. That felt reeeally good. Wait, there was more. The therapist didn’t leave me alone after the brightening mask was applied. I was given another amazing head and neck massage. Did I mention how much I love massages?

Finally, an application of toner and moisturiser and that’s pretty much about it!

Plant Living Cell facial treatment is suitable for all type of skin and I’m pleased to see a well-hydrated, firmer and more supple skin from my very first session.

Christmas Sales!

Don’t we all love a good deal? From 17 November to 31 December this year, you can enjoy Plant Living Cell facial treatment (yes, the same one I did) at only $99. It’s such a steal considering the usual price is $398. Of course, as I had mentioned earlier, this comes with a FREE eye lifting treatment worth $168 too.

True Harmony
13 Stamford Road, B38/39, Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178905
Tel: 6883 0880 | Website

Organic Hair Professional

After my heavenly facial, I dragged my feet over to Organic Hair Professional for a hair treatment. Such a hard life, I know.

As the name suggested, the hair salon uses almost all organic and natural hair products. The interior feels warms, inviting and best of all, nary chemical to be inhaled!

After a short consultation with Mitch, the in-house head trichologist, it was decided that I needed the Glorious Age Defying Hair Treatment. To be honest, I was a little taken back by the name of the treatment. Ok, fine. We are ageing all the time but our hairs too?

Mitch explained that yes, unfortunately, anyone older than 30 will eventually have finer, thinner hair. Women, especially after childbirth will suffer postnatal hair loss – a hormonal condition causing receding hairline and sparseness around the crown. Stressful events such as surgery, weight loss and illnesses may also trigger hair shedding. Dull looking hair makes us look older than we are.

Thus, regular hair treatment is necessary to restore hair health, leaving it smooth, silky and shiny. Healthy hair connotes a healthy (read: young) woman. Enough, Mitch. I’m sold.

There are 4 steps to the treatment: Cleanse,Tough(en), Moisture and Luster.

1. Cleanse: Section by section, Nicole massaged the gel into my hair. This step is to get rid of peroxide, chemical and product buildup that has accumulated over the years and returns the hair to its purest state.
2. Tough(en): After the cleansing product is washed out, another cream made with organic hydrolysed wheat protein and cationic protein is applied. The molecules of amino acid supplements from these ingredients supplements damaged hair, repairs hair fibres and strengthens internal hair structure.
3. Moisture: This step seals in moisture from inside out and restores hair’s natural shine.
4. Luster: Hydrolysed collagen and sunflower oil extract works as antioxidant to lock in nutrients and prevents oxidation, giving viatality and shine to the hair.

Lastly after the final rinse and blow, Nicole massaged my scalp with hair tonic that felt soothing and very minty fresh.

My hair was obviously lacking some love, so Miko of Organic Hair Professional gave me a haircut to freshen up my look. Ta-da! What do you think?

Younger looking, I hope?

Anyway, I highly recommend that you try the hair treatment at Organic Hair Professional. My hair felt light and so clean, that I literally didn’t wash my hair until four (maybe five?) days later. Even then, it wasn’t because it felt dirty or clumpy, it was because I felt weird not washing my hair for so long.

Organic Hair Professional
13 Stamford Road, B2-43, Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178905
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Sulwhasoo

It is not a beauty day out without shopping for some goodies to bring home. I just had to make a stop at Sulwhasoo boutique to try out their famed Ginseng skincare.

Walking into Sulwhasoo is an experience in itself. The brightly lit store has all their luxury skincare range laid out to be sampled. I felt like Alice in Wonderland, in awe of the brand’s in-depth research of Asian herbal medicine and it’s holistic approach to beauty. I wanted to try anything and everything!

I’ve read mad reviews about Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewal Cream and the cream is as impressive as I’d imagine.

Formulated with roots, berries, the essence of Korean Ginseng and a whole lot of natural plant base ingredients, the nutrient-rich cream works by stimulating cell regeneration. It revitalises and restores youthful looking skin.

Packaged in a beautiful, gold jar, the ginseng cream is light tangerine in colour. It has a very pleasing ginseng smell that disappears a few minutes after application. The texture of the cream is buttery soft and it literally melts into my skin. My usually dry and tight skin feels soft and hydrated even after a good night sleep. I love it so much that I’m scared that the cream has ruined a lot of my existing creams because now I’m going to hold the rest of my skincare products to the highest standard.

It moisturises very well and Sulwhasoo has recently introduced a lighter version – the Concentrated Ginseng Renewal EX Light for those of us who live in hot and humid countries.

To commemorate Sulwhasoo 50 years of ginseng research, you can now get your hands on the 4th generation Concentrated Ginseng Renewal EX Cream in a limited edition box which comes with the of the rest of Sulwhasoo best sellers in travel size.

By the way, you can also book for a facial treatment at Sulwhasoo boutique at Capitol Piazza. I can’t help it and booked myself in for a session a couple of weeks later. Let me tell you, it was amazing. No machinery was used. It was purely massages and products upon products from the decadent Ginseng line being laid onto my skin. Full review on the blog later, I promise.

Sulwhasoo
13 Stamford Road, 01-72/73, Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178905
Tel: 6844 9766 | Website

Truefitt & Hill

Of course, an amazing day out isn’t complete unless you share it with someone you love. I treated Nick to a Gentlemen Treatment at Truefitt & Hill, a sophisticated British grooming barbershop with an impressive 211 years of history.

Truefitt & Hill has served the monarchs of Great Britain for 9 consecutive reigns, as well as Sir Winston Churchill, Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant. So it wasn’t too hard persuading my man to come along.

For a start, Nick was treated to the Traditional Hot Towel Wet Shave. He isn’t very hairy but I supposed it’s an experience getting shaved the manly way, using foam, real blades and all.

Meanwhile, I was playing wife-razzi and sipping on gin and tonic, which you can order along with your treatment.

Up next, out came the heated wax for nose waxing. Erm.. we didn’t know such procedure existed either but apparently, some people (men only, I hope) use wax to remove the hair inside their noses. Ouch!

Nick promptly declined the waxing job and forever be called a wuss by me. Hahaha!

After a short discussion with Nicholas, his barber on how he likes his hair, (my) Nick settled into his haircut.

Truefitt & Hill also boasts a range of fragrances, shaving treatments and bathing products. If you need to pick something up as a gift for your man, I personally like the smell of the exotic West Indian Limes collection.

Nick is one happy customer. I like it too. It’s similar to his usual style but it has a slight edge which I can’t quite pinpoint.

Happy husband, happy life! Perhaps it’s the best time to bring up the increase of monthly allowance? 😉

Services at Truefitt & Hill include shaves, beard trims, massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, hair cuts and colouring. Book a session for your man this coming holiday!

Truefitt & Hill
15 Stamford Road, 01-61, Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178906
Tel: 6384 1440 | Website

That’s about it! I missed my children by the end of the day but I wouldn’t mind if Beauty Day Out at Capitol Piazza becomes a monthly thing. *wink*