the QUEEN and her BLING

I’ve been to a few waxing parlours and Strip is definitely my favorite. So far, the therapists I’ve met at Strip are pretty friendly. To show your “eh hem” to a total stranger is quite embarrassing but they would always engage in little conversations with you to make you feel at ease. That’s a definite plus point. :thumbsup:

I went to check out the strawberry wax which they claimed that it will further reduce the pain and discomfort compared to the chocolate wax. Apparently, it contains aloe vera and chamomile extracts to calm and soothe the skin. It’s an extremely gentle and soothing formula that is perfect for Brazilian virgins.

And so, the waxing session begins. I was given a wet tissue to clean my intimate area and the therapist went on to apply the warm strawberry wax in little sections, without double-dipping the spatula. It takes about 10 seconds or so for the wax to dry up before the therapist ripped off the hardened wax at an instant. It was painful for the first few times but subsequently, it gets pretty addictive. The butt crack was not spared off as well. :smileyhappy2:

The entire session lasted no more than 20 minutes. It was a breeze. :tongue2: IMO, there isn’t any difference compared to the chocolate wax.

I bought the new Brazilian virgin kit ($25) which contains all the essential post-wax care – Peace Ampoule for soothing hair follicle and retarding hair growth, X’ed Out Cream to prevent ingrown hair, Ice Cream to soothe irritated skin, Strawberry Body Scrub and Strawberry Body Butter.

To be honest, my pain threshold is pretty high but waxing is still quite a torture. Perhaps, I will give Brazilian IPL a try instead. :wink1:

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Have you heard of Grace Mask? Thanks to Confirm Trading, I got to try out the Pearl Collagen sheet mask which is one of their best sellers. Anything pearl or collagen really excites me haha! Pearl that highly promotes healing and repair of skin tissues while balancing the properties of the skin. Pearl softens the skin, adding amino acids, antioxidants and essential nutrition to the complexion to keep skin smooth and radiant.

Sheet masks are really handy and convenient for a quick perk-me-up. I use them at least twice a week to replenish moisture on my skin. Benefits of the pearl collagen mask:

• Heals & repairs skin tissues
• Corrects skin discolouration
• Reduce skin ageing process
• Leaves skin soft and supple

I love how it comes with flaps for the eye area. IMO, the essence is too thick and sticky. Also, the mask is a little too big for my face and it doesn’t fit my contour properly. However, I can see it that it really brightens up my skin and makes it soft and supple. I used the remaining essence on my elbows and neck though, don’t waste mah!

Grace Masks ($29 for 10pcs) are exclusively available at Guardian.

Thank you Grace Mask and Confirm Trading.

Been hearing lots of rave about the famous crab bee hoon at Mellben Seafood and finally I got to try it! We went to the Toa Payoh branch, you wouldn’t miss it with its large signboard. We were there early and managed to get a seat. By 630pm, the place is fully filled with hungry customers!

For sides dishes, we ordered sambal kang kong and playboy chicken LOL! :laugh: Don’t know why it’s called playboy chicken, but the sweet Thai chilli sauce complements the entire dish. Sambal kang kong was not spicy enough.

Crab bee hoon and butter crab! A must order if you ever come here. The crab soup is sweet, rich and milky. Extremely addictive! :thumbsup: The butter and sweetness of the crab meat makes the soup very flavorful. My first time trying both dishes and I am hooked! Already went for the second time with my parents and they were extremely satisfied. :tongue2:

Awesome recommendation! :love3:

Mellben Seafood
Blk 211 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, #01-11/15
Singapore 310211
Tel: 6353 3120

P/S: Pics by Nad and I