I couldn’t be happier when Fresver Beauty proposed that I undergo their PTF Plus face treatment because my skin has always been plagued by pigmentation and clogged pores. Recently, the pigmentation around my upper cheeks seemed to have darkened significantly  after my Maldives trip and I noticed clusters of whiteheads have emerged along the sides of my face. 

  Background of Fresver Beauty

Established in 1988, Fresver Beauty is a beauty and wellness brand that offers a wide variety of facial and body treatments with the aim of improving your immunity, increasing your vitality and rejuvenating your cells.

It has 3 branches in Singapore, located at Hougang, Tampines and Orchard. I visited the Tampines branch, which is within walking distance from Tampines MRT. 

The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere put me at ease instantly. I was a little early for my appointment, but there was barely any waiting time. 

 Personalized Consultation

In fact, I was immediately ushered to the consultation room where I filled up my personal particulars and skin concerns. A personalized consultation and skin scan was also conducted by a manager as Fresver Beauty believes in customizing every customer’s facial treatments based on your skin’s needs. 

My pigmentation and clogged pores are usually not noticeable in photographs, but these issues were easily picked up during the scan. 

I typically use make-up removal wipes to remove any traces of make-up and sunblock when I travel before I use a facial cleanser, but I was told that my cleansing routine was not thorough enough and could well be the cause of my clogged pores since I was on the road for a prolonged period of time in October. In place of cleansing wipes, my therapist recommended that I should use a cleansing milk for makeup removal instead.

I ended up purchasing a cleansing milk from Dr Grandel, a German skincare brand exclusively carried by Fresver Beauty. After using it for about a week, I noticed that no new bumps have surfaced and my pores feel much cleaner too. It looks like my therapist was right!

PTF Plus Face Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation

I was recommended the PTF Plus Face Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation. To prepare for the treatment, I was led into one of the therapy rooms where I changed into a comfy robe.

What are the benefits of PTF Plus Face Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation?

The face treatment began like a typical facial. Double-cleansing, steaming, extraction, followed by a gentle neck-shoulder massage as well as hand and leg point massage. I was particularly impressed by the extraction process as my therapist did an excellent job of clearing most of my white heads. Before extraction, my therapist administered a Pore Refining Treatment through the application of a comedone softening essence to dislodge stubborn blackheads and whiteheads for a clean and thorough extraction. Practically all the bumps along the sides of my face were gone immediately after the facial.

After extraction, the PTF Plus machine was used to soothe the redness and brighten up my skin. The treatment was quick and comfortable, with pulses of light delivering mild heat to the surface of my skin.  

A cold hydrating mask was then applied at the end of the treatment to further soothe any redness and boost my skin’s hydration level. I have dehydrated skin that is oily at the surface, hence the therapist also recommended that I stick to water-based moisturizers.

Finally, here’s how my bare skin without any make-up after the treatment. I was initially afraid that my skin would end up looking red and inflamed  after the treatment, but as you can see, all my worries were in vain. There was a natural glow and radiance to my skin and the pigmentation on my cheek bones appeared to have lightened as well.

Most of the whiteheads were gone, leaving me with smooth, supple and healthy skin. It has been more than a week since my treatment, but my skin is still glowing and free from bumps.

Here’s a close-up before and after comparison for your reference.

Promotion for readers of “Shopping Queen’s Haven”

If you are interested in trying this treatment, Fresver Beauty has very kindly offered a promotional price and additional exclusive perks for all my lovely readers! 

Here’s what the offer entails:

• Quote “Regina-PTFPlus” and receive 3 complimentary Youthful Eye Treatments when you book a PTF Plus Face Treatment

• Purchase the PTF Plus Face Treatment before 31 January 2015 and receive an additional M5 localized Body Drainage treatment (read more here) free of charge!

• Extra freebies and samples will also be given to all my blog readers

Remember to quote “Regina-PTFPlus” when you book your appointment! 

Fresver Beauty Outlet Locations

As a result of the rainy weather and lower temperatures, I find myself reaching for my Frame Denim jeans and culottes a lot more these days. They are perfect for keeping warm, but more importantly, they are so amazingly comfortable, it feels like you’re wearing next to nothing. 

Why culottes? They’ve been in trend for a while now and I absolutely adore the loose cutting and relaxed fit. Depending on the fabric used, culottes have the ability to transform your look from casual chic to sleek and glamorous.

Take my navy satin culottes from Love Bonito for instance. At a glance, it looks so much like a maxi skirt (thanks to its gorgeous sheen and A-line cutting) that you wouldn’t even notice that these are culottes until upon closer inspection. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wished that I could wear a skirt and not have to worry about the way I sit. With culottes like these, I can finally have my cake and eat it!

 

That said, believe me, the word culottes initially struck fear in me because these bottoms aren’t exactly the easiest type to style. Due to its cutting, it can make even the thinnest of ladies look bulky. I have come to realize that the best way to counter this problem is to pair them with form-fitting tops as this enhances the feminine silhouette and makes your waistline more visible. 

If you prefer to pair them with loose knits, be sure to tuck in your top for the same reasons I mentioned above. I wore mine here with a light merino wool sweater in a shade of grey as I wanted my navy culottes to stand out more. 

Top from Uniqlo

Culottes from Love Bonito

Necklace from Xanna Reis

Bag from Valentino

Shoes from Christian Louboutin

Without accessorizing, this will most certainly pass off as a Normcore outfit. 

What’s Normcore? 

In layman terms, it’s a unisex style that is all about wearing simple and basic pieces such as jeans, t-shirts and casual, plain shirts.

It’s a minimalist trend that I find rather interesting and would personally like to emulate, but knowing me, I just couldn’t resist prettifying this seemingly normcore ensemble with a pop of pink, a dose of accessories and a dash of glitter.

 Vintage perfume bracelet from Select 18 in Hong Kong

Special thanks also goes out to Xanna Reis for the intricate necklace in gorgeous shades of pastel pink and pistachio.

 If you follow me on instagram (@reginachow_sg), you would probably find this necklace familiar.  I love how it instantly dresses up the bare neckline and jazzes up the otherwise plain outfit.

It is currently sold out on the site, but you can still get yours via backorder here.

 
Happy shopping and hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of Fashion Fridays!