I may be blessed with a slim physique but there are areas such as my thighs that are a little bulkier and less toned compared to the rest of my body. That was why I decided to seek treatment at BottomSlim. Their dedication to inch loss and body shaping at targeted areas fits my objective perfectly.

The friendly and professional consultant first did a thorough analysis of my medical history before assessing my areas of concerns. My body measurements were also taken before a suitable treatment was recommended. To be honest, I am rather contented with my petite build but I always felt that my upper thighs could be smaller, especially after pregnancy!

My consultant concurred that my outer thigh area has an unsightly bulge and would require toning to achieve a straighter profile. My right thigh was also slightly larger in comparison. The 40 min treatment was surprisingly very comfortable and relaxing. It felt just like a massage, except that I was able to kill two birds with one stone and achieve immediate inch loss at the same time.

Aside from using their proprietary, clinically tested techniques and equipment such as E-Matrix, Oxifat , G Boost and Nanox to target fat and cellulite that are beyond skin deep, the human touch makes a difference in toxin removal to achieve inch loss too. My consultant deftly kneaded my lymph nodes to expel toxins trapped deep within and to relieve tension in my muscles. The treatment ended with Nanox, an infrared detoxification session to further eliminate toxins in the body. I was also advised to increase my water intake to hasten the detox process.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a visible difference after just one treatment! For optimal results, home care and regular treatments (2-3 times a week) are highly recommended. I was truly amazed by the before and after results of the treatment. My thighs felt softer and firmer than before. More importantly, the unsightly bulge miraculously disappeared and my thighs became slimmer! Plus, I have measurements to prove it (results of treatment vary for each individual). Thank you BottomSlim for the instant confidence boost!

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We are living in unprecedented times. A strange pandemic era, where staying at home and heading out only for essential needs have become the new normal, even as Singapore enters Phase 2 post circuit-breaker. Creating a clean, safe and serene sanctuary at home to bond with our loved ones has become more important than ever. Even more so with our decision to home-school the little one, I am grateful to have LG SmartThinQ household appliances like the LG TWINWash and LG HOM-BOT to take the stress out of housework this summer. Both appliances can be connected to Google Assistant using the LG AI speaker W7, hence I can easily activate them with my voice too.

The LG TWINWash has been a trusty helper in our household for the past 2 years (read my detailed review here). As it is able to wash two loads at one time, my mini-me’s clothes are washed separately in the mini washer using the Baby Care function while the rest of the laundry does its rounds in the main washer. The TruSteam technology penetrates fabrics with steam to eradicate up to 99.9% of household allergens, wrinkles and odours, giving me complete peace of mind as we welcome summer. Washing and ironing time is also dramatically reduced, leaving me with more quality family time.

As a proponent of sustainable living, I generally prefer natural cleaning agents as they are more environmentally friendly. Minimising the use of chemicals is also better for our overall health and wellbeing.  Here’s a cleaning tip to prevent your breezy summer whites from turning yellow, without the use of chemicals. Simply add half a cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle and hang your laundry in the sun. You can also use the rest of the lemon to clean and disinfect your kitchen sink!

Other than laundry, maintaining a clean, dust-free environment at home is no mean feat with a toddler around. Fortunately, the LG HOM-BOT keeps our home spick and span without me even having to lift a finger, freeing up precious time to teach Rhapsody and take her for her daily walks. I typically schedule it to run in the morning and evening, as well as whenever I declutter my bedroom or Rhapsody’s play area. Thanks to the LG SmartThinQ technology, I can check on the status of the cleaning and washing process on my phone even when I’m out running essential errands.

Here’s another eco-friendly cleaning tip this summer – after vacuuming Rhapsody’s play mat with the LG HOM-BOT, I use a mixture of baking soda and water to clean and remove any stains. Occasionally, I add a drop of lemon or lavender essential oil as a natural deodoriser and instant mood lifter! When the invigorating scent permeates the air, a sense of calm and tranquility ensues. I love how I can incorporate these natural cleaning methods into my lifestyle while creating a safe haven in our home with LG’s suite of appliances. Staying at home feels like a vacation when my home smells and feels as fresh as summer!

There’s nothing more important than being in the pink of health. I guess the current Covid19 situation really puts things in perspective. While prevention is always better than cure, it makes perfect sense to have a stash of medicine on standby, because no one can predict when they’ll be under the weather. Since perhaps a decade ago, I have always stocked up on Leftose in my medicine cabinet as I’m prone to sinus and that often leaves me with phlegm and a sore throat. I need relief fast to prevent the onslaught of a full-blown cough and Leftose does just that. Formulated with Lysozyme, a natural enzyme derived from eggs that is also found in the human body (tears and saliva), Leftose is a 2-in-1 natural, non-drowsy remedy for chesty cough and sore throat. It effectively relieves throat inflammation and breaks down phlegm, thus promoting throat comfort and supporting clear airways.
Leftose Tablets

Did you know that this proven formula has been trusted by adults and children around the world for more than four decades? I like the pint sized Leftose tablets which are a breeze to swallow and also carry around with me. I used to bring them along with me whenever I travel pre-covid19 days. The best part about Leftose is that I usually never have to take more than 3 tablets to fully recover from a bout of sore throat. Plus, the non-drowsy formula ensures that I can still go about my daily activities without dozing off.

Leftose Syrup

As a mum to a 2 year old toddler, I’m always on the lookout for safe yet effective medication and I’m so glad that Leftose comes in syrup form for my daughter. Suitable for children from the age of 1 onwards, it is formulated with 0.5% lysozyme and boasts a naturally sweet taste that goes down well with Rhapsody. It also comes with stickers to perk up your little one’s day.
Leftose Lozenges

Now, if you’re a mum as well, and yelling at your kids during the circuit breaker period is leaving your throat parched and inflamed, you’ll be happy to know that besides tablets, Leftose offers lozenges (also formulated with lysozyme) in blackcurrent and honey lemon flavours to soothe and dissolve the nasty phlegm in your vocal passages. The honey lemon flavoured lozenges are my personal favourite. If your child is able to suck without choking, he or she can take it too as it’s sugar-free!

Where to get Leftose

As we are in the middle of a pandemic, I would highly recommend stocking up on medications such as Leftose. After all, we want to avoid making trips to the clinic, unless it is absolutely necessary right? Leftose is readily available at pharmacies such as Watson’s, Unity and Guardian. ** Disclaimer: Do note that as lysozyme used in Leftose is derived from eggs, this medication is not suitable for individuals with egg allergies.

I am very prone to skin pigmentation and my trusty sunblock has always been my best friend. While we are well aware that sun protection is key to fair, radiant skin, protection against the sun these days actually goes beyond sunblock to encompass skin supplements too. I was recently introduced to Miriqa skin supplement, a natural food supplement made from 100% natural non-GMO white tomato, olive extract and L-Cysteine.

White tomatoes offer sun protection, skin renewal and skin whitening properties, while olive extract is one of the most powerful antioxidants around and helps to lighten dark melanin in your skin. L-Cysteine works hand in hand with white tomatoes to inhibit melanin production, resulting in lighter pigmentation, reduced intensity of dark spots and a brighter skin tone.

Miriqa may be a new player in the beauty supplement market, but this Singapore brand certainly packs a punch, with studies proving that overall improvements in skin radiance and texture can be seen after just 30 day of consumption (individual results may differ).  I also love that only all-natural ingredients are used, hence there are no side effects.

All you need to do is take one pill a day, any time of the day, before or after food. It is however recommended that you follow a regular routine for optimal results, so if you take it in the morning, it is best to maintain that routine everyday.  I typically take it in the morning, at least 30 minutes before taking Rhapsody to school or for outdoor activities as it offers added sun protection.  It isn’t meant to replace sunblock completely, so it is imperative that we continue to apply topical sunblock religiously. I take it even on days when I’m at home because our electronic devices like mobile phones emit UV rays too! I’m constantly on the phone as I manage social media accounts on behalf of brands, on top of my personal account, hence Miriqa is definitely a lifesaver.

Having taken it for about 3 weeks now, I do see an improvement in my skin tone and texture. I am fair to begin with but I saw a noticeable improvement in terms of radiance. My skin also felt smoother and more supple. Here’s a before and after comparison for your reference.

Beauty starts from within, and there’s no better way to pamper your skin than with your daily dose of Miriqa, which is as close as you can get to the freshest picks of tomatoes and olives!

• Bedok Mall #B1-55, 311 New Upper Changi Road
• Causeway Point #05-02A, (near Woodlands MRT)
• Century Square #04-03, 2 Tampines Central 5
• Funan Mall #B1-18, 107 North Bridge Road
• Nex #04-08, 23 Serangoon Central
• Northpoint City #03-27, 930 Yishun Ave 2
• JCube #B1-05, 2 Jurong East Central

I started using Auolive back in 2016 and reviewed it in detail, before I became a mum. I was in the midst of starting up a cafe then, and these multi-functional skincare products helped me to save loads of time while giving my skin that added boost to look presentable despite all the late nights.

Now that I have baby R, time is even more precious and I honestly cannot afford the luxury of time to layer my skincare. That’s what I appreciate about Auolive. Auolive takes the minimalist lifestyle to another level with its 1-minute skincare, yet every single product in its line packs a punch with natural active ingredients. There really isn’t an excuse for you to skip skincare to achieve healthy, glowing skin, and I can’t be more grateful for the additional time to bond with baby R before I take her to school every morning.

The Day Glower is a life-saver. An all-in-one antioxidant brightening moisturiser with Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract and Vitamin C as an active ingredient and SPF 30, I love that I can skip sunscreen altogether and head out of the house every morning, knowing that I’m fully protected from harmful UV rays and environmental pollutants. That’s exactly what makes the Day Glower a game changer.

Not only does it contain Titanium Dioxide, a physical sunblock, it also contains multiple UV filters to protect your skin against UVA and UVB protection. The texture absorbs readily into my skin without leaving a white cast or sticky after-feel – a huge plus point for our humid climate. After a few weeks of usage, you will notice that your complexion is brighter too.  

Every sleep-deprived mum needs the Eyes Lifter. Specially designed with an innovative blend of power packed active compounds and natural active ingredients like Raspberry Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract and Chrysin, this invigorating eye serum enhances your eye contours and is clinically proven to reduce dark eye circles. Say goodbye to wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness and eye bags too!

The Night Booster is my personal favourite because I never fail to wake up to plump, baby soft skin every morning. There’s no need for me to use a sleeping mask as this beauty workhorse is formulated with 80% Marine Collagen, an exceptionally high concentration (most skincare products contain less than 5% of active ingredients).

As a mum in my late 30s, I also need all the help I can get to boost collagen production. Thanks to the low molecular weight of collagen (3000 Da) in the Night Booster, I can be assured that the collagen is able to penetrate easily into my skin.

I make it a point to exfoliate with the Radiance Revealer, a superfruit exfoliating gel at least once a week. Pomegranate is the natural active ingredient present in this product, and it contains enzymes that dissolve and lift away dead skin cells without the need for abrasive scrubbing beads. It feels remarkably gentle on the skin, but when you rub away the dead skin cells to reveal noticeably brighter skin, that’s when you realise this product actually works!

I guess it is pretty evident that I am a fan. I change up my skincare routine from time to time depending on my skin condition, but Auolive is a brand that I always return to. 

Brighter, more even complexion with faded acne scars

Here’s a before and after comparison of my complexion after using the products continuously for a period of 2 weeks – can you tell my overall skin tone (including my eye contours) is brighter and more even? I had some faint acne scars that faded away too.

[Day Glower Giveaway]I’m currently running an instagram giveaway for the Day Glower, so do check out my IG post (@reginachow_sg) to stand a chance to win it!

[Day Glower Promo] Auolive is also holding a promo for the Day Glower where a free pouch will be given as a gift with purchase for the first 20 customers. – Use my code “REGINA18” for $18 off your purchase (no minimum spend and includes free shipping).  You can also click here to redeem a travel-sized sample of the Day Glower!

Those of you who have read my CoolSculpting post with Dr Terence Tan of Halley Medical Aesthetics must be wondering if I saw any results after the treatment. I completed the treatment in February and I just had my review done in May as the results are supposed to be evident only after 3 months.

If you have seen my IG stories, you might have already seen how drastically different my tummy looks post treatment. The skin looks and feels more taut. Overall, my stomach is so much flatter now. I didn’t realise how round my tummy was pre-treatment. In fact, I looked like I was in the early months of pregnancy! Photos don’t lie and I didn’t edit any of the photos in this post because there really isn’t a need to! Check out my before and after photos below (there are some marks on my tummy in the after photos as I was wearing a pair of high waist stretchable band pants):

I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes. A body analysis done at the clinic also revealed that I lost weight overall as well, but what’s even more amazing is that I lost fat (which is very difficult to achieve according to Dr Terence Tan) and gained muscle mass too! No more mum tum for me! I didn’t have to go on a diet and I still eat whatever I wish. My only exercise these days is taking baby R for her daily walks in the carrier. Now all I have to do is head to the gym or work out at home to tone up my stomach and get my long lost abs to finally make an appearance again.

Thank you Dr Terence Tan for the incredible results. I cannot be more pleased with my flatter tummy. Perhaps those crop tops hiding in my wardrobe can finally see the light of day again!

About Halley Medical Aesthetics: 

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As a first time mum who works from home and cares for baby R at the same time, time isn’t always on my side. Laundry, honestly, is the last thing on my mind. I’m sure many mummies can relate to this, which is probably the reason why I received several queries about the latest LG TWINWash from those of you who saw my IG stories when I attended the launch event earlier last month.

And so the question ensues. Does it live up to its hype?

To answer this, I thought I’d share what I like about this washing machine after testing it for a couple of weeks:

1. Wash two loads at the same time to save time – What I love most about this washing machine is its ability to wash two loads at the same time. We used to wash baby R’s clothes by hand as we didn’t want to mix her laundry with ours for hygiene purposes. While I am fortunate to have a full-time helper, other baby-related chores such as additional cleaning and sanitizing require her immediate attention much more than before, especially now that baby R is on solids.

With LG TWINWash, we are now able to wash our clothes in the main washer and baby R’s clothes in the mini washer under an hour at the same time thanks to its TurboWash^TM technology which shortens the washing cycle time while according fabrics the proper care they deserve.

2. Designed for washing baby clothes – We wash baby R’s clothes, bibs and socks everyday, and the mini washer is just the perfect size. It even has a “Baby Care” laundry option, which I think is very thoughtful indeed. I’ve never seen this option on other washing machines.

3. Cleaner laundry and less ironing is required – I noticed that many of the dresses that used to require ironing (after washing with my previous washing machine) do not need to be ironed anymore, which translates to even more time savings.

Credit goes to the TrueSteam technology, which penetrates fabrics with steam to eradicate 99.9% of household allergens, wrinkles and odors. The 6 Motion Direct Drive Technology also mimics hand washing action to ensure your laundry is as clean as it can get. Naturally, cleanliness and hygiene are of utmost importance with a baby in the household, hence knowing that my bedsheets and clothes are free from most allergens gives me complete peace of mind too.

4. Operate the machine and monitor your laundry anywhere, anytime – Did you know that the LG TWINWash is WIFI enabled? I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I can operate the machine when I’m out of the house using the SmartThinQ^TM app and time it such that I can hang my laundry immediately upon reaching home. How convenient!

5. Sleek Design – This is probably the sleekest washing machine in the market. It packs a punch in terms of both functionality and efficiency without compromising on design.

Most importantly, I love that the LG TWINWash gives me more time to bond with baby R and my family. It has certainly improved my quality of life and I would recommend that you check out this innovative appliance here if you’re on the lookout for a new washing machine!

*This is a sponsored post by LG but all opinions are my own.