Speak to me in kisses: reviews

[Review] The Truth About Adisha Torre 2022

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Okay guys (and ladies) - I know I have been neglecting my blog and some of you are awaiting my long overdue May/June travelogues to Phuket and Bali (I will post them soon, promise!). And there's also my annual yearly round-up as per the tradition of Speak to me in Kisses (my blog name, in case you were wondering).

But before all that, I'd like to write an update on my experience with Adisha Torre, my facialist, as I am nearing my (current) package with them ever since starting 2 years ago! Click on the "Continue Reading" link below to read my post!

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[Review] Icon Aesthetics Laser Lipo Review 2022

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

My dear ladies (and gentlemen of course), I'm sure you've read my post comparing the top forms of non-invasive slimming and today, I'm going to review my latest experience with a Singaporean aesthetic clinic named Icon Aesthetics, located in Wisma Atria. Come on in!

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3 Types of Body Washes for Smoother Skin

Friday, January 07, 2022

Today's topic will be a subject close to many ladies' hearts - our skin! And not just the skin on our faces, like many of my past posts, are about, including ways to look like you're wearing makeup without actually using makeup, achieving glass/mochi skin and also places where you can get great facials, such as at New York Skin Solutions or Adisha Torre, two of the facial places I frequent.

From the picture above, you're probably wondering what today's topic might be. This is a painting of Cleopatra by artist Gerard de Lairesse - she was famous for both her beauty and wits, and legend has it that she actually avoided having a war with Julius Caesar and his forces by rolling herself in a carpet and getting it delivered to his quarters! And of course, her skin was dazzling. So today, we will be talking about both ancient and more technologically-advanced ingredients for good overall skin on your body. Come on in!

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[Review] Non-Invasive Fat Loss Treatments - CoolScupt / Zeltic vs. Zerona / Cold-Laser vs. Vanquish ME / Exilis Ultra vs Lipo Laser vs Ultrasound Cavitation

Friday, July 02, 2021

This is part 2 in my series on weight-loss solutions without exercise. The first post did pretty well, and if you're looking for moderate dieting advice, please click on the link to check out a simple short-term diet you can do to lose weight (you can lose up to 3kg in a week!), and some of the science behind weight-loss. This post, however, will compare some of the non-invasive slimming techniques that you can use to slim yourself down without heavy dieting or exercise. These are some of the treatments that weight-loss salons, like Bella Marie France or Cheryl W, use for slimming on their clients. I've been to a few of these just to check them out. I was sceptical, like most of my readers, until I actually tried them... (Yes, the beauty junkie in me has tried all 5 of these treatments over the years...) Come on in to find out more!

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The 3 Secrets to Achieving Mochi or Glass Skin

Monday, April 05, 2021

I'm sure many of my readers out there have read my post about getting "glass" skin and how to achieve that no make-up make-up look, in years prior on my blog. (In fact, the latter article went viral and achieved 10k++ views over 2 years!) In this continuation of my skincare secrets series. I present to you: how to achieve glass or mochi skin! Click on the link below to come on in~

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Itchy, Frizzy and Orangey Hair? Shampoos and Conditioners Under $50 that Solve Your Hair Problems!

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

I'm sure a lot of the ladies out there have the same haircare issues as me. Oily, itchy scalp due to stress and pollution; dry and frizzy hair due to the humid tropical climate; and orangey hair that never gets to that perfect shade of ash brown-blonde even after multiple times of bleaching. Today in this heavy-hitting 3-in-1 post, I will be recommending a product each to solve your Itchy, Frizzy, and Brassy hair. (Btw, this post is not sponsored in any way, shape, or form! I've purchased the items with my own money.) Come on in!

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[Review] EverSoft Skinz Clear Care and Youth Recall - Affordable Asian Skincare Brand with Natural Ingredients

Friday, February 26, 2021

I wanted to do a Feb 2021 beauty favorites post, and show the products that I finished using late last year. Eversoft is a Malaysian-brand of Japanese and Korean-formulated skincare that is sold in pharmacies in Singapore. I chanced upon it last year and now can't rave enough about it. In fact, I have finished 3 of their cleansers and 2 jars of their moisturizer/sunscreen products...

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[Review] The Truth about Adisha Torre 2020

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Hello my lovely blog viewers, how is everyone? Has COVID-19 and Work-from-Home been treating you well? I hope everything is alright for my special readers from all around the world and that the rest of 2020 will be kind to you. Today, I am writing a review for a very interesting facial and aesthetic clinic in Singapore that I love, love, LOVE! I will be describing their treatments and products - if you're looking for a good facial place, this might just be the one for you. So what are you waiting for? Come on in!

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Adventure to the Balkans Travelogue Pt. 9: Lake Bled, Slovenia & Postjana Cave, Croatia

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Finally, we come to the end of the journey in the Balkans. We saw the Latin Bridge, the triggering event for WWII where the Duke was assassinated; we saw the Triple Bridge which was designed to accommodate more footfall in the city - Today we travel to Slovenia and Croatia where we get to appreciate the splendours of natural wonders.

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Adventures to the Balkans Travelogue Pt 5.: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Now we come to the fifth part of the tour. As you recall we spent 2 days in Hotel Croatia at Dubrovnik; today's travelogue starts at the hotel on the evening of Day 4. Dinner was free-and-easy, so we opted for a walk down to the town and a tasty seafood platter.

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Adventure to the Balkans Travelogue Pt 4.: Kotor, Montenegro

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Day trip to Montenegro, one of the countries in ex-Yugoslavia which united the Slav people in the region. This is the Bay of Kotor, a picturesque bay in the country. There are 4.5 million Montenegro people worldwide but only 600k in actual Montenegro. The country is 13,500 sqkm while in comparison, Singapore is 700 sqkm. Montenegro became independent in 2006 after separating from Serbia and was the last to leave the Yugoslavia-bloc in 2006.

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Adventure to the Balkans Travelogue Pt. 3: Mostar, Croatia

Sunday, May 03, 2020

I hope you had a good time reading the first two parts of my travelogue to the Balkans, namely Zagreb in Croatia and Sarajevo in Bosnia. On the third day of the trip, we travel to a region of Sarajevo, which was crucial to their civil war in the 90s. We also go to another town in Croatia named Mostar. Are you ready? Click the 'Continue Reading' button below this post to find out more!

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Adventure to the Balkans Travelogue Pt. 2: Sarajevo, Bosnia

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Today, we journey through the countryside of the Balkans to arrive at the second destination of the trip - Sarajevo in Bosnia. The population of Bosnia is 3 million with 70% Muslims, and the rest made up of Catholics and Christian Jews. It also has the nickname of being the Jerusalem of Europe. Sadly, their unemployment rate is 40%, as their country is still trying to recover from the civil war, which ended in 1994. For 4 centuries, they were occupied by the Ottoman Empire, which explains the Muslim architectural influences on their buildings. Later on, the Austro-Hungarian brought technology like the first tramway in Sarajevo. Come in and let's explore Sarajevo together!

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Adventure to the Balkans Travelogue Pt. 1: Zagreb, Croatia

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Hola at you readers! It's me, Sasha Bear here - and today we're FINALLY going to post about my trip to the Balkans circa October 2019. I hope this post cheers you up in these trying times due to the coronavirus, as I bring you on a tour around Europe in the dulcet tones of autumn. Come on in to read more!

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How to Get Rid of Comedones/Whiteheads + Back Acne/"Backne" + Rosacea + Eczema + Dermatitis (MIRACLE PRODUCT + Save Money!)

Sunday, November 18, 2018

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Hi friends. Today I am going to talk about a new product, which, to be fair, I have chanced upon before but never paid attention to, until recently where I had some flare-ups of skin problems. I am going to put it up front and tell you this "Miracle Product" that solves so many problems for me and my family members - Japanese Hot Spring Bath Salts! Comedones/Whiteheads, Back Acne, Rosacea, Eczema, Dermatitis. These are just some of the conditions that this really value-for-money, pharmacy product can cure... Let me try my best to explain how this product works in my post:

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The Secret to Korean Glass Skin? My Beauty Recipe Singapore Review

Saturday, August 18, 2018

The Korean Glass Skin trend is something that many girls and ladies want - however, search results and research have been unsatisfactory to some as most answers have pointed to skin care. Did you know? Your skin condition fluctuates based on what you eat and your lymphatic drainage, what goes to your kidney and liver, and whether you have continuous detox. Also your stress and cortisol levels!

That is a naturalistic view towards skincare and well-being. I'm sure you must be wondering what the secret to glass skin is if you're looking for a quick fix-me-up before a big event like your wedding or birthday. The answer that many celebrities and influencers know - that I will be sharing with you today. Come on in~

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Looking Good Without Makeup: How to Wake Up Looking Flawless + Spend Less Time on your Makeup Routine

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Makeup, makeup, makeup - Do you still remember the moment as a young girl that you first thought about putting on makeup? Perhaps it was an advertisement, or you were rifling around your mom's drawers without permission. As a female, makeup definitely impacted you a way or other while you were growing up - suddenly, there was a way to cover up your imperfections and look better. As the years went by, you slowly developed a makeup routine that you're comfortable with, and boy oh boy - it takes a while to put "your best face" forward! Have you always wanted to walk out of your house again, wishing for your baby smooth skin that you had upon a time, or simply not waking up in the wee hours of the morning to prep yourself?

Today, I’m going to talk about 5 things that is going to help you look flawless without makeup – these are actionable steps, products and yes, even procedures that you can undertake to achieve that flawless selfie, sans makeup. There are literally tons of tips out there, but some are as vague as saying exercise, diet and sleeping habits that clear up your skin. These definitely work but they’re not as impactful as what I’m going to reveal to you in this post! (OK, sounding a little like a self-help guru asking for your money, but bear with me here, these are 5 things I discovered over the course of a few years that I’m sharing to my blog readers for free.)

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The Truth About New York Skin Solutions (Step-by-step Facial Review + Pros and Cons) 2018

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Pollution, stress, aging - these are just some of the factors that make our skin look dull, unrefined and blemished. I'm sure most Singaporean girls include monthly facials as part of their upkeep routine and are spoilt for choice by the different beauty services on the market. Today I'm sharing my honest, unpaid opinion about my experience with New York Skin Solutions. I know there are a lot of mixed reviews out there, which prompted me to write a post detailing the behind-the-scenes of their facials. Hope this gives you some insight before you go for that initial visit or decide whether or not to purchase their package. Now, shall we begin? (Be prepared for a very detailed post...)

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