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Have you done IPL before?

Was it painful? Will there be any downtime? What are the pros and cons of getting IPL underarm?

These questions kept raging in my head when I decided to try out IPL underarm at STRIP. I decided to go ahead with it even though I was quite scared because I have long heard about Strip. Plus I find shaving a hassle and constant shaving can cause the skin to turn dark. Imagine wearing sleeveless top! The dark armpits can’t be hidden at all.

I visited STRIP at Plaza Singapura #04-08A and the outlet was very welcoming and reminded me of the movie – The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson. Plus there were a lot of customers. It made me feel even more assured because this proves that they are very popular among us – the ladies!

Something hygienic and cute to share as well.

Play it safe!

Don’t they remind you of something else? 😉 Hahaha. This individually packed kit contains your own spatulas and wipes so you don’t have to share them with others during treatment. That is actually Strip’s number one priority and I don’t have to worry about sharing one shaver with so many people. Yay! I am kind of OCD and I bet most people are as well, so this is really thoughtful!!!

My cute IPL Kit for my underarms which includes a disposable shaver, disposable latex gloves, pre-sealed wet wipes, wooden spatulas and fresh cotton pads/buds!

I gathered my courage and went for the IPL at Strip.

I kept asking the therapist if it will be painful and she smiled. Pain? Haha. THERE WASN’T ANY PAIN AT ALL. All ready for my treatment!

It was painless because STRIP Powerpac uses a gradual heating system that directs energy via multiple passes to accumulate the desired energy level to destroy hair follicles. Other machines used by salons work differently because the machines emit sharp bursts of energy. In fact, all I could feel was a warm and soothing hot stone massage.

I was told to put on a pair of glasses to protect my eyes. A layer of gel was applied on the targeted areas and zap zap.

Zap zap zap, I was done in 15 minutes for both sides!

They even gave me a set of products (could I have a picture of it in the post?) – Ice Cream, SCO Peace + and SCO Ace Cream.

Ice cream can help in moisturizing, SCO Ace Cream will give you whitening and Peace+ can help in slowing down hair growth. With the use of these products, it can help prolong my results after treatment.

This is important because after each session of IPL, your skin tends to get a little dehydrated. Thank you for taking care of my underarms even when I am home!

Can’t wait for my next appointment~

Here’s a promotion for my readers:

Quote “MAYBELINE” when making an appointment to get your first IPL Underarm Trial at $18. Promotion ends 30 September 2016.

Only valid for new customers and one time redemption only at Plaza Singapura.

Do you guys remember about one of my post in November last year?

The one on Lumenis greatest 2 new machines for OPT and LightSheer Duet for hair removal?

Refresh your memory here: Changing the face of Aesthetic solutions.

I went for the OPT Trial in December to get my birthmark removed.

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW! I had a birth mark on my face, below my right lower lips.

(You can tell from the pictures later)

The whole procedure was super fast. It took like less than 15minutes to finish the whole OPT facial.

[ALL PHOTOS ARE NOT PHOTOSHOPPED AND TRUE TO PROCEDURE/RESULTS]

1. Removed all make up with a little bit of eyeliner left.

2. As you can see, the gel was spread across all the face except the eyes area.

3. After application, The doctor used the OPT machine -LightSheer HS to zaaaaaaaap it.

I could feel some burnt smell but this is perfectly normal because of the ultra fine facial hair.
Because I am new to IPL and stuffs like that, there was a bit of pain for me so I kept jerking at every zap. Hahaha. The thought of it made me laugh at myself.

Probably 4 out of 10 pain score.

People who have done IPL before would think that OPT zaps are just some ants bite.

The whole zapping took about 7-8 minutes.

I was told by the Dr that the any freckles or pigmentation marks would get darker and darker each day.

And by the 4-5th day, they will start to peel off.

So I stayed home for the first 4 days otherwise people will mistake my birthmark for some milo stain.

Day 3. Are you able to tell where my birthmark is now? (on the bottom left lips)

True enough, it got darker on Day 4. Actually it was started to peel after the 4th night.

Everything was gone by Day 6.

Not just for pigmentation, the pores were also minimized and it feels smoother during make up application.

Look at the pores on my nose? Almost almooooooost hidden right?! 😀

For post OPT photos, Please refer to other entries which were taken at least 1 week after the peeling.

Example 1: Bio-essence

Example 2: Xmas @ Icing Room

Now? I can go out without concealer (which I usually had to, just to conceal the birthmark).

Foundation + eyeliner + eyebrow pencil = All ready to head out 🙂

I feel more confident now! All thanks to Faith & OPT!

PSSSST!

I have never thought of creating a Facebook FanPage before because I am just a nobody.But I received an invitation to *** (will reveal when time’s up),

and one of the term is to create a Facebook Page.

Sooooo, Please spare a like for my humble page! 😀

Okay, I am still quite paiseh (embarrassed) about my page actually because….

I don’t think I am qualified to create one. HAHAHA.
Anyway, I created one less than 24 hours ago.

So please like my page if you read me! 🙂

Maybeline Sim

much love, and thanks.

IPL

Review: Strip Underarm IPL for just $18!

Kiss goodbye to pigmentations! Try OPT!