Take things slow? This phrase (almost) never comes up in the Honeycombers office – we’re constantly moving at lightning speed to bring you the best and freshest in Singapore and beyond! So when it comes to hitting the brakes, we sometimes do need a little help from the pros. And one that we repeatedly go to is Pure Tincture, a beauty boutique and spa on Tras Street in Singapore.
Tucked away on the second floor of a shophouse, Pure Tincture has a calm, quiet and cosy space that will make you unclench the moment you step in. It’s not ultra luxe, but the salon takes ultra-sensitive skins very seriously, with literally a no-nonsense approach to all kinds of skin woes including dehydration yet oily inside, congestion, hormonal-wrecked skin, eczema and rosacea. Only natural, pure, and organic products from reputable, cruelty-free independent brands are used in treatment and sold for home use, and everything is tested in-house to ensure suitability and safety. Another plus: the spa only serves one to two clients at a time, so you get the staff’s full attention and maximum privacy.
On the menu are some 30 organic facials to choose from, all of which can be customised to meet your needs or goals. During our last visit,we went with the Santaverde de-stress facial with calming massage and pure blossom nectar, thinking that it was the perfect antidote for a stress-filled, sleep-deprived, and alcohol-fuelled week. It didn’t let us down. The treatment uses German luxury skincare brand Santaverde’s range of certified (NATRUE) organic products, which are made with organically grown aloe from Andalusia, Spain, and contains only pure aloe juice, plant oils and extracts to maximise its efficiency. In fact, the brand’s blossom nectar, found in the age protect range, has won the prestigious SPA Diamond Award for “Green Anti-Aging”! To ensure that we reap the maximum benefits of the facial, the massage cream and mask used were customised specifically according to our unique skin conditions. We were soothed to sleep minutes into the facial, thanks to our therapist’s super gentle strokes and the lightness of the products.
A slider with the ID of 227 doesn't exist.What we woke up to was impressive: our skin is brighter, more even, and well moisturised without any heaviness. As expected from a facial suited for sensitive and allergic skin, we experienced no post-treatment reactions (no redness even after extraction) immediately and days after. Best of all, the effects lasted for about a week, even though we dive back into the grind not long after.
The Santaverde De-stress Facial with Calming Massage and Pure Blossom Nectar facial is priced at $200 for 90 minutes. For a chance to win this treatment, head over to our Christmas giveaway page. Not one of the lucky ones? That’s okay: receive a $50 voucher (fully redeemable for a la carte products or the Christmas collection) when you book the Santaverde Facial! Voucher is valid for first-timers only till 30 January 2016. The first 10 readers to make a booking will also receive a full sized Aloe Vera Gel Pur (worth $56).
Pure Tincture, #02-01, 68 Tras Street, Singapore 079007, p. 6222 0267/9105 2345 (SMS for appointments or questions). Open daily except Public Holidays 11am-8pm. Sunday via appointment only.
Pure Tincture, #B1-10, The Adephi, 1 Coleman Street, Singapore 179803, p. 6337 6411. Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-7.30pm, Sat 10am-6pm.
This article is sponsored by Pure Tincture.