[Review] Mordecai Skin - Facial Skin Care Treatment

Visited Mordecai Skin 2 weeks+ ago for a sponsored facial treatment by Mordecai Skin, special thanks to Street Directory! Visiting a facial has never been this carefree!

Branching out from Face of Men, Mordecai Skin (pronounced as Mor-d-kai) specialize in facial treatment for men. Although their target customer are male, females are welcome too! Many other facial parlour that we have heard or seen of are meant to design for ladies, Mordecai Skin on the other hand created a place for guys to enjoy relaxing facial treatment, where guys no longer feel uneasy going for facial to have their skin checked on and treated for.

Situated at Ang Mo Kio central, Mordecai Skin is right at the far corner away from Courts. Notice there are many other beauty salon nearby.. In fact, lots of them across the stretch of shophouses and many esthetician were seen standing outside their shops distributing flyers and approaching people (No, not anyone from Mordecai Skin). Currently in its 3rd year, Mordecai Skin offers a fair price, at a pricing system understandable to man. There are definitely no hard selling rule simply because they care and understand people who came by for their services. Different from the rest, Mordecai Skin has a clear and bright layout with wooden flooring that gives a homey feel.

It feels more like a friendly clinic to me..

Mordecai Skin offers a list of facial treatment for all skin types, from Fruit Acid Peel, Diamond Peel, Purification and Brightening to Aroma Soothing Therapy. I feel safe taking up my first session at Mordecai Skin knowing that they uses products that are organic and comes in a wide range to suit different skin conditions. Products at Mordecai Skin are from Eve Talor, a high quality, all natural aromatherapy product in the market for over 40 years. Eve Taylor products do not contain Lancolin, Mineral Oil Artificial fragrance, or SC alcohol. Nothing harmful to the skin, only gentle.

I was being greeted by two beautiful Aestheticians - Josie and Aiko, who are both super friendly and nice. I wasn't feel pressured at all throughout the whole session. In fact, was chatting away happily with Josie when she share with me how the company started out and also her working experiences..

They examined my face condition and concluded that my skin type was dry with a little sensitive around my cheek area. They suggested using one of their skin treatment on me, the High Vitaliont treatment. "High Vitaliont is a machine that helps to penetrate products into the inner layers of the skin, for more effective absorption of products by the skin. This is a non-invasive treatment which relies on active transportation within an electric field and may be used in combination with other treatments".

Changed into slippers before the session starts..

The beautiful corridor to the rooms...

The room..

As usual, starting the session by cleansing.. My skin feels good after cleansing!

1. Facial Cleanse

2. Facial Scrub

3. Steam (to open up the pores and soften plug of hardened sebum)

4. Extraction

Mordecai Skin focus a lot on facial extraction as we all know extraction helps in the removal of blackheads, whiteheads, acene and skin congestion of any kind.

Extraction to many is consider to be the most scary part of the facial, even for myself. I was scared because the previous extraction done elsewhere was a painful one.

However, to my surprise, Aiko's skill is superb! The pain were close to 0 and for once, i am really comfortable with it!!

With her help, stubborn area is treated. 

The more obvious one - in the yellow ring.  

Next, detoxifying and killing germs after extraction.

5. High Frequency

This procedure isn't pain at all. She told me that there will be tingling feeling while she zap around my face with the handheld machine. But there wasn't much feeling.

Realise all or most of the redness is gone now,

6. High Vitaliont with Serum

No pain feeling at all for this step. Using the tool, she did circling motion around my face with serum added on. I was about to fall asleep when she was doing this. It lasted for about 15mins if i remember correctly, and no longer than that (same logic as putting on a face mask).

Feeling thankful for her graceful hands that makes this whole session so comfortable!!

7. Face / Point Massage (also include a head massage)

8. Facial Masque

Last step, putting on facial Masque.

A chilled facial Masque was placed and will let it rest on my face for about 20mins.
(Lights off and a bit of nap time for me)

Very cooling!

Face after the session with Mordecai Skin

(No filtering of picture)

No sign of itchness or redness or being pushed to hard.

My skin feels tightened, toned and hydrated now! 

This is their restroom, super nice ambience!

A cup of soothing tea is served,

I had a pleasant experience here at Mordecai Skin and am very pleased with both their super friendly service and profession!

Here's a photo with Josie, wanted to ask Aiko too, but she was too shy for the camera that day.

Mordecai team is made up of such sweet and lovely people. Check out their facebook page and website, you can see that not only they care for one another like a family, they also care for the society.

The following day,.. happy with a clean face on me! Thank you Mordecai Skin!!

Is so good i actually asked my brother to go have for their facial treatment!

It was his first try, so he was telling me the extraction on him was super painful but its all good and will visit Mordecai Skin again! Everyone's skin condition is different, if one has too many clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads or acnes, there will be a certain level of pain during extraction. In my opinion, Mordecai Skin handles extraction well, leaving no scar, cause redness or sensitivity.

Mordecai Skin is currently having a promotion. 

For first time clients, facial treatment is priced at only S$48.

Also on promotion till Oct-2014 is their HAPPY-WEDNESDAY!! No package required. 

Mordecai Skin received many return male clients, and was told that their clients ranges from youth to old. Many of their clients were in their NS too! Couples too, with female bringing their partner along to enjoy facial treatment together!

All appointments have to be booked in advance, no walk-in allowed.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mordecaiskin
Website: http://mordecaiskin.com/
Address: Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 #01-4214 Singapore 560728
Contact No.: +65 6456 0900 , +65 9186 6098
Email: mordecaiskin.amk@gmail.com , enquiry@mordecaiskn.com

[Food Tasting] Saboten, the World's largest tonkatsu chain

With so many Japanese eateries booming, sometimes choosing what to eat becomes quite a headache. Here's one great option you can include in your list; SABOTEN!

Some of you may have already heard its name, for it is voted by HungryGoWhere as Singapore's best tonkatsu restaurant and is known to be the world's largest tonkatsu chain with more than 50 outlets worldwide! Establised in 1966, Saboten emphasises on simple yet elegant food preparations that highlight the unique flavour profiles of their ingredients. Thanks to the team made up of finest chefs and experienced staff, guests get to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisines prepared and served to the highest standards.

An outlet was freshly opened at 313@Somerset level B2 (Relocation from its Parco outlet), with exclusive offerings to its menu and a whole new different concept. An inviting vibe it exudes, the new Saboten outlet has a peaceful feeling permeates the restaurant. A recurring motif you will find is the top view of a cactus, which lends symbolism and inspires the restaurant's name. "Saboten" means "cactus" and the Japanese admire the plant's ability to survive for long period without water. It embodies endurance and its thorns and flowers are the symbol of growth and vitaltity.

To celebrate its opening of this new outlet, Saboten from 313@Somerset outlet added Iberico Loin Katsu, Fried Jumbo Prawn and a few grilled items into their menu, exclusively only at this outlet!

The Iberico Loin Katsu Set (S$28) is Saboten's first and only exclusive creation! Native to the Iberian Peninsula, acorn-fed black Iberian pigs have an ability to store fat insde - not just around - their muscle tissues and thus their meat is wonderfully marbled. The meat is delightfully unctuous and tender in every bite!

A plus point is that the pork contains unsaturated fats, which help to reduce the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level. So put your worries behind and enjoy this dish of goodness!

The full set;

Next, the Fried Jumbo Prawn Set (S$26), featuring a mammoth, ocean-fresh prawn sprawled on a plate.
This king of Shrimp is enveloped in a crispy exterior that is crunchy to the last bite with superior soft meat inside!

The full set,

All set menus come complete with side dishes: free refills of the light and fluffy Japanese imported rice, miso soup and Saboten's most raved about shredded cabbage. On top of these, diners also get to enjoy a serving of silky smooth chawanmushi, pickles and refreshing Yuzu sorbet respectively. Awesome isn't it?! I think its all worth the price with all the yummy goodness in a set! Their rice especially, is one of the best rice i've ever tasted!

Other than doling out a gamut of special Japanese Katsu, Saboten has also introduced two grilled items for locals to enjoy. The Grilled Chicken Set (S$18) and Grilled Salmon Set (S$21) are hearty offerings and the ingredients are enlivened by a hint of woodsy smoke!

Saboten provides only high-grade ingredients. Every side dish is created to match the quality of their lauded tonkatsu. The insistence to use only premium ingredients translates to the creation of a memorable set meal each and every time;

Rice: Specially imported from Japan, their fluffy rice boasts an enticing aroma and al dente texture.

Pork: Only grain- and baley-fed pigs are used. Hence, explains the reason for their juicy and tender cutlets.

Tonkatsu Sauce: A Saboten's pride and joy. Their sauce is developed by Saboten's very own R&D team with over 10 different types of spices, fruits and vegetables - all simmered to extract the flavours.

Sesame: We grind premium sesame seeds slightly to release their fragrance and in turn they help to brighten the flavour of our sauce.

Breadcrumbs: Saboten's freshly-made breadcrumbs which gives their tonkatsu the crispy yet not cloying oily.

Cabbage: Served Chilled. The crunchiness attests to its fresh quality.

Goma Dressing: Following their very own perfected recipe, they created a dressing that is creamy and velvety, yet still carries the natural aroma of the sesame.

Diners can mix their own sauce in a unique way,

Overall, had an awesome dining experience at Saboten!!

Would definitely love to go back there to dine again!

Had Matcha Ice-cream to end the night..

you can tell from the picture its all chilled with icing bits all over, Not the rich kind but still loving it!

Asked Fif to join me that night, so here's a picture of us!

To Fif: Thank you for making your trip down to join me even with your cramps and all..

Address: Saboten 313@Somerset; 313 Orchard Road #B2-02/03 (S) 238895
Opening hours: 11:30am to 10:00pm
Contact number: 6333 3432
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saboten.sg