SPA AWARDS 2020

FACE THERAPIES

Transformative facials meet pampering techniques to transport the senses

BEST ACNE-REDUCING FACIAL

ADVANCED ACNE TREATMENT PLUS (AAT+)

$250 for 55 minutes, IDS Aesthetics

Zap those zits with this must-try treatment that uses ultrasonic power to draw out embedded sebum and slough away dead skin cells. Besides a deep cleanse that helps reduce the amount of acne-causing bacteria, the procedure includes manual extraction to clear stubborn comedones before a soothing clay mask goes on to shrink those pores and calm any inflammation.

BEST ANTI-AGEING FACIAL

BIOLOGIC DEFENSE FACIAL

$420 for 90 minutes, Estetica

Guided by the fact that the skin is a living, breathing organ with its own ecosystem of skin flora, this facial seeks to rebalance the skin’s microbiome with essential nutrients to nourish the microorganisms in the dermis. This includes pH-friendly soya actives and ceramides to shore up the skin’s defence against external aggressors—helping to stave off dryness, inflammation and other issues—as well as stimulate the production of fibroblasts and collagen to improve the overall look and feel.

BEST ANTI-BLEMISH FACIAL

SPECTRA IDPL PIGMENTATION TREATMENT

$450 per session, Beaute Hub

Think of this as a step up from IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers. Utilising twin flash lamps that cover a larger surface area at once and reportedly allow light energy to penetrate deeper into the skin tissue, Spectra IDPL Pigmentation Treatment works on skin irregularities such as age spots, sun spots and freckles with the help of brightening, vitamin C-rich tranexamic acid.

BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL

YR LUMINOUS PEARL FACE SPA

$350 for 90 minutes, The Ultimate

As its name suggests, you’ll walk out with a glow akin to the radiance of a pearl. Thanks to a line-up of professional skincare products with oligopeptides, marine elastin, vitamin C and extracts of the world’s finest pearls, this lavish facial showers the skin with a host of potent antioxidants and active minerals that help lighten discoloration and restore that dewy suppleness, while simultaneously giving skin an anti-ageing boost.

BEST CLARIFYING FACIAL

OXY MIRACLE INFUSION

$208 for 45 minutes, Skin Inc

If clogged pores are the bane of your existence, give this two-step treatment from Skin Inc a try. To start, the Oxy Miracle Peel cleanses and gently exfoliates with pressurised oxygen and saline delivered at supersonic speed. This oxygen bath also improves microcirculation for a rosy radiance. A customised serum—blended according to your specific skin needs—goes on after, along with a dose of Onsen Thermal Water from Japan to revive your skin.

BEST CLEANSING FACIAL

DEEP CLEANSE FACIAL

$180 for 60 minutes, The Fullerton Spa at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Perfect for those with oily or combination skin, this signature treatment includes a thorough cleanse and exfoliation, a steaming session, extraction and a hot towel compress. The skin is also treated to a trio of essential oils—lavender, ylang-ylang and tea tree—with antibacterial properties; these also work on regulating sebum production. Toxins are further flushed out with a facial massage, where lymphatic drainage massage techniques are used to improve microcirculation, before a fresh water mud mask goes on to draw out dirt and other impurities.

BEST EYE LIFT TREATMENT

ES’TE AMOUR EYE: LIFT & DRAIN

$336 for 60 minutes, MTM Skincare

New research has revealed that the biggest age giveaway are the eyes. Keep ’em guessing your age with this targeted treatment. Designed specifically to rejuvenate the look of tired eyes with no downtime, this adopts the Local Dynamic Micromassage technology to stimulate microcirculation and cellular activity in the eye area while delivering custom-blended MTM skincare deep into the skin, resulting in suppler skin and less-pronounced fine lines, eye bags and dark circles.

BEST FIRMING FACIAL

SILICIUM SUPER LIFT FACIAL

$496 for 75