NON-MACHINE BASED FACIALS
IN ADDITION TO POWER-PACKED FORMULAS, THE USE OF EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON FACIAL MASSAGES HELP RESTORE SKIN TO THE PINK OF HEALTH.
BEST PURIFYING FACIAL
WHERE The History of Whoo
TREATMENT Gongjinhyang Purifying Treatment, $220 (70 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE The glow-up was so prominent that our friends thought we were wearing makeup when we met for dinner after the treatment. Count us suitably impressed.
BEST SKIN-SMOOTHING TREATMENT
WHERE Chanel Prive Ion Boutique
TREATMENT Chanel N1 De Chanel, $230 (75 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our skin felt well-hydrated and smooth to the touch. Even our pores looked more refined.
BEST SKIN-FIRMING FACIAL
WHERE Cle de Peau Beaute
TREATMENT Firming Supreme Facial Treatment, $200 (60 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE The results were quite visible as our skin looked significantly brighter and firmer. More importantly, we didn’t get any breakouts or allergies after.
BEST ANTI-AGEING FACIAL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
WHERE La Mer
TREATMENT La Mer The Lifting Facial, $350 (75 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our sensitive skin took well to the different products used, and our complexion looked lifted and supple after.
BEST ANTI-AGEING FACIAL
WHERE Oasia Spa
TREATMENT Youth Resurrection Facial, $180 (60 minutes); $250 (90 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our complexion looked brighter, less tired, and more youthful too.
BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL
WHERE Cle de Peau Beaute
TREATMENT Intensive Brightening Facial Treatment, $200 (60 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our skin looked really bright and radiant after, even our colleagues could tell the difference.
BEST RADIANCE-BOOSTING FACIAL
WHERE The History of Whoo
TREATMENT Cheongidan Radiant Regenerating Treatment, $280 (90 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Not only was our skin glowing and radiant, even our under-eye area looked brighter than before.
BEST SCULPTING FACIAL
WHERE Chantecaille
TREATMENT Bio-lifting Facial, $280 (60 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE While the facial cabin was simple and understated, we were really pleased with the results – even our significant other noticed how hydrated and lifted our face looked.
BEST CUSTOMISABLE FACIAL
WHERE Pablo Blau
TREATMENT Signature Salt Room Customised Facial, from $180 (75 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our complexion was visibly lifted and brightened, and our pigmentation and nasolabial lines were less noticeable.
BEST SKIN REJUVENATING FACIAL
WHERE Shakura Pigmentation Beauty
TREATMENT Japanese Rejuvenating Facial, $1,400 for 10 sessions ($388 for 10 sessions; new customers only)
OUR EXPERIENCE We compared photos of our skin before and after, and the difference was quite noticeable – our pigmentation was lighter and our skin looked brighter overall.
BEST ALL-IN-ONE FACIAL (TIE)
WHERE St Gregory Spa Parkroyal Collection Pickering
TREATMENT Elemis Superfood Pro-Radiance, $200 (75 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our tired skin looked refreshed and radiant after, our chin and cheeks look more defined and lifted, and even our puffy under-eyes were reduced.
BEST ALL-IN-ONE FACIAL (TIE)
WHERE Sulwhasoo
TREATMENT Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Treatment, $300 (80 minutes)
Our skin looked bright, plump and less tired. And despite the multiple facial massages – hot stones and pressure point – we had no breakouts or skin allergy flare-ups.
