NONMACHINE BASED FACIALS
IT WAS BASICALLY A SERIES OF FACIAL MASSAGES AS EACH PRODUCT WAS MASSAGED INTO OUR FACE IN A GENTLE AND THERAPEUTIC MANNER.
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 EXPERIENCE 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.
BEST FACIAL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
WHERE Rationale
TREATMENT The Integrity Restorative Facial, $260 (60 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE We started the day with extra sensitised skin (red and prickly), but left with our complexion feeling calm and hydrated.
BEST HYDRATING FACIAL
WHERE The Ritz-Carlton Spa TREATMENT La Mer The Miracle Broth Facial, $480 (90 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE Our skin was glowing and felt deeply hydrated, even days after.
BEST V-SHAPE LIFTING FACIAL
WHERE Clarins Skin Spa TREATMENT Clarins Lifting Shaper, $273 (75 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our skin looked radiant and hydrated, while our facial contours were visibly lifted and toned. Even our eyes looked perky.
BEST LUXURIOUS ANTI-AGEING FACIAL
WHERE La Mer
TREATMENT La Mer The Gennaissance Facial, $450 (90 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE It was such a relaxing treatment that we almost fell asleep from the series of facial massages we had.
BEST LUXURIOUS YOUTH-RESTORING FACIAL
WHERE Sulwhasoo
TREATMENT Prestige Timeless Treatment, $480 (90 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE What was truly amazing was the warmth of our therapist’s hands – the added step of warming her hands with a hot stone before applying the products and doing the facial massage was such a lovely treat.
NOT ONLY WAS OUR COMPLEXION GLOWING, OUR FACIAL CONTOURS APPEARED FIRMER AND MORE LIFTED. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE EFFECTS LASTED UP TO A WEEK!
MOST PAMPERING LUXURIOUS ANTI-AGEING FACIAL
WHERE The History of Whoo TREATMENT Hwanyu Imperial Youth Treatment, $380 (90 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE This facial is focused on harmonising, reinforcing and detoxifying – thanks to the gua sha massage – and we definitely felt it.
BEST ANTI-PIGMENTATION FACIAL
WHERE Shakura Pigmentation Beauty
TREATMENT Miroko Whitening Treatment, $428 ($48 for first trial; 90 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE As the treatment is customised, it goes from using the lightest level of active formulas, progressing to stronger concentrations, and finally, addressing future skin concerns.
MACHINEBASED FACIALS
A COMBINATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER RESULTS THAT LAST.
BEST ANTI-ACNE FACIAL
WHERE New York Skin Solutions TREATMENT Activ-clear Acne Treatment, $385.20 (90 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE Even though the extraction process took 20 minutes, the therapist’s techniques were topnotch, ensuring that there was little scarring and pain.
BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL
WHERE Kew Organics TREATMENT Ultrareviv Booster Shots, $235 (60 minutes)
OUR EXPERIENCE Our face felt more hydrated and looked brighter; the results actually lasted for a few days, which left us pleasantly surprised.