There’s nothing like a good facial to reset our mien so that we can put our best, glowing faces forward every day, whether we’re facing our laptop or a client for a meeting (Zoom or real-life).
We’re talking about real good facials here. The Her World team spent weeks trying and reviewing various facial treatments in Singapore, from speedy lunch-time facials to medispa and machine-based facials – all in the name of finding the trustworthy treatments we can turn to for a desired dose of hydration, firming, lifting and brightening.
Here, we have it – the best facial treatments that won Her World Spa & Wellness Awards 2021. Keep this at the ready for the skincare treat you so, so deserve.
WHERE SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus, #02-26B Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6336-4880
TREATMENT Senze Vitality Facial, $348
WHAT IT IS Inspired by traditional Chinese techniques, it incorporates bojin technique, a form of meridian massage that helps to drain toxins and enhance radiance. A microcrystalline tool is used to massage skin and stimulate the acupoints on the face, which helps boost circulation.
OUR EXPERIENCE “The improvements were significant: My laugh lines were barely visible, and my complexion looked radiant and instantly more glowing after the facial. And the results lasted a few days.”
WHERE Freia Aesthetics, #19-02 Wisma Atria Office Tower, tel: 6734-3219
TREATMENT Glow Right Treatment, $342.90
WHAT IT IS The exclusive facial uses an Alpharet professional peel system from Skinbetter Science to slough off dead skin cells for a smoother and more even complexion. It also includes the clinic’s signature Oxy-Peptide hydrating mask to give you soft, supple skin.
OUR EXPERIENCE “The facial delivered. My skin was brighter and more even – it looked radiant, clean and clear. The bonus was the gentle yet efficient extraction.”
WHERE Erabelle Prestige, #01-06/07 Vision Crest, tel: 6836-8388; #02-01/02 Vivocity, tel: 6376-8336
TREATMENT Signature Japanese Sake Facial, $278.20
WHAT IT IS A pampering facial that includes two customised masks alongside soothing massages. It uses kojic acid and the enzymes found in sake to energise, brighten and soften skin. The result is an improvement in skin tone – reduced pore size, clarity and brightness.
OUR EXPERIENCE “Not only did my skin look significantly brighter, it also looked ‘cleaner’ and more even in tone. My complexion was more supple and lifted too.”
WHERE La Source Spa, #02-17/18 The Shopping Gallery at The Hilton, tel: 6732-1318
TREATMENT La Metamorphosis, $528
WHAT IT IS An innovative dermal roller is used to stimulate collagen and elastin production, to reduce the signs of photo-ageing, including wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even acne scars. It also helps skin absorb subsequent products better, resulting in a more supple and well-hydrated complexion.
OUR EXPERIENCE “Despite the microneedling step, my skin didn’t flare up or turn drastically red. A week after, I noticed that it was absorbing skincare products better, and as a result felt more supple and less dry too.”
WHERE SW1 Clinic, #13-01/02/03/04/05/06 Paragon, tel: 6817-8888; #02-19/20 OUE Downtown Gallery Tower 2, tel: 6817-8882
TREATMENT Facial Cocktail – Fresh Face Martini, $235.40
WHAT IT IS Happy hour for your skin. The customised facial clarifies, purifies and restores skin to a healthy state. You can mix and match options, such as a Sonic Cleansing followed by a Magnetic Detox Peel and finishing with a Water Infusion Mask. At just 50 min, it’s ideal for a quick fix during lunch or before date night.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My face was nice and bright after the treatment, and felt extremely clean and refreshed – it was like my complexion had woken up. My acne also seemed to have been visibly reduced.”
WHERE The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Level 1, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, tel: 6434-5203
TREATMENT The La Mer Eye Focus Treatment, $211.86
WHAT IT IS A soothing treatment to soften the look of lines and dark circles at the eye area, it uses the potent healing properties of La Mer’s Miracle Broth. Circular-motion and pressure-point massage, as well as cold compress, help reduce puffiness.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My eyes looked significantly less puffy, and my eye area was also well hydrated. My skin didn’t feel as sensitive as it normally does, which means I wasn’t constantly touching the eye area or rubbing my eyes.”
WHERE The Artisan Wellness, #14-09 Paragon Medical Centre, tel: 9818-7887
TREATMENT Tempsure Facelift Treatment, $2,000 a session or $4,500 for three sessions
WHAT IT IS Using mono radiofrequency to heat the skin up to 42 deg C, the non- invasive treatment triggers skin’s natural collagen production to reduce lines and wrinkles, and tighten skin. Three monthly sessions are recommended, each one building on the results of the previous one. Results are said to last a year.
OUR EXPERIENCE “There was an immediate lift, which I could see when the therapist compared the treated side with the untreated half. My saggy jowls didn’t as look as heavy, my nasolabial lines were softer, and my face had more of a V-shape. I saw the full firming, plumping and lifting results after two weeks.”
WHERE Avenue + Co Medical Aesthetics, #02-319/320 Suntec City Mall, tel: 8787-4999
TREATMENT Hydra Facial + Jessner Peel, $189
WHAT IT IS A combination of two treatments – Hydra Facial to thoroughly cleanse the skin, and Jessner Peel to refine skin texture and tone, for a brighter and clearer complexion. This pair of clarifying treatments targets blemishes and pigmentation. It includes LED light therapy to boost the skin too.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin looked so squeaky clean, glowy, bright and radiant. I was so impressed with the stunning results that I’m contemplating indulging in regular treatments.”
WHERE Epion Aesthetics, #02-02 Tudor Court, tel: 6363-2122
TREATMENT Collagen Therapy, $495
WHAT IT IS An intensive anti-ageing treatment that renews the skin, minimises fine lines, and reduces the look of enlarged pores so the face looks radiant and plump. It incorporates sonic cleansing to thoroughly remove dead skin cells and impurities, radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production, and LED light to heal and repair the skin.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin still looked clear after a week. There was a lift, and I found that the fine lines around my eyes, and my usually obvious laugh lines, were reduced too.”
WHERE Shens Aesthetics, #09-09 Winsland House 1, tel: 6908-5548
TREATMENT Ultra24K Gold Face Therapy, $288
WHAT IT IS An opulent facial that uses 24K gold active ingredients, from a gold ampoule serum and collagen- rich gold cream to a gold mask. With its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it provides anti-ageing, healing and soothing benefits. The facial also helps draw out toxins and impurities while intensely hydrating it. Perfect for dull, ageing skin.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My face was much firmer and brighter, and I had the confidence to leave the clinic without any makeup on too.”
WHERE Illumia Therapeutics, #05-12B Wheelock Place, tel: 6454-5465
TREATMENT Needleless Rejuran Facial, $480 (excluding GST)
WHAT IT IS Ideal for those squeamish about needles, the facial delivers salmon PN/ PDRN into the skin without injections. It uses US FDA-approved Skin Electroporation (SEP) tech to deliver active ingredients deep into the skin via electric pulses, where its absorption is enhanced. Skin is smooth, supple and dewy.
OUR EXPERIENCE “This is ideal as a routine hydrating booster to achieve a dewy, glowing complexion.”
WHERE Lux Medical Aesthetic Clinic, #02-09 The Cathay, tel: 6815-9922
TREATMENT Lux Glow Facial, $299.60
WHAT IT IS The facial incorporates a deep-cleansing process using vacuum suction and a hydro-jet to remove impurities from the pores. A nutrient-infused brightening serum follows, and the facial ends with a hydrating collagen mask. The result is a clean, smooth and supple complexion.
OUR EXPERIENCE “There was a visible reduction in my blackheads, and my skin looked more radiant right after the facial. The next morning, my skin felt even softer and still looked radiant.”
WHERE Elements Wellness, #02-28 The Centrepoint, tel: 6737-8488; #B1-30 Ion Orchard, tel: 6738-3788; #B2-50/51 313@Somerset, tel: 6636-8878
TREATMENT Purifying Black Magnelight Facial, $385.20
WHAT IT IS A deep-cleansing facial that removes excess oil, unclogs pores and targets blemishes using fruit-enzyme exfoliation, extraction and an innovative magnetic mask. The mask comprises black mud infused with ionised minerals to draw out clogs. Plus, the magnetic currents help tighten the skin. Skin is supple and glowy immediately after.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin was so much smoother and softer. Over the next few days, my makeup glided on more easily too.”
WHERE Pisces Wellness, #02-21/21A Jurong Point, tel: 6776-0123
TREATMENT Legacy Face Firming, $374.50
WHAT IT IS A relaxing facial that uses a combo of multi-polar radio frequency and pulsed electromagnetic fields to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The result is a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while skin is firmed, so you look younger.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My face looked firmer, clearer and smoother. Even my wrinkles and laugh lines were less prominent.”
WHERE Dr Spa, #B1-07 Orchard Gateway, tel: 6702-6014; #03-04 Palais Renaissance, tel: 6738-8441
TREATMENT Cleanse, from $200
WHAT IT IS Focuses on a deep and thorough cleansing to get rid of accumulated gunk, dirt and debris that can cause breakouts and dull the skin. It also includes a microdermabrasion or IPL treatment for an instant healthy glow. Plus, it can be further customised to address other concerns like fine lines, sagging and pigmentation, if needed.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin was clearer and brighter, with a subtle glow. The facial truly gave my face a thorough cleansing, which my skin sorely needed. My face felt so refreshed.”
WHERE Pablo Blau, #02-26A Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6261-6885
TREATMENT Signature Salt Room Oxy-Hydra Facial, from $180
WHAT IT IS A customisable facial to boost hydration levels, collagen production, skin repair and radiance. It is done in the spa’s salt room, which is covered with pharmaceutical- grade dry salt crystals and has a generator that grinds and produces atmospheric salt particles that are said to calm inflammation, and give the skincare treatments an extra anti-ageing boost.
OUR EXPERIENCE “Not only did my skin look brighter and feel more hydrated, I also felt recharged and energetic afterwards too. Must be the benefits of spending over 90 min in the salt lounge and treatment rooms.”
WHERE Simply Aesthetics, #B1-28 Capitol Singapore, tel: 6384-2598
TREATMENT Glow Zone Laser Facial, $428
WHAT IT IS More commonly used to target enlarged pores, pimples and pigmentation, this laser facial also addresses dullness and the signs of ageing. Low energy pulses deeply penetrate into the dermis to stimulate collagen production, helping to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and repair sun damage.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin looked really good after. Lines were reduced, pores were blurred out, skin was brightened and lifted, and it felt bouncier to the touch, and less saggy.”
WHERE Estetica, #06-18 Plaza Singapura, tel: 6737-2234; #04-02 Century Square, tel: 6788-0188; #03-49 Westgate, tel: 6465-9118
TREATMENT Oxygeneo 3-in-1 Therapy, $400
WHAT IT IS A three-in-one treatment that combines gentle exfoliation, natural skin oxygenation and rejuvenation, with an infusion of revitalising nutrients. Depending on your skin concerns, you could opt for anti-ageing or brightening results.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin looked brighter and more evenly toned. And the effects lasted for a few days. For a 45-min treatment, the improvements I saw were impressive and visible.”
WHERE Mirage Aesthetic, #03-03 Scotts Square, tel: 6721-9028; #03-20 Westgate, tel: 6266-0228
TREATMENT Instant Korea BB Glow (Laser Treatment), $516
WHAT IT IS A laser facial that targets the deepest skin layers to stimulate collagen growth, while leaving the complexion brighter, smoother and more radiant. Also great for reducing redness, acne scars and pigmentation. It’s comfortable and comes with hardly any downtime.
OUR EXPERIENCE “My skin looked brighter and more toned, and my pores were visibly tightened too.”
WHERE Freia Aesthetics, #19-02 Wisma Atria Office Tower, tel: 6734-3219
TREATMENT Valmont Lift, $449.40
WHAT IT IS A luxurious and therapeutic facial that combines Valmont’s Lines & Volume Ritual skincare (the Swiss skincare brand is known for its anti-ageing prowess) with radio frequency and ultrasound from the Exilis Ultra 360 machine, to lift and firm the skin. More importantly, it delivers lasting results that include tighter and more defined facial contours.
OUR EXPERIENCE “The facial was so relaxing that I fell asleep – and woke up to a more lifted face, more even- looking skin, and an under-eye area that looked less tired.”