We all want to look absolutely perfect when it comes to the festive season. We buy new clothes and plan out our festive makeup look. But besides all these, one thing you’ll want is great skin to start with.
You’ll want to get in early with facials or non-invasive face treatments as these usually take from a couple of weeks to a month to yield the full skin benefits. And pick a treatment that suits your skin concerns. Here we’ve picked a handful to get your complexion absolutely flawless by the Yultide season. You know what they say – good skin never goes out of style.
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What: The Porcelain Illuminate Facial combines diamond microdermabrasion with oxygen therapy and VinoTherapy to resurface skin and make it look ageless.
The lowdown: Skin is treated with an oxygen infusion using either the Hydrating Rose Lotion, the Ginseng Reviving Tonic or the Purifying Witch Hazel. Next, a relaxing OxygenPulse Lymphatic Drainage massage follows, this machine-based facial massage helps rid skin of toxins and can even lull you into a slumber thanks to its relaxing motions. To end off, your face is treated to the Porcelain HydroCare pH balancing bio-cellulose face mask to let it soak in hydration and nourishment and seal it all in.
$$$: $425.86 (incl. GST) for 75 mins
Where: Porcelain Face Spa, visitporcelainfacespa.com for locations.
Photo: Porcelain Face Spa
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What: Spa Esprit Beam Me Up Near Infrared Lifting Facial, which uses Near Infrared (NIR) technology to renew and refine skin.
The lowdown: The usual cleansing and skin-prepping steps aside, the star of this treatment is the high-powered Near Infrared (NIR) lamp, which emits light energy waves that heat skin’s deep tissue causing collagen fibres to contract and tighten so that skin is firmed and lifted, the appearance of pores is reduced, and skin texture sees a visible improvement.
$$$: $350 for 75 mins
Where: Spa Esprit’s Beauty Emporium, 8D Dempsey Road, #02-00, 64790070
Photo: Instagram/ spa esprit
What: Juvena MasterCaviar Facial, an indulgent facial that combines relaxing facials using crystal balls, and effective topical skincare formulations from Juvena, an anti-aging cosmetics brand from Switzerland.
The lowdown: After the usual cleansing and exfoliation, crystal ball massages are incorporated into this facial. They are made of quartz, which supposedly have soothing and calming benefits for skin. There’s a palm-sized smooth crystal piece and another in a pen-like form with a small rounded crystal tip to cater to different contours of the face for the most comfortable fit. Your skin is slathered with the brand’s luxurious serums and creams – boasting ingredients such as silk, minerals and trace elements – and a pure gold leaf is also massaged on to infuse into the skin. Gold is said to have anti-inflammatory and skin lifting benefits. And lastly the star product, the MasterCaviar Day Cream is applied to prolong the skin-loving benefits of the treatment.
$$$: $320 for 120 min
Where: Derma Lab #02-08B, United Square, 62663038
Photo: Derma Lab / Instagram juvena_of_switzerland
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What: Thermage CPT with Total Tip, a non-invasive face lifting treatment using radiofrequency energy.
The lowdown: A Thermage treatment uses focused radiofrequency energy to stimulate the body’s own natural renewal process for a younger, more lifted appearance. This is one of the newest versions of the Thermage machine which uses gentle vibrations interspersed with a cooling sensation to lessen the discomfort from the radiofrequency heat. It is a non-invasive face lift that can be done on the face and neck and tightening results can be seen and felt instantly with progressive improvements over one to two months.
$$$: $3,000 for full face and neck.
Where: Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, #05-11 Wheelock Place, 67324981.
Photo: Calvin Chan Laser Clinic / Instagram Thermage_au
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What: IDS Advanced Acne Treatment Plus, a facial that helps you battle acne and zit breakouts.
The lowdown: The treatment starts off with ultrasonic cleansing, which clears away comedones like black and white heads and unclogs pores. A manual extraction follows if necessary. The next step is an acne treatment that uses concentrated light to kill acne-causing bacteria. And as the final step, a cooling anti-acne mask is applied to soothe skin and reduce redness and inflammation so you leave with clearer, calmer skin.
$$$: $250 (excl. GST) for 60-90 mins
Where: IDS Clinic, #05-07 to 10 Novena Specialist Centre, 65683555.
Photo: IDS Clinic / Instagram IDS Skincare
What: Skin Inc Oxy Miracle Peel, a 5-in-1 skin treat that clear dull dead skin and boosts skin’s energy and radiance.
The lowdown: To cleanse skin, the therapist launches into makeup removal, a facial wash and then the brand’s Oxy Miracle Peel which is applied onto skin, left on for a few minutes then cleaned off to gently exfoliate. Then a customised cocktail of serums and hydrating onsen water is infused into skin using a gentle stream of oxygen. This also brightens, refreshes and tightens skin immediately. A quick pick-me-up for skin.
$$$: $190 for 60 min. $104 for first timers.
Where: Skin Inc concept stores. See here for listing.
Photo: Skin Inc
What: Three Rhythm Spa Balancing Facial, a luxuriously relaxing traditional facial using Japanese techniques, organic essential oils and botanical ingredients to bring skin back to health.
The lowdown: The face, neck, shoulder and décolleté are gently cleansed and massaged with the brand’s balancing skincare. The therapist also incorporates the Japanese method of using hot towel compress to help skin absorb the products better. The highlight of the facial is the sleep-inducing face and shoulder massage that uses long strokes to lift and calm the skin to make it balanced and happier immediately.
$$$: $160 for 60 min
Where: Three at Tangs, level 4 Tangs Plaza, 62352913
Photo: Three Singapore
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