12 most relaxing facials to try in Singapore

This bespoke facial by Clarins combines the brand’s renowned plant-based formulations with expert manual techniques, ensuring a tailored experience that addresses individual skin concerns. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a lounge area to speak to a beauty advisor who will address their skin concerns and help them select the right facial.

The 90-minute Clarins Precious Treatment offers a luxurious escape designed to rejuvenate both the skin and the spirit. For this treatment, the beauty therapist will select the most suitable products from the exclusive Clarins Precious skincare line after a thorough skin analysis. This line features rare ingredients such as the queen of the night flower, known for its powerful cryoextract that helps preserve youthful skin. The facial protocol merges Clarins' professional methods with traditional Asian techniques, focusing on lifting and firming facial contours. Clients can expect immediate results—reduced wrinkles, enhanced radiance, and a noticeable plumping effect that defines facial features beautifully. 

Contact the spa directly at +65 6838 5060 to make your appointment.

Few facials feel as indulgent as Decorté’s Ultimate Lift Ritual. A facial steamer is used at the start of the treatment and the skin is slowly and luxuriously cleansed with a moisturising cream cleanser from the brand’s AQ Meliority range. The entire facial treatment is especially comforting for dehydrated skin—with an intricate 88-step massage that works across the face, scalp, shoulders, chest and hands. Beyond its sculpting and brightening effects, the rhythmic technique creates a rare sense of calm, leaving both skin and senses thoroughly restored. Look forward to a softer and more radiant visage after this facial. 

Available at Metro Paragon and Takashimaya.

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for just a short while? Oasia Resort Sentosa has a blissful in-house spa that features both massages and facials. The newly introduced facial treatments using Swissline by Dermalab products are especially pampering for tired skin.

There are three different treatments available, each tailored to cater to individual needs and lifestyles. The treatment products harness Swiss expertise in anti-ageing for optimal results that can be seen immediately after the facial. One of the highlights of this facial is the expert massage techniques employed throughout the treatment. The therapist’s skilled hands not only help to relax facial muscles but also stimulate circulation, promoting a healthy glow. The use of warm towels and soothing aromatherapy oils further enhances the overall experience, making it both indulgent and effective.

After the treatment, clients often notice immediate improvements in their skin’s hydration levels and radiance. Be sure to make use of the post-treatment lounge after the facial. Guests will get to luxuriate in a quiet room and enjoy healthy snacks such as granola with yoghurt, protein balls, hot tea and flavoured water.  

For appointments, call 6818 3338.

The House Bungalow facial at Spa Esprit is a standout treatment that promises to rejuvenate and lift the skin through its innovative approach. This 80-minute journey begins with a calming introduction, where guests are enveloped in the soothing aroma of Spa Esprit's signature aromatherapy oil, setting the stage for a deeply relaxing experience.

The treatment is designed to stimulate collagen production, combining advanced ultrasonic technology with botanical stem cells to address a range of skincare concerns. The facial not only enhances skin firmness and elasticity but also provides deep exfoliation, effectively refining enlarged pores and combating premature ageing. The session includes gentle exfoliation using fruit acids, followed by a thorough cleansing process that prepares the skin for the transformative ultrasound treatment. As the therapist glides the ultrasound device across your face, the stem cell formula penetrates deeply, facilitating remarkable skin repair and rejuvenation.

The experience culminates in a calming facial massage and a personalised mask tailored to your skin’s specific requirements. A relaxing neck and shoulder massage concludes the treatment, leaving guests feeling refreshed and energised.

Make an appointment with beauty as Chanel has unveiled its first standalone Chanel Prive Ion boutique in Asia at Ion Orchard. The bespoke space was designed with inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s own apartment as it is fitted with gold wallpaper and Coromandel panels. The 76 sqm space includes a welcome area and three cabin rooms.

The new boutique also features a Skincare Wall and Fragrance Bar, where for the first time, customers will have the opportunity to buy a range of skincare, makeup and fragrances. There are currently five different types of facial treatments offered at the boutique, with each lasting for around one hour and 15 minutes. 

For a truly pampering experience, go for the Le Soin Sublime treatment where only Sublimage products are used on the skin. But Chanel takes it up a notch by incorporating massages into the entire facial experience, combining the best of Eastern and Western beauty techniques. Prior to any facial, in the treatment room, you will get to have a private discussion with the skincare therapist to specify any concerns that you may have. Once the treatment is over, look forward to revitalised and enlightened skin.

For appointments, call 6603 1468.

There are luxurious facials and then there are La Prairie facials. From beginning to end, you’re treated like royalty. You know you’re in for a pampering time as you settle onto the heated treatment bed—a thoughtful detail that we appreciate. 

A treat of elegance and efficacy combined, this facial promotes an even skin tone by helping to prevent discolouration and illuminating the skin. With the added benefit of the Golden Caviar extracts, the skin is firmer and more hydrated, providing a more illuminated, smoother skin that enhances the complexion. By the end of this luxurious and calming facial, you’d almost forget that you’re still somewhere within a bustling shopping mall.

Available exclusively at La Prairie Ion Orchard. For appointments, call 6235 2042.

Since Sulwhasoo entered the Singapore market, true fans have learned how popular its facials have become. It’s not easy to secure an appointment but once you do get one, you will understand the appreciation.

While there are several different facials to choose from, try the Timetreasure Honorstige Treatment for an invigorating session to treat the senses and rejuvenate the skin. This anti-ageing treatment is Sulwhasoo's most luxurious facial available and a facialist will use a specially curated combination of the luxurious Timetreasure Honorstige line and Korean ginseng, to fortify the skin against stress factors that contribute to skin ageing. You will get to choose from one of four energising scents at the beginning of the session; this is then applied to a dry cloth to massage the meridian points. Traditional applicators that carry natural energy are also used during the facial to enhance the efficacy of treatment.

For deeply nourishing and hydrating facials, make a pit stop at Freia Aesthetics. The facial spa at Wisma Atria Office Tower offers a wide range of facials including the highly popular Future Afterglow Facial. This treatment includes a three-step deep cleanse that begins with makeup removal and is followed by a thorough cleanse, using Israeli beauty brand Future Cosmetics' signature Flash 10 Botanical Deep Cleanser.

After using a gentle peel (to stabilise unbalanced skin, normalise skin's acidity as well as boost skin's moisture level) and depending on your skin condition, your facialist will also combine the Future Soft Treatment Gel with a suitable Future Beauty Drops (a multi-tasking cult favourite that deserves a spot on your vanity) that will then be applied to the skin using an ultrasound device.

Also included in this facial is an acupoint massage and a customised French green clay-based mask to amp up the skin's hydration level. If your skin is in need of a thirst-quenching treatment, this is it. 

If you’re having a lousy day, a facial at Aesop could easily transform your day and uplift your mood. And it begins from the moment your facial therapist conducts a consultation with you to understand your skin’s needs. Each treatment is customised to provide ample care for every individual's skin type.

Facials here offer a series of unique treatments to balance, stimulate and nourish the skin through touch. During each appointment, an Aesop-trained facial therapist will also do a facial massage while applying customised Aesop formulations to the skin. Choose from six different types of treatments depending on your skin concerns and prep yourself (and your skin) for both a rewarding and relaxing experience. The Lactic Acid and Sodium Lactate treatment is perfect for those who want a gentle and efficient treatment that activates surface cell renewal, which leads to smoother, clearer, brighter skin. It is also particularly suited to those over 30 years of age.

Pamper your skin with a nourishing facial experience at a luxury destination such as Raffles Spa. There may not be a variety of options when it comes to facials here but rest assured that you will walk out with a glow as the spa exclusively uses Mikimoto products only. The ultra-luxe Japanese brand uses original pearl ingredients and pure water from Miyagawa, one of the cleanest rivers in Japan, to create its products.

Pick the Nourishing Facial, a relaxing experience using the dual-effect of premium pearl ingredients that help to retain moisture while protecting against moisture loss in order to achieve radiant and supple skin. You can also choose to enhance the facial by adding on an eye concentrate treatment, restorative neck and decolette treatment or even a nourishing hand and feet therapy.

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The popularity of Gua Sha rollers has remained strong among beauty junkies over the years, so it made sense for Spa Esprit to release a specialised Gua Sha Facial. The 90-minute facial combines new-age sound cleansing and aromatherapy, providing a holistic take on this century-old therapy. The Gua Sha Facial starts with a TingSha bell ritual, with clear ringing tones dispelling any negative thoughts and energy. After which, a hot herbal towel compress, featuring nine different herbs, is applied on the face, to help release any tension within the body. The herbs are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to heal and give extra nourishment to the skin.

But fret not about leaving the treatment room with unsightly redness all over the face as Spa Esprit’s facial therapists use precise strokes that will tighten and clarify the skin for a smoother and brighter complexion with zero downtime. These strokes help with reducing puffiness, softening wrinkles as well as lymphatic drainage. Those who struggle with dark circles will find this facial useful for them as Gua Sha improves blood circulation.

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