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Before the spotlight hits, the true work begins. Discover the advanced facials favoured by Manila’s social set for a glow that lasts long after the velvet rope is drawn
The social calendar is in full swing, and with year-end balls and gatherings drawing near, every sartorial choice and beauty routine becomes a study in anticipation. Beyond the couture and the dazzling jewels, it is the luminous, lit-from-within complexion that truly captures the gaze of everyone in a room. This requires preparation that goes beyond the usual skincare ritual—it demands the mastery and innovation found only in the country’s premier aesthetic clinics.
To achieve that flawless, camera-ready radiance that commands a hall, people turn to world-class facials. These treatments in clinics move beyond simple pampering, offering a potent blend of advanced medical science and luxurious, tailored care. We present the ultimate guide to the sanctuaries where the city’s most beautiful people entrust their skin to achieve that impeccable, high-wattage glow.
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Belo Medical Group
As a pioneer in Philippine aesthetic dermatology, Belo offers treatments like the signature Glass Skin Facial, known for its multi-step deep cleansing and Hyaluronic Acid infusion, resulting in intensely hydrated and visibly refined skin that truly mirrors the coveted K-beauty aesthetic.
The Aivee Clinic
A favourite for its opulent setting and state-of-the-art technology, The Aivee Clinic provides bespoke services designed by Drs Aivee and Z Teo. Their facial treatments combine cutting-edge machinery with premium serums to deliver results that are both instantaneous and long-term, perfect for those requiring a red-carpet-ready finish.
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Avignon Clinic
Avignon is a rising powerhouse celebrated for its clinically-proven medical facials, like the comprehensive Avignon Essential Facial, which is a meticulously formulated 15-step procedure designed by their board-certified doctors to clear congestion and promote an overall revitalised skin appearance.
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Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations
Founded on the philosophy of treating skin holistically, Dr Kaycee Reyes’ Luminisce offers a deeply personalised approach, utilising their expertise in combining various gentle but potent treatments to address concerns from texture to volume, ensuring a youthful luminosity that is entirely unique to the client.
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Kamiseta Skin Clinic
Extending the fashion brand’s aesthetic of youthful femininity into skincare, Kamiseta Skin provides a range of accessible yet high-quality facial services, including deeply cleansing and resurfacing peels, making sophisticated skin maintenance a reality for a wider clientele.
Bench Skin Expert
This accessible yet effective clinic brings advanced dermatological care into a streamlined setting, making it easy for the style-conscious individual to maintain their skin’s health with their menu of facial and peeling treatments, ensuring a clear and confident complexion.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
