We’ve picked out the best of the lot for you.
We’ve picked out the best of the lot for you.
BEST MEDISPA BRIGHTENING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Oxygeneo Premier Facial
(from $450 for 90min)
Radio-frequency therapy is used to help improve skin elasticity and texture. Next up: exfoliation, which increases blood circulation and preps skin so it can better absorb the actives in the oxygen treatment that follows. Finally, serums formulated to hydrate, smooth, brighten and tighten are infused into skin. We flaunted a rosy glow for the next couple of days, and our skin looked clear for as long as two weeks post-treatment.
Nu.U Medispa, #09-18/19 Paragon Medical Suites (tel: 6732-9989)
EDITORS’ CHOICE: TWC Skin Brightening Facial
($235.40 for 75min)
Ultrasonic exfoliation removes surface dead skin cells while microdermabrasion, which penetrates deeper into skin, gives a thorough cleanse. Electrical pulses are then delivered to the skin to improve moisture levels as well as drive a customised brightening serum into the deeper layers of the skin. Thanks to all the active ingredients, our skin looked glowing post-facial. A word of caution, though: if you have sensitive skin, you should check with the therapist if this facial is suitable for you.
The Wellness Clinic, #04-09 Camden Medical Centre (tel: 6887-3073)
READERS’ CHOICE: Medispa O2 Premier Rejuvenate Treatment
($287 for 90min)
The treatment utilises a vacuum system and microionised crystal particles to simultaneously exfoliate, unclog pores and suck away impurities and surface dead skin cells for a thorough cleanse. It also involves oxygen therapy; oxygen – delivered in a pressurised stream for 15 minutes – helps to hydrate and supposedly repair skin. Our tester reported skin that appeared radiant and firm, with the effects lasting three days.
DRx Medispa, #14-02/03 & #16-01/02 Tong Building (tel: 6733-1555)
BEST MEDISPA DEEP-CLEANSING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Silkpeel Dermalinfusion
(from $250 for 45min)
A patented handpiece delivers three-in-one action, courtesy of its medical-grade diamond exfoliator and vacuum operating system, which unclogs pores and simultaneously delivers serums deep into the skin – talk about time-saving! Our skin looked plumped-up, refined, even-toned and hydrated after.
Nu.U Medispa, #09-22 Paragon Medical Suites (tel: 6732-9989)
READERS’ CHOICE: DRx Medispa Intensive Purifying Facial
($321 for 90min)
A medical-grade vacuum device is used to clear pesky clogged pores and suck away dead skin cells. Depending on your skin type, an intensive moisturising or oil-free sebum-regulating serum is applied after extraction to balance skin. Our tester reported that her complexion looked more even, sans redness.
DRx Medispa, #14-02/03 & #16-01/02 Tong Building (tel: 6733-1555)
BEST MEDISPA FIRMING-AND-LIFTING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Radium Radiance Signature
($607.76 for 120min)
Prepare to receive compliments about your glowing skin after this treatment – we did! After a scrub and an enzyme peel, a three-step aqua peel delivered via a machine deep-cleanses, exfoliates and softens skin with a mix of lactic acid, salicylic acid and a moisturising agent. Pure 100 percent vitamin C is then applied for brightening purposes. Next: an intense pulsed light therapy that aids skin rejuvenation, after which serums are applied to boost the brightening and lifting effects.
Radium Medical Aesthetics, #03-326 Suntec City Mall (tel: 6837-0507)
READERS’ CHOICE: Illumi Facial
($353.10 for 60min)
This combines infrared light therapy and a brightening facial for skin that looks more lifted and radiant. The former penetrates into the deeper layers of skin with the aim of improving elasticity and firmness, while the latter left our tester feeling pampered and relaxed.
The Sloane Clinic, #03-14A Ion Orchard (tel: 6509-8108)
BEST MEDISPA HYDRATING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: The Pure Hyaluronic Facial Treatment
($380 for 70min)
This facial utilises microneedling technology and hyaluronic acid sourced from South Korea to boost skin elasticity and volume. Our tester reported that her skin felt tighter and her fine lines appeared less visible after the treatment.
Mirage Aesthetic, #04-08 Orchard Parade Hotel (tel: 6262-3358/3378)
READERS’ CHOICE: Hydrafacial MD 5 Steps
($276 for 75min)
This machine-based treatment is perfect for tackling stubborn whiteheads and blackheads. It utilises a device with changeable tips that help suck out impurities as well as deliver a special concoction of hyaluronic acid, vitamins A and E, and white tea, horse chestnut and rosemary extracts deep into skin to help clarify and protect it from free radicals and environmental aggressors.
The Wellness Suite, #13-01 to 06 Paragon (tel: 6235-2582)
BEST MEDISPA NON-INVASIVE TIGHTENING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Lift Me Up Radiofrequency Treatment
(from $250 for 40min)
Utilising radio-frequency energy, this treatment is said to promote collagen production in the dermis for a lifting and firming effect. An anti-ageing cream is also applied to boost the effects of the radio-frequency treatment. We noticed a sharper-looking jawline and tauter skin afterwards. The therapist also used medical-grade disposable gloves while cleansing and massaging the face – top marks for hygiene.
Estheclinic, 72 Tras Street (tel: 6221-4797)
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Radium Radiance Signature
($607.76 for 120min)
Besides tauter-looking skin, this treatment gave us a glow with its combination of exfoliation techniques – a scrub, an enzyme peel and an aqua peel delivered via a machine to remove the build-up of dead skin cells while softening skin. The intense pulsed light and radio-frequency treatments are said to aid skin rejuvenation, giving us firmer-looking skin. This all-rounder treat is also the winner of the Best Medispa Firming-and-lifting Face Treatment, Editor’s Choice.
Radium Medical Aesthetics, #03-326 Suntec City Mall (tel: 6837-0507)
READERS’ CHOICE: Atlas Korean Age Reverse Face Contouring Programme
($630.23 for 90min)
The latest medical-grade ultrasound and radio-frequency technologies as well as microneedling are used to target loose jowls and double chins. The session also includes an anti-ageing vitamin C treatment to brighten and even out skin tone. Our tester said that the skin in her eye area looked firmer and fine lines, less obvious.
Atlas Medispa, #24-10 Ngee Ann City Tower B (tel: 6735-0996)
BEST MEDISPA SOOTHING FACE TREATMENT
EDITORS’ CHOICE: Green Tea & Ginger
($247.17 for 60min)
The antioxidant properties of green tea and the detoxifying effects of ginger work to help clear and soothe skin irritated by environmental stressors. An aloe-based organic mask seals in nutrients while removing impurities. The treatment countered the redness we had before the session, and left our skin soft and smooth.
The Sloane Clinic, #03-14A Ion Orchard (tel: 6509-8108)
READERS’ CHOICE: Dermac Hydrafacial
($328 for 60min)
An acid peel is used to loosen the dirt and impurities clogging pores, after which a suction machine clears them while bolstering skin with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to plump and refine it.
Dermacare Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, #05-05 Ion Orchard (tel: 6634-6328)
