Spa Awards 2022: The Go-To Facials That Target Every Skin Concern

This year, let good skin and great body care This rituals invite good vibes back into our lives. The treatments in this curated list—luxurious wellness retreats, pampering massages, specialised facials—do more than help us look our best. They help us bring our A-game everyday.

BEST ACNE-REDUCING FACIAL

THE MASK AVENGER, $395 for 90 minutes, Spa Esprit

Winning for a second year in a row, this clarifying facial tackles the dreaded mask-ne—pimples and blemishes on cheeks, nose and chin from long hours of mask-wearing. An ultrasound device gently exfoliates and sloughs away dead surface skin cells that cause clogged pores. Electroporation is then used to drive skincare actives deeper into the skin, while stimulating lymphatic drainage to improve circulation and overall skin health.

BEST ANTI-AGEING FACIAL

COLLAGEN II REPAIR FACIAL, $388 for 90 minutes, Adeva Spa

Ever looked in the mirror and wondered where all the years went? #same. This anti-ageing facial targets skin laxity and wrinkles that develop when collagen—which provides the structural support for your skin—is not produced at a rate that will keep up with the loss caused by ageing and environmental aggressors. What it does is stimulate collagen synthesis and minimise the appearance of wrinkles.

BEST ANTI-BLEMISH FACIAL

CARBON LAZER PEEL, $388 for 60 minutes, Simply Aesthetics

Now that mask mandates have been relaxed, there’s no chance of hiding behind them when experiencing breakouts. Treat acne, pimples and enlarged pores with a Carbon Laser Peel, which is designed to eliminate pimple-causing bacteria, debris and excess sebum. A carbon lotion applied on the skin bonds with the oil, dirt and dead skin cells as it dries, then a laser is passed through to break down the carbon and remove the impurities along with it, while stimulating a healing response in the skin.

BEST ANTI-PIGMENTATION FACIAL

CARBONIC CELLGROW PLUS, $438 for 90 minutes, Spa Rael @Goodwood Park Hotel

Don’t let dark spots or melasma mar your complexion. This facial uses a combination of products that release carbon dioxide onto the skin to trigger a healing response, and deliver oxygen and nutrients to the pigmented areas. This improves cell metabolism rate, which increases skin cell turnover, revealing a brighter and smoother complexion that glows. 

BEST ANTI-POLLUTION FACIAL

SKIN SHIELD OXYGEN FACIAL, $350 for 75 minutes, Estetica

Newsflash: As city dwellers, we’re constantly being bombarded by environmental pollutants that cause damage to skin cells and lead to premature skin ageing. This skin treatment infuses skin with antioxidants to neutralise free radicals, and reduce inflammation and sensitivity, while improving skin resilience against oxidative stress. The result? Soothed, radiant and healthy skin.

BEST BRIGHTENING FACIAL

THE EPINOVA BRILLIANCE FACIAL, $340 for 90 minutes, RATIONALE

A sanctuary in the middle of the city, RATIONALE’s treatment rooms are one of the most generously sized, allowing you to comfortably immerse in your pampering sesh. The products are tailored to the individual based on pre-treatment consultation, and focus on skin rejuvenation and radiance boosting. Using a combination of facial massage techniques, LED light therapy and ultrasound, it delivers glowy, smooth skin.

BEST CLARIFYING FACIAL

ESPA CUSTOM FACIAL, $259 for 60 minutes, The Ritz-Carlton Spa

The facial begins with a detailed analysis of your skin in order to determine your biggest skin concerns and what is needed. Exfoliation and deep cleansing sloughs off dull surface skin and primes it for the absorption of products that follow. Based on the skin analysis, the customised products are applied, imbuing your skin with the nourishment that it’s lacking.

BEST DETOXIFYING FACIAL

SENZE VITALITY FACIAL, $374.50 for 90 minutes, SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus

Rooted in a traditional facial massage technique known as ‘Bojin’, this facial unblocks the meridiens in the face to improve circulation and promote the body’s natural detoxification function. A facial tool is used to regulate the flow of qi (or energy) with gentle but firm pressure to ease tension and optimise the absorption of SK-II’s signature skincare products that have been selected to suit your skin’s needs.

BEST EYE LIFT TREATMENT

PLASMA LIFT, $780 for 90 minutes, Browhaus

Bothered by droopy lids, crepey skin or crow’s feet? This treatment uses plasma energy that treats skin around the eyes at three levels. First, it purifies and rids the skin surface of bacteria and impurities. As it passes through the epidermis layer, it enhances the skin’s ability to absorb skincare actives. Finally, it reaches the dermis layer where it triggers skin’s natural healing response to produce more collagen. It creates a more lifted appearance while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

BEST HYDRATING FACIAL

HYDRACLEANSE PURIFYING FACIAL, $268 for 60 minutes, Dermstetiq Medispa

Hydration is the basis for good skin but it is not as straightforward as slathering on lots of moisturising serums or creams. Often, dead skin cells on the surface form a barrier that prevents hydrating products from being absorbed. During this facial, a patented device gently cleanses and lifts away dead skin, while simultaneously infusing skin with nourishing ingredients to restore moisture and leave skin baby smooth.

BEST LIFTING & FIRMING FACIAL

CUSTOM-BLENDED LIFT-RF FACE TREATMENT, $432 for 75 minutes, mtm labo

Make headway in your battle against gravity with this treatment that’s designed to improve sagging skin. Using radiofrequency technology, the device targets and heats up the dermis layer of the skin, triggering the production of collagen, which is a vital component of the skin’s support structure that prevents it from sagging.

BEST LINE-REDUCING FACIAL

CRYOZAP, $458 for 105 minutes, Porcelain The Face Spa

Cryotherapy is known to be beneficial for skin in many ways—soothing redness, stimulating repair and brightening the complexion. This facial combines cryotherapy and intense pulsed light to activate skin’s natural healing response, while plumping skin so that the appearance of fine lines is diminished. A plus point: The skin-cooling devices feel especially soothing when skin is irritated or flushed from hot weather.

BEST LUXURIOUS FACIAL

DIOR PRESTIGE GRAND FACIAL TREATMENT, $350 for 120 minutes, Dior Prestige La Suite

Living up to its name, this luxurious facial treatment uses the Dior Prestige range to pamper your skin. It features extracts from the Rose de Granville, a rare breed of rose that has exceptional resilience and a high concentration of micronutrients. Revel in the uplifting scent of roses as the therapist artfully massages the products into skin, and walk out refreshed.

BEST NECK LIFT TREATMENT

HYDRA INTENSE NECK, $130 for 30 minutes, EPION Aesthetic

Your neck gives away your age and yet it is often neglected. Besides extending your skincare routine to this area, treat it to extra pampering with the Hydra Intense Neck treatment. It starts off with deep cleansing to remove dead skin and grime, and prep it for the next step. Hyaluronic acid is infused into skin using sonophoresis, a technique that employs ultrasound to improve penetration of skincare ingredients, to plump out fine lines and hydrate deeply.

BEST ORGANIC FACIAL 

CENTELLA ORGANIC FACIAL, $201.16 for 75 minutes, Schöne Mama Singapore

For those obsessed with clean beauty, take note. This organic facial is centred on Centella asiatica, an ingredient prized for its ability to soothe redness, improve skin healing, boost collagen synthesis and protect against free radical damage. The facial is not only suitable for sensitive skin, but nursing mothers as well. Treat your skin to well-rounded protection that’s powered by nature.

BEST PRE-PARTY PREP FACIAL

EPION SIGNIA,$395 for 90 minutes, EPION Aesthetic

If stress has left your skin looking fatigued and dull, then you need some professional intervention, stat. EPION’s Signia uses radiofrequency, aquadermabration and potent skin treats to boost smoothness and radiance. Skin appears dewy post treatment, and foundation glides on smoothly. Now you’re ready for your closeup.

BEST PORE-REFINING FACIAL

SKINDEEP SKIN AWAKENING FACIAL, $513.60 for 90 minutes, Erabelle

No matter how uniform your skin tone is, enlarged or clogged pores can affect skin texture and radiance. While you can’t shrink pore size, there are remedies to help pores appear smaller. Enter SKiNDEEP Skin Awakening Facial, Erabelle’s answer to porcelain skin, which starts off by deep-cleansing pores to rid impurities and excess sebum, followed by a customised blend of actives for healthier, smoother-looking skin. 

BEST REJUVENATING FACIAL

3-STEP SIGNATURE FACIAL, $688 for 90 minutes, illumia Therapeutics

Using three devices to revitalise the complexion, the 3-Step Signature Facial starts off with deep cleansing using Clear and Brite, a machine that uses ultrasonic technology to dislodge impurities deeply embedded in the skin. Then, skin is massaged with the Triple Gold Ultrasound Lifting device’s ultrasonic waves to improve its strength and elasticity. Lastly, the Needleless PDRN Healer delivers salmon- derived DNA or olydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN) into skin via a skinelectroporation device, to repair damaged skin cells and stimulate collagen production.

BEST RESTORATIVE FACIAL

THE REVITALISING TREATMENT, $388 for 75 minutes, Chanel Privé

Want your skin to look as young as you feel? Chanel Privé’s The Revitalising Treatment uses Chanel’s N°1 DE CHANEL range to defend against the signs of ageing. At the heart of the formulations is the Camellia japonica ‘The Czar’, a red camellia flower that re-energises skin cells and keeps them functioning at full capacity, so that it is able to bounce back from aggressors and regenerate from damage.

BEST RESURFACING FACIAL

NANO FRACTIONAL SKIN RESURFACING, $388 for 60 minutes, Simply Aesthetics

If your complexion is marred by acne scars or large pores, take a step towards better skin with this facial. Radiofrequency waves are delivered into the dermis via micro-needles, inducing controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin’s repair response. This process boosts the production of collagen and elastin, and minimises the appearance of deep acne scars and large pores.

BEST SELF-CARE EXPERIENCE

STAR GAZING, $300 for 80 minutes, SKIN PPLE

Take a mental health day and escape to SKIN PPLE, where you’re cocooned with a weighted blanket and treated to a skin-pampering facial. A projected starscape on the ceiling and soothing music lulls you to a gentle slumber as skin-nourishing products are massaged onto skin. Ultrasound technology lifts and activates skin cell healing—you emerge with a rejuvenated complexion and mind.

BEST SHAPING & TIGHTENING FACIAL

VENUS FACE LIFT, $512 for 60 minutes, The Ultimate

Age and gravity are the worst culprits for your skin—and while neither can be stopped, there are steps you can take to slow down their effects. Give your skin the boost it needs with this facial, which utilises radiofrequency to deliver heat into the deeper layers of skin. This stimulates collagen synthesis and tightens the skin so that you can enjoy a more contoured visage.

BEST OXYGENATING FACIAL

OXY-CRYO GLOW INFUSION TREATMENT, $315 for 60 minutes, Skin Inc

Inspired by Korea’s state-of-the-art post-surgery treatments, this facial delivers medical-grade oxygen into the skin to enhance collagen production and encourage skin repair. A customised Skin Inc Serum addresses skin’s major needs, allowing you to achieve the coveted lit-from-within glow.

BEST SOOTHING FACIAL

ISUN RADIANCE REVIVAL FACIAL, $329.56 for 60 minutes, Raffles Spa

Redness, sensitivity and inflammation are banished after this soothing facial. Using ISUN products, which feature botanical ingredients from the pristine San Juan Mountains of Colorado, this customised facial restores skin’s barrier functions, so that it’s able to defend itself against daily aggressors.