It is particularly during those period of inebriation and late nights that you are in need of a good spa and facial session to take away the grime and beauty sins of yore. We have put our pimply faces and tired bodies on the line to suss out Singapore’s most pampering and effective spa and beauty services.

FIL SKIN, BODY & SPA INTELLIGENCE
TYPE OF TREATMENT: Oxus-2 Face Therapy
PRICE: $58 (for first-time customer only)
GOOD FOR: Perking up fatigue skin.
DURATION: Almost 2 hours
VERDICT: My therapist was clearly a veteran. After cleansing and scrubbing, she used an extractor to remove stubborn clogged pores and blackheads. Minor spots like milia seeds are gently executed by light finger extraction. Her extraction skills were precise and the process was virtually painless. She offered to show me the difference after infusing pure oxygen into my cellular skin levels. In order to achieve optimum results, oxygen in its purest form is infused into the deepest layers of our skin through pulsed oxygen pressure or a gentle oxygen spray, to ensure maximum absorption.
I am convinced – I had an instant face-lift and a slimmer contour in just one session. I was also told that oxygen repairs the skin, stimulates collagen renewal, heals scars and hydrates deeply. The treatment rounded off with a soothing shoulder massage and a scalp massage. My only complaint? The two-hour therapy ended too soon!

BODY CONTOURS
TYPE OF TREATMENT: Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
PRICE: $200
GOOD FOR: Reducing water retention and firming up skin and
defining your silhouette.
DURATION: 60 minutes
VERDICT: This pampering yet effective spa therapy promotes a svelte figure. The massage works directly with the lymphatic system to clear toxins between the cells of the body, aids water retention, and helps to gradually improve the appearance of cellulite. You will also experience progressive movement through the entire body by rhythmic pressure, lymphatic massage, and assisted stretching and movement to relax the entire nervous system. When circulation resumes its optimal state, fat cells will reduce and toxins will be eliminated. You will feel invigorated and a newer you.

SPA BOTANICA
TYPE OF TREATMENT: Five Elements Cleanse & Purifying Ritual
PRICE: $350
INCLUDES: Foot bath, body scrub, body massage, outdoor bath and a healthy sandwich lunch.
DURATION: 150 minutes
VERDICT: Prior to my massage, I was treated to a warm pebble and herb foot wash. I was impressed by the Balinese-inspired settings and for once I felt peaceful and serene in this urban sanctuary. This is truly a detoxifying body treatment of Tibetan and Traditional Chinese medicine origins with ginseng and lotus blossom. This traditional treatment begins by cleansing the body with natural water chestnut body cleansing milk. Next, a detoxifying massage with warm herbal oil and healing clay enhances the elimination of body toxins. My therapist also knew where to execute firm, hard strokes and when to knead tenderly. The use of herbal oils offers deep muscle therapy, which not
only rejuvenate my body and mind but also re-program the muscle patterns of tension to create a more balanced state. I swore I looked much better than it had in years; or at least I felt emotionally good after the spa treatment. Fabulous!

SUBTLE SENSES
TYPE OF TREATMENT: Youth Retaining Face Spa accompanied by an Eye Opulence Treatment
PRICE: $188
GOOD FOR: Revitalising, reconditioning and restoring optimal skin clarity.
DURATION: 90 minutes
VERDICT: Step into Subtle Senses Spa and you will find yourself in a friendly environment with efficient, knowledgeable staff. True to its words, Subtle Senses prides itself by employing the latest in spa technologies and know-how to deliver a truly rejuvenating experience.
The salon is spacious and pristine; beautifully furnished with zen decors to add a sense of calm and tranquility.
I loved that Subtle Senses does not set out to impress but kept its treatments and approach low-frills and simple. It’s easy to like the friendly staff and homely feel of the salon. The Eye Opulence treatment is especially good for office slaves like me which helps to firm the skin around my eyes and reduce bags and dark circles. I was also given a youth-retaining serum containing soy protein, placenta extracts and elastin, which work together to enhance skin elasticity and helps correct uneven skin tones. I walked out posttreatment with a luminous visage.