4 Unique Luxury Facials to try in Hong Kong.
With its abundance of luxury spas, Hong Kong is at no shortage of pampering me-time spots for the urban city dweller. Plan your wellness escape and indulge in one of the finer things in life—a premium facial. Whilst we’re all accustomed to home skincare routines and weekly face masks, there are some treatments which are just better done in-person by a specialist.
What’s more, some facials may even require specific equipment and machinery to prepare for more in-depth treatments. Here are four unique luxury facials in Hong Kong to try.
The Plateau Spa at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong: Ultra Revive Lift Facial & Ultra Eye Revive Treatment
Opening its doors in 1989, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong showcases spectacular views of the Victoria Harbour from its HKCEC viewpoint. Housing everything you need for a luxury staycation—which includes 11 world-class dining venues, a multi-storey club lounge, a show-stopping Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, and of course, the Plateau spa—the hotel is a go-to for wealthy families and business travellers alike. One of the highlights of the expansive property is the spa venue, a secluded, nature-clad area, with an extensive treatment menu. The Ultra Revive Facial (90 minutes) is a CACI facial toning treatment, incorporating four different technologies—microcurrent, ultrasonic peeling, hydration, and LED light therapy. Designed to improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, soothe, and hydrate, the facial is sought-after by women of all ages looking to uplift overall complexion. Using Italian luxurious skincare label, Dibi, the spa experience will leave you feeling rejoiced and rejuvenated—its elegantly-furnished private room definitely helps.
Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong,+852 2584 7688,
www.hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Plateau-Spa/home.html
The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton: Lunar28 Brightening Facial
Reaching up 118 floors above the city, Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is no stranger to extravagant views. Famed for its Ozone bar, which is the highest bar in the world, and its excellent gourmet dining selection—including Tin Lung Heen, Tosca di Angelo, and Cafe 103—the hotel spa is also a spectacular feat. The Ritz Carlton Spa is elevated to new highs, perched on the 116th floor, featuring 11 lavish treatment rooms and two couple suites. Stop by the swanky hotel to try the Lunar28 Brightening Facial, a 90-minute treatment which provides laser-like results. Guests often pick this treatment thanks to its instant, revolutionary results, which promise a brighter skin tone and better complexion. The treatment includes mandelic and lactic exfoliation, retinol, brightening booster, and a rose gold facial mask—all using 111SKIN products. Continue your skin treatment at home with the recommended 28-day post-treatment set for optimum results.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre
(ICC), 116/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, 1 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 2263 2040,
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong/spa
The Peninsula Spa at The Peninsula Hong Kong: Margy’s Facial
The oldest hotel in Hong Kong, also known as the Grand Dame of the East, or The Peninsula, is nestled on the Victoria Harbour waterfront, offering unparalleled views of the iconic skyline. With over a century in the making, the hotel fuses an east-meets-west philosophy, as a result of its multi-cultural history, and features an abundance of dining for its gourmands. Wellness is a priority at The Peninsula Spa, which houses six state-of-the-art treatment rooms, and 14 stylish rooms designed to rejuvenate and rejoice. The Margy’s Stem-Cell Revitalising Facial is a signature treatment, curated to let your inner glow shine. Using a concentrated blend of Swiss apple stem cell extracts with age-prevention ingredients, the treatment includes three facial massages, two moisturising masks, and a tension-relieving scalp and shoulder massage to finish.
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 2696 6682
www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/wellness/luxury-hotel-spa
Sense of Touch: The Buccal Facial
Housing four locations in Hong Kong, Sense of Touch is a multi-award-winning spa, celebrated for its Balinese-inspired sanctuary theme. Escape city life with the brand’s Tseung Kwan O branch, nestled in Crowne Plaza hotel, where the spa takes you outdoors to a serene luxury hut-like treatment room. Opt for something a little different with Sense of Touch’s The Buccal Facial. Known as the facial which Duchess Megan Markle received on the day before her wedding, The Buccal Facial works a youthful, rejuvenating glow, by massaging the skin from the inside out. Using the hands to massage from the inner gums, therapists massage the cheeks to remove toxins and fluids which typically cause puffiness and congestion. It also brings relaxation to the jaw muscle, with plumper lips and smoother facial lines as a result of the increased blood flow and collagen production.
Sense of Touch, 3/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak St, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (various locations), +852 3983 0406,
