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Indulge in massages and facials at JW x Skin Inc Wellness Club

Indulge in massages and facials at JW x Skin Inc Wellness Club

Vogue Singapore3 days ago
Courtesy of Obagi Medical
It can be argued that the myriad of advancements in technology is a double-edged sword. With heightened convenience and efficacy comes job displacements brought about by the advent of AI tech; ethical concerns surrounding online privacy; and even a dehumanisation of certain services and interactions. And while the relationship between tech and the beauty realm proves to be just as layered and complex, there is something to be said about the innovations, devices, and aesthetic treatments that have emerged within the realm as of late. From the latest groundbreaking procedures to newfangled tweakments that enhance rather than alter, it is safe to say that 2025 is brimming with promise—especially considering the sheer number of massages and facials hitting the scene this month. Bearing this in mind, Vogue Singapore's editorial team ventured out into the beauty scene to review the best procedures designed to address a variety of concerns.
This month, we delve deep into a myriad of new procedures in the aesthetic sphere, the skincare realm, and more. See: the bespoke massages and facials from The Skin Inc Wellness Club; a collaboration effort between JW Marriott and Skin Inc that culminates in an array of customisable face and body treatments. Not forgetting, an Asia-first prescriptive facial from Obagi, the skincare brand that is science-backed in the comforts of Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore. In this special treatment, experience the wonders of an intraoral massage and how it can benefit our tightly-wound facial muscles. Meanwhile, Chez Vous: Hideaway has scalp health at the forefront of their minds, with the introduction of a 15 step routine built into any of their chemical treatments—adopting a preventative approach against scalp irritation and hair damage that often comes with chemical services like rebonding, perms or colour treatments.
Whether you're dealing with sensitive, sagging, or dry skin, or simply craving a well-deserved sensorial scalp pampering session for the day, peruse the best beauty treatments and more to try in Singapore, as recommended by Vogue Singapore's beauty desk. Courtesy of Skin Inc
1 / 4 A customised beauty and wellness experience featuring Skin Inc, Sova, and That Letter M, $285++ for 90 minutes at JW Marriott
Who it's catered for: Anyone looking for a head-to-toe pampering experience.
Vogue's review: SG60 festivities are certainly in full swing this month. In celebration of the momentous occasion, local beauty powerhouses have come together to execute the ultimate indulgent treatment. From Skin Inc, a 30-minute Tri-Light Facial Treatment. This efficacious LED-led procedure is designed to boost your skin's absorption rate while also granting your visage a healthy glow. The star of the show is its highly-revered Skin Inc Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light+++ device, which comes with five light hues that help address specific skin issues. In my case, blue light was the best possible option seeing how I was experiencing a travel-induced breakout. This was utilised in tandem with efficacious formulas from the brand that helped calm and soothe inflammation. To add to the incredibly relaxing experience, organic pulp cotton rounds from That Letter M were utilised to remove my make-up as well as a Mulberry silk headband from Sova to hold my strands back.
A 60-minute Ultimate Aromatherapy Massage followed soon after—courtesy of the skilled technicians from the JW Marriott— where it effectively eradicated unwanted knots and kinks from my limbs and back. A national day treat to remember? No doubt about it.
30 Beach Road, Singapore 189763. Tel: +65 6818 1888 Courtesy of Obagi
2 / 4 Obagi Prescriptive Facial, $265++, at Chi, The Spa
Who's it catered for: Those seeking a sculpted, more radiant mien
Vogue's review: Whilst not typically practiced in many facials in Singapore, Obagi's partnership with Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore introduces an intraoral massage into the specially curated facials here. Hence, a thorough brushing of teeth is mandatory before the treatment begins. By way of a nifty Obagi Medical app, my therapist Rebekah Martin, who happened to be the international trainer, did a quick face analysis and deduced the products I needed for my personalised facial.
In the relaxing quarters of Shangri-la Singapore, one gets to enjoy a clinical-grade facial—alongside all the indulgent massage techniques that come in a spa treatment. And what's truly signature is the Obagi Medical Facial Sculpting—a three-level massage to release facial tension that is accumulated in our jaws, define contours and minimise the appearance of fine lines. This is also where the intraoral massage comes in: with Martin gently prodding the insides of my mouth and rubbing in circles.
Following that, I also had my first taste of electro muscle stimulation, with the device running over my face—sending micro currents to trigger muscle contractions. Whilst it felt incredibly strange and foreign, the science is set to tone and define the muscles within.
Technology, coupled with the skincare efficacy one can find in Obagi Medical products—60 minutes of this Asia-first facial did deliver outstanding results after one session. That being a brighter, more sculpted appearance, and the intention of booking a repeat visit right after.
22 Orange Grove Rd, level 1 Garden Wing, Singapore 258350. Tel: +65 6213 4818 Courtesy of Skinscape
3 / 4 Exoneedling facial, $400++, at Skinscape Clinic
Who it's catered for: For a collagen boost and an instant glow
Vogue 's review: A sweet hybrid of microneedling and the indulgent aspect of a facial happens with this signature treatment at Skinscape. After a quick numbing treatment that only takes 15 minutes to settle in, the procedure started with the very first step of microneedling. Unlike other clinics, the needle insertion felt a lot lighter and less invasive, going hand in hand with the application of exosomes, as the powerful vesicles dove deep with the micro wounds made. Ethically sourced from Japan, this medical-grade exosome formulation is derived from human mesenchymal stem cells and are meant to aid with skin repair and regeneration, whilst brightening the skin.
A slight tugging on the skin was all I felt and before I knew it, the microneedling was over. Via a patented drug-delivery technology DermoElectroPoration ® , my therapist lavished cool bouts of hyaluronic acid that's been infused with Vitamin B5. Hydration is essential after all, especially after a microneedling session—that is also meant to enable faster healing through this process. To end off, just like any other rejuvenating facial, the treatment ended with Skinscape's very own signature mask that's loaded with reparative actives and perfect for a post-treatment pick-me-up.
The next few days of post-recovery varies from individual to individual. With my skin type on the sensitive side, it took a while for redness and bumps to subside but overall, it was noticeably brighter and softer.
8 Marina View, #02-07 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960. Tel: +65 6612 7496 Courtesy of Chez Vous: Hideaway
4 / 4 15-Step TrichoFusion Hair Service, from $239+++, at Chez Vous: Hideaway
Who it's catered for: Anyone who wants to be proactive about scalp health, whilst still doing chemical treatments such as perm, colour or smoothing services
Vogue 's review: It doesn't get any better than this. As someone who frequents the salon regularly for a colour touch-up, Chez Vous: Hideaway's newest 15-Step TrichoFusion protocol is built to ease any concerns I may have previously harboured about undergoing a chemical treatment as intense as bleaching or hair colouring. A rigorous, in-built programme designed to be integrated seamlessly into any chemical treatment—colour, perms, smoothening, you name it—there's no doubt that scalp protection comes first for Chez Vous's team of hair experts.
This is gleaned from its heavy roster of pre-chemical treatments and services; first, a herbal aloe scalp essence to deeply hydrate and calm inflammation is combined with a revitalising laser therapy that adjusts its light wavelengths accordingly to your scalp type and its needs. Anyone who's been through a chemical treatment will be all too familiar with the sting that comes with it, but Chez Vous ensures your scalp's defense is built up first. Five steps ensue, from a breakage-preventing mist that targets the core polypeptide chains at the molecular level to an electrolysed water treatment that delivers 18 essential amino acids to rebuild the elasticity and resilience of your hair strands, as well as an anti-inflammatory scalp barrier gel that is applied with soothing ice globes. During my colour treatment after, I definitely still feel a slight tingle, it's far from the painful sting that usually accompanies it.
The wash after is deeply restorative and wholly pampering. Alongside detoxifying hair treatments that target the bonds, aim to rebuild the hair's inner structure, and restore lost keratin and moisture, a cold ultrasonic iron is also used to enhance absorption of treatment actives. My favourite part of the wash arrives in a bubble mask that is meant to neutralise oxidative stress, followed by a soothing scalp mask post-wash. True enough, when an EMS microcurrent therapy device is used to lightly massage the scalp and lock in tonics that promote skin recovery, my scalp feels refreshed and thoroughly nourished. Best of both worlds indeed.
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