Where to get the best facials in Hong Kong

Available at Gough Street, Harbour City, Fashion Walk, and their newest Hollywood Road location, the Aesop facial treatment is a bespoke experience that caters to your specific skin concerns. Before the actual treatment, a therapist will go through a consultation to understand your priorities and goals and analyse your skin, before customising a formula that works best for your skin type. Some of the products that they use in the facial spas are not even available for sale in Aesop stores, so this is the only way you will get to experience them.

Sessions are either 60 and 75 minutes long, though give yourself some leeway since the therapist will also tell you how to best look after your skin post facial. When you enter one of Aesop’s terracotta- or light wood-toned spa spaces, you can expect to be whisked away from the city hubbub and come out glowing on the other side.

Organic beauty specialist Beyorg collaborates with Australian skincare brand A.O.R to set up shop at K11 Musea, offering beauty and skincare products, along with a private room for treatments. The shop stocks A.O.R exclusives and organic beauty brands under Beyorg, as well as treatments to lift and firm, soothe, moisturise, brighten, or deep clean.

A.O.R’s signature butterfly technique, in which facial pressure points are massaged to flush out toxins and direct oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, is used in combination with A.O.R products, leaving you with more nourished and radiant looking skin. You also get a relaxing massage that covers the head, neck, shoulders, hands, arms, and feet. First-time customers get to try Beyorg x A.O.R facials for 30 percent off. 

Founded through the collaboration of Bella Skin Care and Marie France Bodyline – both well-established names in the industry – BMF is a beauty and wellness centre that offers both skincare and body treatments for those looking to go beyond facials. There's a comprehensive range of treatments available, helping you to solve issues ranging from saggy skin and wrinkles to muscle toning and fat burning. Before your treatment begins, one of BMF's consultants will sit down with you for an advanced analysis to assess your skin condition, before coming up with a regime that specifically caters to your needs.

Try the CFU Ultima Face Lift treatment, which uses selective thermal effects through ultrasound technology to help you firm and lift facial contour without any damage to your skin. It can also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars, making it an all-rounder when it comes to anti-aging treatments. Follow it up with an Aqua Peel, which uses the patented 'Hydro Spiral Dual-Action Drainage' technology to remove excessive sebum production and bacterial proliferation, which can lead to rough and dull-looking skin.

BMF currently has five centres across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, so you can always just pop in for a quick and well-deserved facial after a hard day of work.

One of this French medi-spa’s most popular beauty services is their Intense Glow Treatment, and any city dweller with dull, tired, stressed skin will understand why once they try. EstheClinic facials focus less on soothing massages with oils and serums, and instead pulls out the big guns to get into the heart of the skin and its concerns. The two-step treatment combines Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and non-invasive LED photomodulation technology, to regenerate skin from the inside. With regular sessions, you’ll notice reduced hyperpigmentation, smaller pores, improved skin texture, and more even skin tone.

Hollywood celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas has just brought her signature treatments all the way from her New York and LA boutiques to Hong Kong. Exclusive to the Four Seasons Hotel spa, the range of four treatments are all non-invasive with no downtime, and are a blend of the latest technology in LED, microcurrents, and radio frequency skincare. The Triple Crown Facial is combined with lymphatic drainage to refine and give a youthful glow; the Forever Facial strengthens the skin and boosts collagen production; and the Supernova Facial is the go-to for Vargas’ celebrity clients before red-carpet events, and is a resurfacing, contouring, and hydrating powerhouse.

Lastly, the Power Peel Series is designed as a set of three resurfacing treatments that brightens and reduces inflammation, suitable even for sensitive skin. Vargas has personally trained the Four Seasons Spa staff to use her patented facial machine, and satisfied guests can also purchase her eponymous range of skincare products at the spa.

A popular place for premium facials, Glow Spa offers glamourous treatments which combine traditional massage techniques with innovative science for the best results. One of their signature facials is the Environ series, using technologically advanced methods to deliver real, lasting effects to the skin.

Glow Spa also offers facials using Spanish brand Skeyndor’s products, as well as more focused treatments like LILT cold laser which promotes natural healing, and microcurrent facials for lifting and anti-aging concerns.

A sanctuary within the bustling district of Central is salon and spa Indulgence. Tucked behind the hairdressing chairs is a hidden gem where you can find everything you need to unwind and emerge bright and beautiful. Of the many facials on offer, the regenerating facial is a killer. Suitable for all skin types and conditions, this facial is the pick-me-up your skin needs using Skinceuticals products – a deep cleansing removes all the impurities and pollution, and a superbly nourishing treatment will breathe new life into fatigued and dull skin, pumping it full of hydration and antioxidants to reveal a radiant glow. 

Apart from the Skinceuticals range, Indulgence also has a line of facials using Thalgo products such as the Cold Cream Marine Ritual, the Silicium Super Lift Facial, eye treatments, and a deep cleansing facial specifically catered to men.

This secluded spa on the 11th floor of the Grand Hyatt is the tranquil escape that your body, mind, and soul need. But in case you didn’t know, it’s also what your face and skin are screaming out for. The Plateau spa has a selection of signature facials that brighten, calm, and hydrate, using products from top-notch beauty brands Omorovicza, Dibi, and Thalgo.

One of their high-performance facials is the 90-minute Luminous Lift which utilises clinically proven multi-polar technology from Israel, and promises to instantly tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production.

Skin Laundry is tailored for the busy Hong Kong lifestyle. Here, all you need is 15 minutes to enjoy a treatment that leaves your skin feeling clean and toned. The treatment uses medical-grade lasers to rejuvenate skin cells, boost collagen production, and improve clarity for transformative results, especially if you go more than once. The treatment is said to help reduce redness, acne, unevenness, and hyper-pigmentation. Now, who doesn't want a bit of that?

Located on the 11th floor of Causeway Bay's Wellable Commercial Building sits a hidden gem that's been pampering patrons for over a decade. Star Plus is your go-to for personalised beauty solutions, from anti-ageing to skin tightening, hair removal, and body shaping. They take a tailored approach, carefully assessing your needs and customising treatments to suit your skin or physique. Their skin consultations kick off with an advanced AI analysis, uncovering any concerns and foreseeing your skin's future, ensuring you receive the right preventive care. The venue offers the latest in skincare innovation, utilising cutting-edge technology from around the globe. A must-try is their popular high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment using the fourth-generation Ultraformer MPT, known for its minimal downtime and risks, delivering targeted firming and rejuvenation for the face, jawline, and neck. They provide seasonal package promotions, so be sure to check with their clinic for the latest offer.

Japanese beauty brand Tatcha has firmly established its presence in Hong Kong for a good while now, and has also started to blow up on Tiktok in recent years. The Tsim Sha Tsui location offers a facial treatment featuring four powerful Hadasei-3™ formulas and Japanese hand massage techniques to give skin an instant lifted and plumped look. The best part? The facial can be complimentary. Yep, free. With a purchase of $2,400 at any Tatcha store, customers can book in for a one-hour facial with neck and shoulder massage at no cost — $4,200 worth of shopping will get you two facials.

Established in 2018 by Yuki Wong, Weirdo Beauty implements targeted integrated treatments tailored to each individual’s lifestyle and skincare habits. Utilising a range of medical-grade professional equipment, techniques, and exclusive products – including the brand’s vegan and cruelty-free salon-grade Odriem range – Weirdo Beauty offers a wide range of treatments that can address various skin concerns, along with dedicated therapists with expertise in medical cosmetology, who are always on hand to offer custom treatment plans tailored just for you.

First-timers can try Weirdo Beauty's signature Targeted Skin Solutions experiences, which begin with a Visia AI Skin Analysis to identify specific skin concerns and their underlying causes. Your therapist will then help you curate a suitable programme to address them within a 90-minute session. The Acne Plan confronts visible skin issues, such as acne and inflammation, while The Young Plan sculpts and uplifts your facial contours. For general skin issues, The Pure Plan addresses concerns such as enlarged pores, blackheads, and dull complexion. 

Using top of the line products by German aesthetics doctor Dr Barbara Sturm, the facials at Wellness at The Murray are some of the city’s best. The anti-inflammatory philosophy and non-surgical anti-ageing skin treatments always deliver glowing results. That being said, Wellness at The Murray’s Instant Glow Facial and Brightening Facial does just that. The powerful products paired with facial massage techniques penetrate the different layers of the skin and it is therapeutic and results-focused. With better blood circulation, amped up collagen and a big hit of hydration, your skin will show off a natural, dewy glow.