Hello, my name is Julie. I’m a skincare junkie and I have no intention of going to rehab. I think makeup is fun and all, but nothing is better than the confidence boost that comes from glowing, healthy, “I just woke up like this” skin. And yet, as the old French adage goes, Il faut souffrir pour être belle – aka beauty is pain – and in this case, that pain comes from Beijing’s dry, cold winters. Luckily we live in a land of aesthetic plenty. If you want it lifted, sculpted, exfoliated, or moisturized there’s a fix for that!
Alice Beauty Facial and Nail: I love her combination facials. My go-to in the winter is microdermabrasion for deep exfoliation followed by the hydrating facial. She also has something called nanoneedle which uses bio-waves to help the hyaluronic acid permeate the skin more deeply, though I have never tried it. Prices for services range from RMB 280-RMB 1,050 but there are discounts for multiple services. Scan the QR code for more information.
Dragonfly: An expat favorite. Right now they are running a special on what they call Venus V-shape. It uses multi-polar radio frequency to build collagen for firmer more moisturized skin. If you buy three for RMB 6,666 you get three free, plus six lifting eye treatments. Contact them by scanning the code.
Hummingbird: Recently renovated, this is a lovely and calming retreat. They offer multiple moisturizing options including sensitive skin treatments and SEYO deep moisturizing facials. RMB 680-RMB 2,980. Contact them via WeChat ID: Hummingbird-CPbranch to learn more.
Paris Beauty: Offering an array of services from deep moisturizing to lifting, Paris Beauty is another oft-mentioned provider in the expat groups. Her facial packages run anywhere from RMB 416-RMB 2,680.
Let us know your favorite facial in the comments below!
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