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We’ve tried and tested them all, here is the Emirates Woman roundup of the best red carpet-worthy facials in the UAE.

Best For: A healthy glow

What: Elemis Visible Brilliance Facial

Where: Safar Spa, Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate

Loved By: Sienna Miller

The Run Down: This anti-ageing face and eye treatment instantly firms, rejuvenates and plumps up the skin, while helping to reduce dark circles. Specialised micro-circulatory massage techniques are combined with powerful formulations and a two-phase Amino Active Mask to help smooth, sculpt and restore skin radiance.

The Result: Gently removing all signs of stress on the skin, this expert treatment turns back the clock with immediate results.

Price: Dhs565

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Tel: (04) 4445613

 

Best For: A royally glamorous experience

What: Bee Sting Facial

Where: NStyle, The Dubai Mall

Loved By: The Duchess of Cambridge

The Run Down: Dubbed ‘nature’s Botox’ by founder Deborah Mitchell, this unique treatment uses organic products from British brand Heaven and promises to sculpt and lift the face gently, so even the most sensitive skin can benefit.

The Result: This facial not only leaves your face moisturised but it also heals any stubborn breakouts and blemishes, leaving you with a cleansed, clear base.

Price: Dhs550

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Tel: (800) 678953

 

Best For: High rollers

What: World’s Most Luxurious Spa Experience

Where: Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Loved By: Princess Charlene of Monaco is a fan of Margy’s facials

The Run Down: The experience starts with a bespoke facial by luxury skincare line, Margy’s Monte Carlo, using a 24-carat gold chainmail mask, which helps to slow down collagen depletion. The ritual is then finished off with a revitalising Hammam and Rose Bliss Massage followed by a milk and rose oil Jacuzzi. You’re then taken to a private suite for a champagne and caviar lunch and showered with gifts before you leave.

The Result: It’s no wonder that royalty from across the globe fly in to Margy’s flagship salon in Monte Carlo – top-to-bliss.

Price: Dhs25,000

Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Tel: (04) 4530456

 

Best For: A serious scrub

What: Diamond Multi-Sensorial Lifting Facial

Where: The Spa at The Ritz Carlton, Jumeirah

Loved By: Sophia Vergara is a huge fan of     Natura Bissé

The Run Down: Using real diamond dust and Natura Bissé products to reinforce the natural system of the skin, this deluxe facial restores youthfulness and natural brightness of the face.

The Result: Penetrating more than just the top layer of the epidermis, this structured treatment addresses the condition of the skin as a whole as well as targeting any problem areas.

Price: Dhs1,200

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Tel: (04) 3994000

 

Best For: A clinical approach

What: Venus Magic Hands Treatment with Rejuvenating Peel

Where: Rebecca Treston at EuroMed Clinic

Loved By: Dubai’s VIP Socialites

The Run Down: This bespoke treatment targets skin imperfections and fights ageing using electro-fabric gloves that feature B.E.A.M technology. After a 30-minute massage that encourages the absorption of serums and vitamins, a skin peel then removes any impurities, leaving your skin with a refreshed glow.

The Result: The ultimate youth-enhancing treatment. Boasting a brighter, fresher-looking complexion and a firmer jawline, it’s a mini-facelift without the surgery.

Price: Dhs600 per session

Time: 1 hour

Tel: (04) 3945422

 

 

CREAMS OF THE CROP

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Age Intervention Regeneration Mask Dhs451 Jan Marini at basharacare.com

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Bio Lifting Mask Dhs550 Chantecaille at net-a-porter.com

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Rose and Lavender Hydrating Mask Dhs257 Sundari

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Mud Mask Dhs320 Glam Glow at Tips & Toes

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Glorious Skin Visible Lifting Tensor Mask Dhs302 Comfort Zone