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No Reason To Be Lazy. It Only Takes As Quick As 15 Min for a Korean Facial!

Try as we might to achieve that coveted Korean glass skin, sometimes we need the touch of a professional to help us on our journey there. But with so many on the market, which ones will suit us the best?

Here at ABC KOREA, we've selected five establishments that can propel you to that dream of glass skin!

Kskin

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Kskin sets itself apart from other establishments by adopting the popular Korean technique and technology called Hydrodermabrasion that provides deep cleansing without unwanted aftereffects like redness and raw skin, making it perfect for those with sensitive skin. Furthermore, the staff at Kskin will customise the treatment to your skin type and goals, so that you will leave feeling refreshed, satisified, and ready to take on your day!

Kskin is pay-per-visit, with its treatments costing $28 nett for a 15-minute session, and $50 nett for a 30-minute session.

They are located at six locations across the country:

  • Clementi Mall #04-13

  • Harbourfront Centre #02-120

  • Jurong Point JP1 #03-01

  • Novena Square #03-05

  • Sengkang CompassOne #04-04

  • Sun Plaza #03-11

Their opening hours are 11am to 9pm from Mondays to Fridays, and 10:30am to 9pm on weekends and public holidays.

You can find out more on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.

Hanbang Skin

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Stress and the lack of sleep doing a number on your complexion? Hanbang Skin's signature Geunmak therapy will take care of that for you! The Geunmak therapy is a non-invasive technique that works to stimulate the fascia — a layer of connective tissue primarily made up of caollagen that sits beneath the skin, enclosing and stabilising the facial muscles. The therapy works to relieve tense muscles and boost both blood and lymphatic circulaton to improve the condition of your skin and muscles to give you healthy, bouncy glass skin.

Hanbang Skin's therapies start $148 ($88 if you're a member and $38 if it's your first trial) for 40 minutes.

They are located at Wheelock place #03-02, and their opening hours are from 11am to 10pm from Mondays to Fridays, and 10am to 7pm on weekends and public holidays.

You can find out more on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.

Sulwhasoo Boutique

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One of the leading luxury K-Beauty brands for skincare, infusing traditional Korean herbal medicine to reap its benefits for holistic beauty. Aside from being a K-Beauty brand, Sulwhasoo has opened up three boutiques in Singapore that offer facial treatments with their products and exclusive tools crafted for the application of their products.

Their best-seller so far has been the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Treatment ($300 for 80 minutes), that erases the signs of ageing and revitalising your skin. The Prestige Timeless Treasure ($480 for 90 minutes) is only available at their flagship boutique at Capitol Singapore and is the ultimate solution for ageing, by not only reducing the fine lines and sagging skin, but by also giving you that youthful glow from within.

They are located at three locations in central Singapore:

  • Capitol Singapore #01-72/73

  • ION Orchard #B2-02

  • Westgate #01-28

Their opening hours are 11am to 9pm daily.

You can find out more on their website, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Cheongdam Skin

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Cheongdam Skin's signature medical active oxygen programme is a non-invase, natural, and safe treatment that provides many benefits to the skin and body. This programme uses pure medical oxygen (99.5%) which has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial effects, thus treating most skins issues to give a vitalised and glowing complexion. It is said to be an favourite amongst many Korean celebrities.

There are a wide range of treatments offered by Cheongdam Skin that start at $58, so take some time to browse their website and find the one that's most suited for you.

They are located at three locations around Singapore:

  • Square 2 #03-80/81/82

  • 10 Anson Road #02-36/37

  • SingPost Centre #B1-118

Their opening hours vary per outlet, but most are open from 11am to 9pm from Mondays to Fridays, and 11am to 7pm on weekends and public holidays.

You can find out more on their website.

SkinGO!

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Need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of your work day? Pop by SkinGO! for a quick facial treatment during your lunch break before you head back to the office. While the treatment maybe be fast, the results are long-lasting! Upon your visit, the staff will cater your treatment to target your specific concerns using the technique and standards found in Korea — no more having to travel all the way there for top-notch treatment!

Priced at $28 nett for a 15-minute session, SkinGO! is the perfect place to pop by during your lunch break on a particularly slow and draining day.

They are located at six locations islandwide:

  • Tampines 1 #B1-27

  • Tiong Bahru Plaza #B1-124

  • Junction 8 #01-29

  • IMM #01-131

  • United Square Shopping Centre #01-36

  • Far East Plaza #06-16 (by appointment only)

Their opening hours are 11am to 9pm from Mondays to Fridays, and 11am to 9:30pm on weekends and public holidays. Their outlet at United Square Shopping Centre is open from 9:30am to 7:30pm on weekends and public holidays.

With treatments that range from a few minutes to a few hours long, take your time to choose which one will suit you and your needs best. Before you know it, you'll enjoy youthful, dewy skin!