Day spa Body Contours in Singapore has recently introduced their new Oriential Pearl Face Spa facial. I decided to give it a try.
About Body Contours
Body Contours is a day spa with several outlets in Singapore. I went to their Hill Street Location, where a special promotion was held for their new Oriental Pearl facial. It was busy on this day (due to the special promotion) and I can imagine that the atmosphere would normally be more peaceful and subdued. The reception is luxurious, but the treatment rooms were small but practical.
What is this facial all about?
The facial derives its name from the pearl powder used during the treatment. It’s a white powder-like substance that is full of vitamin C and is quickly absorbed by the skin. It is applied twice during the facial.
Facial procedure
After cleansing and exfoliation (no steaming or extraction), the pearl powder is applied to the face. After that a mask is applied that is left on for about 20 minutes. There is a little bit of face and neck massage in between. After the mask the Pearl powder is applied again, followed by toner and sunblock.
What was the facial like?
I liked the general feel and smell of the products used and the Pearl Powder is an interesting product. I’m not a great fan of masks and in this facial the mask was left on for what seemed like a long time. For me it’s always best to have something else happening (like a good massage) during the mask to distract me from the usual discomfort I usually feel from the masks. However, the result afterwards was very good. My skin felt soft, well hydrated and with a lovely glow.
Price and Location
The Oriental Pearl Facial costs $280, but becomes a lot cheaper when bought in a package deal. For more information and location details check out the Body Contours website.
Did you have this facial as well? Let us know how it was for you!
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i tried the pearl facial as well couple of days ago . but it cost me only $18 +7gst. after the pearl facial, i can see my face abit brighter and slightly whiter. it did amaze me abit but the consultants there (royal brother building) turn me off big time. they show their black face when i reject their offer of sign of their package.
after 2 days of consideration, i thought of taking the facial package but the attitude of the consultants still turns me off. guess i got to start sourching for new facial saloons
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for your feedback. Yes the sales people can be quite agresseive selling their packages after a promotion. My advice is to never sign up for a promotion on the day. Always think about it first at home. I hardly ever sign up for a package as I like a variety of treatments and with new websites like Deal my own beauty promotions page it is now very easy to find great deals.
I realised there is a kind of “scam” being propagated by Body Contours. Not sure where they get the numbers from, they call up to mention that you have been selected for a complimentary treatment if you are interested. When you say yes & fix up a time, they say that the “Manager” will call to confirm the appointment & ask if you are a Singaporean or PR. The caller made a comment that my English was very good & it appeared to her that I’m a “Norwegian” (I was somewhat appalled by her knowledge of English & ascents & possibly she was confused by my name also) to which I replied no I’m an Indian PR, she appeared a bit disappointed & tried to cover up saying the appointment is confirmed . Soon after the so called “Manager” by the name of “Sindy” (unless that’s her pseudo name ) call up to say that I have been given a complimentary $38 discount treatment . When I challenged her that the earlier caller said it was “complimentary” & what kind of irony is “Complimentary- $38 diccount”? She resorted that assistant is a new employee & made a mistake. Then I reveled to her that I had received similar calls about an year back , as well as a couple of years back with the same excuse & some other people have also reported on similar lines regarding the unethical tendency and hard selling tactics. I told that I am going to report them to the social networking forums & authorities, she said she is ok with that. Others who have attended for complimentary treatments also reported the same experience like Ms.Peggy. People, specially unassuming ladies need to be warned about this kind of scams & possibly report such unethical practices to the trade authorities.
As Sylvia correctly advised, never sign up for a package on the same day though they will say offer is only valid for that day or limited people ,etc – that’s again their hard selling tactics.
I was contacted by the call centre and went for a free session and in the end got roped in to purchase their hair loss treatment package for close to $1,000.
Thinking back, I was too easily persuaded by their sales pitch. You are correct, they will try to hard sell you saying that the offer is only valid today because its you first time visit and only applicable then.
Anyone knows about their hair loss treatment program?