Kelly was kind enough to extend the invitation from Suria KLCC to me last week to check out Clarins’ unveiling of its new concept of Clarins Skin Spa. The last time I have been to this skin spa was last year for their introduction of the new Tri-Active Facial Treatments. Suria KLCC do this activity often from time to time for their tenants so if I’m lucky, you should be seeing more . As you know KLCC is the mall I frequent often especially when I do my beauty rounding every weekend so this is pretty exciting.

If you are not aware yet, Clarins Skin Spa in Suria KLCC is not in any departmental store but it is a standalone store located on the 4th floor, just a corner away from Kinokuniya. The skin spa is at the corner lot, occupying a floor space of 2,025 square feet and it has five treatment rooms to cater to its loyal customers.

At one glance, there is not much of a difference with the old look but if you do look closely you will notice that the new look features plant visuals, which gives a colourful and vibrant ambience. Even the white spaces now has embossed leave motifs.

The new Clarins Skin Spa offers a one-stop holistic experience to their customers. Through a skin spa, one would be able to enjoy a multi-layered services such as the retail area provides personalized a clear zoning of skin care and body care experience. Customers will be able to move around the retail area, to get an overall look of what Clarins has to offer, to touch and try any product that he or she wants.

Previously a relaxation area, this space behind the retail area now turned into a comfortable one-to-one consultation area. Customers is able to sit down comfortably with Clarins Customer Service Consultant for a more private and comprehensive skin check. Through this skin check, one would be able to find out more about his or her skin type and to get a customized beauty regime tailored accordingly to their skin concern, skin type and lifestyle.

Besides that, the relaxation area is also a waiting area for customers to sit down and relax prior or after their treatment. This is where you will be served tea and my favourite, prun

There are five treatment rooms altogether for both men and women to come in and experience the authentic Clarins Touch. Clarins treatment do not utilizes any machine or do any extraction. It is the type of facial that only uses “touch and massages” (on layman term), which is known as Clarins Touch. Clarins treatment is my first ever facial treatment back and I have not been to any other since then

The product used at Clarins Skin Spa is more concentrated than the retail version that we bought from the counter. Known as Pro-Formula, it is exclusively designed for beauty therapists use only. Because it is so highly concentrated, combined the product with Clarins 100% manual method application, you will walk out of the treatment room looking WOW. I am not kidding!

Clarins worldwide network consist of 173 Clarins Skin Spas including Skin Spas in department stores in 32 countries. In Malaysia alone, you may find five standalone Clarins Skin Spas like this one and five Skin Spas in department stores.

For more information, please visit Clarins Malaysia Website or Suria KLCC Website to find out more.

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A few months ago, I went for a secret facial treatment by Clarins at Clarins Skin Spa KLCC. The mission? The try out their upcoming NEW Tri-Active Facial Treatments. Now, if you have been reading my blog since the beginning, you will know that I do not go for any facial except for Clarins. Clarins facial treatment focuses on massage techniques. There are no extraction and no machines. The facial from the beginning to the end are all using hand massage techniques. Something which I am familiar and used to by now.

While I was there waiting for the rest of the media friends to arrive, I cannot help but to ask Clarins PR & Communications Manager on the new Tri-Active Facial Treatments comparing to the existing treatments. I was told that they now uses all PRO products, with a few newly added skin problem targeted PRO products, and the formulation are now enhanced for quicker, immediate effects. And more massage techniques are included as well. My curiosity spikes up once again and asked “isn’t Clarins facial treatments are fully on massages? How much more massages can you put in?”. I was told it will be MORE and also the new facial treatments will focus more on the body massage as well. Another difference will be the treatment time. Previously it is 60 minutes, now it is 75 minutes due to the added massages. Now, that is really MORE

I have done a Clarins Skin Spa and Facial Treatment review before at this link, whereas I did a quick tour of the treatment room as well. But if you are lazy to click and read, here you go. A glance of Clarins Skin Spa treatment room . I always love Clarins treatment room. So relaxing.

The uniqueness of Clarins facial treatments is the combination of the art of touch, science and senses. Clarins Treatments are 100% manual using hands with high-performing formulas and a unique personalised experience every time. Now, Clarins has introduced eight (8) new personalised Clarins Tri-Active Facials. These new Tri-Active facial, are more effective and relaxing, providing an immediate beauty and a total well-being results not just for the face but body and mind as well.

In each of the new Tri-Active face treatments, you will experience a new and unique massage that sculpts the contours of the face to lift, reshape, firm and relax to deliver visible rejuvenating results. This new massage is used in every Tri-Active Face treatments. A selection of three (3) anti-ageing cocktails with high-performance products adapted to suit skin’s needs. The touch of the Beauty Therapist is precise and her movements are customized adapting the weight, pace and type of pressure of her hand. Relaxed muscles are stimulated and a series of alternating massage, drainage and pressure movements are carried out. The face is reshaped under her fingers. The skin receives exactly what it needs and precisely where it needs it.

Key Facial Steps

A beauty consultation is carried out to analyse the skin and enables the Beauty Therapist to precisely assess the skin’s needs and create a personalised beauty solution. The new Tri-Active Facials involve 6 steps, to treat the face and eyes, with a special focus on the neck, décolleté and hands.

(1) Sensorial awakening

A moment of letting go and instant relaxation, using a comforting relaxing technique combined with Aromatherapy.

(2) Make-Up Removal following the Clarins Anti-Pollution Professional Method

Gently purify the skin, without irritating it or stretching tissues.

(3) Double exfoliation

Step 1: Eliminate dead skin cells through mechanical exfoliation by micrograins on the skin.
Step 2: Stimulate cellular regeneration through enzymatic exfoliation.

The Clarins +
Exfoliation using brushes for even more softness, freshness and well-being. The skin is perfectly prepared for the benefits of the plant extracts.

(4) Anti-Ageing facial Massage, a Clarins innovation

Sculpts the contours of the face.
> A firming, reshaping, relaxing anti-ageing action.

(5) Triple Face-Eyes-Décolleté Mask

The Treatment is customized according to the skin’s needs. (A wide variety of textures for an ultra-relaxing sensorial experience.)

(6) A natural-look beauty makeover

Instant radiance, a smooth complexion and subtly enhanced eyes and lips.

I was nervous for the facial when I found out more massage techniques will be introduced especially to the body wellness. I am someone who is very afraid of ticklish feeling so yes, I was worried. It turns out to be one of the best facial I have had from Clarins. I went with a migrain and a stiff shoulder. Clarins Tri-Active Facial turns out to be perfect for me. I came out from the treatment room feeling more relax, more rejuvenation, fresh, extremely happy, no more migrain, and no more stiff shoulder. I have always heard about how people fell asleep during facial and I am someone who is very curious (and busy body) on what the Beauty Therapist will do next so I never fell asleep before. That day, I fell asleep and had a dream. It was so weird and for the first time, I was half awake. The other half of me wanted to know about the new massage techniques! And I find that the new PRO products are less stickier and heavy on the skin comparing to before.

8 New Tri-Active Facials

As I mentioned, Clarins introduced eight new Tri-Active facial treatments. Below are what to expect from Clarins facial.

The Skin Solution Experts (RM290)

• Moisture Quencher (60 mins): Restore comfort, softness and radiance.
• Skin Soother (60 mins): Soothe and rebalance.
• Whitening Activator (60 mins): Reduce the look of pigmentation disorders and brighten theskin.
• Skin Booster (60 mins): Fight fatigue and firm, for men only.

The Lifting Expert (RM365)

• Total V Face Shaper (75 mins): Refine and lift.

The Every Age Experts (RM365)

• Lifting Replenisher (75 mins): Replenish and boost the radiance of mature skin.
• Power Firmer (75 mins): Firm and visibly diminish the look of wrinkles.
• Radiance Smoother (75 mins): Smooth first wrinkles and protect skin from urban stress.

For more information on Clarins products and facial treatments, please visit Clarins Malaysia Website, Facebook Page, or Instagram Page.

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Wrinkles and sagging skin can really put a damper on your self-esteem. They can be so embarrassing, in fact, that you may not even like leaving your home. If you are at that point, you probably already know that creams and lotions can only help with skin tightening to a certain point. Beyond that point, it might be time to explore other treatments, such as laser skin tightening. Before you can really tell if laser skin tightening will work for you, you should have a deeper understanding of the procedures and what makes them work at all.

How Can I be Sure That These Procedures Can Help Me?
Certain laser procedures, mostly those meant to remove hair, are more effective when performed on people with specific skin tones or hair colors. However, in the case of skin tightening, the skin color doesn’t matter nearly as much. That being said, skin tightening procedures tend to be less effective on people over the age of 60, or under the age of 30. You should also check with your doctor or dermatologist to see if there are any reasons why you shouldn’t undergo laser skin tightening.

There Are Many Different Laser Treatments Out There
First, you should be aware that there are many different kinds of treatments having to do with lasers. Some treat scars or help to cover tattoos, some can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite dimples, and some, of course, zap away wrinkles. Some of the best are the procedures that actually help large areas of skin tighten up, reducing sagging and wrinkling.

Perhaps the greatest thing about many of these skin tightening treatments is that they aren’t just for the face. In the early days of cosmetic laser procedures, almost everyone thought of them as being for the face only, but now they can be performed on multiple body parts. So, if you have sagging skin on your arms, legs, or stomach, for example, you don’t have to struggle with that embarrassment anymore. Laser procedures can help you.

If I do Have the Procedure, What Will My Treatment Plan Be Like?
The procedure itself might be a little uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be painful. You might simply feel a slight snapping sensation, along with the heat from the laser. Altogether, the treatment shouldn’t take too much more than an hour, depending on how big of an area you are having treated. However, more than one treatment is likely to be necessary initially in order for you to get the best possible results.

After the initial series of treatments, your skin should tighten up for a time. However, nothing lasts forever. Eventually, you are likely to experience sagging or wrinkles again. That means that more laser treatments may be required later on down the line.

Even though the procedure may need to be repeated, it is one of the best ways to remove sagging skin for an extended period of time. The side effects from the treatments are usually mild and may include temporary redness or bruising on the surface of your skin. But it’s a small price to pay to regain your self-esteem and healthy appearance.

Disclaimer: Sponsored guest post by NY Laser Outlet.

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A friend of mine always said that the most important thing about aging is to let ourself age gracefully and I aged pretty good according to him. It is not the aging that I’m afraid of. I am still bothered about the side effect from taking Hyperthyroidism medication despite being off the meds for a good two years now. Among the side effects from Hyperthyroidism medication on me are weight gain, eczema, and the change of face shape. When Premier Clinic approached me for a treatment review, immediately I knew what I want to fix. I never said this to anyone before but I have been struggling with my face shape. I am not born with a square face. I used to have a sharp feature until years of medication changed everything. Being a beauty blogger means I cannot run away from posting up photos of my face and I hate my square face.

Premier Clinic has two branches, one located at TTDI (same row as Pizza Hut) and the other branch is at Bangsar Jalan Telawi. Two weeks ago, I dropped by Premier Clinic TTDI for my first consultation. The clinic is very easy to find as it is located along the road, just a few shops away from Pizza Hut. Finding a parking is not an issue as there is a reserved parking spot right in front of Premier Clinic but it is of course first come first serve only. Initially I decided to find my own parking as I want to let other clients of the clinic to be able to use the parking spot but I didn’t manage to find a parking after a few rounds of scouting so I have no choice but to utilize the parking spot . This clumsy girl left the clinic happily that she had forgotten to take photo of the clinic for reference but I have a photo of me with my doctor, Dr. Elaine Chong . This is the last photo of me with a square face.

When I first stepped into the clinic, I was greeted by a few friendly beauty consultant at the front desk. Everyone are professionally well-dressed and I’m impressed! I feel like I was in a good hand and that is important as I always get nervous about going to aesthetic clinic. After registering myself, I was seated in the waiting room before being led into Dr. Elaine’s consultation room.

The consultation with Dr. Elaine was a pleasant and brief one. Basically I already know what kind of treatment I want to go for and from there Dr. Elaine advised me of the necessary treatment which is suitable for me. I have been toying with the idea of buccal fat removal or any other similar treatment. However Premier Clinic does not offer invasive treatment and so I was suggested to go for BOTOX. BOTOX is not something new to me as I have had botox before on my forehead. It never occur to me to go for BOTOX to help with facial sculpting. It is also safer and non-invasive way to achieve a sharper face shape.

Facial sculpting or contouring is a technique to achieve an oval or V-shape face that is slimmer in profile. Sounds like what I need . I have come to learnt that Asian typically have larger face pockets on the jawline compared to Caucasians. That is why facial sculpting is a very popular and common facial slimming treatment amongst Asians. A smaller facial feature will gives a more youthful look and the skin will appear healthier and rejuvenated.

BOTOX Injection for Facial Sculpting / Contouring

Dr. Elaine explained that I may not have a chubby face because based on her assessment, I actually have a large jaw muscles and this means my jawline is more masculine. And, I use a lot of facial expression. This is true. Not the first time I was told about this .

The treatment started with removing the makeup that I had on my face. Since I only need injection on my jawline, the beauty consultant only removed the makeup on my lower jawline. Very much to my relieve as she certainly knew what I was thinking haha! Then she proceed to apply numbing cream on the jawline. Basically on the jaw muscle area.

After letting the numbing cream on for 10 minutes, Dr. Elaine came in to begin the treatment. Firstly by mapping out the injection point by asking me to clamp my jaw and release. Each side of my jaw muscle would equally be injected with 20 units of BOTOX.

Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) are injected directly to jaw muscle as it will act as a relaxant for jaw muscles, inducing relaxation and also thins the chewing muscles (masseter) in the lateral jaw. When the jaw muscles are relax, it will naturally become smaller and not as hard/masculine as before. The injected BOTOX will block the nerve impulses of the muscles in the selected area, while ensuring your cheekbones look full and face is lifted, while diminishing the fine lines and wrinkles at the same time.

This treatment is ideal for:

• A square-shaped jawline
• A jawline that is more masculine in nature
• Chubby cheeks
• Cheeks to appear “slimmer”
• Those who want to reduce involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism)

Now, I have had BOTOX before and I knew it will be painful. This time however I was assured that it wasn’t going to be as painful because the jaw have more flesh. What I really like about the whole procedure was that the nurse prepared an ice bag to numb the injection area prior before Dr. Elaine injecting BOTOX into my jaw muscles and get this…the nurse also hold some kind of vibrating device next to the treated area and I was told to focus on the vibrating on my face to divert attention from the injection. True enough, I focused on the vibrating on my face and I couldn’t feel any of the injection at all. That is so cool! By the time I knew it, 20 units of BOTOX are injected to both side of my jaw muscles and I was done. The nurse wiped my jawline, applied antibiotic cream and I was out of the treatment room

Getting BOTOX to improve facial contour not only fast, result-driven and less painful to do but it is also suitable for individuals who are afraid or do not want to go for surgical (invasive) methods. This treatment is all about a few simple injections to the selected areas, with numbing cream applied prior to treatment in order to reduce any discomfort or pain and the use of ice bags right before the procedure for extra numbing. BOTOX injection uses the smallest and finest needles therefore you won’t feel the pain, bruising, bleeding and it minimize any redness.

I was expecting some kind of redness and soreness thereafter and I’m happy to report that I had none of that. The redness from the injection spots went off not long after that and there was no pain or discomfort on these injection spots. All I need to do is to make sure I don’t sleep on my face for the next 4 hours. In fact I did not feel like someone that just had BOTOX on the jaw. I was told in advance that BOTOX does not take effect immediately, which I totally understand as I myself have had BOTOX before and I know it will take at least 2 weeks for the full effect to take place. However, I start to notice that my face shape begins to appear sharper with the obvious protruding squarish flesh sunken by the 5th day. By the time I hit 1 week and 3 days, my face shape gotten even sharper. Before I agree with the treatment, I did double confirmed with Dr. Elaine and triple confirmed with the beauty consultant that I will still be able to smile and do facial expression like normal. After 2 weeks, I can confirm that I still can. As this is a muscle relaxant, the jaw will feel more relax and slightly weak so it’s a bit tough to chew hard food, in my case it’s dried apricot lol. After a few days of getting used to it, I get the hang of it.

The moment of truth. I know you are dying to know the Before and After. The ‘Before’ is my original square face that you don’t really see in the blog as I did a bit of editing last time hehe. The ‘After’ is without any editing at all. I don’t need to!

I have an uneven and crooked smile due to the dimple on the left side of my face so naturally the left side is more lifted than the right. It is not the BOTOX that is making me smiling crooked don’t worry.

Taking photo on the full front face is way easier now that my face is not that squarish and huge anymore. It may not be a sin to have a square face as it’s more of a insecurity for me. This explains why all my photos are facing sideways. How I wish the effects are permanent. The effects of BOTOX can last up to 3-4 months after the initial treatment. Usually patients are advised to return for a follow up after 2 weeks of the initial treatment to gauge the progress made. Bear in mind that BOTOX is not permanent therefore more sessions are required if you would want to maintain the youthful appearance. The good news is, once a few treatments have been completed, future sessions may only be needed once in 6 months as the effects will begin to last longer. All this will be advised by the attending doctor

Disclaimer: This review contain sponsored treatment. This doesn’t affect my experience and judgement in the review in any way.

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