This month we tried: Bliss Instant Radiance Oxygen Facial at the SensAsia Urban Spa

The lowdown: This complexion-reviving facial involves a resurfacing peel, followed by an oxygen wrap, extractions, facial massage and application of Bliss’s famed face-freshening triple oxygen cream, face mask and eye mask.

PB says: I opted for the Bliss Instant Radiance Oxygen Facial after writing about its exciting launch in last month’s issue of PB. I must say, even before I entered the treatment room, my senses were already stimulated by SensAsia’s signature blend of aromatherapy oils, which scent all branches of the spa chain.

After the initial introduction from the staff, I was shown to my private room and for a while we chatted about my skin and its needs. Once I was comfortable, the therapist started off with very relaxing neck and shoulder massage. She then cleansed and exfoliated my face twice, first with a gentle minty exfoliator and then with another product which contained glycolic acid. The latter exfoliated the top layer of my skin and gently removed all the debris, allowing for the growth of new skin cells.

After this, my skin felt so light and refreshed, almost as though years of build up had been shifted. After the therapist applied hot towels on my face to open the pores, she immediately started massaging my arms and hands. This was followed by a very pleasant face massage, and the final stage of the treatment included the fantastic Bliss foaming mask containing C and E vitamins. Rather than leaving me in the room on my own, the therapist performed a dry scalp massage while the mask worked its magic. My skin felt instantly revitalised and energised with a new healthy, glowing and youthful look. After the treatment, I was shown to the relaxation area, where I was presented with a heated pillow, amazing ginger tea and some healthy snacks.

Business benefits: Even though this was a facial treatment, receiving an additional massage was a pleasant bonus to the already fantastic treatment. Short, pleasurable add ons like these can often offer more value to the client than discounts.