Tokyo's Best Facials

Lighter, tighter, brighter, or simply just fresher – whether you’re seeking a little skin pep or complete complexion overhaul, here are Tokyo’s best skin saviours.

Boudoir

As the name implies, this luxe, low-lit salon offers a relaxing, sensual setting for its acclaimed range of facials. Using high-tech gels, masks, creams and vitamin-infused products, each treatment is designed to eliminate toxins, reduce wrinkles and leave skin feeling silky smooth.

Nua

Since opening in 2009, this upscale beauty chain is frequented by celebs, models and glitteratti who flock for its blend of blend of cutting-edge technology and high-end products (such as Guinot and Dermalogica) to create optimum results. All treatments are suitable for him and her; there’s a range of eye-care options for your peepers, while IPL and waxing are offered too. 

Dr Masaki Clinic

If you’re looking for something a lil’ more permanent, consider heading to Dr Masaki’s renowned aesthetic clinic in Daikanyama Shibuya. Specialising in fillers, Botox and laser treatments, the expert doc and his team (who have between them clocked up over 25 years of experience) will guide you to the best visage-enhancing solutions. English and Portuguese are both spoken.

Koh Gen Do

The brainchild of Japanese actress Ai Saotome, this high-end salon-meets-spa is best known for its facials, although other treatments are also available. Try the signature Macro Vintage Facial Massage which uses own-brand products plus complexion-boosting Vitamin C, to smooth and lift.

The Peninsula Spa

The Pen’s own sanctuary offers an array of indulgent facial treatments amid sumptuous surrounds. Expert skin therapists use a combination of Asian, Ayurvedic and European methods for ultimate restoration and renewal; the Super Lift Haute Couture facial package uses pure collagen and vitamin C for added glow. Hello gorgeous!

Boudoir Tokyo / 101 Maison Kawai / 2-25-3 Jingumae / Shibuya-ku / +81 3 4520 5033 / 10am-9pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun / boudoirtokyo.com

Nua / 102 Lamial Jingumae 4-8-17 / Shibuya-ku / +81 3 6804 5285 / 11am-8pm Mon-Fri, until 7pm Sat / nuajapan.com/

Dr Masaki Clinic / 101 Parkside Village Daikanyama / 9-8 Sarugaku-cho / Shibuya-ku / +81 3 5428 4225 / 10am-8pm Mon-Sat / www.dr-masaki.com

Koh Gen Do / 3-1-6 Azabujuban Minato-ku / +81 3 6744 0930 / 11am-8pm Mon-Sat / www.kohgendo.com

The Peninsula Spa / 1-8-1 Yurakucho / Chiyoda-ku / +81 3 6270 2299 / 10am-10pm daily / tokyo.peninsula.com/en/spa