Booking your first facial or switching salons? The smartest way in is a first-trial deal: a heavily discounted one-off session that lets you test a salon before committing to a package. We rounded up 6 of Singapore's best-known facial salons for 2026, each with a current, verified first-trial offer: My Cozy Room's award-winning Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial (120 min) at $144 (U.P. $338), Indulgence Beauty's Signature Acne Extraction Facial at $93 (U.P. $193, Mon–Fri daytime only), Shakura's Pigmentation Facial Therapy FREE (worth $300) for new customers, Caring Skin's first trials from $63.22 (45-min LumiCare Peel, U.P. $196.20) up to its CS-Hydra Mesotherapy Facial (90 min) at $139.52 (U.P. $346.62), Bio Aesthetic's HydraPeel / Hydrafacial from $68, and ESTHECLINIC's non-invasive French medi-facial at 50% off your first session. For each we explain what it does best, which skin concern it suits, the outlets, and the honest catch with trial deals (the upsell). We also break down what a hydrafacial actually costs in Singapore: Bio Aesthetic's $68 headline is the 30-minute Express tier, with the same listing running up to $199 for the 60-minute Hydrafacial MD Platinum, and the non-trial repeat price for those same tiers is $198–$468. Then there's where to go for back acne, since bacne is priced separately from face treatments everywhere (ESTHECLINIC's Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme starts at $128), and whether you can get a Korean 'glass skin' facial here (Bio Aesthetic's BB Glow, $168 for the face or $128 for neck or underarms). Prices and terms are set by each salon and can change, so confirm before booking.
Booking your first facial is a lot less risky when you start with a first-trial deal: a one-off, new-customer session at a steep discount.
> Quick view: Shakura's pigmentation facial is a FREE first trial (worth $300); the cheapest paid one is Caring Skin's 45-minute LumiCare Peel at $63.22, and the rest run up to $144. The catch: trial rates are new-customers-only, and the two cheapest are weekday-daytime only.
The go-to name for a proper deep clean: My Cozy Room is a boutique Parisian-style facial spa best known for its multi-step Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial, a 120-minute treatment that thoroughly clears blackheads, whiteheads and congested pores while staying more comfortable than most manual extractions. First-trial price is $144 (U.P. $338). It has two central outlets: Claymore (442 Orchard Road, #02-09) and Devonshire (125 Devonshire Road, opposite 111 Somerset).BEST FOR: anyone with clogged pores, blackheads or acne congestion who wants meticulous, gentler extraction in a cosy, private setting.ALSO ON TRIAL: if your issue is active breakouts rather than congestion, the Ultimate Anti-Acne LED Facial (120 min) is $194 first trial (U.P. $338); for fine lines there's the BeKind Pro Anti-Aging Facial (120 min) at $198 first trial (U.P. $588); and there's a BeKind Signature Facial (90 min) at an off-peak $88 (U.P. $208) if you just want the cheapest way in. Book ahead, slots fill fast.
First-trial Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial (120 min) $144 (U.P. $338)
A value-friendly pick for breakout-prone skin: Indulgence Beauty focuses on extraction and acne care, and runs two nearly identically-named signature facials at two different trial prices: the Signature Acne Extraction Facial at $93 (U.P. $193) and the Signature Acne Treatment Facial at $103 (U.P. $243). Check which one you're booking.THE CONDITION MOST PEOPLE MISS: both trial rates apply only Mondays to Fridays, 11.30am to a 4pm last appointment; book a weekday evening or a Saturday and you pay 20% off (extraction) or 30% off (treatment) the usual price instead. The trial rate is also strictly for new customers residing in Singapore, so visitors get the same 20%/30% off the usual price rather than the $93 or $103. The trial rate is also void if you cancel or reschedule that first appointment, or if you request a specific therapist. The salon is at International Plaza (10 Anson Road, #02-58), a short walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT, making it convenient for a lunchtime session in the CBD.BEST FOR: active acne, oily and congested skin, and anyone who can take a weekday-daytime slot. It also runs a separate Back Acne Treatment (60 min), price on enquiry. As with all trials, expect a package recommendation at the end, and you can decline and still enjoy the single treatment.
First-trial Signature Acne Extraction Facial $93 (U.P. $193), Mon–Fri, last appt 4pm
If dark spots, melasma or uneven tone are your main concern, Shakura is the best-known pigmentation specialist in Singapore, with a rose-based brightening approach. Its Pigmentation Facial Therapy is offered as a FREE first trial (worth $300) for new customers aged 21 and above, one of the most generous entry deals around.BOOK THE OUTLET, NOT THE FORM: Shakura's promo booking form and its own Store Finder no longer agree, and the form is the stale one. The form offers JCube (Jurong East), Tiong Bahru Plaza, Yew Tee Point, Heartland Mall (Kovan) and Bishan Junction 8, with a bonus 4-piece skincare kit at JCube and Tiong Bahru Plaza. The Store Finder lists six outlets, and only two of those five are among them: Bishan Junction 8 (9 Bishan Place, #02-28/29) and Heartland Mall Kovan (Blk 205 Hougang St 21, #02-07). The other four are Westgate (3 Gateway Drive, #03-51), Plaza Singapura (68 Orchard Road, #03-28), Tampines 1 (#05-17) and Lot One (21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #02-21A/B/C). JCube is the clearest problem, because that mall closed on 6 August 2023 and was demolished; the Westgate listing carries JCube's old phone number 6892 1212, so the Jurong outlet has moved to Westgate, and Lot One carries Yew Tee Point's old 6634 1212. Pick an outlet off the Store Finder and call it before you travel. Opening hours are Mon to Sat 11am-9pm, Sun and public holidays 11am-7pm. Conditions: new customers only who have not visited any Shakura outlet before, Singapore citizen/PR or valid pass holder, one redemption per person, and the free treatment is redeemable only after the consultation.BEST FOR: dark spots, freckles, melasma and dull, uneven skin tone. Pigmentation needs consistency, so treat the free trial as a test of the salon before deciding on any plan.
FREE first-trial Pigmentation Facial Therapy (worth $300), new customers aged 21+
A well-established name for gentle, hydrating treatments: Caring Skin caters to sensitive, dull and dehydrated skin. Its CS-Hydra Mesotherapy Trial Facial is a 90-minute session offered at $139.52 (U.P. $346.62) as a first-trial online offer, designed to boost hydration and refine the look of large pores while being suitable for all skin types. The session includes a VISIA skin analysis and a complimentary Cryo Meso Therapy. Important: although Caring Skin runs four outlets, this particular trial is redeemable only at Caring Skin Heartland Mall (205 Hougang Street 21, #03-10). It is also the most expensive of Caring Skin's six public first trials, and the guide's old framing of it as the entry price was wrong. The others, all bought the same way on its online store, are the 45-minute LumiCare Peel Facial at $63.22 (U.P. $196.20), the 60-minute ActiveCare Facial with BABOR ampoules at $68 (U.P. $172.22), a new 90-minute Blackhead Extraction Facial (H2 Infusion) also at $68 nett (U.P. $324.82, added 13 Oct, with a free Cryo Mesotherapy add-on worth $250), the 90-minute Customised Facial at $98 (U.P. $324.82) and a 90-minute Customised Facial for Sensitive & Acne Skin at $98 (U.P. $321.84). The three cheapest are off-peak and outlet-limited, weekdays 11am to 5pm excluding public holidays, at Bedok Djitsun Mall, 321 Clementi and Heartland Mall Kovan only; the two $98 ones are good at every outlet and carry no time limit, which matters because Ngee Ann City (391B Orchard Road, #05-22) is the only town outlet and the only one the $63.22 and $68 rates do not cover. All four outlets open Mon to Fri 11am-9pm and Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am-7pm. It's for first-time customers aged 16+ who are Singaporeans, PRs or hold an SP/WP/EP/DP/Student Pass with at least 6 months' validity, paid online (the trial price is online-payment only), with 90 days to redeem. Caring Skin also promises a swap: if the trial facial you bought turns out not to suit your skin after the VISIA analysis, it will replace it with one that does. If you're 16 or 17 you must be accompanied by a parent on the first visit, hold a valid student pass, and book a weekday 11am–5pm slot (public holidays excluded).BEST FOR: sensitive or reactive skin, dullness and dehydration, and anyone who prefers a soothing, results-focused facial over aggressive extraction.
First trials from $63.22 (45-min LumiCare Peel); CS-Hydra Mesotherapy (90 min) $139.52 (U.P. $346.62)
For a gentle deep-cleanse with an instant glow, Bio Aesthetic's HydraPeel / Hydrafacial is a non-invasive treatment that combines hydradermabrasion, a light chemical peel and painless extractions, clearing and hydrating pores without the discomfort or redness of manual extraction, and with little to no downtime. First-trial pricing starts from $68. Outlets at Orchard (Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road, #03-01) and Tampines (Income at Tampines Junction, 300 Tampines Avenue 5, #04-05).BEST FOR: anyone who wants brighter, deeply-cleansed skin fast (great before an event), and those who find manual extraction too harsh.THE SIX TIERS, PRICED: HydraPeel Express 30 min $68 (U.P. $198), Hydrafacial MD Signature 30 min $99 (U.P. $298), HydraPeel Classic 60 min $128 (U.P. $298), Hydrafacial MD Deluxe 45 min $158 (U.P. $398), HydraPeel Prestige 90 min $168 (U.P. $408) and Hydrafacial MD Platinum 60 min $199 (U.P. $468). Note that the ladder follows the machine, not the clock: the 90-minute HydraPeel Prestige is $31 cheaper than the 60-minute MD Platinum, so a longer session is not automatically the dearer one. It's for first-time customers aged 21+ with valid ID who have not visited in the past 12 months, one voucher per person, bookable Mon–Fri 11am–8.30pm and Sat 10am–6pm, closed Sundays and public holidays, with a $20 surcharge in the two weeks before Chinese New Year and at least 3 days' notice. Outlets are Orchard (6333 4566) and Tampines (6782 2777).WHAT VISIT TWO COSTS: those U.P. figures are the non-trial prices for the same tiers, $198 to $468, so budget roughly 2.3 to 3x the trial rate for a repeat.ALSO HERE: its BB Glow "Korean Glass Skin" treatment (MTS nano-microneedling) is $168 for the 70-minute face (U.P. $348), or $128 for neck or underarms at 50 minutes (U.P. $248 each), the one glass-skin trial among these six salons.
First-trial HydraPeel / Hydrafacial from $68 (options up to $199)
A French beauty-tech concept for results without needles or downtime: ESTHECLINIC (Paris) offers non-invasive medi-facials that combine technology such as LED light, gentle peels and AquaPure infusion, painless and marketed as safe for all skin types. New customers get 50% off their first facial session. It runs 5 stylish outlets: Orchard, Holland Village, East Coast, Serangoon Garden and Tanjong Pagar.BEST FOR: anyone wanting clinic-grade, tech-driven results (radiance, texture, mild pigmentation) in a calm, spa-like setting, without the intensity of manual extraction.THE ONE FOR BACNE: ESTHECLINIC runs a dedicated Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme from $128, the only published starting price for a back treatment among these six salons (Indulgence Beauty also does a 60-min Back Acne Treatment but quotes on enquiry). Read that $128 carefully: the promotion page states it is for a half back, it is one session at the 50%-off first-session rate, and the clinic recommends 8 to 12 sessions spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart, so it is an entry price rather than a course price. Back treatments are priced separately from face treatments everywhere, so a face trial won't cover it. Its IPL hair removal and EstheCryo fat freezing are likewise 50% off a first session. A consultation and skin analysis usually comes first, so flag any sensitivities.
50% off your 1st medi-facial session (new customers)
| Salon | Best for | Signature trial facial | First-trial price |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Cozy Room | Deep extraction / congested pores | Ultimate Pore Extraction (120 min) | $144 (U.P. $338) |
| Indulgence Beauty | Acne-prone skin | Signature Acne Extraction Facial | $93 (U.P. $193, Mon–Fri) |
| Shakura | Pigmentation / dark spots | Pigmentation Facial Therapy | FREE (worth $300) |
| Caring Skin | Sensitive / dull skin | LumiCare Peel (45 min) up to CS-Hydra (90 min) | $63.22 to $139.52 |
| Bio Aesthetic | Hydration / hydrafacial | HydraPeel / Hydrafacial | from $68 (U.P. from $198) |
| ESTHECLINIC | Non-invasive tech / all skin | Medi-facial (1st session) | 50% off |
First-trial prices are often below cost, so salons use the session to assess your skin and pitch a multi-session package at the end, sometimes firmly. That's normal, and you're not obliged to buy. Go in knowing your budget, enjoy the single session, and it's completely fine to say you'd like to think about it before signing anything.
The free pigmentation trial is real and still live, but the page you claim it on is out of date, and this is the single most likely way to waste a trip in this guide.
Shakura's e-promo form lets you pick one of five outlets: JCube (Jurong East), Tiong Bahru Plaza, Yew Tee Point, Heartland Mall (Kovan) and Bishan Junction 8, with a bonus 4-piece skincare kit attached to JCube and Tiong Bahru Plaza. Shakura's own Store Finder lists a different six:
| Store Finder outlet | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bishan Junction 8 | 9 Bishan Place, #02-28/29 | 6908 1212 |
| Heartland Mall (Kovan) | Blk 205 Hougang St 21, #02-07 | 6733 1212 |
| Westgate | 3 Gateway Drive, #03-51 | 6892 1212 |
| Plaza Singapura | 68 Orchard Road, #03-28 | 6898 1212 |
| Tampines 1 | 10 Tampines Central 1, #05-17 | 6789 1212 |
| Lot One | 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #02-21A/B/C | 6634 1212 |
Only two of the five outlets on the promo form (Bishan Junction 8 and Heartland Mall) are on that list. JCube settles the argument: the mall closed on 6 August 2023 and was demolished, so a Shakura branch cannot be trading there, and the new Westgate entry carries JCube's old number, 6892 1212. Lot One likewise carries Yew Tee Point's old 6634 1212, so both Jurong and Choa Chu Kang have moved rather than closed. Tiong Bahru Plaza is on neither the Store Finder nor the footer address block, only the booking form.
Practically: submit the form for Bishan Junction 8 or Heartland Mall (Kovan) if you want a straightforward booking, or call the outlet you actually want off the Store Finder and ask for the pigmentation trial directly. The bonus skincare kit is tied to two outlets you may not be able to visit, so don't choose on that alone. Outlet hours are Mon to Sat 11am-9pm, Sun and public holidays 11am-7pm.
There are really three price tiers, and most confusion comes from comparing across them:
| Tier | Typical price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| First-trial session | FREE–$144 | One-off, new-customers-only rate to try a salon (Shakura FREE, Caring Skin $63.22 to $139.52, Bio Aesthetic $68 to $199, Indulgence Beauty $93, My Cozy Room $144) |
| Regular single session | ~$120–$470 | The walk-up price once you're no longer a new customer, e.g. Bio Aesthetic lists $198–$468 for the same hydrafacial tiers it trials at $68–$199, Indulgence Beauty $193–$243, My Cozy Room $338, Caring Skin $346.62 |
| Package (per session) | Varies widely | Multi-session blocks that lower the per-visit cost, the thing salons pitch at the end of a trial |
A hydrafacial or medi-facial generally sits at the higher end of a single session because of the machine and consumables involved, while a straightforward extraction or hydrating facial sits lower. When you're quoted a price, always ask which tier it is, because a "$68 facial" is usually a first-trial rate, not what you'll pay on your second visit.
Bio Aesthetic's "$68 hydrafacial" is the number most guides quote, but Caring Skin quietly sells a cheaper one, and it sells six public first trials rather than the single $139.52 session this guide used to feature. All of them are bought the same way, on its own online store, and all carry the same core conditions: first-time customers aged 16 and above who are Singaporean, PR or hold an SP, WP, EP, DP or Student Pass with at least six months' validity, paid online, redeemed within 90 days, non-refundable.
| Caring Skin first trial | Duration | Price | Usual price | Where | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LumiCare Peel Facial | 45 min | $63.22 | $196.20 | Bedok, Clementi, Kovan | Weekdays 11am-5pm |
| ActiveCare Facial (BABOR ampoules) | 60 min | $68 | $172.22 | Bedok, Clementi, Kovan | Weekdays 11am-5pm |
| Blackhead Extraction Facial (H2 Infusion), new 13 Oct | 90 min | $68 | $324.82 | Bedok, Clementi, Kovan | Weekdays 11am-5pm |
| Customised Facial | 90 min | $98 | $324.82 | All 4 outlets | Any slot |
| Customised Facial, Sensitive & Acne Skin | 90 min | $98 | $321.84 | All 4 outlets | Any slot |
| CS-Hydra Mesotherapy | 90 min | $139.52 | $346.62 | Heartland Mall only | Any slot |
Two things follow. First, $63.22 is the floor for a paid facial trial in this guide, not $68, and it buys a chemical peel rather than a basic cleanse. Second, the three cheapest rates are off-peak and outlet-gated: they run weekdays 11am to 5pm excluding public holidays, at Bedok Djitsun Mall (445 Bedok North Street 1, #02-04/05), 321 Clementi (#02-09) and Heartland Mall Kovan (205 Hougang Street 21, #03-10). Ngee Ann City (391B Orchard Road, #05-22) is the only town outlet and the only one those two rates do not cover, so an Orchard booking means the $98 tier. All four open Mon to Fri 11am-9pm and Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am-7pm.
Every trial includes a VISIA skin analysis, and Caring Skin publishes a swap promise: if the trial you bought turns out not to suit your skin once the analysis is done, it will replace it with one that does. Several further trials on its store are invite-only (Xiaohongshu, referral, or partner programmes such as One Pilates and Nodspark), so don't count on those prices unless you hold the invite.
"Hydrafacial" is a specific patented machine treatment (cleanse, exfoliate, painless vortex extraction, then serum infusion), which is why its price sits above a standard hydrating facial. In this guide the cheapest verified way into a hydrafacial specifically is Bio Aesthetic's HydraPeel / Hydrafacial trial, which spans $68 to $199 (Caring Skin's $63.22 peel above is cheaper, but it is not a hydrafacial). The single most useful thing to know is that the headline "$68" is the shortest tier, not the flagship one. Bio Aesthetic's booking page lists six options under that one price range:
| Tier | Duration | First trial | Usual price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HydraPeel Express | 30 min | $68 | $198 |
| Hydrafacial MD Signature | 30 min | $99 | $298 |
| HydraPeel Classic | 60 min | $128 | $298 |
| Hydrafacial MD Deluxe | 45 min | $158 | $398 |
| HydraPeel Prestige | 90 min | $168 | $408 |
| Hydrafacial MD Platinum | 60 min | $199 | $468 |
The ladder follows the machine rather than the clock, which is the part most people get wrong: the 90-minute HydraPeel Prestige at $168 is $31 cheaper than the 60-minute Hydrafacial MD Platinum at $199, because the branded Hydrafacial MD device costs more per minute than the HydraPeel. Pick the tier before you book, because "hydrafacial from $68" and "hydrafacial at $199" are the same listing. Conditions: first-time customers aged 21+, Singaporean/PR/EP/SP, one voucher per person, and you must not have visited in the past 12 months. Bookable Mon–Fri 11am–8.30pm and Sat 10am–6pm, closed Sundays and public holidays. A $20 surcharge applies to appointments in the two weeks before Chinese New Year.
What a hydrafacial costs once you're no longer new: Bio Aesthetic publishes the repeat price for the same treatment as $198 to $468 per session (30 to 90 minutes) against the $68–$199 trial band. That's the number to plan around (roughly 2.3 to 3x the trial rate), because it's what visit two actually costs.
bioaesthetic.com.sg was unreachable when this guide was last updated on 7 September, and the tiers above then stood as last confirmed on 26 August. The site is back up and every figure in the table was read off the live booking page on 18 September 2026, so that caveat is withdrawn. The outlets are unchanged: Orchard at Palais Renaissance #03-01 (6333 4566) and Tampines at Income at Tampines Junction #04-05 (6782 2777). Bookings need at least three days' notice.
Two more things worth knowing before you compare prices elsewhere:
If it's the *effect* you want rather than the brand (deep-cleansed, hydrated skin with no downtime before an event), Caring Skin's CS-Hydra Mesotherapy Facial at $139.52 for 90 minutes (U.P. $346.62, includes a VISIA skin analysis and a complimentary Cryo Meso Therapy) is the other machine-led hydrating trial in this guide.
Worth setting expectations first: none of the six salons in this guide is a Korean-brand chain. Shakura is Japanese-founded (its rose/milk-essence formula is the house signature), ESTHECLINIC is French, and My Cozy Room styles itself as a Parisian boutique spa. So if you specifically want a Korean-owned salon, this isn't the list. What you can get here is the Korean glass-skin treatment itself, which is a technique rather than a nationality.
The one verified first-trial glass-skin option among these salons is Bio Aesthetic's BB Glow "Korean Glass Skin" treatment, at Orchard and Tampines. It is sold as three options rather than one: the 70-minute face at $168 (U.P. $348), and neck or underarms at 50 minutes for $128 each (U.P. $248 each). An earlier version of this guide gave it as "from $168, 75 minutes, usual $399", which was wrong on all three counts. It uses MTS nano-microneedling to infuse skin-tone ampoules into the surface layer for a semi-permanent makeup-like glow, and is aimed at dull skin, uneven tone, mild pigmentation and post-acne marks. If you have active acne or irritated skin, that usually has to be settled first, and a hydrafacial or an extraction facial is the sensible starting point instead.
For bacne with a K-beauty angle, there is no Korean-brand back-acne trial among these six; the two dedicated back treatments available are ESTHECLINIC's Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme from $128 and Indulgence Beauty's Back Acne Treatment (60 minutes, price quoted on enquiry). See the next section.
Back facials are priced and booked separately from face treatments, so a facial trial deal usually won't cover your back. Two salons here run dedicated back treatments: ESTHECLINIC's Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme from $128, using the same non-invasive, painless approach as its face medi-facials, at all five outlets (Orchard, Holland Village, East Coast, Serangoon Garden, Tanjong Pagar). Read the $128 properly, because the promotion page qualifies it twice: it buys one session on half a back at the 50%-off first-session rate, and the clinic recommends 8 to 12 sessions spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart, so a full course is a different order of money, and the consultation is where you find out how much. The consultation itself is free and ESTHECLINIC offers 3 or 4 interest-free instalments. It is also closed on Sundays and public holidays (Mon to Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm). The other is Indulgence Beauty's Back Acne Treatment (60 min), a deep-cleanse, exfoliation and targeted acne-product protocol, and it still doesn't publish a price online, so ask when you book. ESTHECLINIC is the one with a published starting price, which makes it the easier of the two to budget for, as long as you read that price as half a back.
For facial acne rather than bacne, note that Indulgence Beauty runs two different signature facials at two different trial prices, a distinction that's easy to miss because the names are nearly identical:
| Treatment | First trial | Usual price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Acne Extraction Facial | $93 | $193 |
| Signature Acne Treatment Facial | $103 | $243 |
Both trial rates are Mon–Fri only, last appointment 4pm. Beyond that, My Cozy Room's Ultimate Anti-Acne LED Facial (120 min) is $194 first trial (U.P. $338), and its Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial is $144 if the issue is congestion and blackheads rather than active breakouts. Book a consultation first if you have inflamed or cystic acne, because extraction on active inflammation can make it worse, and a good therapist will say so.
Yes, and this is exactly what a first-trial deal is. Every offer in this guide is a single, one-off session you pay for on its own, with no obligation to buy anything further. Salons will assess your skin and recommend a package at the end because that's their business model, but declining is normal and you keep the treatment you paid for either way.
If you want to stay package-free long term:
Do check the fine print, though: most trials are new-customers-only, require valid ID or residency documents, set a minimum age (21+ at Shakura and Bio Aesthetic, 16+ at Caring Skin, and 16- to 17-year-olds at Caring Skin must be accompanied by a parent on the first visit and can only book weekday 11am–5pm slots), and some are redeemable only at one specific outlet.
Every price and condition in this guide was re-checked against each salon's own pages on 18 September 2026. My Cozy Room's four promotion prices, Indulgence Beauty's two sets of trial terms and ESTHECLINIC's 50%-off and back-acne pages were unchanged. Three things had moved. Bio Aesthetic's site, unreachable on 7 September, is back, and its six hydrafacial tiers and BB Glow options were read off the live booking pages, which corrected the BB Glow figures. Shakura's Store Finder no longer matches its own promo booking form, adding Westgate and Lot One and dropping JCube, Yew Tee Point and Tiong Bahru Plaza. And Caring Skin's online store carries four public first trials cheaper than the CS-Hydra session this guide featured, including a $63.22 peel that undercuts every other paid trial here. Prices, terms and outlets are set by each salon and change often, so always confirm the current first-trial offer on the salon's official channels before you book.
*Cover image: ESTHECLINIC (official outlet interior), illustrative. "Visit website" links go to each salon's official site for booking, services and locations; details, prices, promotions and outlets are set by each business and can change, so confirm before booking.*
It spans a wide range. First-trial promotions (one-off sessions for new customers) are the cheapest way to try a salon and run from FREE (Shakura's pigmentation trial, worth $300) through $63.22 (Caring Skin's 45-minute LumiCare Peel, U.P. $196.20) and $68 (Bio Aesthetic's 30-minute HydraPeel Express, U.P. $198) up to $144 (My Cozy Room's 120-minute extraction, U.P. $338). Regular (non-trial) single facials at established salons typically cost around $120–$470 depending on the treatment, tech used and salon tier. Bio Aesthetic, for example, publishes $198–$468 for the same hydrafacial tiers it trials at $68–$199, which is why most regulars buy multi-session packages that bring the per-session price down. Medi-facials and clinic-grade treatments (LED, peels, hydrafacial machines) sit at the higher end. Always confirm whether a quoted price is a first-trial rate, a single session, or a package.
They're genuinely worth it as a low-risk way to test a salon, a therapist and how your skin reacts before committing to a package. The catch is the upsell: because trial prices are often below cost, salons use the session to assess your skin and pitch a multi-session package at the end, sometimes firmly. You are not obliged to buy: you can enjoy the single session, say you'd like to think about it, and leave. Tips: go in knowing your budget, don't sign a package on the spot, be wary of very aggressive 'today-only' discounts, and check whether the trial has conditions (new customers only, one per person, valid ID, or a like-and-share requirement).
Match the salon to your main concern. For active acne, congested pores and blackheads, an extraction-focused facial suits best. My Cozy Room is known for thorough, gentler extraction, and Indulgence Beauty runs two options: its Signature Acne Extraction Facial ($93 trial) for congestion and its Signature Acne Treatment Facial ($103 trial) for breakouts. For pigmentation, dark spots and melasma, Shakura specialises in brightening pigmentation therapy. For sensitive, dull or dehydrated skin, Caring Skin focuses on soothing, hydrating treatments, while a hydrafacial (Bio Aesthetic) is a gentle, no-downtime deep cleanse. For non-invasive, tech-driven results across skin types, ESTHECLINIC's French medi-facials use LED, peels and AquaPure. If unsure, book a consultation first and tell the therapist your concern and any sensitivities.
Manual extraction (clearing blackheads and clogged pores) can feel uncomfortable (a pricking or squeezing sensation), especially around the nose and chin, but a skilled therapist keeps it tolerable, which is exactly what places like My Cozy Room are known for. Afterwards, skin can look slightly red or have small marks for a few hours up to a day, so many people avoid heavy makeup right after and skip it before a big event. Hydrafacials and non-invasive medi-facials (Bio Aesthetic, ESTHECLINIC) are gentler with little to no downtime and an instant glow, making them a better pick if you need to look good the same evening.
For most skin types, once every 3–4 weeks is the common recommendation, roughly matching the skin's natural renewal cycle, which is why salons sell packages in blocks of sessions. Acne-prone or congested skin may benefit from a slightly more frequent extraction schedule at first, then tapering off, while sensitive skin usually does better with gentler treatments spaced further apart. That said, a good home routine matters more than salon frequency: facials are a boost, not a substitute for daily cleansing, sunscreen and consistent skincare. Ask your therapist for an honest cadence based on your skin, not just the biggest package.
They vary by salon, so read the fine print before booking. Across the offers in this guide the common conditions are: new customers only (Shakura additionally requires that you have never visited any of its outlets), a minimum age (21 and above at Shakura and Bio Aesthetic, 16 and above at Caring Skin), valid ID or Singapore residency documents, and one redemption per person. Some trials add practical limits: Caring Skin's online trial is currently redeemable only at its Heartland Mall outlet (205 Hougang Street 21, #03-10) and must be paid online with 90 days to redeem, while Bio Aesthetic's trial is bookable Monday to Friday 11am–8.30pm and Saturday 10am–6pm (closed Sundays and public holidays) and additionally requires that you have not visited in the past 12 months. If you are 16 or 17, Caring Skin needs a parent with you on the first visit, a valid student pass, and a weekday booking between 11am and 5pm excluding public holidays. Where a trial spans several treatment tiers (Bio Aesthetic's HydraPeel runs $68 to $199), confirm which tier the headline price covers.
The cheapest verified entry point in this guide is Bio Aesthetic's HydraPeel / Hydrafacial first trial, which runs $68 to $199 as a single listing covering six tiers: HydraPeel Express (30 min), Classic (60 min) and Prestige (90 min), plus Hydrafacial MD Signature (30 min), Deluxe (45 min) and Platinum (60 min). The $68 headline is the shortest tier, not the flagship, so pick your tier before booking rather than assuming the advertised price applies to the treatment you want. That band is a new-customer trial rate. Bio Aesthetic publishes the non-trial price for the same treatment as $198 to $468 per session (30 to 90 minutes), so a repeat visit costs roughly 2.3 to 3 times the trial rate. Two cautions: ask for the à-la-carte price of the same tier before you book so you know what visit two costs, and check which machine is actually used, since many salons list hydradermabrasion treatments under similar names. If you want the effect rather than the brand, Caring Skin's CS-Hydra Mesotherapy Facial is $139.52 for 90 minutes (U.P. $346.62).
Back treatments are priced and booked separately from face treatments, so a facial first-trial deal usually will not cover your back, which is the most common surprise at the counter. Among the salons in this guide, ESTHECLINIC runs a dedicated Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme from $128, using the same non-invasive, painless approach as its face medi-facials, and it is available at all five outlets (Orchard, Holland Village, East Coast, Serangoon Garden and Tanjong Pagar). Indulgence Beauty also offers a 60-minute Back Acne Treatment, but does not publish a price online, so ESTHECLINIC is the only one of the six with a published starting price for a back treatment. For facial acne, the trial routes are Indulgence Beauty's Signature Acne Extraction Facial at $93 (U.P. $193) or its Signature Acne Treatment Facial at $103 (U.P. $243), both Mon–Fri only with a 4pm last appointment; My Cozy Room's Ultimate Anti-Acne LED Facial (120 min) at $194 first trial (U.P. $338), or its Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial at $144 if the problem is congestion and blackheads rather than active breakouts. If your acne is inflamed or cystic, book a consultation first, because extraction over active inflammation can worsen it, and a good therapist will tell you so.
Set expectations first: none of the six salons in this guide is a Korean-brand chain: Shakura is Japanese-founded, ESTHECLINIC is French, and My Cozy Room styles itself as a Parisian boutique spa. What you can book here is the Korean glass-skin treatment itself, which is a technique rather than a nationality. The one verified first-trial option among these salons is Bio Aesthetic's BB Glow "Korean Glass Skin" treatment: from $168 for a first trial against a usual session price of $399, running 75 minutes, at its Orchard (Palais Renaissance) and Tampines outlets. It uses MTS nano-microneedling to infuse skin-tone ampoules into the surface layer for a semi-permanent, makeup-like glow, and targets dull skin, uneven tone, mild pigmentation and post-acne marks. If you have active acne or irritated skin, that normally needs to settle first, and a hydrafacial or an extraction facial is the sensible starting point instead. For bacne with a K-beauty angle there is no Korean-brand back-acne trial among these six; the two dedicated back treatments are ESTHECLINIC's Back Acne & Scar Removal Programme from $128 and Indulgence Beauty's 60-minute Back Acne Treatment (price on enquiry).
