Into the light

At the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong's calming Zen-style Plateau Spa, you'll feel a million miles from the pressures of the city. Its Renovateur Radiance (HK$1,360; 90 minutes), a signature facial by Carita, features the French brand's Crystalline range. The foam prepares the skin's surface for the following corrective serum, which calms pigmentation flaws and, through the natural boost delivered by papaya extract, aids cell renewal. The hydrating emulsion, which features 'ultraviolet' mother-of-pearl particles, provides luminosity. The Pro-Lifting machine helps banish dull skin by deeply cleansing, balancing and brightening. Guests can prolong the effect by taking home the serum, SPF 30 day cream, night cream and mask. 2584 7688, hongkong.grand.hyatt.com

Guests are advised to arrive early for the Biologique Recherche 'Your Facial' (HK$1,400-HK3,100; 60-120 minutes) at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, as quality time in its extensive hydro area will only enhance the treatment's results. The beauty of this facial is that it is designed to treat your complexion according to your skin's state that very moment. Depending on how long you book for - and sessions are available for 60, 90 or 120 minutes - the therapist will cleanse, exfoliate and repair, with longer bookings adding micro-current toning to firm. Biologique Recherche Creme PIGM 400 is the magic cream that provides that glowing result you're looking for, helping fade and prevent hyperpigmentation, and whiten and brighten with ingredients such as young cress shoots, extract of plum pulp and wasabi, and Vitamin E, and adding a dose of anti-ageing antioxidants for good measure. 3196 8888, www.fourseasons.com/hongkong