There I was, under the covers on a massage bed in nothing but my underwear. That was one clear sign what I was about to go through was not a regular facial.

I was in Heaven by Deborah Mitchell at Shangri-la Plaza to experience the buzzy Bee Sting Facial. The “intense anti-ageing” treatment uses natural and organic serums, and promises immediate lifting, tightening and firming of the skin. The treatment room looked, smelled and sounded more like a spa than a skincare clinic. The clinic, which I would find out is not exactly a clinic but rather a salon, offers natural massage-like touch-based cosmetic services that only utilize the brand’s proprietary line of products.

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