A LUXURIOUS BEAUTY EXPERIENCE

By Temo Mpodi

Discover the glow-inducing CHANEL facial that left me bare-faced and radiant for days. from expert techniques to luxurious textures, this90-minute treatment delivers more than just skincare, it’s pure skin revival, wrapped in elegance.

What better way to wrap up the first half of the year than with a little skin indulgence, courtesy of CHANEL? I’ve always had a soft spot for the brand. It’s not just about the name or the unmistakable touch of luxury, it’s about the bold, visionary woman behind it all.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was fierce, unapologetic, and effortlessly elegant. Add to that the timeless monochrome palette—black and white—the very colours that dominate both my wardrobe and beauty drawer. So there I was, stepping into the CHANEL Boutique for their Exclusive Brightening and Detox Treatment. I was warmly welcomed by Candice, one of CHANEL’s skincare therapists, a gentle, kind presence with a bright, shy smile that immediately made me feel at ease. After a brief consultation, she led me into the serene beauty room where the magic began.

What followed was a 1-hour and 30-minute facial that felt more like ten. That’s the thing about bliss: time tends to vanish when you’re completely present and enjoying every moment. The treatment began with a refining AHA scrub, targeting what CHANEL refers to as the ‘youth triangle’—that coveted zone from the cheeks to the tip of the chin. Designed to restore volume and vibrancy, it certainly lived up to the promise. This was followed by lymphatic drainage and facial reflexology, both aimed at eliminating toxins and boosting circulation. A cooling massage was next, sculpting and toning the contours of my face, finished off with two cooling glass balls that left my skin feeling firmer, lifted, and utterly refreshed.

According to CHANEL’s expert therapists, the treatment is designed to leave the complexion visibly brighter, smoother, and more even-toned, with a lifted and sculpted appearance. And let me tell you, it delivered. I didn’t feel the need to reach for foundation the next day… or the day after… or for the rest of the week. Possibly even the month. It wasn’t just skincare; it was skin revival.

A luxurious ritual that not only refreshed my complexion but also reminded me that confidence doesn’t come from makeup, it comes from within. As I sat up, still floating somewhere between heaven and earth, I turned to Candice and whispered, “You took me to heaven.” She smiled and replied with effortless grace: “I’m glad I could take you to heaven, whilst you’re still on earth.”