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I received the "SUPER HYDRATING FACIAL" at the King St location, in Toronto.
This was the best facial I ever had!!
This experience made me feel like JLO - honestly. It was an exquisite, relaxing, unique, and super premium experience. My favourite part was the oxygen treatment they added - I was pleasantly surprised how cool & fresh it felt.
I loved all 60 minutes of it, my therapist customized it completely to fit all my needs. I use all Pure+Simple products in my daily routine, so she even made sure she used all new (new to me) products.
The whole time my nose was in heaven. The scents the natural oils/serums have is glorious.
The only downside was my gift certificate was for an "Urban Renewal Facial", so I was looking forward to a foot massage as well, but that never happen -since my therapist customized the facial for me (giving me a Hydrating Facial instead).
Regardless, best place to get a facial hands-down. Right after the treatment my fine lines were eliminated. & today (1 day later) my skin is softer than it has ever been, feels lighter and fresher, and looks smooth as a baby's bottom!
The service here is amazing! I went with two people to the spa because one wanted to get some facial cleanser. The lady was so helpful and professional in answering all the questions! Then even though me and the other friend wasn't buying anything, she still asked if we had any questions. We did have questions, and she proceeded to answer them very in great detail and did not push us to buy any products. The service here was amazing and I will definitely come back for a facial one day.
I came across Pure Simple about a year ago. I read about them online and decided to give it a try. I went to the King Street location and saw Amy, a senior aesthetician. It was the best facial I’ve ever had.
Here’s why:
Expertise: Being an expert is more than regurgitating what you read. The staff KNOW what they’re talking about.
Principles: They take an Ayurvedic approach to skincare, and while I personally don’t put much weight in naturopathic medicine, Pure Simple’s holistic approach is based on real health principles and regular aesthetic practice.
Knowledge: They don’t push products, they push knowledge. I have been seeing Amy for a while now, and I trust her. While she occasionally recommends products, she never 'sells'. She takes the time to explain what I should do and why.
Products: They sell a wide range of products, including their own line, which I really like. They have high quality natural ingredients at an affordable price point. I am addicted to their Detoxifying French Clay Mask. It reduces redness, helps with skin circulation and can be used a spot treatment for pimples.
After-Care: Most times when you leave the spa after a facial, your skin is red and blotchy. Immediately after my Pure Simple facial, Amy handed me a mirror: my skin was glowing. In the following weeks my skin continued to look smooth, bright and hydrated. I was hooked.
Value. Their services are reasonably priced. One could always argue that steep fees at haughty places such as Stillwater are for quality service and the ambience of a first-rate spa, I would say you are wrong. Inferior service is everywhere, and snobbish personalities run rampant in places like this. Pure Simple proves that quality shouldn't come at a premium. The attention and care you receive far exceeds the money you pay. They also have monthly specials – how can you not love a sale?
Pure Simple does one thing and they do it perfectly. I challenge you to find another spa in Toronto that does all of the above.
Full review: http://gracefulglutton.blogspot.com/2010/06/face-torontos-best-facial.html
I was invited to come and try their urban facial last week and I'm still floating from the experience. I kid you not, this may be the best facial I've ever had.
It is a facial combined with an arm, leg, face and scalp massage. I can't tell you how good it feels to have your face massaged. I have had my share of facials where the esthetician slathers you with mask and then leaves you to fall asleep for 30 minutes of your 60 minute facial. This was not the case with the urban facial. The esthetician stays in the room the entire time giving you a glorious massage while you pray that it never ends. The products they use are natural and they have their own line of natural skin care that is well priced and available in small or larger sizes to take home. I also appreciate the fact that you can purchase the facials in packages so that you can get a deal and schedule regular "Me breaks". In addition they have a loyalty program so you can earn discounts on future visits.
My facial was done by Kristen Ma, who is the co-founder of Pure Simple, together with her mother. There are several locations in Toronto and my experience was at the King St. location. It's not the sort of spa where you wander around in a bathrobe sipping tea for several hours, but if all experiences are like the one I just had, I'd turn in the bathrobe for this any day.
Highly recommended.
I was back again last week for a lymphomaniac treatment, which is a facial lymph and stomach massage. It was amazing and I highly recommend that as well.
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