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| - I had called pure and simple at Eglinton after reading many of the wonderful reviews. I tried to ask for one of the estheticians that were mentioned in the reviews. Tough luck, they are all booked weeks in advance. Despite my impulsive nature I decided to book the facial for some 3 weeks in advance, with Mila.
I chose the Clear Complexion Facial, which has a bit of everything, including some LED treatments I was curious to try.
I was overall happy with the entire treatment. Mila was thorough it seems, there were several masks, oils (these guys LOVE their oils), steam, some extractions (she steered clear of the of the deep, under the skin pimples I have, which I would have liked her to extract, perhaps with the use of a needle. I mean, this is why I am here, I can take care of the blackheads too) LED treatment, and she finished off with A LOT of oil. Note: If you plan on going somewhere after your facial, think again, You will be dipped in oil, your face and hairline will be oily, oily, oily. But, not red!
The place itself is very simple, almost austere looking. Everything seems basic. Very clean too. Definitely not a fancy looking spa, but they do a good job.
Why not 5 stars? Because although the treatment itself was good, for the price you pay ($150) you would expect a "treat" - a zen-ish environment, something better looking that a walk-in clinic, which is exactlywhat the place looks like. I will continue going here for my facials, but for the "technical" aspects; this is not the place to go to be pampered or to treat youself to a luxurious spa day.
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