I try: The CODAGE Paris Deep Pore Cleansing Facial at East Day Spa

One of my all-time ‘happy places’ for a little luxe self-care moment is East Day Spa in Auckland’s five-star SKYCITY Grand Hotel - along with its sister spas under the moniker Spring Spa in places like Auckland’s Ponsonby and Saint Heliers, as well carefully curated spots across Bali. I’ve had the pleasure of whiling away a few hours in one of them several times over the years, and usually just want to settle in and never leave. To say I am often so relaxed/transformed that I almost had to be peeled off the floor would be an understatement – these places are transformative, and then some. And it is clear that I am not the only person that thinks this way, with East Day Spa and Spring winning multiple awards over the years both locally and globally.
With all that in mind, it’s clear that I need no excuse whatsoever to visit Aotearoa’s most premium destination for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation, so when I was invited to try the CODAGE Paris Deep Pore Cleansing Facial at East Day Spa last week I couldn’t wait to jump on the bed.
An effortless mix of skin tech and high touch, the Deep Pore Cleansing Facial epitomises the CODAGE Paris methodology, which is designed to decode your needs and guide you through a personalised care journey. My therapist, Mercy had a thorough read over my consultation form and talked to me about my skin goals prior to the treatment itself, working out exactly how to get the best out of the experience for my particular skin type (dry, sensitised and in need of a good exfoliation).
An intensive facial that includes extractions alongside massage, the skin health-focused experience utilises the considerable powers of the multifunctional Facify Beauty Wand, a celebrity-endorsed beauty tool that ensures the cleansing steps of the facial go that much farther (read: deeper). Helping the skin soften as it goes to work, the clever tool penetrates deeply, effectively removing the dirt and debris that accumulates in your pores and quite literally, dulls your shine.

Serums by CODAGE Paris are then prescribed to tone, firm, and lift the skin, which penetrate even better thanks to the Facify Beauty Wand’s magnetic pulse therapy capabilities. Helping to promote lymphatic drainage and improve fine lines and wrinkles, it’s a seriously soothing but firm seansation, and I couldn’t get enough. Next, a warming eye compression and massage is followed by a scalp massage to relieve tension and headaches, with the end result being a feeling of deep relaxation that continues long after you’ve left the building.
Perfect for during the winter months in particular, this facial is an absolute must for stressed, pollution or weather-exposed skin, leaving it feeling and looking fresh, glowing, and supremely hydrated. I left with a new morning and evening combo of two of CODAGE Paris’s super serums to continue the good work done by Mercy’s incredible hands: the SERUM N°05 to reinforce the skin's natural defences and better prevent accelerated skin ageing, and SKIN RECOVERY, an expert serum that speeds up skin repair, instantly soothes discomfort, and restores the complexion’s natural radiance. So perfect for after any kind of procedure and definitely after the likes of extractions, I’ve fallen hard for its soothing but powerful charms.

Available at East Day Spa and Spring Spa, the CODAGE Paris Deep Pore Cleansing Facial is customisable for all skin types and comes highly recommended. So what are you waiting for? Get booking now.