Best Extraction Facials For Clearer, Smoother Skin

Not all facials are created equal – and not all of them include extractions. While some treatments focus purely on relaxation, hydration, or anti-ageing, facials with extractions go one step further by targeting clogged pores, blackheads, and other impurities that regular cleansing just can’t reach.

Extractions can be done manually by skilled therapists or with the help of advanced machines. When done right, they leave your skin visibly clearer, smoother, and less prone to breakouts. Of course, extractions aren’t for everyone. Overdoing them can cause irritation, which is why finding the right kind of extraction facial, tailored to your skin’s needs, is key.

What kind of facial extraction should you try?

The right choice depends on your skin type and concerns. Manual extractions are the most customisable, as your therapist can adjust the level of intensity depending on how congested your skin is.

If you prefer a gentler approach, there are plenty of machine-based options too. Gentle extractions can be achieved with vacuum suction, Hydrafacial machines, or ultrasonic skin scrubbers.

For those who need a deeper cleanse, more intensive treatments such as microdermabrasion, high-frequency therapy, and even lasers can deliver stronger results.

What to keep in mind

When it comes to extractions, less is often more. Overdoing it may cause redness, inflammation, or even damage your skin barrier. Always choose a reputable spa for your extraction facial – one that maintains proper hygiene standards, sterilises its equipment, and takes the time to understand your skin. It’s also important to have a discussion with your therapist beforehand, so the treatment can be tailored to your needs without putting your skin at risk.

Where to go for a facial with extraction in Singapore

A good facial extraction should leave your skin looking cleaner, calmer, and healthier – not overly red or irritated. The best facials also pair extractions with soothing aftercare, such as calming masks or cooling devices, to restore balance and promote healing.

If you’re looking for trusted recommendations, the winners of The Weekly’s Spa Awards 2025 offer some of the most effective and results-driven facials with extractions. These treatments are designed to deep-cleanse while caring for your overall skin health – so you’ll walk away with refined pores, smoother skin, and that fresh post-facial glow.

1. Best Pampering Deep Cleansing Facial

SKINDEEP Skin Awakening Facial (Face & Eye), Erabelle

This deep cleansing facial helps to smooth away uneven skin tone and acne scars while boosting skin regeneration. Combining powerful products and machines that use a negative pressure suction, the facial deeply cleanses, melting away dead skin cells while leaving the skin smooth and supple.

$599.50 for 90 minutes

2. Best Organic Facial

Cryo Posh Organic Facial, Kew Organics

This powerful facial works great for sensitive, dry and dehydrated skin by using low temperatures to soothe, calm and nourish. It starts with a gentle micro-exfoliation which helps to remove excessive dead skin cells while aiding microcirculation and promoting healthy skin cell turnover. Next, a dedicated extraction removes blackheads and whiteheads to clear pores and pimples for a clearer complexion. After that, skin is treated with gentle high-frequency currents to kill bacteria, and cryotherapy to cool and nourish. A relaxing massage completes the treatment.

$284 for 90 minutes

3. Best Revitalising Facial

Custom-Blended Crystal Oxy Collagen Facial, mtm labo

Combining the benefits of exfoliation with oxygen infusion and collagen to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin, this facial starts with cleansing, followed by a gentle exfoliation using microdermabrasion. Next, an oxygen jet applies essence, and oxygen mist. A custom-blended, nourishing mask completes the treatment. Skin is cleansed and immediately soothed for a refreshing and clear result.

$510.12 for 90 minutes

4. Best Pore-Unclogging Facial

Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial, My Cozy Room

This facial is the ultimate cleanse, designed to give your skin a glowing finish. It involves a whopping 22 steps that tackle skin issues caused by Singapore’s humid weather, using The Cozy Room’s in-house skincare products to reinforce the skin barrier and help your skin breathe. This helps to minimise breakouts while tightening pores and skin.

$338 (before GST) for 120 minutes

5. Best Facial For Acne-Prone Skin

Cica Rescue Treatment, New York Skin Solutions

Designed for acne-prone skin, this treatment cleanses while refining pores, lightening acne marks and preventing future breakouts. Its Cica Skincell Booster includes powerful ingredients like niacinamide that brightens and hydrates, while the rest of the facial is designed to eliminate bacteria and repair the dermis layer. It uses a Hydra-Vortex technology to gently exfoliate, unlike traditional extraction processes which can be painful, while galvanic technology ensures ingredients deeply penetrate the skin layers.

$680 for 105 minutes

6. Best Lunchtime Cleansing Facial

Lunchtime Peel, Pablo Blau

Taking place in the brand’s signature salt rooms, which feature medical-grade salt crystals embedded in the walls, this treatment is a quick 30 minutes that results in a visibly brighter, more radiant complexion. It includes exfoliation as well as an application of high-quality products. The salt room enhances the experience, and it is also safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.

$190 for 30 minutes

7. Best Bespoke Facial

Bespoke Facial Treatment, The Face Place

This facial is fully customisable and can address specific skin goals, from tackling congestion, dehydration, pigmentation, scarring or everything at once. It includes gentle extractions and deep pore cleansing, while ensuring benefits such as lifting, hydration and brightening are visible. Microneedling can also be used to improve skin texture and pigmentation.

$280 for 110 minutes