The Club and Spa at the Marriott Hotel County HallLondon, UK£££

Treatment: Evening Retreat Facial.

The Club and Spa at London Marriott Hotel County Hall is a peaceful retreat in the middle of bustling London. The hotel itself is characterised by River Thames views, marble-clad corridors and wood-pannelled rooms, so the spa - with its clean lines and modern design - is a complete contrast. It's a welcome one though and the low lighting helps you to quickly relax, which I definitely did!

Each facial is tailored to your skin's particular needs. I opted for the Evening Retreat, and asked for my therapist to use products that would get rid of the pesky crow's feet around my eyes and oily patches on my T-zone.

A Decleor facial to re-energise my skin (surely what everyone needs in November) and a shoulder and neck massage for an added little pick-me-up. This was combined with products from the little-known Murad (definitely a brand to look out for) which cleanse the skin of impurities particularly effectively.

What was nice about this facial was that it wasn't a cookie-cutter treatment but designed to take into account my own individual skin type. Saying that, however, my skin was so fresh and soft, it didn't actually feel like mine afterwards!

For more information or to make an appointment, call 020 7902 8023.

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