Remarkably similar to the philosophies of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, these words were penned close to two centuries ago by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, founder of the Maison GUERLAIN, in 1828. Today, Paris-based GUERLAIN is synonymous with luxury and exceptional quality, and its products – including fragrance, beauty and skincare – are sought after the world over.

For residents and visitors to Shanghai, there’s good news: FLARE Spa at the new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai has partnered with the prestigious French brand to offer signature GUERLAIN treatments as part of a carefully created menu of facials, massages, body treatments and salon services.

“We are very pleased to offer our guests the benefit of GUERLAIN’s extensive research and experience combined with personalized Four Seasons service in the intimate setting of the new FLARE Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai,” says Martin Hilton, senior director of spas, Asia Pacific for Four Seasons.

Highlighting the new menu at FLARE Spa is GUERLAIN’s signature Orchidee Imperiale Facial. This 90 minute treatment is inspired by the remarkable power of longevity found in one of nature’s most beautiful creations, the orchid. The result of years of research, the Orchidee Imperiale product range visibly transforms skin by revealing its rediscovered youth. The treatment features a firming massage of the face, neck, décolleté and the upper part of the back. Through precise movements, muscles are stimulated and facial contours are redefined. Nourishing masks smooth the skin as signs of ageing are corrected, and the skin is left with a perfect supple and velvety finish and a natural glow.

All therapists at FLARE Spa have received special training by GUERLAIN specialists on GUERLAIN’s exceptional facial massage technique created in 1939. It has been enriched by numerous exclusive protocols to provide the best in aesthetic expertise and maximum efficiency. Additional GUERLAIN treatments offered include a Deep Hydrating Facial, a Body Relaxing Massage, and the indulgent Four Hands at Four Seasons Massage, a masterful ballet of expert hands performing a unique and absolute sensorial experience.

Treatment packages featuring GUERLAIN include several combinations of facials, massages and baths, including The Ultimate: two guests are transported by Bentley from their office or home in Shanghai to the FLARE Spa, where they will enjoy a couple’s four hand massage, GUERLAIN facials, a relaxing bath, and a bottle of Champagne served with caviar.

Makeup application, whether for a special occasion or every day, will feature GUERLAIN’s legendary cosmetics, and a selection of GUERLAIN products will also be available for purchase at FLARE Spa.

About FLARE Spa

The intimate FLARE Spa is a very special urban getaway where one can renew and regenerate, and indulge in a few hours of pampering and attention to beauty. Treatment rooms include two luxurious VIP spa suites with steam, sauna, rainshower and whirlpool for two. In addition to GUERLAIN signature treatments and products, FLARE Spa offers the latest spa therapies using the finest products in the world.

The 24-hour fitness centre features world-renowned Technogym equipment. Separate His and Her “Spa Zones” allow ladies to enjoy herbal steam and tepidarium (a Roman-style bath with heated floors and walls), while gentlemen can enjoy Finnish sauna and brine inhalation.

Guests can also swim in the 18 metre (59 foot) indoor infinity lap pool and whirlpool that boasts a view of the Lujiazui skyline. Refreshments are served as guests lounge poolside, taking in the 41st floor views.