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Biologique Recherche Center Expert Turkey, İstanbul
The ultimate address in the city to treat your skin and soul.
Text Valerie Dayan
It’s no secret that Biologique Recherche holds a special place in my heart—and my routine. With one of the most specific, solution-oriented product ranges and no-fuss packaging, this French brand epitomizes the beauty of quiet luxury. While Biologique Recherche face and body treatments have been available in Turkey for a while, the brand has now unveiled its official treatment center in Istanbul. And trust me, this luxurious destination is well worth the trip.
For me, a top-tier facial is about a few non-negotiables: visible results powered by reliable products and an expert touch, smart tips I can use in my daily routine, and a relaxing, pampering experience. Oh, and I prefer to avoid post-treatment redness and sensitivity. The Biologique Recherche methodology consistently checks all my boxes—no matter the salon—but my experience at the Expert Center was on a whole other level.
The interiors of this self-care haven are super chic, echoing the iconic Ambassade in Champs-Élysées but with a more boutique, discreet atmosphere. With just two treatment rooms, the space feels like your very own skincare sanctuary. Bring a friend or partner, and you can joke that you’ve “shut down” a Biologique Recherche center for the day. Both rooms are stocked with plush robes, slippers, and post-treatment beauty essentials—yes, even dry shampoo. The larger room includes an ensuite shower and bathroom for maximum privacy. And the spa beds? They’re from Gharieni, the Rolls-Royce of spa beds, and so cozy and warm that you might not want to leave. (Apparently, one guest didn’t—they booked the room for the entire day just to rest. I get it.)
Biologique Recherche takes a personalized, treatment-first approach that’s built on consulting with specialists—a key reason I trust it so much. Biologique Recherche doesn’t take the word expertise lightly—every skin specialist undergoes a rigorous educational program, beginning with a foundational course in dermocosmetics, followed by an advanced masterclass focused on delivering exceptional treatments. The Expert Center uses a Skin Instant Lab diagnosis device, which measures hydration, water loss, elasticity, pigmentation, and sebum levels. This is where true personalization begins. I’ve had many Biologique Recherche facials, and the products used were always tailored to my skin’s current needs—because, let’s face it, our skin’s “moods” are ever-changing.
During my indulgent treatment at the Expert Center, the focus was on glow and plumping. (The Seconde Peau—a non-invasive filler alternative packed with potent hyaluronic acid molecules—delivered the latter, and I’m now a die-hard fan.) The session wrapped up with the Toleskin mask, which soothed my skin instantly. The beauty of Biologique Recherche treatments is that the results continue to improve over the days and weeks that follow. Yet, I left the Expert Center with a radiant, hydrated complexion and minimized fine lines. Did I really want to leave? Not at all. I could have stayed in this skincare haven forever and lived happily ever after.
Ekinciler Cad. Yan Sok. 5, Kavacık
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