Beauty By Renée is a home-based facial studio in the Western Bay of Plenty, run by facialist Renée Chin, who brings 20 years of international experience in skin and wellness. Her career began in New Zealand before taking her to London, where she worked as a skin therapist and salon manager. Her foundation includes the internationally recognised CIDESCO qualification, alongside ongoing education and, most recently, training in the Face Up method for facial massage, sculpting, lymphatic flow and the release of facial tension.
Every treatment is tailored to the skin in front of her, combining results-driven skincare with facial massage and restorative touch, with equal emphasis on skin health and helping the body and nervous system slow down. Education is woven into every treatment, with Renée aiming to help clients understand what their skin needs well beyond the treatment room.
The studio also stocks a curated edit of high performance skincare and wellness products, and gift vouchers are available for those wanting to share the experience.
Beauty By Renée is a home-based facial studio tucked away in the Western Bay of Plenty, run by facialist Renée Chin. With 20 years of international experience, Renée's career began in New Zealand before taking her to London, where she worked as a skin therapist and salon manager, building a foundation that includes the internationally recognised CIDESCO qualification and, more recently, training in the Face Up method.
Every treatment at Beauty By Renée is tailored to the skin in front of her, combining results-driven skincare with facial massage and deeply restorative touch. There's an equal emphasis on supporting skin health and creating space for the body and nervous system to slow down — education is woven into every treatment, with an uncomplicated approach that helps clients understand what their skin needs well beyond the treatment room.
The studio's signature offering is The Face Up™ Facial, a rejuvenating treatment using sculpting and lifting techniques across the face, neck, head and decollete to melt tension, awaken the lymphatic system and reduce puffiness. The Bespoke Facial is fully customised to each client's skin, starting with a thorough consultation before moving through cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions and a sculpting massage. For those wanting a boost before a special event, The Glow Facial uses Dermalux LED light therapy to stimulate collagen and elastin production and increase hydration.
For a more intensive experience, The Power Facial combines relaxation and results over 90 minutes, layering in a back massage, Gua Sha, LED or Dermaplane, steam, a sculpting massage and a customised Hydrojelly Mask. Skin Needling uses the TGA and FDA approved Exceed™ medical microneedling device to trigger the skin's natural healing process, improve texture and reduce pore size, finished with a hydrating sheet mask and LED light therapy. Clients wanting guidance first can book an Advanced Skin Consultation, which includes a personalised treatment plan and skincare routine recommendation, and is also available via phone or Zoom.
A range of facial add-ons is also available, including Dermaplaning, LED Light Therapy, Hydrojelly Mask, Extractions, Gua Sha, Foot Soak & Massage, Hand & Arm Massage, and Back Massage.
Client reviews describe the studio as beautiful, light and airy, tucked away at the end of a quiet road with passionfruit vines and birdsong, offering a genuine sense of calm from the moment you arrive. Beyond treatments, the studio also stocks a curated edit of high performance skincare and wellness products, and gift vouchers are available.
Beauty By Renée is located at 69 Turntable Hill Road, Whakamarama. Appointments can be booked online, and Renée can also be reached by phone or email.