Cheongdam spa contouring, dermatitis forehead flakes: Clermont Monde

When will my puffy, tired-face slump (what Koreans call "eoltaegi") finally end?? So here we are with part 3 of my slump-recovery series, ta-da!! Today I tried contouring care at Clermont Monde (끌레르몽드), a Cheongdam skin care salon with a great reputation. Shall we go fight my face slump??

Where is Clermont Monde, and what are the parking and hours?

Clermont Monde is a 6-minute walk from Exit 9 of Cheongdam Station. There is one designated parking space, and valet parking is also available.

• Name: Clermont Monde (끌레르몽드)
• Location: 6-minute walk from Exit 9 of Cheongdam Station
• Parking: 1 designated space (valet available)
• Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri 10:30-21:30 / Mon/Wed 10:30-19:30 / Sat 10:30-18:00 (closed Sundays)

Clermont Monde's exterior and interior in Cheongdam

This is what the outside of Clermont Monde looks like! I liked that it sits in a quiet residential area. After a treatment your hair is a total mess, so on a busy street you end up self-conscious about people staring, T_T Is it just me? haha

The inside felt clean and cozy too! Maybe because of the white and wood-tone interior, it goes really well with the yard outside, haha.

On one side, a beautician's license and various certificates were on display!

There was also an InBody scanner on one side! It shows not just weight but muscle mass and body fat percentage, so I checked mine for the first time in a while, haha.

At Clermont Monde, you first fill out a chart with your skin type and skin concerns before the treatment ✏️ Now, shall we head to the powder room?

Clermont Monde's powder room and second-floor treatment rooms

I was amazed at how clean the powder room was! Normally after washing your hands there's water splashed around the sink and mirror, right? Here there were no water marks and not a single strand of hair in sight 👍

I changed into a robe in the clean powder room and headed off for my massage 💆‍♀️ Upstairs on the second floor is where the actual treatment happens!

Isn't the view from the second floor pretty? Most skin care salons are inside commercial buildings, so it's hard to look out the window. But at Clermont Monde you can see outside like this, and I loved that, haha.

And this is where I'll be getting my treatment! Take good care of me~

How does the contouring treatment at Clermont Monde work?

Clermont Monde's contouring care is a course that thoroughly covers everything from the face to the upper body, priced at ₩180,000 for non-members and ₩150,000 for members (VAT excluded). I received it in this order: cleansing and exfoliation, gel, upper-body and face massage, warm stone massage, and a modeling mask.

Cleansing and clearing built-up sebum and dead skin

First came cleansing, then they cleared away old sebum and dead skin! I told them I had a lot of flakes on my forehead from contact dermatitis, and that day I had a truly amazing experience. You can see it below 👍

After that, a moisturizing gel was applied and left to sit. Up to this point I kept my eyes closed, so I honestly couldn't check my skin.

Upper-body massage from the back to the face

Then the real massage began! Their grip strength surprised me, and it turns out they're one of the gentlest in the shop..? That was already plenty refreshing for me, so how much stronger are the other therapists, lol. I wish I'd taken photos, but that's how deeply I was lost in the massage, haha.

The massage focuses on the upper body up to the face. They did my back really thoroughly, and I was amazed that they noticed my bad lower back. When they moved on to my face, I heard my fascia crackling and it felt so, so good.

Warm stone massage and a modeling mask

Next came a face massage with warm stones, and that's when I turned all drowsy and mellow. It felt like a waste to sleep, so I held out as hard as I could!!

Finally they applied a modeling mask and covered my eyes, and sleep came for me in the end.. They had to wake me up halfway through to say the treatment was over, haha.

A warm-towel finish that wipes off the oil

At the end of the treatment, Clermont Monde wipes the oil left on your whole body with warm towels, several times and very carefully, and I really loved this! I honestly don't like that sticky oil feeling T_T I've been to a lot of places, and the oil often didn't wipe off cleanly, so many times I showered the moment I got home. At Clermont Monde it felt dry and smooth, with no stickiness! A neat finish like that put me in a good mood too, haha.

What's in Clermont Monde's powder room after the treatment?

The powder room at Clermont Monde has everything from face-washing supplies to contact lens items, a hair dryer and mouthwash. I'd kept my mouth shut during the care, so I gargled once before changing, haha.

You just put the towel and robe in the basket like this.

There's an event going on too, so it might be worth joining in when you visit!

How did contact dermatitis forehead flakes look after contouring?

After the contouring care at Clermont Monde, my forehead, which had a lot of flakes from contact dermatitis, had a glow. Remember I said I had an amazing experience earlier? Ta-da.. Can you see it?? The glow on my forehead... I mean, I had so many flakes from contact dermatitis, but now my skin is glowing... everyone... the flakes are all gone!!

On top of that, the facial puffiness and my face line felt more defined too! I really thought, I'm so glad I got skin care in Cheongdam 🧡

Who is Clermont Monde's contouring treatment right for?

I was happy with Clermont Monde because it covers everything thoroughly from the face to the upper body. Thanks to the attentive care and the relaxing atmosphere, I left in a good mood. If you're looking for skin care in Cheongdam, it's worth keeping on your radar. I especially want to recommend it to people doing wedding prep 👰‍♀️ before a big day like a wedding!! Thorough care and a pleasant finish made Clermont Monde a satisfying visit ♡