Your face looks tired, even after a good night's sleep?

Puffy in the morning. Frown lines that stay. A face that feels "held" all day. Often it's not just your skin: it's tension in the muscles underneath. Two face massages tackle this in different ways: Japanese Kobido and Korean Korugi.

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Kobido: the calming one

Kobido means "the ancient way of beauty". It was born in Japan in 1472, from traditional Anma massage. Fast and slow rhythmic movements alternate with pressure and lymphatic drainage on the face, neck and décolleté.

Depuffs: drainage helps with morning puffiness
Brings back colour: better circulation, more radiant skin
Softens tension and expression lines
Deeply relaxing: many clients drift off on the table

Korugi: the sculpting one

Korugi is a Korean high-pressure technique. It works deep in the facial muscles, not just the skin, to change the shape of the face.

Lifts the cheekbones
Defines the face contour
Firms: skin looks tighter and more hydrated

Side by side

	Kobido	Korugi
Origin	Japan	Korea
Feels like	Rhythmic, relaxing	Firm, intense pressure
Best for	Puffiness, dull skin, stress	Lifting, cheekbones, contour
Duration	55 min	45 min
Price	€60	€50

Which one is for you?

Stressed, puffy, need to switch off? Kobido.
Want a sharper contour and lifted cheekbones? Korugi.
Tight jaw too? Add a 20-minute buccal massage (€22) to either one.
Can't decide? Book either: your therapist will adjust the session to your face.

You'll see a difference after the first session. For a longer-lasting result, start with weekly sessions; your therapist will set the frequency.

Both are available in Parede and Lisbon. Book Kobido · Book Korugi.

FAQ

Does Korugi hurt? The pressure is strong but never more than you can take. Tell your therapist and she'll adapt it.

I've had Botox or fillers. Can I come? Wait at least 5 weeks after injections, and longer after a surgical facelift.

When should I skip it? With inflamed skin, a rash or allergy, a fever or a contagious illness.