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142 bostoncommon-magazine.com A rdan Medspa + Salon This fall, this newly expanded Wellesley med spa is offering the Skin Brightening Facial, which evens skin tone and texture, increases bright- ness, and minimizes pore size. The treatment employs the ZO Skin Health line, which delivers antioxidants to promote cell turnover. 72 Central St., Wellesley, 781-235-7788; ardanspa.com Bella Sante The HydraFacial MD gives skin the glowing appearance of a chemical peel but without the downtime. The treatment also thoroughly cleanses the skin, ridding it of a season's worth of sunblock. Bella Sante is one of the only spas in Massachusetts offering this 30- or 50-minute facial, which is perfect for mature skin. 38 Newbury St., 617-424- 9930; 190 Linden St., Wellesley, 617-424-9930; bellasante.com A Fresh Start Get your best skin this fall with these briGhteninG and antiaGinG treatments. by jessica laniewski The eyes have IT Patchology applies medical technology to at-home skincare. Ditch the cold spoons after a long night out in favor of a pair of Patchology's innovative energizing eye patches. The Dedham-based company has been making transdermal medical patches for eight years, and now it has combined this technology with a skincare treatment. "The aha moment for us was when we realized we could make targeted patches that deliver a boost of advanced cosmeceutical ingredients to the skin for better and faster results than creams alone," says CEO Chris Hobson. Apply the reusable patches under your eyes once a week for 20 minutes to see a decrease in puffness, dark circles, and wrinkles. What's next for the innovative brand? Patches for the forehead, lips, nails, and backs of the hands. Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617- 536 -3660; patcholog y.com Bliss Spa You'll look and feel years younger with the new Blisslabs Active 99.0 Facial. Using products from the brand's new professional-grade skincare line, with 99 percent active ingredients (stronger than those in at-home products), the 10 -step, 75 -minute treatment includes micro- dermabrasion, micro-current toning technology, and a skin-tightening peel. 100 Stuart St., 617-261- 8747; blissworld.com Bluemercury Eradicate the evidence of outdoor summer weekends with the new RéVive Line Erasing Facial, featuring Bluemercury's Intensité Line Erasing Serum. The 50 -minute treatment reduces wrinkles, tightens and smooths the skin, and protects it against future damage. 160 Newbury St., 617-424- 0004; 33 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-232- 2003; 1245 Market St., Lynnfield, 781-334-2300; bluemercury.com Clarins Skin Spa Timed with the release of the French brand's new Super Restorative Day Cream and Night Cream, Clarins Skin Spa is offering the Super Restorative Facial, which reduces age spots. The key to the 50 - or 80 -minute treat- ment and its products is the leaf of the harungana plant from Madagascar, which helps to diminish wrinkles and even out skin tone. Bloomingdale's, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 617-630- 6772; clarinsusa.com Julie Michaud Prettyolog y Skincare is elevated to an art form at this bright studio and salon, helmed by brow and micropigmentation guru Julie Michaud. Get ready for the upcoming fall galas with the 50 -minute DermaSweep treatment, a vacuumlike process that deep-cleans the pores to prepare your skin for the Epifusion, which tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. 18 Newbury St., 617-262- 1607; prettyology.com Mandarin Oriental Get in the fall spirit with the Pumpkin Time Reversal Facial at this hotel's acclaimed spa. The sweet treatment smooths skin tone and texture, with fine lines disappearing as if by magic after your skin has been hydrated with the Somme Institute's Pumpkin Boost Mask. And while the mask is working its wonders, you can also enjoy a hand massage. 776 Boylston St., 617-535- 8888; mandarinoriental.com Spa InterContinental After a summer of sunshine, sand, and wind, your skin probably needs some TLC, and the InterContinental hotel's newly revamped spa is ready with the Ocean Illumination facial. The 50 -minute treatment helps to reduce the appearance of age spots and to alleviate skin damage with an alpha hydroxy acid peel. 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-747-1000; intercontinentalboston.com Vanderbilt Grace Instead of an apple a day, try the 60 -minute Indian Summer Facial at this luxurious 33 -room inn and spa. It employs fresh apples from Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island, an amino cleanse, and an exfoliating gel peel. 41 Mary St., Newport, RI, 401-846-6200; gracehotels.com BC Prepare for the rigors of fall's colder weather with a refreshing, rejuvenating skin treatment, like this one at Vanderbilt Grace. The guIde Relax