Maya Fernandes
Beauty & Skincare Editor
11 years experience
About Maya
Former Sephora skincare trainer turned editor. Writes Spalist's facial and HydraFacial guides. Bridal-beauty specialist.
Areas of expertise
- Facials
- HydraFacial
- Bridal prep
- Skincare brands
Maya's editorial principles
Bridal-prep perspective
Maya's bridal-prep timelines are written from the dual perspective of working with the bride and working with the therapist — bridal hair, skincare, lash, brow — which often reveals friction points the venue's own marketing doesn't address.
Brand transparency
Maya was a Sephora skincare trainer before joining Spalist editorial. She maintains a hard rule of disclosing brand affinities in the byline of any piece where she has trained on or formerly sold the products being discussed.
Skincare regimen integration
Her facial coverage explains how in-clinic treatments fit alongside an at-home routine — which products, how often, and what to expect over the following weeks. That makes her HydraFacial guidance particularly useful for visitors choosing between brands or comparing in-clinic results to at-home routines.
Recent guides by Maya
- Aesthetic
How Much Does Botox Cost in Dubai (2026)? Real Prices by Clinic Tier
AED 800 for 20 units at a mid-tier clinic. AED 2,500+ for premium DIFC clinics. Here's the full pricing breakdown, what affects cost, and how to avoid overpaying.
Updated 2026-05-29 · 8 min read
- Seasonal
Best Eid Spa Deals 2026 in the UAE: Bridal, Couples, Family Packages
Eid is peak season for UAE spas. Bridal facials, family-of-four packages, mother-and-daughter mornings — here's how to book the best Eid deals without overpaying.
Updated 2026-05-29 · 7 min read
How we work
Mayaresearches and writes Spalist's guidance in their area of expertise. Listing details on Spalist come from each venue's public Google Business profile, rankings use a published formula, and Featured placements are paid and clearly labelled — payment never buys a better rank or favourable coverage. Editorial integrity is also subject to our published editorial standards and review policy.