Maya Fernandes
Beauty & Skincare Editor
11 years experience
About Maya
Former Sephora skincare trainer turned editor. Reviews every facial and HydraFacial listing on Spalist personally. Bridal-beauty specialist.
Areas of expertise
- Facials
- HydraFacial
- Bridal prep
- Skincare brands
Maya's editorial principles
Personal-visit guarantee
Maya has personally received every facial and HydraFacial featured on Spalist. Her 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 review where she has trained on or formerly sold the products being used.
Skincare regimen integration
Her facial reviews include 4-week before-and-after notes from her personal regimen, with the products and frequencies used. That makes her HydraFacial coverage 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
Mayawrites from first-hand experience. Every spa recommended is one she or he has personally visited. Every featured listing is independently verified, and Spalist's editorial coverage is funded only by featured placement fees — never by influencing which spas earn editor picks. Editorial integrity is also subject to our published editorial standards and review policy.