Penelope Gomes Beauty

Penelope Gomes Beauty is a beauty clinic in San Ġwann, set up by Penelope Gomes with the aim of making natural-looking results feel normal rather than exceptional. The clinic concentrates on semi-permanent makeup for brows, eyes and lips, alongside Ultraformer skin tightening and laser work for cosmetic brow tattoos.

The address is 1 Triq Salvu Gatt, in the middle of the island. If you are comparing options, you can browse the wider cosmetic clinics in Malta directory, where this clinic is listed alongside others such as AestheLab Clinic and Academy, a short distance away.

Who the clinic is for

The approach here is that beauty comes from within, and it speaks mainly to women who want to save time on daily makeup or simply feel more at ease with their appearance. Residents use it for routine upkeep, while visitors sometimes fit a brow or eyeliner appointment into a longer stay, so it helps to think about timing before you travel.

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Brow treatments

Brows are the heart of the menu. Microblading uses a blade to draw fine hair-like strokes on the surface of the skin, so it sits in a shallower layer than a traditional tattoo and the colour usually fades after about a year. It suits dry to medium skin and is not recommended for mature skin. The appointment takes around an hour, and an anaesthetic is applied for comfort.

Ombre brows, also called powder or shaded brows, use a machine to build a soft gradient that is deeper towards the tail and lighter near the inner corner, giving a look close to brow makeup. Combo brows blend both methods, pairing hair strokes with shading, and take about one hour twenty minutes. Colour is chosen to suit your skin and hair, and periodic touch-ups may be needed as the pigment softens.

A further service is laser removal of cosmetic brow tattoos. It is aimed at people whose previous work has faded, changed colour or no longer suits them, and it uses medical-grade laser technology with patch testing available and aftercare support. The clinic offers free brow tattoo removal to clients who commit to a new brow set.

Eyeliner, lips and Ultraformer

Semi-permanent eyeliner places pigment along the lash line to add definition without the daily routine of applying liner, and the clinic also offers lip blush, which refines the natural colour and shape of the lips. Both begin with a conversation about the shade and finish you want.

Ultraformer is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to lift, tighten and contour the skin, with little or no downtime. Skin tightening and wrinkle reduction are the benefits on offer, and short-lived redness, mild bruising or tingling can follow. Your practitioner will talk through what to expect, and this page is not medical advice.

Your first visit

Each service starts with a free consultation. The practitioner looks at your skin, explains the procedure and how it will look, recommends a plan, answers your questions and shows you around the clinic and team. Warmer months can be a busy time for travel, so our Malta weather guide may help you plan around the sun, and our things to do in Malta page gives ideas for the rest of your day.

If you live in or are moving to Malta, our relocation guide for UK arrivals explains the local basics, and a hairdresser such as AMIS City Spa and Beauty Salon is another listed option for ongoing grooming. Flying in from Britain? See our guide to flights to Malta from the UK.

How to get in touch

To book a consultation, ask about brow shapes, or find out whether a treatment suits you, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the clinic, who will reply to you directly. Mention the service you have in mind and any dates you are in Malta.