NewBeauty editors tested six amplified facials that far exceed your ordinary treatment, with active ingredients, innovative resurfacing technology and results that go beyond basic pampering.
ANTI-AGING: Natura Bissé Diamond Extreme Serum
Natura Bissé’s most scientifically advanced facial to date, this luxurious, 90-minute, treatment combines the dynamic powers of the brand’s iconic Diamond Collection with ancient rituals and high-tech transformative methods to yield a more youthful and radiant complexion. ($395)
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“My skin glowed like it does in an Instagram filter. My aesthetician also used the brand’s signature Spanish facial massage techniques to eliminate puffiness and give my jawline and cheekbones a noticeable contour.”
DRY SKIN: Alastin HA Immerse Serum
This three-step, 30-minute treatment combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection. It removes dead skin cells and impurities while delivering moisturizing serums into the skin. ($110)
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“I loved how clean my face felt following the treatment. All of my impurities were sucked away by the machine. Of course, the boost of moisture is a huge benefit—I felt like it lasted for days. After my HydraFacial, I felt super smooth and hydrated.”
DARK SPOTS: SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum
Medical-grade “Pro- Infusion serums” are delivered into the skin and designed to address a variety of concerns. The SkinMedica Skin Brightening Pro-Infusion Serum option features the patented Lumixyl peptide to target dark spots and discoloration and brighten and improve the look of uneven pigmentation. ($160)
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“I noticed an immediate glow and saw my dark melasma mustache lessen after just one treatment. I also have sensitive skin and noticed no redness or reactive skin afterward— just a glow that kept getting brighter as the days went on.”
DULLNESS: Repêchage Hydra Dew Pure Facial Moisturizer
This facial features the brand’s signature, nutrient-rich Laminaria digitata seaweed, which is sustainably harvested from the coast of Maine and is a natural source of 12 vitamins including B12, C, E, and K, as well as beta carotene, amino acids and various skin-friendly trace elements.M ($70)
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“The hero ingredient, Laminaria digitata seaweed, never disappoints, and, in this facial, I really understood why the brand has it formulated into all of its products. The Hydra Dew Pure line enveloped my skin in comfort and moisture.”
PUFFINESS: Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Intensive Serum
A cryogenic facial features vaporized nitrogen, which is pumped in delicate mists over the face and neck. The cold temperatures allow for extra blood flow to improve circulation, stimulate collagen production, tighten pores, and reduce inflammation. ($139)
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“My treatment involved a series of cold passes across my face, which was relaxing. I noticed right away that any inflammation and puffiness were reduced, and as someone who always feels hot, this was a great experience.”
REDNESS: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 1970
This uber luxe facial offers a little bit of everything—diamond microdermabrasion, cryotherapy, oxygen therapy, ultrasound, LED light, and microcurrent— for a total transformation that’s just as effective as it is relaxing.
TESTER FEEDBACK:
“I walked in with congested skin and walked out with skin so hydrated, it looked glassy. The lymphatic cleansing and microcurrent significantly depuffed and sculpted my face, and I noticed a decrease in my usual redness thanks to the combination of ultrasound and LED light therapy.”