London's Best Results-Driven Facial Treatments in 2022
When it’s time for a facial - it’s only fair that you give your skin the crème de la crème of what London has to offer, and there’s no better way to do this than a facial that offers visible results. Living in London, your skin is put through countless stressors everyday, from the city’s pollution to harsh weather and air-conditioned offices.
Whatever skin condition you’re looking to address, read on for our editor’s pick of the London’s top facial treatments that your skin will thank for.
QMS Medicosmetics Facials
Best for Lymphatic Drainage
QMS, with a treatment room in the luxury hotspot Liberty London offers an array of customizable advanced skin solutions. Our favourite includes the signature collagen facial; a totally customizable and instantly revitalizing facial styled to improve the wellness and energy of the skin, your therapist will combine a multitude of techniques from lifting or lymph massage to masks that warm, cool and activate, leaving the skin rejuvenated and glowing. The 90-minute version includes deluxe lifting and contouring massage as well as additional customised masks. You can make your treatment even better if you can nab a booking with their head trainer Rowan Hall-farrise who has a golden touch.
Treatments are available at Liberty London.
Environ Facials
Best for Skin Positive Problem Solving
Environ has a skin treatment for every skin condition and each facial is driven first and foremost by results. Environ Focus On Facials are specially developed to target specific areas using Environ’s revolutionary dual electro-sonic DF technology, ensuring that your primary skin care concerns are directly addressed. Their cosmeceutical range can bridge the gap between the treatment and at-home skin care with a wide offering of award-winning skincare that will continue your facial results at home. It’s the perfect treatment if you’re looking to overhaul your skincare routine with some recommendations from a professional on what will work for your skin.
Available at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge.
NeoGen SPA Nitrogen Plasma Treatment
Best for Non-Invasive Clinical Treatment
NeoGen Plasma, a nitrogen gas-derived thermal plasma, is very different to traditional skin technologies available on the market, as it simultaneously tightens, regenerates and resurfaces the whole skin architecture without puncturing or vapourising the skin’s surface. Due to medical grade technology, there is still downtime to the treatment (i.e. keeping skin dry for 24 hours after the treatment or flaking after the treatment can be expected), but the downtime is minimal compared to other treatments proving similar results. The unique aspect of this treatment is that if offers such incredibly long-lasting results after a couple of sessions, it can really change your skin game and provide a once-and-for-all solution to skin concerns.
Available at Eden Skin Clinic in Kensington.
111 Harley St. - Potenza by Cynosure
Best for Treating Advanced Signs of Aging
The latest treatment by Cynosure; Potenza combines Microneedling and radiofrequency with technology and performs like no topical (or even filler) ever could, actually stimulating your body’s collagen and elastin levels to treat signs of ageing such as lines and wrinkles. The result is skin that looks younger, and firmer. And texture, tone and clarity? Smoothed, brightened and improved. The Potenza microneedling treatment uses ultrafine needles and radiofrequency (RF) energy to penetrate the top layer of the skin and trigger the body’s natural healing process to regenerate new collagen and elastin. Unlike some other skin revitalization treatments, these treatments can be performed on all skin types, anywhere on the body and anytime of the year and no downtime is necessary. To make the treatment as painless as possible, numbing cream is applied on the treated area one hour prior to treatment start.
Available at 111 Harley St.
Aman Spa at the Connaught Hotel
Best Tension Releasing Treatment
Amanera's holistic approach encompasses a menu of massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, as well as transformative signature Spa Journeys to help you unwind and relax. The Aman Spa is an oasis of tranquillity that reflects the hotel’s inimitable style and Aman Resorts Asian inspired aesthetic. Five low-lit treatment rooms (one double and four single) feature a treatment area, private dressing area and shower. In addition to its five luxurious low-lit treatment rooms, the spa features a cascading granite water wall in a subtly-lit 60 square metre vitality-pool, steam room and fitness studio with the very latest in Technogym equipment. The real USP of the Aman Spa, however, is its signature treatments that reflect the traditional rituals of renewal from around the world and the use of their own brand Aman Skincare products.
Book your treatment at Aman Spa.
Carol Joy London at the Dorchester
Best Luxury Facial
Carol Joy London offers luxury, science led, transformational facials, in truly grand treatment rooms. Offering the very latest in advanced skincare, Carol Joy London uses the finest ingredients from around the world, including collagen-boosting and pure light-reflective diamond dust and skin-enhancing and fortifying golden millet oil. Guests love the Carol Joy London Classic Facial which enhances skin’s natural luminosity and promotes cell regeneration. A combination of innovative massage techniques with a radiance-enhancing mask, enriched with botanical actives and collagen-boosting ingredients, restores skin’s vitality.
Book your treatment at The Dorchester.
Ushvani Spa - Best Hidden Gem
Best for Customisation
Ushvani Spa is one of the best thought out spas we’ve visited, and if you’re looking to relax without a care in the world, this malaysian inspired, award-winning spa is home to some of the capital’s best comfortable and powerful treatments. A must try is their signature faical, encompassing the use of highly antioxidant Hibiscus flowers with deeply conditioning Coconut and Kemiri Oils. The skin is gently cleansed and exfoliated prior to a powerful rejuvenating massage over the face, décolleté and scalp, using just palms and fingertips. Muscle tone is stimulated, lymphatic areas are drained and the hydration level of the skin is maximised. A suitable mask is applied and the holistic treatment continues with a nourishing, soothing hand and foot treatment using our own blend of Coconut and Kemiri Butter.
Book your treatment at Ushvani.
Dermalogica ProMicroneedling
Best for Minimally Invasive Treatment
Dermalogica's Pro Microneedling treatment is a combination treatment, combining the Pro Power Peel and microneedling in one treatment to achieve maximum results. Microneedling activates the skin’s repair process and collagen production. The minimally invasive treatment uses the most advanced techniques to target dark spots, wrinkles and pores. Included in the service is Dermalogica’s revolutionary Pro Restore recovery + firming concentrate. This pro formula is used before, during and after the procedure to strengthen skin’s barrier, hydrate, reduce inflammation and amplify the results by supporting skin’s remodeling and wound healing processes.
Book your treatment at Dermalogica Duke of York.
Kalon Parlour - HydraFacial
Best for Customisation
This luxurious Fitzrovia-based London Medi Spa is the perfect place for your next HydraFacial. HydraFacial is many people's favourite go-to skincare experience as it is suitable for all skin types, whether you are on the dryer side, struggle with oiliness or have combination skin! Not only that, HydraFacials at Kalon can be completely tailored and customised to your specific skincare needs. These may be fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, oiliness, congestion or dull and dry skin. HydraFacial is one of the best treatments if you’re looking to deep-clean, exfoliate and for best skin-boosting benefits, treatments can be done every 4 weeks. But when at Kalon, don’t just stop by for a Hydrafacial, their large beauty offering means you can come out as a whole new person after a visit.
Book your treatment at Kalon Parlour