Facials are essential for maintaining healthy, vibrant skin, as they offer deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration that go beyond regular at-home routines.
By removing impurities, unclogging pores, and promoting circulation, facials help prevent acne, reduce signs of ageing, and enhance the overall texture and appearance of the skin. Additionally, the professional products and techniques used in facials can address specific skin concerns, such as hyperpigmentation or dryness, providing a customised approach to skincare. Even more so, having a facial is about ‘me-time’, reducing stress and promoting a sense of well-being, which can further contribute to healthier skin, and a more balanced life in general. We round up some of favourite facials and clinics in London.
The celebrity-approved facial:
A favourite among A-listers like Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston, the JetPeel has landed in London thanks to Dr Benji Dhillon’s Define Clinics (locations in Beaconsfield and Fitzrovia). This high-tech, needle-free treatment promises visible results with zero downtime, using a unique jet pressure system to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin.
The treatment begins with a relaxing lymphatic drainage massage to de-puff and detoxify, followed by a thorough cleanse and gentle extractions – all delivered via a hand-held device that emits fine micro-droplets of liquid and air at subsonic speeds. This innovative technology allows active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid and vitamin C to be infused deep into the skin, improving hydration, glow and texture almost instantly. The results? Skin feels plumper, brighter and noticeably smoother – and all in under an hour. Brilliantly bespoke and delivered by friendly and experienced therapists, it’s the perfect treatment to get you red-carpet ready, as there’s no downtime.
From £250. JetPeel Facial at Define Clinic, Define Clinic
The tried and trusted facial:
Lisa Franklin’s Clinic Privé, set in a discreet Knightsbridge townhouse, feels like a true urban retreat: calm, polished and deeply restorative. It’s the perfect setting for the new CACI Flex Facial, a next-generation treatment that fuses holistic relaxation with high-tech innovation. The facial blends CACI’s signature microcurrent with LED light therapy and a clever Gua Sha technique to lift, contour and re-energise the skin, targeting muscle laxity around the jawline while improving circulation and reducing puffiness. The experience finishes with CACI’s innovative Microcurrent Energising Mask, a conductive sheet that bathes the skin in microcurrent energy to stimulate collagen, plump lines and leave the complexion visibly brighter and more radiant. CACI keeps on evolving and coming up with new and improved treatments, so you know you’re in safe and effective hands with a course of CACI under your belt.
From £195 at Lisa Franklin Clinic Privé, 251 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 2EP; 020 7752 0217; lisafranklin.london
For the glow-getters and tech-lovers alike:
This one’s for those who take their skincare seriously. The Dr Somji Skincare Bespoke Facial, available exclusively at DrMediSpa Clinics, combines medical-grade know-how with a luxury touch. A far cry from your average facial, this is a completely personalised treatment, beginning with a high-tech Visia skin analysis to assess everything from texture to pigmentation. From there, your skin’s unique needs dictate the plan – expect a clever mix of sculpting, resurfacing and hydrating, all tailored to you.
Hero devices like the Deesse Pro Sculpta (think: instant lift and contour) are paired with clinical-grade ingredients. We love the use of the iS Clinical Resurfacing Peel Mask for gentle but effective exfoliation. The treatment also features Dr Somji’s own Pro-Active Skincare range, which harnesses powerful actives like stabilised vitamin C, Japanese binchotan charcoal and peptides.
The facial ends with a potent layering of the Dr Somji Signature Serum and Vitamin C Daily Defence SPF30 – delivering serious hydration, barrier support and protection against environmental stress. It’s comfort-led (no extractions here), suitable for all skin types, and ideal for concerns ranging from inflammation to hormonal breakouts.
At home, the range continues to impress. The Signature Serum is a multi-functional marvel, loaded with encapsulated vitamins, exosomes and probiotics to boost radiance and texture. For overnight recovery, the night cream is a “sleep-in-a-jar” saviour, packed with retinol, squalane and ectoin to repair, soothe and protect against blue light damage.
In short? Expect cutting-edge skincare, expert hands, and that elusive post-facial glow that lingers for days, especially when you can take some products home with you.
Dr Somji Skincare Bespoke Facial, Dr MediSpa Clinics
The face-lifting massage everyone’s talking about:
A favourite among London beauty insiders, the Notting Hill Facial by Rindie Ras is redefining glow from the inside out. Rindie brings decades of hands-on expertise to her cult sculpting treatment, a blissful blend of lymphatic drainage, buccal and fascia massage techniques that lift, tone and de-puff with transformative results.
The treatment begins with deep relaxation and precise, rhythmic massage to release tension and stimulate circulation, leaving skin visibly firmer, brighter and more contoured. Rindie’s intuitive touch and signature oil blend make this more than just a facial, it’s a complete reset for face and mind. Recently shortlisted as a finalist in theBeauty and Skincare Awards UK, Rindie continues to set the standard for holistic, results-driven skincare. Calm, restorative and glow-giving, her Notting Hill studio is the ultimate destination for skin that looks sculpted, luminous and lifted, instantly. She also has her own range of hand-made facial oils so you can take one home and continue the magic there.
Price on enquiry. Rindie Ras, Notting Hill, rindieras.co.uk
The uber-luxe one:
Dr Pamela Benito is a highly regarded, award-winning aesthetic doctor and her luxury clinic in a beautiful mews street in Knightsbridge is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of London. Not only does she offer a range of procedures herself, but she has an experienced team of therapists on hand for facials such as the HydraFacial® Syndeo™. The spiral design of HydroPeel® Tips, used in conjunction with the HydraFacial proprietary vacuum technology and serums, creates a vortex effect to easily dislodge and remove impurities while simultaneously delivering hydrating skin solutions. This bespoke facial can tackle any number of skin worries, and is topped off with a relaxing blue, red and infrared LED light to address acne, reduce redness and further stimulate collagen.
drpamelabenito.com
