By Chrissy Iley Today I woke up with a hangover and got the opportunity to go straight back in my own bed while being treated to a facial by Emma Brown. What could be better than a facial in your own bed? What could be better than Emma’s amazing … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE GREEN PEEL FACIAL
We've already told you that therapist Nataliya Robinson is THE facialist to visit in London, so when it comes to being adventurous with a peel, she is the person I trust with my skin. When everything's dull, dry, and no amount of micro exfoliation … [Read more...]
THE FACE PLACE AT THE ROSEWOOD HOTEL
by Chrissy Iley Quite a few people, and by that I mean A-list people, go diligently to the Face Place in West Hollywood. So many of them have been going for years and they won`t go anywhere else. You know it is good because they don’t give you … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: AZTEC SECRET INDIAN HEALING CLAY
by Annie Vischer When it comes to beauty, finding an all-natural product that does the job as well as you can possibly imagine is very rare. But we think we've done it with this little wonder. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (£7.84) is 100% … [Read more...]
THE BEST FACIAL IN LONDON
I had heard so many good things about Nataliyia's facials that I was beyond excited to get an appointment with her. I think regular facials are so important, especially as you hit 35+ seeing an expert in skincare and putting your face in the hands of … [Read more...]
A TOTAL ESCAPE AT AKASHA SPA
Beneath the Cafe Royal Hotel, away from the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly Circus, sits Akasha Holistic Wellness Centre, you would never know such an oasis of calm was beneath that crazy part of London. This secluded spa is built around the four … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS MEDICOSMETICS EYE CARE
by Chrissy Iley Finding a good eye cream is very challenging, which is why I have so many half used pots and potions. I think they are nice and then they become tired, just like the eyes themselves. Is it just me or does an eye cream work when … [Read more...]
A KNIGHTSBRIDGE FACIAL TO REMEMBER
by Chrissy Iley Yesterday I had a two-hour facial. I was asleep for most of it. As soon as Nataliya had applied the cacao enzyme mask at the very beginning I perked up, smelt the chocolate and thought I would be awake for the whole … [Read more...]
Forego Dextrous Fingers For An Intraceuticals Infusion
When it comes to facials, I'm a get down and dirty kinda girl. I don't need (or want) someone to lovingly slather (and then remove) all manner of unguents over my skin, no matter how stress-relieving or nap-inducing their methods may be, nor how … [Read more...]
Nataliya Robinson, Skin Therapist
by Chrissy Iley I’ve had facials before that have been pleasant. Others where people have stared at me not knowing quite what was different, but that I looked rested. Sometimes I’ve even had, ‘Have you had work done?’ Let me just say, an … [Read more...]
QMS Medicosmetics
I had heard a lot about the cutting edge skincare of QMS Medicosmetics. The medi part is not just for show. It was created by German cosmetic surgeon and lecturer Dr Erich Schulte. Like many of the greats he first started working in the hospital with … [Read more...]
New Season Skin: Natura Bisse The Cure Facial at Agua Spa
Agua at Sanderson is a true gem of a spa. Celestial almost. Or at least you'll come to think so once you have successfully negotiated the white curtained maze (it weaves its way from the cut-glass opulence of the changing rooms via private relaxation … [Read more...]
Triple Youth Facial by Gazelli
From today until the 23rd March, Azerbaijan-based beauty brand, Gazelli, return to Harrods' 5th Floor beauty haven with their much-loved and high-performance Triple Youth Facial. Using Gazelli's award-winning Triple Youth™ skincare range - … [Read more...]
Crème De La Mer Launch In Store Facial
Taking advantage of John Lewis' newly refurbished luxury beauty hall and perfectly timed for already-parched winter skin, Crème de la Mer have extended their gold-standard skin services by introducing a La Mer facial to the concession counter. Tucked … [Read more...]
The Debbie Thomas Facial
by Chrissy Iley Debbie Thomas is an unexpected face guru. Small, purposeful, it’s only when her hands are so deftly manipulating your face that you realise you are being touched with greatness. She is my go to girl, a miracle worker. I’ve had a … [Read more...]
Beauty Spot: Aromatherapy Associates Soothing Facial
With skin's post-summer glow now a long-distance memory replaced by a dull, greying pallor thanks to the onslaught of bitterly cold weather, now is the time to take action in restoring your skin's defence system. Aromatherapy Associate's … [Read more...]
Su-Man Hsu Facial
Looking for a facial that you can see instant results? Su-Man Hsu should be top of your list. Su-Man combines shiatsu facial massage, collagen pumping, cleansing and nourishing for a one-of-a-kind beauty experience. Su-Man has an exclusive … [Read more...]