December fills up quickly. Somewhere between the work do and Christmas lunch, most of us catch our reflection and think a facial would be lovely before it all begins. The harder part is knowing which one to book.
All of our facials use Medik8 professional products, and every facial starts with a free 10-minute consultation, so we can look at your skin together and help you choose. Here is what each one involves, as a starting point for that chat.
Not sure where to start?
You do not need to have it all worked out before you come in. That is what the consultation is for. If you would like to talk first, call or text us on 027 559 0837 and we will help you narrow it down.
You will find every facial and its current price on our services page, and more about each one on our Medik8 facials page. If you have never had a facial before, our post on facials in Parnell walks you through what happens during one.
The Signature Crystal Retinal Facial
Our Crystal Retinal facials are built around Medik8's Crystal Retinal, a stabilised form of vitamin A. The Signature Crystal Retinal Facial is $179 and takes 1 hour. It starts with a double cleanse and enzyme exfoliation, followed by a Medik8 serum and mask chosen for your skin, then a sculpting massage and SPF to finish.
The Advanced Crystal Retinal Facial
The Advanced Crystal Retinal Facial is $249 and takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. It pairs Crystal Retinal with a vitamin C serum, a sculpting massage and a calming mask.
We ask for a consultation before your first one, so if this is the facial you have your eye on, get in touch with us first. There is also the Advanced Crystal Retinal + Exo-PDRN at $299, which is the Advanced facial with Exo-PDRN added. We are happy to talk it through with you at your consultation.
In our Crystal Retinal Facial post, having a special event coming up is one of the reasons we give for choosing a Crystal Retinal facial. That makes both of them easy to ask about before the Christmas parties start.
If your skin is congested or breakout-prone
The Clear Skin Rescue Facial is from $159 and takes 1 hour. It includes a deep cleanse, BHA exfoliation, blue LED light and a calming mask. If that sounds like your skin, mention it at your consultation and we will talk it through with you.
When you only have half an hour
If your December diary is already full, these two are shorter. Dermaplaning is $65 and takes 30 minutes. A fine blade glides over the skin to lift away dead skin cells and fine facial hair.
Celluma LED Light Therapy is $30 for 30 minutes. It is a relaxing LED light session, and you can have it on its own or as an add-on.
Peels, micro-needling and mesotherapy
The Advanced Resurfacing Peel is a professional peel, with skin prep before and a recovery mask after. Signature Micro-Needling is done with the SkinPen, with a hyaluronic acid serum during the treatment and numbing cream if you would like it. You can read more in our post on micro-needling at Verdo.
Our booking page recommends a course of four for the peel, and micro-needling is often done as a course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart. If either one appeals, ask us at your consultation how it would fit around your plans for December. Mesotherapy and the Mesotherapy Facial both start with a free consultation and skin assessment too. Prices for all of these are on our services page.
How close to a party can I book?
It depends on which facial you choose, so the best thing is to call or text us with your date before you book, and we will help you choose a time. Here is what we can tell you about afterwards.
After most facials, you can go straight back to your day.
After a retinal facial, skip exfoliants and other actives for 48 hours, stay out of strong sun and wear SPF.
After micro-needling, your skin usually looks red and feels a little sensitive for 24 to 48 hours, and for most people it has settled by day three.
With summer sun about in December, it helps to have a sunscreen ready at home. You can order Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 60ml from our shop.
We are a busy salon, so booking online is the best way to get the time you want.
Before you book
Please let us know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use prescription retinoids, or have had recent laser or peel treatments, as we may suggest an alternative or adjust your treatment.
Make an afternoon of it
Many people pair a facial with a manicure or pedicure for an afternoon of self-care, which is a nice way to get ready for the season in one visit. And if you are shopping for someone else, you can buy a gift voucher online through Fresha.
Book your facial
When you are ready, book online, or call or text us on 027 559 0837 if you would like to chat first. Prices can change, and the latest prices are always on our booking page. Merry Christmas from all of us at the salon.
The Verdo team
Questions we often hear
Which facial should I book before Christmas?
It depends on your skin and your plans. Every facial starts with a free 10-minute consultation, so we can look at your skin together and help you choose. If you would like to talk it through first, call or text us on 027 559 0837.
Can I go back to my day after a facial?
After most facials, yes. After a retinal facial, skip exfoliants and other actives for 48 hours, stay out of strong sun and wear SPF. After micro-needling, your skin usually looks red and feels a little sensitive for 24 to 48 hours.
How far before a party should I book my facial?
It depends on which facial you choose. Call or text us on 027 559 0837 with your date before you book, and we will help you choose a facial and a time that suit it.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes. You can buy a gift voucher online through Fresha.