facial treatments

  • Hydrodermabrasion VS Microdermabrasion

    Hydrodermabrasion VS Microdermabrasion: What’s The Real Difference (And Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need)?

    You’ve probably heard of microdermabrasion. I’s that old-school exfoliating treatment where they basically sand your face down to make it smoother. And now there’s hydrodermabrasion, which sounds like the same thing but more hydrating… right? Not exactly. They’re totally different treatments pretending to live in the same category. One blasts your face with grit, the […]

  • jasmina vico facial review

    The Jasmina Effect

    “You’ve not been sleeping well lately, have you?”. That’s how Jasmina Vico, aesthetic skin therapist at Hari’s Salon in Brompton Road, greeted me as I entered her studio. I stopped in my tracks. “How does she know my insomnia’s back?,” I thought, “No one else has noticed (brightening serums and concealers do wonders at hiding my […]

  • IPL vs Microneedling

    IPL VS Microneedling: Which One Do You Actually Need?

    Here’s the thing: IPL vs microneedling isn’t some battle of which one’s better. It’s more like… what are you trying to sort out? Because yeah, both help with skin rejuvenation. Both can boost collagen production. But they’re solving different problems. One’s great for fading dark spots and sun damage. The other’s better if your skin […]

  • Infini VS Ultherapy

    Infini VS Ultherapy: What’s Actually Worth Your Money (and Pain Tolerance)

    If you’ve been googling “non-surgical facelift” at 1am while aggressively lifting your jawline in the mirror, you’ve definitely come across Infini vs Ultherapy. They both claim to tighten, lift, smooth, and give you your pre-pandemic face back without cutting anything open. But when you’re about to drop hundreds (or thousands) on something that literally pokes […]

  • does the geisha facial make you younger

    Would You Pay $180 For A Bird Poop Facial?

    I have a question about the Geisha facial: would you be willing to pay $180 to have bird poop slathered all over your face? You’re all rolling your eyes and shaking your heads in disgust now, aren’t you? “Eww! No, of course not, Gio,” I hear you claim, outraged. “Who the hell would want THAT?!” […]