About to splash your cash on a pre party facial? Don’t do anything until you’ve read our guide to getting your glow on.
We’ve all done it; spent hundreds of pounds on a facial that feels thoroughly pampering at the time, but the results of which seem to disappear faster than you can say ‘taxi.’ Many facials focus only on the surface of the skin. ‘Once you’ve got home and taken a shower the products applied to give the laminating effect will be instantly washed away’ explains Rowan Hall-Farrise, head therapist at The Face Place UK. ‘In my professional opinion, the aim of any pre-event facial should always be to hydrate, brighten and lift the complexion.’ So what are we talking about here? Needles? Lasers? Painful procedures that require days of downtime? Heck no. Read on to discover what’s worth investing in and what isn’t.
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1 A manual lift facial massage
There’s a reason celebrities fly their facialists all over the world to prep them before a big event and it’s not because they need the air-miles. It’s because they give good ‘manual lift.’ ‘A great deep tissue facial massage can offer the stimulation to instantly brighten, tighten and lift the skin,’ says Rowan. Requiring little more than a skilled set of hands and a nourishing facial oil this type of massage re energises your face and helps shift the toxins that lead to under eye circles and facial puffiness. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the difference even a short session can make. Say hello to your cheekbones…
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2 A topical vitamin infusion
No amount of makeup can deliver the glow your skin is left with after a non- invasive vitamin infusion. Potent levels of beauty’s most precious vitamin – vitamin C (and often Vitamin A as well) will be applied to and then pushed deep into your skin using a galvanic current. ‘At the Faceplace I combine Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid with galvanic, to illuminate, plump and hydrate. It’s particularly effective when someone has a special event to attend because of the lack of downtime,’ explains Rowan.
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3 If you’re interested
If you’re interested in booking your own pre-party facial then book in with Rowan or try one of our other party approved pick me up face treatments.
FAQs
What is a manual lift facial massage?
A manual lift facial massage is a deep tissue treatment that stimulates your skin to instantly brighten, tighten and lift. Using a skilled set of hands and nourishing facial oil, this massage also shifts toxins that cause under eye circles and facial puffiness. Even a short session can noticeably re-energise your face.
How can a topical vitamin infusion benefit your skin before a party?
A topical vitamin infusion gives your skin a visible glow without downtime. It uses vitamin C, sometimes with vitamin A and Hyaluronic acid, pushed deep into your skin using a galvanic current. This treatment helps illuminate, plump and hydrate your complexion, making it ideal before special events.
Do pre-party facials involve needles or painful procedures?
Pre-party facials do not require needles, lasers or painful treatments. Effective options like manual facial massage and vitamin infusions are non-invasive and provide quick results with no need for recovery time. These treatments focus on hydrating, brightening and lifting your complexion.
Will the results from a facial last after washing your face?
Many facials give instant effects that may be washed away after showering, especially those focused only on the skin’s surface. For longer-lasting results, choose treatments that deeply hydrate, brighten and lift your skin, rather than just applying surface products.
Why do celebrities get manual lift facials before big events?
Celebrities choose manual lift facials because they offer visible improvement in brightness, tightness and facial definition with quick results. These treatments require only expert hands and facial oil, making them a preferred option for pre-event preparation.