Once again I was back to one of my favourite salons, Ella Baché West Lindfield. This time, I tried out their latest treatment Brighten Me Up Facial. This treatment was the most comprehensive facial treatment that I have ever had.... Read full review
Once again I was back to one of my favourite salons, Ella Baché West Lindfield. This time, I tried out their latest treatment Brighten Me Up Facial.
This treatment was the most comprehensive facial treatment that I have ever had. It was supposed to run for an hour, but it felt much longer because it was packed with many steps.
1. Cleansing & exfoliating
Even I was not wearing any makeup, my therapist Julie did not cut any corner and still carefully applied eye and lip makeup remover, followed by a double cleansing and a granule free exfoliant.
2. Lymphatic drainage massage
After my skin was properly cleansed, Julie applied a vitamin C serum and did a "lymphatic drainage massage" using metal massage balls. I have not had any experience with lymphatic drainage massage before. I looked it up when I got home - it is thought to encourage natural draining of the lymphatic system, bringing cellular waste away from the tissue (the skin). The effectiveness is not scientifically conclusive, but it certainly felt relaxing and refreshing.
3. Vitamin C paste & facial massage
Julie applied a vitamin C paste on my skin. I felt a mild tingling sensation, which went away within a few minutes. Julie explained that the paste is a salon-only product because it is "too powerful" to be used at home. This was followed by another facial massage - no complaint here, of course. Julie's massages are heavenly.
4. Brightening Mask
Initially I thought the paste was the "masking" step, so I was surprised that there was yet"another" proper mask to follow. This time, I did not feel any tingling sensation at all. When the mask was working, Julie asked if she could offer me a honey & almond hand and arm treatment... who could say no to that!
5. Skin care application
Lastly, Julie applied the mist, serum and moisturiser from the NeoBright range. For the moisturiser, I had a choice between the emulsion and the cream. I went with the cream because it was in the middle of winter and I felt something thicker would be appropriate. To my surprise, it did not feel very thick at all and it was absorbed very quickly without a greasy look.
Results
Overall, I could not fault my wonderful experience in the salon. My skin felt clean, fresh and well-hydrated throughout the day.It was luminous. I was so confident with my skin that I did not wear any makeup (not even a tinted moisturiser) for 4 days.
I have already booked myself in for another treatment next month! It is a place that I will go back to over and over again.
