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The Best Facials in Sydney for the Ultimate Pamper Session

Take time out from your every day and treat yourself to one of the best facials in Sydney.

Fenn
Fenn

Unwind and indulge in the best facials Sydney has to offer. From intra-oral and crystal facials to bespoke treatments, these beauty salons have created a place where you can truly relax and allow yourself to be pampered. 

Pick from our edit of the best facials in Sydney for an indulgent treatment that will leave you feeling luxe. Whether you're battling blemishes or aiming for that coveted radiant glow, these facials can be customised to suit your needs.

Ready? It's time to treat yourself. You know you deserve it.

Venustus
Venustus

Venustus

Venustus isn't your typical beauty retreat—it's a haven for those seeking more than just skin-deep healing. Under the expert guidance of founder Jeannie Bourke, this space offers an experience that transcends the ordinary. 

In our opinion, the Sculpt and Define Lymphatic Facial is Venustus’ standout option, as it combines exfoliants, peels, and a thermal moulding face mask to help contour your face and neck. Whether you seek relaxation or transformation, each visit to Venustus is a holistic journey as their staff expertly blends modern techniques with traditional massage techniques, reiki, crystal healing, and aromatherapy for a unique wellness experience.

383 Oxford Street, Paddington

All Saint Clinic
All Saint Clinic

All Saint Clinic

All Saint Clinic, a stalwart in Australia's skincare realm with over two decades of expertise under its belt and founded by the esteemed Dr. Joseph Hkeik, knows a thing or two about holistic skincare and cosmetic treatments.

All Saints may be known for their peels and injectables, but let's cut to the chase—the Red Carpet Laser Facial is one of its top-tier treatments. Created in-house by the clinic's founder, it's like a 90-minute reset button for your face. It features an antioxidant peel, a complexion-lifting laser, and some LED magic. The result? Fine lines are sent packing, redness takes a back seat, and pores behave. Your skin? Glowing, plump, and firm. Downtime? Zip. Immediate benefits? You bet.

So, if you're after quick but naturally beautiful results, All Saint Clinic should be on your radar. It's where science meets luxury, and your skin gets the VIP treatment it deserves.

50 Bay Street Double Bay

13A Buller Street, North Parramatta

Joanna Newham Skin Health Avalon Beach
Joanna Newham Skin Health

Joanna Newham Skin Health

Joanna Newham is the Northern Beaches' newest luxury Dermal Specialist. Among the top few in Sydney who have access to the exclusive French Biologique Recherche range, Joanna was expertly trained at the brand's Parisian headquarters so your skin is in very safe (and experienced) hands.

During your visit, Joanna will analyse your skin and get to the root cause of any skin concerns. Providing a truly luxurious experience, you'll walk out looking radiant, toned, sculpted and brilliant. 

We love her treatments, vibe and the beautiful pink hues of her stunning new space in Avalon Beach on the Northern Beaches.

Shop 5, 11-13 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach

Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour (Image Credit: Anna Kucera)
Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour (Image Credit: Anna Kucera)

Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour 

The Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour has one of the most enviable facial menus in Sydney. 

Try one of the highly customised Biologique Recherche facials, which uses innovative and trusted products from the exclusive French skincare brand (in fact, Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour is just one of a handful of Australian spas that use the products).Each facial treatment begins with a personal dermo-cosmetic skin diagnosis to provide you with a truly customised experience to target a range of skin conditions, from pigmentation and laxity to sensitivity and dryness.

Or, if you're craving a deeply hydrating, nourishing, and brightening facial, try the Triple Berry Cleansing Facial, which utilises a blend of exotic berries layered with an active infusion of niacinamide, panthenol, and folic acid to refine congested skin; or the Lime Caviar Brightening Facial, which features clinical doses of three forms of skin-brightening vitamin C to target luminosity, firmness, and uneven skin tone. 

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Drive, Sydney 

Fenn
Fenn

Fenn 

Welcome to FENN, where self-care meets holistic results. Nicole Manning and Clare McColl, skincare experts with 25 years of experience, have crafted this serene sanctuary, where their prime focus is guiding their patrons to choose the best treatments and products that suit their needs. 

At FENN, the pampering starts when you step foot into their light-filled space. The skincare journey continues upon choosing one of their three facial treatments that merges modern technology like Omnilux LED light therapy with traditional techniques. Afterwards, they can give you personalised product recommendations from a thoughtfully curated selection of skincare brands, so you can keep on nurturing your skin at home.

24 Glenmore Road, Paddington

April Brodie
April Brodie

April Brodie

April Brodie has spent over 40 years in the beauty and wellness industry and she’s a pioneer of some of the most incredible non-surgical facial sculpting techniques out there. Her buccal fusion facial is an absolute game-changer. Working from inside your mouth, the buccal facial targets the muscles deep within the cheek to lift and sculpt facial muscles with the added bonus of easing TMJ pain, jaw tension and headaches.

April is also the only practitioner currently delivering Kate Middleton’s favourite beauty treatment, the bee venom facial. With only 500 masks produced each year, this exclusive treatment is as luxe as they come. The venom acts to increase the production of collagen and elastin in order to control the facial muscles for natural tightening and lifting with noticeable immediate effects. And don't worry! It's sustainable and cruelty-free.

Fayshell
Fayshell

Fayshell

Fayshell is shaking up the facial game in some big ways! They are Australia’s first membership-based skin clinic offering customized treatment plans ideal for getting your skin on track. So, how does it work? After an initial facial and consult with a skin professional, you’ll be sent a customized treatment plan that includes a facial every month and LED Lights ‘on tap’. We're smitten with the décor which is fun, fresh and no fuss - the ideal place to swan around feeling your best.

15 Bronte Road, Bondi

Belameres

Another popular Double Bay beauty spot is the beautiful Belameres. From Dermasweeping to skin needling, they are the experts in a range of facial treatments. When it comes to facials, book yourself in for the fairy dust treatment package. Expect to leave your appointment floating on skincare cloud 9!

Level 1/336 New South Head Road, Double Bay

Gillian Adams Salon & Spa
Gillian Adams Salon & Spa

Gillian Adams Salon & Spa

Situated in the historic art deco Commonwealth Bank building in Turramurra, Gillian Adams Salon and Spa is a North Shore favourite. From the moment you step foot in this salon-come-day-spa, you will feel refreshed and revitalised. There are 15 facial treatments to choose from ranging from classic facials to Dermaroller and Omnilux Medical Light treatments.

1356 Pacific Highway, Turramurra

Melanie Grant
Melanie Grant

Melanie Grant

Known as the celebrity skin whisperer, Melanie Grant is the ‘go to’ clinician for beauty editors, we’re talking Chloe Brinklow and Sigourney Cantelo. A top contender on every edit of the best facials in Sydney, Grant’s Double Bay clinic not only has beautifully lush interiors, but it also offers a range of facial treatments. From clinical to organic, her bespoke consults, and famous ‘clinical beauty’ approach consistently delivers results.

3 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay

The Skin Bar
The Skin Bar

The Skin Bar

There is a reason why the women of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs consider this beauty hotspot one of the best when it comes to skin rejuvenation. Double Bay's The Skin Bar leads the way in skin needling. Samantha, the owner of The Skin Bar, is super knowledgeable on everything skincare and, in particular, treatments that help women get clear and more youthful-looking skin without injectables. Looking for a nourishing and effective facial treatment? You can't go past one of their Advanced Anti-Aging Facial.

Bondi, Cronulla, Double Bay, Narrabeen, Rozelle

Jocelyn Petroni
Jocelyn Petroni

Jocelyn Petroni

A favourite amongst A-listers, Jocelyn Petroni has garnered a cult beauty following in the East. This chic Woollahra salon specialises in skin health and personalised facial treatments. The heart chakra signature facial is the most popular facial treatment – it’s 60 minutes of relaxation and rejuvenation. For a pampering gift, go for the four hand facial.

Level 1, 80 Queen Street, Woollahra

Nature's Energy
Nature's Energy

Nature’s Energy

Nature’s Energy Day Spa is all about a holistic approach to wellbeing and beauty. This is highlighted through their extensive range of treatments available across their three Inner West Bath Houses. What makes this one of the best facials in Sydney, is the decadent experience, the firming lift caviar and pearl facial. Indulge in 90 minutes of skin brightening, firming and renewal.

Balmain, Glebe, Newtown

Ingrid Seaburn Skin Health Studio

With a studio in Bondi, former LA-based celebrity facialist and skincare expert, Ingrid Seaburn, has curated a treatment menu that leaves your skin feeling revitalised. Her highly lauded signature facial is all about the facial massage technique. Aside from her irresistible facials, Ingrid has teamed up with Dr Qikun Bao to offer her clients a cosmetic procedure and injectable treatments.  

2/1A Denham Street, Bondi

SpaQ Sydney
SpaQ Sydney

SpaQ Sydney

Offering customised and signature treatments from both Uspa and Skeyndor, SpaQ has a facial to suit every need. For a bespoke experience, the 90 minute Uspa concept facial is hard to pass up. If you are in need of some serious indulgence, the timeless prodigy facial is the way to go.

49 Market Street, Sydney

Face and Body Clinic

In Sydney's north, Manly’s Face and Body Clinic is the go-to for one of the best facials in Sydney. Although they’re known for their spray tans, their facial treatments deserve a good look in too. Trying to decide? The express facial works well for all skin types and the signature facial is a more bespoke treatment that is based off the client’s skin type and needs.

Shop 13, 1 Wentworth Street, Manly

The Darling, pyrmont
The Darling, pyrmont

The Darling Spa

With a Moroccan Hammam chamber, jacuzzi and steam room, The Darling Spa is an Inner City haven. Starting each facial with a skin analysis, the therapists can pair your skin with the right treatment. Using products from famed Swiss beauty brand La Prairie, their range of facials are designed to target certain areas; anti-aging, lifting, and illuminating.

Level 2, The Darling, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

From sacred beauty spaces to plush interiors that indulge from the moment you step inside, our edit of the best facials in Sydney will have you checking out of every day with some well-deserved me-time (even if it's just for an hour). After some other ways to pamper yourself? Check out the best nail salons in Sydney and Sydney's must-book brow bars.

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