Whether you want glow, lift, hydration or improved skin health, the city’s facial scene has never been better. These are the top-tier treatments worth your time, trust — and cash.
Melanie Grant at Melanie Grant Studio
- Best for: A luxe, less-is-more approach.
- Location: 129 Mount Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Skin Health Treatment, £450 for 90 minutes
- Book now : Melaniegrant.com
“Skin responds to consistency, not novelty,” celebrity facialist Melanie Grant, below right, tells me when we meet at her beautiful new Mount Street studio. Designed in partnership with designer and gallerist Rose Uniacke, it eschews the traditional clinic concept in favour of the look and feel of a residential sanctuary. And boy does it deliver. The same restraint and refinement defines Grant’s highly sought-after skincare philosophy, which is to “do less, better, and always tailored”. I couldn’t agree more.
Skin Rocks
- Best for: Excellent, no-nonsense skincare
- Multiple locations
- Treatment to try: The Amplified Facial, from £75
- Book now: Skinrocks.com
As a long time fan of Caroline Hirons’s brilliantly formulated skincare, I was thrilled to discover the Skin Rocks facials are just as good. Pick from six easy-to-understand treatments that take the guesswork out of booking, each tailored on the day and finished with the brand’s signature lifting or lymphatic drainage massage. If in doubt, try the popular Amplified Facial for a fresher, brighter, glowier face.
Seed to Skin at London Liberty
- Best for: Superlative farm-to-face skincare
- Location: Regent Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Reverse Signature Facial, £140 for 60 minutes
- Book now : Seedtoskin.com
Few beauty brands have as much control over — or dedication to — what goes into their formulas as Seed to Skin. Ingredients are grown, harvested, formulated and bottled on the founder’s Tuscan estate, giving this beautiful brand remarkable traceability. Happily, the facials are just as good, pairing the exceptional products with massage and cryotherapy to lift, soothe and refresh.
Sarah Bradden
- Best for: A spiritual reset
- Location: Nejati Clinic, 25A Lowndes Street, SW1
- Treatment to try: The Bradden Method Reset, £595
- Book now : Sarahbradden.com
When life is overwhelming, I call cosmetic acupuncturist and intuitive healer Sarah Bradden, who has an unrivalled ability to support body and mind. Her restorative treatment sessions are out of this world. She deals with the nervous system, skin and everything that lies beneath with a combination of acupuncture, facial massage, PEMF, light therapy, tuning forks and energy work. Your skin will glow afterwards, yes, but perhaps more importantly, you’ll leave feeling like a calmer, more grounded and positive version of yourself.
Mina Lee
- Best for: Holistic, mind and body care.
- Location : 106A Draycott Avenue, SW3
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Facial, from £375
- Book now: Minalee.london
If you suspect your state of mind is playing out on your skin, this could be the facial for you. South Korean facialist Lee, right, has earned a reputation for treating the whole person, not just their complexion, getting to the root of stubborn skin woes and blending acupuncture, massage, reiki and carefully selected skincare from around the world to treat them. So remarkable are her powers that her waiting list now stretches to nearly two years. While you wait, her trusted colleagues Flavia and Yoke are fab, too.
Iris Maglanoc
- Best for: A sculpted jawline and cheekbones.
- Location: Clinicity, 36 Great Titchfield Street, W1
- Treatment to try : The Bespoke Facial, £350 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Irismaglanoc.com
It’s no exaggeration to say that I was blown away by my first facial with Iris Maglanoc. Combining a South Korean bone-setting massage called golki with myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy and advanced Korean skin tech, the results are nothing short of remarkable. You’ll leave svelte, symmetrical and grounded too.
Augustinus Bader at The Skin Lab London
- Best for: Lovers of those beautiful blue bottles.
- Location: 17-18 Dover Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Detox Facial, £290 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Augustinusbader.com
You’ll not be surprised to hear that Augustinus Bader’s London home is beautiful, brilliantly run, suitably luxurious and dedicated to skin science. Treatments begin with advanced skin analysis before combining the brand’s celebrated skincare with technologies including LED therapy, microdermabrasion and lymphatic drainage.
Dr Karen Doherty
- Best for: Regenerative skin health
- Location: 19 Club Row, E2
- Treatment to try: Rexonage 3, from £500, or the CellStory Facial, £450 for 45 minute
- Book now: Drkarendoherty.com
The savviest, glowiest beauty and fashion set have made aesthetician Karen Doherty, left, their go-to for her light touch and fresh, healthy-looking skin that never appears “done”. Her Shoreditch flagship — a serene and stylish subterranean haven created with designer Max Radford — perfectly reflects her refined, restrained approach. Treatments here are rooted in regenerative aesthetics, combining evidence-backed technology with biostimulatory treatments to strengthen skin over time, helping clients become the healthiest, freshest looking version of themselves.
Clients rave about — and return for — Rexonage, an exceptional treatment that stimulates collagen, elastin and cellular repair with no downtime, but the just-launched CellStory Facial is a must-try as well. “It’s a super-intelligent, regenerative treatment from Korea that delivers brighter skin, refined pores, improved texture, and that beautiful glass-skin radiance,” Doherty tells me. I’ll see you there.
Sarah Chapman Clinic
- Best for: All-round results
- Location: 259 Pavilion Road, SW1
- Treatment to try: The No-Needle Spicule Facial, £265 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Sarahchapman.com
Few facialists are as universally adored as Sarah Chapman. As such her Chelsea clinic is a place of pilgrimage for editors, celebrities (think Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham) and all who appreciate her flawless, highly effective blend of serious tech and rhythmic, sculpting massage.
The Light Salon
- Best for: An on-demand glow.
- Location: Selfridges, Oxford Street, W1 and locations across London
- Treatment to try: The Brightening Collagen Boost, £70 for 30 minutes
- Book now: Thelight-salon.com
There are many wonderful facialists in London, but getting a last-minute appointment with them isn’t always easy. As such, The Light Salon is one to add to your address book. With locations across town and quick, affordable treatments that slot easily into busy days, it’s a winner.
D Thomas Clinic
- Best for: A thorough skin reset.
- Location: 25 Walton Street, SW3
- Treatment to try: The Barrier Reset Facial, £225 for 45 minutes
- Book now: Dthomas.com
With more than two decades at the forefront of advanced skincare, laser queen Debbie Thomas is one of London’s most trusted names for complexions in need of expert intervention, thanks to her careful, highly considered approach to treatment stacking. The Cellis Barrier Reset Facial is my pick for tired, sensitised skin, restoring comfort, hydration and luminosity in less than an hour.
Vico Skin
- Best for: An inside and out approach to long-term skin health.
- Location: Vico House, 6 Percy Street, W1
- Treatment to try: Vico Ultra MD, from £700 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Vicoskin.com
An expert in skin health, holistic therapies and lasers, Jasmina Vico, right, draws a discerning crowd to her Percy Street clinic. And with good reason. Her bespoke treatments are testament to the fact that beautiful, healthy skin is an inside and out matter. She delivers everything from high-tech laser to lymphatic drainage, as well as treatments for the gut, sleep and stress. By popular demand, this year the clinic has expanded into the wellness and longevity sphere, too. Three cheers to that.
Facegym
- Best for: Sky-high cheekbones.
- Location: Multiple locations
- Treatment to try: The Signature Sculpt, £110 for 45 minutes
- Book now: Facegym.com
When definition is lacking, I head to FaceGym, which harnessess vigorous muscle manipulation to sculpt, define and depuff in ways that will make you look twice. Its ethos? That we should train our facial muscles as we do our bodies. The brand is building an ever-growing empire, but I’m particularly taken by my new local at Broadgate Central. Book in now and thank me later.
Pamela Marshall at Mortar & Milk
- Best for: Troubleshooting challenging skin.
- Location: 5 Hoxton Square, N1
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Skin Treatment, from £300 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Mortarandmilklondon.com
Few understand skin function quite like Pamela Marshall, whose no-nonsense, science-led approach has earned her a devoted following, particularly among those struggling with stubborn skin concerns. Last-minute appointments here can be tricky to come by, but for those requiring immediate help, her virtual consultations are excellent. Expect practical, highly personal advice on skincare, lifestyle, what to use and what not to.
Skin Design London
- Best for: Skin tightening.
- Location: Selfridges, Oxford Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Face Tight Infusion with Glow Pen, £350 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Skindesignlondon.com
Founded by tightening specialist Fatma Shaheen, Skin Design London pairs cutting-edge skincare with state-of-the-art tech for serious lifting and firming without downtime. A go-to for those seeking firmer, fresher-looking skin.
KMP Skin
- Best for: Honest, expert, personalised care.
- Location: 24 Hanover Square, W1
- Treatment to try: The Signature Facial, £315 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Kmpskin.com
In a beautiful Georgian townhouse, Katharine Mackenzie Paterson’s clinic is a warm, welcoming, nurturing space where cutting-edge tech meets exceptional, hands-on treatment. Kind, funny and brilliantly knowledgeable, she takes a holistic view of skin, considering lifestyle and circumstance just as carefully and products and procedures. Facials are excellent, as are the tailored advice and product recommendations.
LYMA
- Best for: An LA lift.
- Location: 223-231 Old Marylebone Road, NW1
- Treatment to try: The Lyma Lift Facial, £450 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Lyma.life
LYMA’s cult laser is a staple in many Hollywood homes, with celebrity fans including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson. Now the technology can be experienced in treatment form, under the care of super-facialist Yvonne Martin. She combines the laser with sculpting massage and the brand’s new epigenetic skincare for beautiful, bright, healthy-looking skin.
Keren Bartov
- Best for: High-tech, luxurious skin transformations.
- Location: 25 Kensington Park Road, W11
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Treatment, from £400
- Book now: Kerenbartov.co.uk
Before opening the doors to her Notting Hill clinic, Israeli aesthetician and skin pioneer, Keren Bartov, left, was the woman discerning clients flew to Tel Aviv to see, with a famously loyal — and lengthy — list of A-list devotees. Clients book time rather than treatments here. Bartov, or one of her impeccably trained team, then prescribes a bespoke protocol based on your exact skin needs from an arsenal of more than 50 cutting-edge technologies. The results are thrillingly transformative, without compromising skin health.
Maison Sisley
- Best for: A luxurious treat to conjure calm, clean skin.
- Location: 61 South Audley Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Deep Cleansing Facial with Jet Peel and LED, £330 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Sisley-paris.com
I’m a long-time lover of French, family-run skin beauty brand Sisley and, as such, head to its London outpost, left, whenever I have the chance. With luxe, hardworking treatments and fabulous, friendly staff, this fragrant maison delivers a perfect Parisian moment in Mayfair and lush skin, too.
SKINWORK
- Best for: Efficient lunchtime gratification.
- Location: 24 Peter Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The City Cleanse Facial, £170 for 65 minutes.
- Book now: Skinwork.com
Skinwork acknowledges the pace of London life, offering clever, efficient treatments that slot neatly into lunch breaks from its stylish Soho digs. The excellent City Cleanse combines thorough extractions with great massage and excellent skincare to leave you feeling and looking renewed.
Nuriss at Nobu Hotel
- Best for: Beauty sleep.
- Location: Nobu, 22 Portman Square, W1
- Treatment to try: The PM Restorative Decree Facial, £160 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Nuriss.co.uk/nobu-hotel
Hidden inside the Nobu Hotel, you’ll discover this wellness- and longevity-focused pocket of calm. The tranquil, evening-focused PM Restorative Facial combines founder Dr Anita Sturnham’s much-loved Decree skincare with rhythmic massage to soothe stressed skin, replenish moisture and restore equilibrium before you head to bed. Book it at the end of a busy week.
Nichola Joss
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- Best for: Sculpted skin and relieving jaw tension.
- Location: Harrods, Brompton Road, SW1
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Buccal Inner Facial, £425 for 90 minutes.
- Book now: Harrods.com
Years before buccal massage became de rigueur, Nichola Joss, left, had pioneered and perfected the technique, treating everyone from Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett to Kate Moss. Today, her Inner Facial remains the gold standard, working both inside and outside the mouth to release tension, while lifting, sculpting and draining the face with remarkable precision. If you’re a jaw clencher or feel like you are carrying the weight of the world, there are few better treatments in town.
Mina Lee at Neal’s Yard Remedies
Best for: Holistic healing.
- Location: 15 Neal’s Yard, WC2
- Treatment to try: From £90 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Nealsyardremedies.com
London super-facialist Mina Lee picked Neal’s Yard Remedies, whose whole-body philosophy mirrors her own, as the location for the first treatment she has ever offered beyond her highly sought-after Chelsea studio. Expect her signature blend of Korean massage, lymphatic drainage and gua sha alongside NYR beautiful botanical skincare. Heaven! And brilliantly priced too.
The Taktouk Clinic at The Chancery Rosewood
- Best for: Five-star skin.
- Location: 30 Grosvenor Square, W1
- Treatment to try: The Glacé Facial, £450 for 90 minutes
- Book now: Drwassimtaktouk.com
Less than a year since opening inside the former US Embassy on Grosvenor Square, the Rosewood Clinic from Dr Wassim Taktouk, right, has become one of the capital’s biggest beauty hits. The excellent Glacé
Facial combines SkinCeuticals products with cupping, LED, massage and a skincare-infused oxygen blast for a luminous, glass-like complexion.
Joanne Evans at Skin Matters
- Best for: Long-term skin health.
- Location: 119B Portland Road, W11
- Treatment to try: The Skin Matters 360, from £515 for 120 minutes
- Book now: Skin-matters.co.uk
Joanne Evans has 36 years of clinical experience under her belt and few facialists rival her when it comes to building healthier, more resilient skin. Treatments — all bespoke — are flawless, while you’ll leave the clinic, below, feeling listened to, cared for and with an arsenal of product recommendations to see you through until next time.
Teresa Tarmey
- Best for: Serious skin solutions.
- Location: 206-208 Kensington Park Road, W11 and Claridge’s Spa, Brook Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The Advanced Facial, from £289 for 55 minutes
- Book now: Teresatarmey.com
Long-loved by the A-list crowd, Teresa Tarmey is the name to know when your skin is misbehaving. Her results-driven facials deliver advanced tech and forensic attention to detail to tackle multiple concerns in a single session, from acne and scarring to pigmentation and thread veins.
Dermalogica
- Best for: Reliable all-round results.
- Location: 37 Duke of York Square and locations access town
- Treatment to try: The LuminFusion Facial, £160 for 45 minutes
- Book now: dermalogica.co.uk
Whether you’re after a quick glow-up, thorough extractions, or something more serious, Dermalogica’s hardworking and well-priced facials deliver each time. Little wonder they have remained a beauty-editor staple for years.
Dr David Jack
- Best for: Intelligent skin science.
- Location: Liberty London, Regent Street, W1 and locations across town
- Treatment to try: The Nano Lift Collagen Treatment, from £300 for 60 minutes
- Book now: Drdavidjack.com
With a degree in anatomy and eight years of experience in NHS plastic surgery, Dr David Jack brings medical kudos to his roster of stylish clinics. My favourite is perhaps the Liberty London outpost, where the futuristic Nano Lift Collagen Treatment is the one to book.
Barbara Sturm Boutique & Spa
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- Best for: A luxurious glow.
- Location: 125 Mount Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The STURMGLOW Oxygen Facial, £245 for 60 minutes
- Book now: En.drsturm.com
A pristine Mount Street space dedicated to healthier, stronger skin, Sturm’s boutique spa, above, showcases the brand’s science-led, anti-inflammatory philosophy with impeccably executed treatments. Expect expert therapists, gleaming, resilient skin and sterling shopping on your way out.
111SKIN
- Best for: Pre-party prep.
- Location: 111 Harley Street, W1
- Treatment to try: The 3D Hollywood Facial, £330 for 60 minutes
- Book now: 111harleystreet.com
Hands up who else swears by 111Skin’s sheet masks? Happily, the brand’s clinically informed, skin-health-focused facials are just as impressive, delivering the kind of plump, juicy, camera-ready skin we all crave.
The Clinic by Maryam Zamani
- Best for: Red carpet radiance.
- Location: 110-112 King’s Road, SW3
- Treatment to try: The Fire and Ice Hydrafacial, from £400
- Book now: drmaryamzamani.com
Regenerative pro-ageing medicine meets aesthetics at oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani’s excellent clinic. The surgery-shy needn’t stay away. Alongside her renowned aesthetic expertise, Zamani offers a generous menu of advanced facial treatments designed to enhance skin health, restore radiance and more.
Dimple Amani
- Best for: Holistic facial sculpting.
- Location: 12 Beauchamp Place, SW3
- Treatment to try: The Bespoke Facial Sculpt, £230 for 60 minutes
- Book now: dimple-amani.com
Having spent more than 15 years travelling the world to hone her craft, London-born facialist Dimple Amani returned with an arsenal of must-try treatments that integrate Ayurvedic principles alongside lymphatic drainage, gua sha and infrared therapy to sculpt, lift and restore. A great antidote to hectic city life.
Dr Priya Verma
- Best for: Regenerative skin health.
- Location: ART Clinic, 14A Lowndes Street, SW1
- Treatment to try: The Belgravia Facial, £295 for 90 minutes
- Book now: drpriyaverma.com
Dr Priya Verma, left, delivers far more than subtle, refined tweakments at her elegant Belgravia clinic. Her excellent Signature Belgravia Facial, taken while lying on an infrared PEMF mat (if you’ve not tried this you must), combines a personalised peel, medical grade LED, LPG tissue stimulation, plant-derived exosomes and more to support wellbeing alongside skin. The result? Smoother, brighter, expensive-looking skin and a calmer mind.
