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Skin experts- what do I do with this voucher?

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Dustyblue · 27/01/2023 09:49

I have a gift voucher I need to use, for a local 'Beauty & Spa Centre'. A dear friend gave it to me & I feel bad for not using it.

Trouble is, much as I'd love to refresh my haggard 48 y/o face, I've no idea what these treatments are. Can anyone help me out?

I should say here that I'm in Oz, rural location, so this place is pretty much it. I'll put the prices in £ for ease of comparison:

PERFORMANCE FACIALS:
Microdermabrasion, 60 mins, £72
Hydrabrasion, 60 mins, £72
LED Light Therapy, 40 mins, £49
Signature Lift, 60 mins, £72
Dermal Levelling, 60 mins, £72
PRIN Tightening, 60 mins, £92
Oxygen Facial, 60 mins, £98
Skin Consult & Observe Camera, 40 mins, £43

The voucher is worth about £60 but am happy to add extra. If I knew what I was doing!

My skin is pale with a few thready veins, large forehead with above-eyebrow lines (apparently this place has a visiting botox doc, I might ask about that instead). Skin surface could be smoother.

I am fearful of what an expert would point out! Advice? TIA

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peaceandpotato · 27/01/2023 10:11

Not the skin consultant and camera

growgrowinggrown · 27/01/2023 20:45

Microdermabrasion is a great place to start, will lift off the dead skin making it look less dull and reducing the look of the fine lines too.
They usually remove the dead skin then lots of layers of lovely active ingredients and moisturisers as needed.

I don't wish to assume but the signature lift might also be a good shout. Depending on what's involved that would be along similar lines as above but target the jowls and heavy eyelids.

It's a fabulous gift from a friend, defo get it used and treat yourself.

Have they got an Instagram page? I always find having a look at the before and after pics help me decide what to have too.

oceanbleu · 27/01/2023 20:56

I'd go for the hydrabrasion, definitely. It's similar but gentler on the skin than microdermabrasion.

Dustyblue · 28/01/2023 03:02

peaceandpotato · 27/01/2023 10:11

Not the skin consultant and camera

Yes I agree, then I'd be so horrified by whatever their assessment was I'd empty my wallet for them. Not a good idea.

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Dustyblue · 28/01/2023 03:11

Thanks @oceanbleu think I'll go for hydrabrasion if it's pretty much the same as micro but more gentle. My skin is pretty thin.

@growgrowinggrown I'm not jowly yet and my eyelids don't droop, so the lift might not do much. I didn't think of checking instragram (I don't use it), good idea.

Anyone know what LED light therapy is for? Or what PRIN tightening is when it's at home?

Thanks for the guidance!

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