I feel like a walking dictionary today. Yesterday afternoon I finally had a facial with Una Brennan and ever since I have been trying to think of words to describe the results. This is what I have come up with so far: juicy, plump, pillowy, dewy, fleshy, succulent, smooth, fresh, honed, sculpted, refined. Oh, and I’ve also rediscovered my cheekbones which I thought had left me at the age of 25.

The treatment itself is a feat of unique techniques and ingredients using intense lymphatic drainage massage with pure coconut oil (mmmm), ice cold freeze-dried seaweed masks and potent vitamin C infusions. It’s not exactly relaxing but it feels great knowing your skin is being worked on so thoroughly. Una is also a fountain of knowledge, what she doesn’t know about products and ingredients, frankly isn’t worth knowing. Una used a haul of incredible Skinceuticals products on me including Gentle Cleanser, Hydrating B5 Masque and the Vitamin C Masque which was such a treat as I’m already a devoted fan of this range.

So not only did she work absolute, mind-boggling wonders on my very grey, tired, congested complexion (and I’ve had a lot of facials in my time) but her therapy room is a chic, relaxing haven and the music she plays throughout is a real treat (and a very welcome change from the usual panpipes, I’m talking Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Nina Simone). Basically what I’m trying to say is, RUN, DON’T WALK.

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