The verdict spread
Across 32 gurus, the overall verdict is 73% “mixed.”
What the gurus are saying
Facials earn warm praise from many gurus, who describe them as a treat that leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and plump, with the hydrafacial single most often cited for clearing congestion and milia. The catch is that the glow tends to fade once makeup goes on, and gurus caution that anyone with rosacea, acne, melasma or other skin conditions should be careful, since irritation can make those conditions worse. Gurus also note that a basic facial and a hydrafacial can be fairly similar, so a patch test before a big event is a sensible first step.