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The best facials in London for radiant, lit-from-within skin

From Sarah Chapman to Su-Man, here are the best London facial treatments, tried & tested by the Hello! Fashion team 

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Aaliyah Harry
Beauty Writer
Updated: February 3, 2025
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London is home to some of the best beauty treatments in the world, but which ones are actually worth your hard-earned cash? 

From kneading, needling and cupping to high-tech topicals and glow-giving lasers, we round-up the capital's most sought after facial treatments for beautiful skin.

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Hello! Fashion shares the best facials in London for radiant, lit-from-within skin: 

Advanced Facial, Aman Spa

The Aman Spa also boasts a pool, for the ultimate Mayfair escape
The Aman Spa also boasts a pool, for the ultimate Mayfair escape

Why we love it: The luxurious Aman Spa, tucked inside The Connaught hotel uses innovative therapy tools so that each treatment embodies a decadent sensorial experience. Their indulgent ‘Aman Advanced facial’ uses powerful Japanese ingredients expertly blended with the latest technology to create a 90 minute facial. 

Hello! Fashion's Digital Editor Natalie Salmon says: "Rice bran and indigo extract are used to achieve noticeably lifted, radiant, healthy and glowing skin. An ultrasonic scrubbing device removes cellular debris from pores, while their EMS device stimulates targeted muscles, lifting and reducing fine lines and wrinkles, finally cryo bulbs and a manual lifting technique restore and plump the skin. The facial culminates in three sumptuous masks; a mineral mask to hydrate, an Aman x111 Skin nourishing gold algae sheet mask to brighten and a 15 minute LED to enhance the complexion. This is Aman’s most functional and results-driven facial to date, and I am here for it."

How long: 90 minutes

Price: £300.00

Where: Aman Spa, The Connaught Hotel, 16 Carlos Place, W1K 2AL

Instant Recharge Facial, Dr David Jack 

Facial massage © Dr David Jack Clinic

Why we love it: This facial is designed for busy individuals on-the-go seeking instant skin rejuvenation. So, it's perfect for people like us who are constantly rushing around the city. The Instant Recharge Facial is a cutting-edge express treatment that revitalizes tired, lackluster skin, leaving it luminous, hydrated, and perfectly contoured—all in just 30 minutes. It also lifts and sculpts facial contours, enhancing definition and promoting a youthful appearance. Starting with a deep cleanse, followed by our dual-phase peptide biopeel, which exfoliates and nourishes the skin. It ends with a relaxing Korean Golki sculpt massage with lymphatic drainage lifts and firms the facial contours, while cryotherapy further defines and sculpts.

How long: 30 minutes

Price: £160.00

Where: 22 Royal Exchange, City of London, London EC3V 3LP

Ultimate Facial, Su-Man 

A-list facialist Su-Man doing a facial © Instagram /@suman.facialist
A-list facialist Su-Man is a trailblazer in her field

Why we love it: Want a non-surgical alternative to botox? Sofitel London St James has welcomed world-renowned facialist Su-Man as its resident spa practitioner. Before her Sofitel residency she took pride of place at the W Hotel and attended to private clients. She was previously the personal facialist of Juliette Binoche, no less. Now her regulars include the likes of Freida Pinto and Anne Hathaway.

Hello! Fashion's Digital Editor Natalie Salmon says: "Su-Man was known as London’s best-kept beauty secret, and for excellent reason. Her technique blends her unique fusion of TCM, Asian wisdom and Western science to her facials which are beloved by A-listers. Su-Man’s ‘skin sculpting’ method is based on shiatsu massages and delivers an ‘instant face lift’ effect."

How long: 45 minutes

Price: £220.00

Where: Sofitel St James, 6 Waterloo Place, St. James's, SW1Y 4AN

Andrassy Facial, Omorovicza Institute 

Omorovicza's new London Institute© Orin Carlin
Omorovicza's new London Institute

Why we love it: Nestled within Mayfair's luxury district, Omorovicza's new London location is a veritable treat to behold. Inspired by both the brand's signature Budapest Institute and the Rácz Fürdő, the Omorovicza family's historic thermal bath, the space provides the perfect slice of respite within the busy capital.

Former SEO Content Writer Orin Carlin says: "Party season started a little early for me this year, and sadly the alcohol-induced dehydration spoke for itself. Dullness and fine forehead lines were my main concerns when I swung by Omorovicza's achingly elegant Mayfair location, but they were no match for the brand's 'Andrassy' treatment. The approach is totally bespoke, including a thorough questionnaire beforehand so you can communicate to your therapist exactly what it is you want to focus on. I'm totally here for an in-depth extraction, although I'd point out that this requires a little downtime for your skin to recover. I also loved the rigorousness of the Hungarian massage technique, giving my skin a noticeable temporary lift."

How long: 90 minutes

Price: £250.00

Where: Omorovicza London Institute, 60 South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1K 2QW

The Brazilian Zero Downtime Facial, Dr Joney De Souza

Dr Joney De Souza giving a facial© Dr Joney De Souza

Why we love it: In the heart of London, Dr. Joney De Souza has reintroduced this antioxidant ingredient (Selenium) in his private clinic as a means of resurfacing and refining the skin of the face and neck. This treatment, carried out by senior aesthetic therapist, Roma Sumskiene, involves the use of  high concentration of antioxidants applied after removing dead skills followed by the infusion of the selenium antioxidant which stimulates circulation and results in hydrated, and dewy skin. After application, expect an instant glow to your complexion and improved skin tone. P.s, there really is ZERO downtime. 

Price: £250.00

Where: 49 Blandford Street MaryleboneLondon W1U 7HH

The Brilliant Signature Facial, Noble Panacea 

Why we love it: Discover Noble Panacea's The Brilliant skincare range via its first-ever spa partnership. Fusing LED light therapy with the brand's radiance-boosting products, as with practically all excellent facials, the treatment can be modified (through the different wavelengths of light) to account for your skin type.

"Skincare junkies will likely already be familiar with the brand responsible for Jodie Comer's lit-from-within glow," says Hello! Fashion's SEO Content Writer Orin Carlin. "But if you haven't yet heard of Noble Panacea, rectify the situation immediately. The Brilliant Signature Facial is a guaranteed fast track to gorgeous, radiant skin. Combining LED light therapy with stimulating massage techniques, my skin looked visibly refreshed and the glow lasted for several days. A no-brainer." 

How long: 60 minutes

Price: £280.00 (or £365.00 for 90 minutes)

Where: Nobu Hotel, 22 Portman Square, W1H 7BG

The Detox Facial, Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader at Lanserhof's The Skin Lab           © Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader at Lanserhof's The Skin Lab

Why we love it: Victoria Beckham's favourite skincare brand has a spa in London. Professor Augustinus Bader, launched a spa for his devotees to get an even more tailored experience of the cult-favourite products.The company’s very first brick & mortar destination is the next step in the brand's commitment to "state-of-the-art healing and optimising well-being through clinical innovation, all in beautifully designed surroundings". 

Hello! Fashion's Digital Editor Natalie Salmon says: "I recommend 'The Detox Facial'. The profound experience utilises microdermabrasion, lymphatic massage, LED light technology alongside a gentle extraction and the brands first detox mask, exclusive to the location."

How long: 60 minutes 

Price: £350.00

Where: Lanserhof's The Skin Lab, 17-18 Dover Street, W1S 4LT

The Hydrafacial, Elenique 

Why we love it: Need a deep clean right into the nooks and crannies of all your pores? Elenique’s spa located in the heart of London’s trendy Fulham area delivers on the ultimate HydraFacial. Combining six treatments into one, it is every beauty editor’s best kept secret.

Hello! Fashion's Digital Editor Natalie Salmon says: "The treatment has no down time and is highly effective yet painless. The procedure employs advanced vortex technology, using water to extract dirt and oil, then hydrates with antioxidants and peptides. The treatment then finishes with LED light therapy to stimulate cell renewal and provide a relaxing finale. An unbeatable glow, and watch all your blackheads disappear. Ask for facialist Elena if you can, she is a master at her craft."

How long: 60 minutes

Price: £180.00

Where: Elenique Skin Clinic, 957 Fulham Road, SW6 5HY

The Glass Skin Microinfusion Facial, The HVN 

woman getting a facial © The HVN

Why we love it: In just one hour, you’ll leave this wellness space with reflective, glowing skin, looking flawless and refreshed—perfect for any special event or night out. This bespoke treatment has 4 steps tailored to your individual needs You start with the ZO Restorative Peel, a gentle yet effective peel that exfoliates your skin. Next, there's a Micro-infusion with NCT. This treatment delivers a customized blend of NCTF (New Cellular Treatment Factor) deep into the skin to target fine lines and reduce pores. The third step includes the luxurious HydroPeptide Mask that locks in hydration and leaves you with a dewy finish. Finally,  LED Light Therapy Mask stimulates collagen production. 

How long: 60 minutes

Price: £350.00

Where: 57-63 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7BF

How we chose:

  • Personal testimony: Each of the London-based facials listed below have been tried and tested by a member of our team and received the Hello! Fashion seal of approval. 
  • Performance: Quality is paramount, and all the facials listed below delivered exceptional results. Individual techniques (spanning from microdermabrasion and cryotherapy to lymphatic massage and LED light therapy) and specific skin targets vary. But the overall uniting factor is that these treatments left our skin looking plumped, more refreshed and with a lasting glow. 

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