6 Fabulous At-Home Facials

I’ve long been a fan of Eminence products and find their professional services to always offer excellent results. I also love how thoughtful their formulations are and enjoy the creative and effective use of natural ingredients. Unsurprisingly, this three-product kit did not disappoint. The simple three-step routine—Exfoliate, Activate, Illuminate—was easy to follow, and I liked being able to ramp up the power of the peel with a second dropperful of the peel activator following the first face massage.

As a consultant to the brand, I’ve had the pleasure of actually receiving a pre-COVID, in-person facial from Immunocologie founder Karen Ballou, and I can assure you she knows her stuff. In fact, she is a master esthetician with a flair for finding exactly what your skin needs. So, having her personally walk you through the elements of this facial is a true treat. The kit includes sample sizes of everything you need to do a complete home facial, as well as some enticing extras that you will find yourself using beyond the facial experience. Plus, after hearing Karen share the story of the brand and delve into the “why” behind the products, you will want to immediately stock up. Good thing this kit also includes a one-time code for 20 percent off your next purchase.

Kerstin Florian has created a kit that helps clients perform a facial at home with five full-sized hero products that are used in the treatment room. It’s part of several kits the brand created to encourage “self-care anywhere.” To help support their partners navigating the pandemic, this kit is only available at participating spas and retailers.

This facial was born in the Monastery Skincare Studio in San Francisco and is the brainchild of esthetician and brand formulator and founder Athena Hewett. Along with the three hero products that are part of the facial, it also comes with two one-time-use masks that are used exclusively in the treatment room as well as a 45-minute Zoom facial consultation to guide clients through the steps of the Signature Facial as well as discuss the best use for the products. A particular highlight for me was the glycolic, which was gentle enough to leave on as an overnight mask.

Due to the sensitivity of my skin, I tend to reserve peels for the pros who can select an option that won’t turn me into a tomato for several hours post-facial. So, knowing the power of PCA peels in the treatment room, I was a little nervous to give this a try at home. I needn’t have worried. This carefully concocted kit, which is available for purchase only through a PCA pro and was developed by skincare professionals, is an excellent first-time treatment for those looking for professional-grade, visible results at home. This peel was gentle, yet effective, resulting in a brighter complexion and rejuvenated skin. And the handy Protocol Booklet made following the steps simple. My skintone was noticeably improved and more radiant.

This soothing self-guided session works to immediately improve skin texture and pore refinement while deeply hydrating the skin. Following a quick and effective leave-on peel, the focal point of this facial is a double clay-masking experience, which incorporates the Calming Mask with clarifying eucalyptus sulfur and the Rejuvenating Mask with sea-based ingredients for deep hydration. There are also many ways to tap into the company’s professional skincare gurus to ensure a great treatment, including one-on-one video consultations, social media facial parties with friends led by a skin coach, group facials, and more. Those who sign up for Skin Authority’s innovative Facial Club receive a kit every other month as well as access to ongoing skincare education via a video coaching library or live access Master classes conducted by their coaches monthly. Bonus: enrollment in the Facial Club Pro Treatment Membership includes the first kit for free.