Sephora Hydrafacial face and lip treatment experience

[SportyGirly125]

It has been one of those weeks for me so I decided to treat myself. While on the Sephora app I noticed beauty services being a part of the beauty challenges going on right now. I have never had a facial done and decided to book my appointment the same day for a hydrafacial face and lip treatment at my local Sephora. My amazing hydrafacialist was Danielle who talked me through the whole experience and educated me step by step of what products she would be using on me based on my skin scan. She even complemented on how well my skin looked ☺️

Here’s step by step of what happened if anyone wants to book one:

I arrived on time to my appointment this morning and a skin scan was done to see where my skin was at for the day. My results were then emailed to me.  Looks like my current skincare routine is working because my results were 👍

 

She had 2 Sephora pen like vials she attached to the machine. One for exfoliating and the other was hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump up my skin.  She took her time doing both and focused more on places where there was more congestion, which was my nose and chin area.  After, she applied some skincare catered to my skin type that day. She used:

Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil 5.0 oz/ 150 mL  to cleanse my skin before starting

Shani Darden Skin Care Moisture Boost Plumping Serum 1 oz / 30 ml  

Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream .5 oz/ 15 mL  

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer 1.70 oz/ 50 mL  

innisfree Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen 1.69 oz / 50 ml  

Danielle let me know not to use retinol or lactic acid for at least 24 hours after getting the facial done. Vitamin c serum would be okay. She also showed me the container which showed what was sucked out of my skin 😳

I decided to add the lip treatment after getting my hydrafacial done which wasn’t an issue. She said the treatment helps with people who tend to have more cracked or dry lips. It took about 10 minutes where she used the machine to exfoliate and plump up my lips. She applied Tatcha The Kissu Hydrating & Plumping Lip Mask Original  afterwards. 

By the end of the treatments I could feel my skin more hydrated and glowy. My lips were a little more plump. 

All in all I really enjoyed my experience.  I didn’t really know what to expect but was feeling more comfortable that the station was more towards the back instead of the front where all the traffic was. I had a few people stop and see what was going on but it didn’t bother me. 

Final note, you are allowed to tip for the service at the end when you check out.  I was given samples before I left. Also, they do use the sample testers out on your face but with a spatula. You don’t know if people have put their fingers in it so that was the only thing I was worried about. Luckily nothing happened to me but just wanted to put that out there since we know the testers can be contaminated. 

Update: they actually do not use the sample testers like I thought. They have their own bins with their skincare products in it.

My skin after the appointment 

[SportyGirly125]

Just wanted to let everyone know who doesn’t know already that the hydrafacial perk treatment is no longer offered at Sephora as of this year. 

I am so glad I got to try it out last year and can now call Danielle a coworker ❤️

[CorgiMommy]

@SportyGirly125 i too am glad I tried this service.  I did get some excellent advice and tried some new products because of this. 

[Samtian]

@SportyGirly125 😱 whoa that container! I totally want to try it lol. 

[SportyGirly125]

@Samtian It was really relaxing and she spent a good amount of time on my face and lips. 

[WinglessOne]

Thanks for sharing your experience, @SportyGirly125 ! I’m glad you enjoyed your session! 

Also good to know tips are allowed, and thanks for the testers note. At my flagship store, I’ve used the mirrors at the facial stations (back of store, in the skincare section) and seen some of the testers at those stations. One day there was an oil cleanser in a pump bottle on a station, and I used it to remove a bunch of makeup swatches. (Normally I look for a tester of Lancôme Bi-Facil to remove swatches in-store, but it was MIA that day.) That made me wonder how many other customers have used those testers. I mean, things in pump bottles or squeeze tubes aren’t much of a cootie concern for me, but jars/tubs definitely are. Sounds like no one’s tester cooties hitched a ride on your skin, hooray! 

[SportyGirly125]

@WinglessOne Thank you. Glad to share my experience with everyone. I don’t normally pamper myself but wanted to try it and see what it was all about. 

[WinglessOne]

@SportyGirly125  A little self-pampering is good once in a while. 😉

And hey, I didn’t even know there’s a separate lip treatment available. I thought it was only available as part of the facial treatment, but nope, I checked my flagship services list after reading about your experience. I can definitely do a lip treatment to complete a challenge task (assuming it qualifies). My facial skin’s too finicky about certain ingredients to risk getting facials anywhere I can’t pre-approve the products used. But my lips are fine with anything that’s not menthol or capsicum (no “lip plumper” stuff), and I highly doubt that’ll be a risk during Sephora’s lip treatment. So, thanks for helping me with a challenge task! 

[curlychiquita]

Beautiful skin, @SportyGirly125! I had one of these done but it was a long time ago. I definitely should go in for one again!

[SportyGirly125]

@curlychiquita Thank you 

[CorgiMommy]

@SportyGirly125 sounds like a great experience.  Your skin looks amazing 

[SportyGirly125]

@CorgiMommy Thank you 

[peculiarzmakeup]

That sounds like such a neat experience.

Your skin looks amazing and so pretty 😍 @SportyGirly125 

[SportyGirly125]

@peculiarzmakeup Thank you 

[CynthieLu]

Absolutely amazing! @SportyGirly125 

I have been really curious about these treatments and hearing about your experience was really cool! Thank you for the detailed account. 🙏

They actually don't offer these at my local store, but I'm tempted to look into getting this service if I'm ever near a store that offers it. ( Especially the lip treatment because mine are just so dry. 😭)

Your skin is glowing! ✨

[SportyGirly125]

@CynthieLu Thank you. I just needed something relaxing and to keep me sane from a stressful week.