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"[Advanced Skin Care Day Spa](http://www.advancedspa.com/)  \\n__ISABELLE ANTON__  \\nCustomized Facial, $250  \\n140 W. 57th St., Suite 3C  \\n212-758-8867  \\n\\nA facialist with a suntan doesn't initially inspire trust\u2014but Anton more than earned ours. She applied an organic omega peel to slough off dry skin and gave us a face-neck-and-shoulder massage; then her assistant rubbed our arms and hands as Anton performed extractions. She applied an antioxidant mask to hydrate our skin, smoothed on aloe gel, and zapped our face with an LED light to treat our broken capillaries. By the end of the appointment, we looked as if we'd never spent a single day at the beach.  \\n\\n[Belle F\u00E9e](http://www.daphnestudio.com/)  \\n__DAPHNE HAGADONE__  \\nFacial, $100 and up  \\n529 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl.  \\n917-674-5955  \\n\\nTo soothe our sensitive skin, Hagadone mixed up a serum containing white lavender, ylang-ylang, and rose, then rubbed on a pumpkin scrub. Her extractions were no-nonsense (and no picnic), but she offset the sting with a charcoal seaweed mask. We left smelling like a bouquet and more than a tad blotchy\u2014we prayed we wouldn't run into anyone we knew. But the redness soon gave way to a rosy hue that lasted for days.\\n\\n[Andrea DeSimone Skincare](http://www.andreadesimoneonline.com/)  \\nFacial, $150  \\n224 Fifth Ave., 3rd fl.  \\n646-330-0768  \\n\\nWe had a new baby\u2014and the dark circles to prove it. Desperate for some coddling of our own, we booked an appointment with DeSimone, who has a reputation for healing fragile complexions. We told her we were nursing, and she prescribed a facial with natural products \\\"safe enough to eat.\\\" She then lulled us to sleep with a 30-minute face massage, mixed a yogurt-and-flaxseed mask on the spot, and performed imperceptible extractions. As we left, we marveled at the difference: We'd arrived sallow and drained but departed radiant and relaxed.  \\n\\n[Bergdorf Goodman](http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/template/catF7.jhtml?itemId=cat140015&amp;parentId=cat140013&amp;masterId=catstore&amp;cmCat=)  \\nElemis Skin Radiance Facial, $55  \\n754 Fifth Ave.  \\n212-872-2821  \\n\\nUsually, a trip to Bergdorf's means maxing out our credit card\u2014but not this time. In a private treatment room, our aesthetician analyzed our skin, then got to work. She cleansed with papaya enzymes, toned, exfoliated, slathered on a moisturizing mask, and smoothed on an anti-aging eye treatment. The facial itself was fantastic, but it was the reclining, Shiatsu-massaging chair on our neck, back, shoulders, and legs that made the service so impressive. We emerged with gleaming skin, soothed muscles\u2014and plenty of money left over to spend on the second floor.\\n\\n[CompleteSkinMD](http://completeskinmd.com/)  \\n__JORDANA MATTIOLI__  \\nFacial, $225 and up  \\n225 E. 64th St.  \\n212-759-4900\\n\\n__The feel:__ If the name doesn't tip you off, then the stark white reception area and stiff changing gowns confirm that this space is clearly a medical practice, not a spa.  \\n__The experience:__ Mattioli cleared out what felt like every single pore (including the ones on our ears), using a lancet on stubborn spots. Then she ran a cool metal disc over our face to calm inflammation.  \\n__Bottom line:__ Yes, it felt like a trip to the doctor's office, but our skin looked healthy and clean for weeks after the facial. Now if only we could charge the visit to our insurance. (our bill: $225).  \\n\\n[Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa](http://us.caudalie.com/spas-boutiques/spas-vinotherapie/spa-usa/the-plaza-new-york.html)  \\nVinoperfect Facial, $205-$305  \\nThe Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St., 4th fl.  \\n212-265-3182  \\n\\nGetting to Caudalie, located in The Plaza Hotel, required zigzagging through a lobby filled with camera-wielding tourists. Our facialist instantly soothed our frayed nerves (as well as our skin) with a refreshing grape-water toner, followed by a face-neck-and-shoulder massage using hot and cold stones. To finish, she painted on a creamy mask containing grapevine sap: to help lighten our dark spots, she explained. We left an hour later with a perfectly polished, camera-ready complexion.  \\n\\n[Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa](http://us.caudalie.com/spas-boutiques/spas-vinotherapie/spa-usa/the-plaza-new-york.html)  \\n__REGINE BERTHELOT RIVOAL__  \\nFacial, $205 and up  \\nThe Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St., 4th fl.  \\n212-265-3182  \\n\\n__The word:__ Berthelot's clients include tough-to-impress dermatologists.  \\n__The feel:__ Spa meets wine bar, with serene treatment rooms and a wall of premiere crus.  \\n__The treatment:__ After deep cleansing and extractions, Berthelot smoothed a face oil over our skin before zapping bacteria with a high-frequency wand. She then jump-started our circulation with a massage from head to toe.  \\n__Bottom line:__ The Caudalie products were lovely, but Berthelot was the real star here: She worked wonders clearing up our problem skin.  \\n\\n[Cecilia Wong Skin Care](http://ceciliawongskincare.com/)  \\n__CECILIA WONG__  \\nFacial, $200 and up  \\n224 Fifth Ave., 3rd fl.  \\n212-213-8520  \\n\\n__The word:__ Wong studied with celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas as well as in Hong Kong.  \\n__The feel:__ Situated in an uninspiring office building, the space is nice but not fancy.  \\n__The treatment:__ To plump our skin, Wong used an enzyme peel and high-pressure blasts of oxygen infused with her own Black Currant Serum. Then she put us under LED lights to tone down inflammation.  \\n__Bottom line:__ Wong's years of training paid off: Our skin looked pretty and poreless for at least a week.  \\n\\n[Christine Chin Spa](http://www.christinechin.com/)  \\n__CHRISTINE CHIN__  \\nC. Chin Facial, $250 and up  \\n82 Orchard St.  \\n212-353-0503  \\n\\nAs with a talented but temperamental actress, Chin's reputation precedes her. But we found her \\\"Mean Christine\\\" nickname unfounded. After steaming and massaging our skin, she used a lancet to extract stubborn spots (some dermatologists are opposed to this). She then applied two masks (a hydrating one and a soothing green-tea one). When it was over, we had clear skin and a clear idea of why Pen\u00E9lope Cruz and Gisele are clients.  \\n\\n[Dermalogica Soho](http://www.dermalogica.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Dermalogica-Site/default/Stores-Details?StoreID=cs-new-york-usa)  \\nDermalogica Skin Treatment, $120  \\n110 Grand St.   \\n212-219-9800  \\n\\nIn space-age treatment chambers complete with fluctuating mood lighting, technicians analyze skin using Dermalogica's face-mapping system. This personalized therapy often includes a salicylic and lactic acid peel to dissolve dead skin, plus a moisturizing mask that is worked in with the help of galvanically charged metal rollers that make skin feel like silk.  \\n\\n[Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas](http://www.reddoorspas.com/locations/fifth-avenue)  \\n__KATE SELA__  \\nFacial, $135 and up  \\n663 Fifth Ave.  \\n212-546-0200  \\n\\nWe suspect Sela was a musician in a former life, because this aesthetician doesn't miss a beat. Her extractions were neither too wimpy nor too probing, and her face massage was lengthy. After a progression of multiple masks and scrubs, and a decadent collagen cream that depuffed our eyes and plumped our lips, our skin was vibrant and refreshed. But the real high note? No postfacial breakout. \\n\\n[Georgia Louise Atelier](http://www.georgialouise.co.uk/)  \\n__GEORGIA LOUISE__  \\nGeorgia Louise Facial, $400 and up  \\n39 W. 68th St.  \\n347-703-2726  \\n\\n__The clout:__ Makeup artist Gucci Westman spread the word about Louise's skin-coddling facials; now Linda \\u00adEvangelista and Emma Stone are fans.  \\n__The scoop:__ Louise combines cosmeceuticals, all-natural ingredients, high-tech gadgets, and even meditation. \\\"My sensitive skin really appreciates her gentle cleansing,\\\" says model Elettra Wiedemann.  \\n\\n[Haven](http://www.havensoho.com/)  \\nFacials, $120 and up  \\n150 Mercer St.  \\n212-343-3515  \\n\\nDepending on whether your skin is oily, dry, sensitive, or acne-prone, aestheticians at this tiny SoHo spa mix up masks with herbal serums and essential oils from Yon Ka, a natural-based, Parisian skin-care company. We loved our clarifying clay mask (a combination of lavender, orange, sage, geranium, and rosemary); it was soft, not like the typical clay mask that leaves your face immobile and itchy. Get it to go: You can buy a two-ounce jar of your mask (about ten applications) for an extra $25.  \\n\\n[Haven](http://www.havensoho.com/)  \\n__RENA RUBIN__  \\nEscape facial, $65  \\n150 Mercer St.  \\n212-343-3515  \\n\\nMost facialists promise dewy skin\u2014but they often pile on so many products that we instead leave with dewy's evil twin: greasy. This SoHo spa's 30-minute Escape facial proved an exception. After hurriedly changing in the small unisex locker room\u2014and praying no one would walk in\u2014we settled onto Rubin's cushy massage bed. She spent most of the facial running a steam machine over our skin (it helped clear our pores\u2014and sinuses) while tapping on a citrus-scented exfoliating gel; sadly, the pain-free technique wasn't as effective as extractions. What did yield results? The customized clay mask Rubin spackled on our face. It stung for a few seconds, then left our skin glowing all evening long.  \\n\\n[Ildi Pekar Skin Care](http://ildipekarskincare.com/)  \\n__ILDI PEKAR__  \\nB.E.A.M., $200  \\nOrganic Stem-Cell Facial, $385  \\n315 Madison Ave., Ste. 2600  \\n212-682-6080  \\n\\n__The clout:__ Pekar's body-firming treatments are legendary\u2014Victoria's Secret models come in before their derrieres go on display on national TV.  \\n\\n__The scoop:__ Models love her Bio Electric Stimulating Machine; mortals swear by her skin-plumping facials. \\n\\n[Institut de Beaut\u00E9 Aida Bicaj](http://www.aidabicaj.com/)  \\n__AIDA BICAJ__  \\nFacial, $545  \\n61 E. 75th St., Ste. 1F  \\n212-879-5257  \\n\\nDiminishes fine lines and eliminates stress.  \\n\\n[Isabelle Bellis New York](http://www.isabellebellis.com/)  \\n__ISABELLE BELLIS__  \\nFacial, $310 and up  \\nSculpture 3D Massage, $250  \\n60 E. 66th St., Penthouse 1  \\n212-966-3262  \\n\\nOur appointment with Bellis began on a Zen note: After asking about our stress, she guided us through a ten-minute meditation. Then she spent two full hours massaging creams and serums into our skin, focusing pressure on our tense jawline and temples until they were relaxed. We were slightly unnerved when Bellis pulled on gloves and massaged inside our mouth\u2014but it took just a minute and made our jaw feel looser for days. Facials that last longer than an hour usually make us antsy, but Bellis's technique had us so calm that the time flew by\u2014and left our skin looking healthy and rosy, to boot.  \\n\\n[Joanna Vargas Salon, Skin Care Sanctuary](http://joannavargas.com/)  \\n__JOANNA VARGAS__  \\nFacial, $400  \\n501 Fifth Ave., Ste. 2011  \\n212-949-2350  \\n\\nVargas's famous Oxygen Purifying Facial is a must-try at this Fifth Avenue salon. Vargas's skin-care approach is holistic; she uses all-organic products, light and silky antioxidant-spiked serums, and a stream of pure oxygen. Her delicate touch means fewer extractions than other facials, but clients walk away with skin that is calm, clear, and healthy-looking.  \\n\\n[Julia March Integral Skin Care](http://www.juliamarchskincare.com/)  \\nOrganic Bliss Facial, $110  \\n303 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1510  \\n212-253-2242  \\n\\nAesthetician Julia March's no-frills office is a far cry from her former swanky digs, where she charged close to $400 for a facial. But the new place suits her businesslike approach to skin care. Our session was a blur of fruity-smelling masks and nearly painless extractions. A week later, our blemishes were nonexistent. March really does mean business.  \\n\\n[Julien Farel Restore Salon &amp; Spa](http://www.julienfarel.com/destinations-restore-salon-and-spa-overview)  \\n__OKSANA SHENKER__  \\nFacial, $200 for one hour  \\n540 Park Ave.  \\n212-888-8988  \\n\\n__The feel:__ The modern and spare treatment room is located in a quiet corner of this busy salon, but you can still hear the whir of blowdryers through the walls.  \\n__The experience:__ Shenker applied three masks in almost complete silence. She explained afterward that the first removed dead skin cells, the second unclogged pores, and the third moisturized.  \\n__Bottom line:__ We emerged with noticeably brighter, smoother skin, and Shenker's firm lymphatic massage eased the tension we were holding in our jaw.  \\n\\n[Kiehl's Spa 1851](http://www.kiehls.com/Kiehl%27s-Spa-1851/spa1851,default,pg.html)  \\n__ANA SANTOS__  \\nMini Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, $135  \\n157 E. 64th St.  \\n917-432-2503  \\n\\nIgnore the year \\\"1851\\\" in its name: This brand-new spa offers mini treatments to accommodate the rush of modern life. Our facial belonged to this time-saving category, but Santos still carefully assessed our skin before swirling her microdermabrasion tool over it twice. She questioned our product choices and suggested new ones as she worked, and while we could have done without the hard sell, we couldn't argue with the radiant results.  \\n\\n[La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa](http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NewYorkCentralPark/Spa/Default.htm)  \\nMaximum Indulgence (a facial with manicure and pedicure), $425  \\nThe Ritz-Carlton New York, 50 Central Park S.  \\n212-521-6135  \\n\\nOur mother always insisted that facials weren't an extravagance, just basic maintenance. Well, Mom would feel at home here, with the white-gloved doormen and slightly stuffy floral decor. She'd appreciate our aesthetician, too, who executed a thorough deep cleaning while delivering no-nonsense instructions to the nail technician grooming our hands and feet. The entire experience felt far more efficient than indulgent, but we were amazed to discover zero redness and no post-facial breakouts (an absolute first for us).  \\n\\n[Lia Schorr Day Spa](http://liaschorr.com/)  \\n__LIA SCHORR__  \\nFacial, $95  \\n686 Lexington Ave.  \\n212-486-9670  \\n\\nBefore she was a facial queen, Lia Schorr lived on a kibbutz and served in the Israeli army. And while it's a long way from the West Bank to facial peels, Schorr has earned her professional stripes by sticking to an efficient, no-frills philosophy of skin care. The European Deep Pore Cleansing Facial begins with a face-and-upper-body massage and ends with a calming mask. The result: Smooth, blemish-free skin.  \\n\\n[Ling Skin Care](http://lingskincare.com/index.php/new-york-spas)  \\n12 E. 16th St.  \\n212-989-8833  \\n\\nFACIAL  \\n__Ling Chan:__ Her hydrating facials have become a prerunway ritual for model Lindsay Ellingson. And DJ Mia Moretti raves about Chan's hot-stone Energy Lift facial: \\\"She can make even the most tired faces glow again,\\\" she says. First visit, $500 and up; subsequent visits, $250 and up.  \\n\\n__Carol Chan:__ Models are obsessed with Chan's facials, which leave skin virtually flawless. $115 and up.  \\n\\n[Maksim Spa](http://www.maksimspa.com/)  \\n__OLYA PICCIRILLO__  \\nEnzyme Facial, $160  \\n80 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1208  \\n212-414-9434  \\n\\nWe'd always thought that having dry skin and big pores was a lose-lose situation\u2014but Piccirillo instantly turned our luck around. She washed our face with a creamy cleanser, then applied an enzyme peel to prepare it for extractions. After a thorough elimination of blackheads that made our pores look smaller, she executed a lymphatic drainage massage and send us on our way with a winning complexion.  \\n\\n[Mario Badescu Skin Care Salon](http://www.mariobadescu.com/Skin-Care)  \\n__MILA ONATSKAYA__  \\nEuropean Facial, $65  \\n320 E. 52nd St.  \\n212-758-1065  \\n\\nSome aestheticians pile on treatment after trendy treatment, but Onatskaya sticks with a few tried-and-true methods. She performed a traditional deep-cleansing facial, applying a creamy cleanser, massaging our skin to boost circulation, and then meticulously pinching out blackheads. A cold compress and cooling mask followed\u2014and sure enough, we didn't notice a single red splotch. Onatskaya's techniques may be old-school, but our vibrant skin made us feel brand-new.  \\n\\n[Mario Badescu Skin Care Salon](http://www.mariobadescu.com/Skin-Care)  \\nEuropean Facial with Glycolic Peel, $110  \\n320 E. 52nd St.  \\n212-758-1065  \\n\\nWe're longtime fans of this 47-year-old facial salon, so we can only hope our unpleasant experience this time was an anomaly. We have no complaints about the actual facial itself\u2014a 75-minute routine involving classic extractions, steaming, and face masks plus a skin-smoothing glycolic-acid peel. But pampering, it was not. The treatment room was so tiny it barely fit the reclining chair, and once supine, we had to keep our feet flexed against the opposite wall. With the steam enveloping our face and the room's heat blasting, we were dripping with sweat and feeling faint. We asked our facialist to open the door\u2014which then allowed in too much hallway racket. Since we did leave with perfectly clean pores, we'd consider returning\u2014if we are promised a more spacious room next time.  \\n\\n[Mist Beauty](http://www.mist-beauty.com/)  \\n__NACHI KANEMARU GLICK__  \\nFacial, $150 and up  \\n501 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1211  \\n212-643-3447  \\nThis cozy spa is a well-kept secret among well-heeled clients.  \\n\\nKanemaru Glick cleans skin until pores are nearly invisible. \\\"She's beyond amazing,\\\" raves fashion consultant Julia Restoin Roitfeld.  \\n\\n[The Spa at Equinox 74th Street](http://www1.equinox.com/clubs/74th)  \\n__JESSICA CLARK__  \\nFacial, $325 and up  \\n1429 Second Ave.  \\n212-249-3917  \\n\\n__The feel:__ This subterranean spa is unexpectedly serene, considering that gymgoers are pounding away on treadmills two floors up.  \\n__The experience:__ Clark cleaned our skin, then ran an ultrasound wand over our face a couple of times to loosen dirt. After thorough extractions (using her fingers), she rubbed on a rich hyaluronic acid cream from the Swiss line Cellcosmet.  \\n__Bottom line:__ We expected the extractions to hurt, but it was the zappy ultrasonic wand that was most uncomfortable. Our postextraction splotches faded overnight, and we woke up with even, moisturized skin (our bill: $325).  \\n\\n[Mzia Shiman Spa](http://www.mziashiman.com/)  \\n__MZIA SHIMAN__  \\nTriple Glow Facial, $600  \\n5 E. 59th St.  \\n212-933-4389  \\n\\n__The word:__ Most of the Victoria's Secret models see Shiman before the annual show. \\n__The feel:__ A true urban oasis, with wood accents, warm lighting, and total silence.  \\n__The treatment:__ The O2 Intraceutical Oxygen Treatment involves thorough extractions, a slathering of serums, and a misting of cool oxygen for about 30 minutes.  \\n__Bottom line:__ We've heard that oxygen treatments are a gimmick, but we beg to differ after seeing how dewy, young, and healthy our skin looked.  \\n\\n[The Peninsula Spa](http://newyork.peninsula.com/en/spa-wellness/luxury-spa)  \\n__GINA GUZZETTA__  \\nFacials, $195 and up  \\n700 Fifth Ave.  \\n212-903-3910  \\n\\n__The word:__ Top makeup artists (Tom Pecheux) rave about the glow-enhancing, extraction-free Biologique Recherche facials.  \\n__The feel:__ Candlelit, with Asian decor and bamboo everything.  \\n__The treatment:__ Guzzetta used a milky face wash, a chilly mask, and serums to unclog our pores instead of a lancet, then promised face-lift-quality firming with her vigorous face massage.  \\n__Bottom line:__ This facial gets you looking good fast: The massage instantly plumped our skin and left us looking luminous. And our blemishes shrank down to nothing without any sharp objects.  \\n\\n[Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare Spa Clinic](http://www.pratimaspa.com/)  \\nAyurvedic Facial, $126  \\n110 Greene St., Ste. 701  \\n212-581-8136  \\n\\nWe wondered whether this spa's all-organic products would be powerful enough to treat our scattered blemishes\u2014but it was our facialist's touch that truly surprised us. Her extractions were aggressive; even the mask with sandalwood and rose petal that followed hadn't fully calmed our redness by the time we left. But the next day, our skin was radiant and remarkably clear.  \\n\\n[The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York](http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/luxury-spa/)  \\nVitamin Infusion Facial, $295  \\n80 Columbus Cir.  \\n212-805-8880  \\n\\nMany facials feel about as relaxing as a visit to the dentist. But this one\u2014cleansing, vitamin treatment, quick extractions, and collagen mask with cold stones and lymphatic massage\u2014was just what the doctor ordered. After the cool mask was applied, our cheerful aesthetician asked us if we'd prefer a scalp or foot massage. When we couldn't decide, she gave us both, and even threw in a moisturizing pink-mud treatment for our dry hair. By the end, our skin was so glowing we faced the world without makeup for the first time since middle school.  \\n\\n[Shibui Spa](http://www.thegreenwichhotel.com/shibui-spa/)  \\nFacials, $200 and up  \\nThe Greenwich Hotel, 377 Greenwich St.  \\n646-203-0045  \\n\\nLike a beautiful woman, the Shibui Spa wants to be respected for its mind, too. We did, but first we couldn't stop gawking at the indoor pool\u2014a stunning lantern-lit grotto\u2014which we soaked in until we pruned. When we were ready for our facial, our aesthetician led us to a treatment room, where she coddled our skin with biopeptide creams, an antioxidant-rich mask, and mild extractions. By the end, our glowing complexion had never looked more beautiful\u2014or more brilliant.  \\n\\n[Skin by Mamie](http://mamiesskincare.com/)  \\n__MAMIE MCDONALD__  \\nFacials, $180 and up  \\n315 Fifth Ave.  \\n212-260-9372  \\n\\nModels including Amber Valletta and Iman get their glow from McDonald's facials, which leave skin radiant. So we thought it wise to go to her to treat our dark complexion, which can handle adventurous makeup shades, but rejects even the most timid skin products, turning rough and riled from face washes and fine scrubs. McDonald assessed the damage\u2014dehydration and mild eczema\u2014then got to work remedying it. After steaming, she performed a few extractions on our nose, then applied a creamy peel to draw gunk from more sensitive areas. We left with zero signs of irritation, and our face positively glowed\u2014no electric pink lipstick necessary.  \\n\\n[Stephen Knoll New York](http://www.stephenknoll.com/)  \\nHydrodermie Facial, $185 and up  \\n625 Madison Ave., 2nd fl.  \\n212-421-0100  \\n\\n\\\"Your skin's good,\\\" our aesthetician told us, \\\"except for the whiteheads.\\\" Ouch. But after she ran a low-current metal wand over our face, our skin seemed lit from within, and the pain of her extractions was a distant memory. Now those whiteheads are history, too.  \\n\\n[Tracie Martyn Skin Care Salon](http://www.traciemartyn.com/)  \\nDiamond Purifying Facial, $250  \\n101 Fifth Ave., 11th fl.  \\n212-206-9333  \\n\\nHaunted by memories of facials past\u2014and their torturous extractions\u2014we made our facialist promise to go easy. During the next hour, she explained each step\u2014microdermabrasion to slough dead skin, a pineapple enzyme to even out rough spots\u2014and her light touch lulled us into a stupor. We braced ourselves for a red reflection but saw only gleaming skin. The hardest part: Seeing the bill.  \\n\\n[Tracie Martyn Skin Care Salon](http://www.traciemartyn.com/)  \\n__TRACIE MARTYN__  \\nFacial, $450  \\n101 Fifth Ave., 11th fl.  \\n212-206-9333  \\n\\nMartyn likes the color purple. Hints of it decorate every inch of her plush studio. But the new Purple Ray facial here is anything but frilly. Designed specifically for clients and celebrities (such as Kate Winslet and Julianna Margulies) who want to tackle signs of aging as well as the occasional breakout, this treatment gets its name from the simultaneous use of red and blue LED lights, which speed cell turnover and kill bacteria. After we spent 20 minutes under the rays, Martyn applied a hydrating mask, then ran noninvasive electrical currents over our face to boost circulation. To finish, she spritzed on a refreshing, peptide-rich oxygen mist. The result of all the effort: an immediate improvement in our skin's tone and texture.  \\n\\n[Tracie Martyn Skin Care Salon](http://www.traciemartyn.com/)  \\n__TRACIE MARTYN__  \\nResculpting Facial, $323  \\n101 Fifth Ave., 11th fl.  \\n212-206-9333  \\n\\nTracie Martyn has developed a Resculpting Facial that models, including Eva Herzigova and Bridget Hall, swear by\u2014especially before a fashion show. Unlike most facialists, Martyn forgoes steam, extractions, and masks. After rubbing on a lavender-scented lotion, she stimulates the skin around eyes, chin, and cheeks with a mild electric current. The goal is to tighten muscles (temporarily), reducing the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness. Sure, it sounds like hocus-pocus, but we actually thought it made our cheekbones look more prominent\u2014though we weren't quite ready for the runway.  \\n\\n[Yasmine Djerradine Institut de Beaut\u00E9](http://www.yasminedjerradine.com/)  \\nRemodeling Facial, $210  \\n30 E. 60th St.  \\n212-588-1771  \\n\\nPlastic surgeons' wives and fashion editors clamor for Djerradine's facials, performed in her quaint, Moroccan-inspired space. In her most popular facial, Remodeling one, she uses a machine that is said to tone sagging muscles by delivering a very mild electrical pulse.  \\n\\n[Yasmine Djerradine Institut de Beaut\u00E9](http://www.yasminedjerradine.com/)  \\n__YASMINE DJERRADINE__  \\nFacial, $240 and up  \\n30 E. 60th St.  \\n212-588-1771  \\n\\nDjerradine began our facial by telling us we didn't need a facial. \\\"Your skin is beautiful\u2014there's not much for me to do,\\\" she said. Perhaps she was just being polite (or modest), because Djerradine did plenty. After exfoliating our face with a fine scrub and applying a clarifying yeast mask, she moved on to extractions, using a touch so light that we floated right through them. Next, she brought out the big gun: an electro-current machine that she said would boost circulation and keep our muscles taut. She finished with a velvety moisturizer that left our skin moist and positively radiant. Not bad for \\\"not much.\\\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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