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Which Facial in Toronto? How to Choose the Right Length
Choosing a facial by name can be confusing when hydrating, brightening and purifying descriptions sound so similar. We make it simpler by building your facial around what your skin needs.
At Beauty Room in Liberty Village, Toronto, you choose a length, and we decide what happens inside that length with you on the day, based on how your skin looks and feels when you arrive.
Choosing Your Facial Length
There are three lengths. Each one is designed around how many treatments can be done properly in the time, so a longer appointment gives us room to combine more modalities for your skin.
| Appointment | Price | What is included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Minute Refresh | $99 | Lymphatic massage cleanse, then either a Korean Glass Skin Peel or Fire and Ice, then either LED or oxygen infusion | Pre-event glow, keeping things ticking between deeper appointments |
| 60 Minute Signature | $195 | Any one of dermaplaning, oxygen infusion, LED, chemical exfoliation or Fire and Ice. Neck and shoulder massage included | Monthly maintenance, dullness, congestion, uneven texture |
| 90 Minute Reset | $245 | Any two of dermaplaning, Korean Glass Skin Peel, Fire and Ice or microcurrent. Extractions, neck and shoulder massage and LED all included | Acne and scarring, fine lines, laxity, pigmentation and sun damage |
We recommend choosing by the "Best for" column. The ninety minute appointment is the only one where two active modalities plus extractions fit comfortably, giving each step the time it needs.
Choosing by Skin Concern
Starting with your main skin concern is the quickest way to find the right appointment.
Before an event
The thirty minute Refresh is designed for this. It is a targeted treatment in its own right, and pre-event glow is one of the things it is built for.
Dullness, congestion, a monthly rhythm
The sixty minute Signature includes one active modality chosen on the day, along with a neck and shoulder massage. This is the appointment most people settle into for regular monthly care.
Acne scarring, fine lines, pigmentation, laxity
The ninety minute Reset. These concerns benefit from more than one treatment in a session, and extractions are built into the time so every step gets the attention it needs. If your concern is scarring specifically, we recommend reading our guide to which treatments help acne scars before you book.
Your first ever facial
Any of the three lengths works well. Let us know it is your first facial when you book, and we will guide you through every step. Our walk-through of what actually happens in the room covers what to expect.
Add-On Pricing
Some add-on prices change with the length of your base facial, and this can make a longer appointment the better choice.
THE LONGER THE BASE, THE CHEAPER THE ADD-ON
Adding Laser Genesis costs $150 on the thirty minute appointment and $60 on the ninety. So the ninety minute Reset with laser comes to $305, against $249 for the thirty minute with the same addition. Fifty-six dollars separates them, and one includes two modalities, extractions, LED and a neck and shoulder massage.
If you are already considering laser, we usually recommend the ninety minute Reset as the best value. Our explanation of what Laser Genesis does will help you decide whether it belongs in your treatment plan.
The Other Enhancements
Here is what is available, so you can ask for what suits your skin when you book.
Available on request
Dermaplaning, $45
An enhancement on the thirty minute appointment, and one of the choices already included in the longer two.
Deep pore cleansing, $35
We recommend adding it to the thirty minute appointment if congestion is your main concern.
Knesko collagen face masque, $50
Available on all three lengths. A hydrating finishing step for your facial.
Already included
Neck and shoulder massage
Costs $35 on the thirty minute appointment. Included in both the sixty and the ninety.
LED light therapy
One of the two choices on the thirty minute, one of the options on the sixty, and simply included on the ninety.
Extractions
Included in the ninety minute appointment, which makes it a great choice if congestion is your main concern.
The Facial Modalities
Each modality on the menu does a different job, and knowing which is which makes it easier to talk through your options on the day.
The exfoliating group
Dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation and the Korean Glass Skin Peel all remove surface material, by different means and to different depths. We would not normally combine two of them in one appointment, which is why the ninety minute Reset pairs a peel with a treatment from a different category.
The delivery group
Oxygen infusion and LED work by delivering and stimulating, which complements the exfoliating group. They pair naturally after exfoliation, which is why the thirty minute appointment is structured as one from each side.
Fire and Ice, and microcurrent
Fire and Ice is a resurfacing protocol with its own sequence, covered in detail in our guide to what each masque does. Microcurrent works on the facial muscles beneath the skin surface, which is why it appears only on the ninety minute appointment where there is time to do it properly.
Where to Find Us
We are on Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of Liberty Village. You will find us at 17 Atlantic Ave. Unit 2, Toronto, ON M6K 3E7, an easy walk from King West and Queen West, with clients coming from Parkdale and Fort York. Call or text 416-889-9948 if you would rather ask a question before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to decide the add-ons before I arrive?
No. Our core facials are booked by time rather than by name, so what goes into the appointment is chosen with you on the day, based on how your skin is doing when you arrive.
Is the thirty minute one a real facial?
Yes. It is built for a specific purpose: a lymphatic cleanse, a peel or Fire and Ice, then LED or oxygen. For scarring or pigmentation, we recommend the ninety minute Reset, and we will always let you know which length suits your concern.
How often should I come?
The sixty minute appointment is built around a monthly rhythm, and that suits most skin. Deeper corrective work is usually planned as a course of treatments, and we will map that out with you so you know exactly what to expect.
Can I book a facial and something else on the same day?
Often, depending on the treatment. Let us know when you book so we can sequence the day properly. Some combinations work well together and others need space between them.
What should I stop using beforehand?
Tell us what you use at home and we will advise. Actives and exfoliating products change what is safe to do on the day, so depending on the product and the treatment, we usually recommend pausing them for a few days to a couple of weeks beforehand.
Book Your Facial
Book a facial at Beauty Room in Liberty Village, Toronto. Let us know what is bothering you and we will build the appointment around your skin on the day.