Where to Get a Great Facial in NYC

There are currently five of these one-stop skincare shops around the city, offering 30, 50 and 75-minute facials tailored to your specific complexion concerns. A session at Heyday sits somewhere between a pampering spa facial and a tech-y dermatological one. Expert skin therapists employ gadgets, goopy products, gentle extractions, and facial massage to leave you thoroughly dewy. Don’t forget to pick up recommended products in the retail section before you exit, to tide you over until your next appointment.

Heydey Tribeca, 92 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013 +1 (646) 922-7576

Those of a wellness-y disposition will love Britta Beauty’s signature Facial Attunement—a treatment that incorporates Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic massage methods to address the anatomy of the face, not just the surface-level blemishes. As a holistic esthetician, Britta exclusively uses clean beauty products that are literally pure enough to eat (a berry, royal jelly and honey mask smelled particularly delectable when we tried the treatment). After she’s loosened your facial muscles with the gua sha technique—gliding a flat tool made from cool, polished jade stone along your jaw line—you’ll feel as if you’ve had a very gentle facelift.
Britta Beauty, 73 Spring Street, Suite 501, SoHo, New York, NY 10012

Get a classic facial, complete with a face steam and extractions, at this no-frills NYC spa chain. A 50-minute session is $69–$80 and includes a deep cleanse, tone, and exfoliation. If you’re after something a little more heavy-duty, you can opt for microdermabrasion or a power peel to slew off any lackluster cells and leave you all together glowier.

Skin Spa New York Flatiron, 55 West 21st Street, Floor 4, New York, NY 10010 +1 (212) 620-0033

Yoga 216’s in-house esthetician, Heidi Kinney, specializes in spa treatments rooted in Ayurveda. Known as “the science of life,” this ancient Indian healing system treats health imbalances according to the individual’s natural constitution, known as a dosha, and this Ayurvedic facial will enhance your complexion using the same method. Taking into account your skin type, internal imbalances and any environmental factors that could be affecting your pores, Heidi uses dosha-specific cleanses, masks, and herbal exfoliations, plus marma massage (which focuses on acupressure points on the face) to give you an entirely personalized, totally relaxing experience.

Yoga 216, 511 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011 +1 (212) 337-3530

The thing that sets this downtown spa apart is incredible facial massage; skin treatments incorporate three specific techniques that focus on pressure points and lymphatic drainage. Working in tandem with deep exfoliation and hydrating masks, your whole face will feel higher, tighter, softer, and virtually luminous by the time your therapist has worked her magic.

Tribeca Beauty Spa, 8 Harrison Street, New York, NY, 10013 +1 (212) 343-2376

This “clean and pure” beauty emporium is a go-to for those who prioritize natural skincare products and avoid suspicious-sounding chemicals like the plague. The shelves are packed with lotions, serums, and adaptogens curated to fit CAP‘s inside-out beauty ethos. In the treatment room, specialist “lift” facials are designed to reduce signs of aging using acupuncture and massage, with an effectiveness that can (kind of) compete with botox.

CAP Beauty, 238 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10014 +1 (212) 227-1088