Diamond Facial in Leyton
The Diamond Facial is a 60-minute, exfoliation-led facial in four steps: an exfoliating cleanse, an activating step, a facial massage, and a mask to finish, for a smoother, polished feel. It starts, like every facial at our spa on High Road Leyton, with a short skin consultation.
Times and prices
How the facial runs
- 1. Consultation. Your therapist looks at your skin and asks about your routine and anything that bothers you.
- 2. Exfoliating cleanse.
- 3. Activating step.
- 4. Facial massage.
- 5. Mask to finish.
Your therapist adjusts each step to suit your skin on the day. We use professional skincare products, chosen for your skin type.
Is it right for your skin?
Because it’s exfoliation-led, the Diamond Facial isn’t suitable for:
- very sensitive or reactive skin;
- active breakouts;
- broken skin;
- recent sunburn.
If that’s you, ask about our Calming Facial, one of the two facials designed for sensitive skin: see facials for sensitive skin. For breakouts, the Anti-Acne Facial is the one to look at. Please also tell us if you’re pregnant.
Before and after
- Retinoids, strong acids and peels: please stop them for 5 to 7 days before and 5 to 7 days after your Diamond Facial, unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
- Arrive with little or no make-up if you can.
- Try to leave your skin make-up-free for a few hours afterwards, and use SPF, especially after exfoliation.
- Booking it for a wedding or a big day? Choose a facial your skin already knows rather than a first-time one. Wedding and event prep
Diamond, Gold or Brightening?
All three are 60-minute facials at £75 that people often choose when skin looks dull or tired, and each has a men’s version.
| Diamond Facial | Gold Facial | Brightening Facial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen for | A smoother, polished feel | Tired-looking skin, or before a special occasion | Dull or uneven-looking tone |
| Steps | Exfoliating cleanse, activating step, facial massage, mask | Deep cleanse, gentle exfoliation, Gold Facial mask, moisturising finish | Adjusted to your skin at the consultation |
| Not for | Very sensitive or reactive skin, active breakouts, broken skin, recent sunburn | Tell us about any skin condition or allergy | Tell us if your skin is sensitive |
| Time | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min |
| Price | £75 | £75 | £75 |
The Gold Facial includes gentle exfoliation rather than being built around it; if your skin is very sensitive or reactive, the Calming Facial is the one designed for it. For dullness or an uneven look, see the Brightening Facial.
Men’s Diamond Facial
The Men’s Diamond Facial follows the same steps, adjusted to your skin, and is a separate booking. The same suitability and before-and-after advice applies. Choose Men’s Facials when you book, then the Men’s Diamond Facial: the booking form shows only the therapists who provide it, including when you choose “any therapist”. If you’ve just shaved or have any irritation, say so at your consultation.
Coming regularly?
The Diamond Facial and the Men’s Diamond Facial are part of our specialised facial courses, so you can mix and match them with the other specialised facials from £55 a session (20 sessions, £1,100). Courses run 3 months (3 sessions), 6 months (5) or 12 months (10, 15 or 20) from the start date you choose. Facial courses
Good to know
- Off-Peak Escape: 15% off facials Monday to Thursday, for appointments that start from 10:00 and finish by 16:00. A massage and a facial in the same booking are 10% off both. Only one offer applies to a booking, and we apply the one that saves you most. Offers
- Every booking is paid in full when you book, and can be cancelled or moved free with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellation policy
Visiting us
Artisa Spa is at 359 High Road Leyton, London E10 5NA, in East London, a short walk from Leyton Underground station (Central line), with buses stopping close by. We’re open Monday to Saturday 10:00–22:00 and Sunday 10:00–20:00. When you book online you can ask us to sort out your parking: we arrange a visitor permit for your car for your appointment and email you where to park. Your permit starts at your appointment time, or earlier if you choose, and the council allows 10 minutes after it ends; the permit streets we send you to are about 3 minutes’ walk away. On match days at Brisbane Road, the stadium right behind the spa, parking is very hard anywhere in Leyton: allow at least 20 minutes to find a space. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your consultation. Questions first? Call 020 8558 8268.
Diamond Facial FAQs
What happens in a Diamond Facial?
After a short consultation, four steps over 60 minutes: an exfoliating cleanse, an activating step, a facial massage and a mask to finish. Your therapist adjusts each step to your skin.
Who shouldn’t book it?
It isn’t suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin, active breakouts, broken skin or recent sunburn. If that’s you, ask about our Calming Facial. Please tell us if you’re pregnant.
Do I need to stop my skincare beforehand?
Yes: please stop retinoids, strong acids and peels for 5 to 7 days before and after your appointment.
Is there a men’s version?
Yes, the Men’s Diamond Facial: the same steps, adjusted to your skin, 60 minutes and £75. Book it under Men’s Facials.