Mvery often behind the bright and young face of a star there are the very expert hands of facialist, translated, make-up artists and skin experts that they dispense treatments, massages and facial, precisely, capable of making every face look its best.
Facial treatments, who they are and what facialists do
The Financial Times has recently drawn up a ranking of the best 11 facialists in the world. But who are they, above all, what do they do? Makeup artists and skin experts offer exclusive treatments tailor-made and cutting-edge which literally change the face of celebrities. It is no coincidence that their diaries are always overbooked, especially in particularly intense periods such as those between the red carpets.
It’s no coincidence that every celeb has their own go-to make-up artist. Among the most famous of the moment? Sophie Carbonari, which conquered Rihanna, and the very Italian girl Guendalina Gennari whose London studio is a point of reference for many stars passing through the English capital. Without forgetting Biba de Sousawhose agenda is packed especially in the days preceding the Academy Awards.
Anouk Biard, the best facialist according to the Financial Times
The first facialist in the Financial Times ranking? Anouk Biard. In Paris, thanks to her hands, she massages and “kneads” the skin, relaxing and toning the face.
Its secret is a blend of herbal oils made to be absorbed by the face with slow, deep and rhythmic movements, inspired by the Japanese art of Kobido and which they detoxify, reoxygenate, illuminate and move the lymph of the face. The treatment lasts 60 minutes and costs from 110 euros.
From left, Sienna Miller with Karen Bartov. in the center Kaia Gerber client of Mimi Luzon and on the right Kim Kardashian with Johanna Czech (Instagram)
Sophie Carbonari, the facialist loved by Rihanna
Originally from Mali but Parisian by adoption, Sophie Carbonari owes its fame to meeting with Caroline De MagraitChanel’s iconic model, won over by her oriental-inspired massage which reshaped her face, eliminating all signs of tiredness.
The Sophie Carbonari Protocol,as she herself defines it, unites the kobido to Ayurvedic techniques, lymphatic drainage, movements shiatsu And acupressure so as to work both on the skin and on the muscles and on the lymphatic system, doing restart epidermal metabolism. A technique that also won over Rihannaso much so that Sophie Carbonari is the first facialist to collaborate with Fenty Beauty.
Among his clients there is also Naomi Campbell, opens his London studio once a month and has two pop-ups, in Cannes and in Venice during the Festivals. One of his treatments varies from 60 to 90 minutes and costs from 400 euros to 450 euros.
Keren Bartov, the high-tech facilitator
With two studios, one in Tel Aviv and the other in Notting Hill, Keren Bartov bases his method on the help of hi-tech machinery. For each part of the face, the treatment involves the use of a specific handpiece including radiofrequency, ultrasound, waves, which stimulate collagen.
The 90 minute treatment begins with a session to draw up a tailor-made protocol and then move on to a deep facial massage. The result? “Glow” skin, as everyone who has tried this defines it protocol. Sienna Miller, Rita Ora and Demi Moore book with her. The treatment takes 90 minutes and costs £605.
Guendalina Gennari, the Italian conquering the star system
Very Italian but with a studio in Notting Hill, Guendalina Gennari is defined as “The Skin Sculpter“: they turn to her Gillian Anderson and Carey Mulligan but also Reje Jean Page and Joshua Jackson. The peculiarity of his treatment is that of being able to work on the ligaments and muscle groups acting both externally, therefore on the face, and inside the mouth: with particular movements, the production of hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen is naturally stimulated.
The result? A more hydrated, luminous and relaxed face, precisely because all the contractures have dissolved, ideal if you suffer from bruxism. The bespoke treatment costs £400 and lasts 90 minutes, the Scultural Face Lift with Buccal costs 295 stars, for 80 minutes.
Cynthia Rivas, skin luminosity expert
Beloved by models (it is no coincidence that she moved to Paris during Paris Fashion Week), Cynthia Rivas has a studio in New York’s Upper East Side. Her treatment menu is focused on improving luminosity of every skin: Diamond Glow Dermalinfusion uses concentrated active ingredients for repair sun spots, epidermal dehydration, reduce expression lines and actual wrinkles, decongest, take care of acne and restore texture and tone to the skin. In 45 minutes, for 100 dollars.
Biba de Sousa, Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s facialist
Specializing in fighting acne, Biba de Sousa is the facialist of many celebs including Hailey Bieber and her husband Justine, Billie Eilish and Emily Blunt. His holistic approach is supported by continuous cutting-edge research: in addition to fighting acne, he deals with epidermal exfoliation, microcurrent and lymphatic drainage.
What makes the difference, like all experts, are her skilled hands, capable of personalized massage techniques that give new life to the face. Of all the lucky ones who manage to book.
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