{"id":3629,"date":"2026-03-28T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=3629"},"modified":"2026-03-28T05:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T05:55:00","slug":"the-new-york-facialists-you-need-on-speed-dial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=3629","title":{"rendered":"The New York Facialists You Need on Speed Dial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your guide to the city\u2019s most sought-after experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You have a hair stylist for bad hair days, and a stylist for wardrobe dilemmas, but who is entrusted with the care of your skin? A facial can appear indulgent, akin to a massage: a fleeting, restorative hour that soothes rather than transforms. Yet, in the hands of a truly exceptional facialist, it can have a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

Pollution and erratic weather changes compromise the skin barrier and the consequences are cumulative: dehydration, heightened sensitivity, and premature aging, among others. In reality, that one hour appointment is doing a lot more than just<\/em> reducing cortisol levels.<\/p>\n

But where, in a city filled with buzzing skin saviors, should you turn?\u00a0 Below, a curated selection of New York<\/a>\u2019s most sought-after facialists \u2013 and the treatments for which they have earned their reputations.<\/p>\n

Best Facialist in New York<\/h2>\n

Elizabeth Grace Hand at St\u00e4lle Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A post shared by st\u00e4lle studios (@stallestudios)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

For an environment that\u2019s as dreamy as the facial itself, book in with Elizabeth Grace Hand<\/a> at St\u00e4lle Studios<\/a>. The licensed esthetician built the studio from her SoHo apartment, and has evolved it into a minimalist, sought-after space.<\/p>\n

The personal touches don\u2019t stop at interiors. Hand tailors facials to each client, blending medical-grade techniques \u2013 growth-factor infusions, CO2 masks, LED \u2013 with a personable approach that makes you feel like you\u2019re chatting with a beauty-obsessed friend. She became renowned for giving her clients the \u2018It girl glow\u2019; the type of dewy finish that has people marvelling when you say you\u2019re make-up free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crystal Greene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A post shared by Crystal Greene (@crystalgreenestudio)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you need proof of Crystal Greene\u2019s<\/a> capabilities, look at Jenna Ortega\u2019s, Christy Turlington\u2019s, and Laura Harrier\u2019s skin. These women are regular clients of the Upper East Side-based esthetician, who is also an ambassador for Est\u0113e Lauder.<\/p>\n

While her signature La Sculpture facial includes oxygen infusion and LED light therapy, the real magic comes from her hands. Her rhythmic massage technique stimulates circulation, relieves tension and (as the treatment\u2019s name suggests) leaves skin looking sculpted. Along with the calm ambience of her studio, her technique will relax even the most uptight of clients. Your skin may look all the more energized, but your slower pulse and relaxed temperament may suggest otherwise.<\/p>\n

See also: Who to Call When Your New York Home Needs A Declutter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Raquel Medina-Cleghorn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A post shared by Sophie Bolvary (@sophiebolvary)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s only been three years since Raquel Medina-Cleghorn<\/a> opened her skincare studio, and yet, she\u2019s quickly built a name for herself. After training and working as a lead esthetician for renowned skin guru Joanna Czech, Medina-Cleghorn went solo in 2023 and counts the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Paloma Elsessor as clients.<\/p>\n

The Facial is her signature treatment and includes a sculpting massage, exfoliation, extractions (if necessary), and at least one of the following modalities; Ultrasound, Iontophoresis, Microcurrent, LED, Pressurized Oxygen, and Negative Ions. The result? A sculpted, lifted visage with noticeably healthier skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Georgia Louise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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A post shared by Georgia Louise (@georgialouisesk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On the ground floor of an Upper East Side brownstone, Georgia Louise<\/a> has created a sanctuary devoted to elevated skincare. Her treatments blend hands-on massage with cutting-edge devices, and she\u2019s best known for her lifting and sculpting massage method that deeply cleanses, gently exfoliates, and includes lymphatic drainage. With Cir\u00e9 Trudon candles lit around you, expect to melt into the bed as she works her magic.<\/p>\n

For that reason, it\u2019s hardly surprising that she has a roster of A-listers as regulars, including Anne Hathaway, Amy Schumer, and Cate Blanchett. And if your skin is in need of sprucing in between appointments, find her skincare tips and massage techniques on her Instagram<\/a> for a DIY session at home.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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