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                                                                                                                                      FOREO LUNA 3
                                                                                                                                    Combination, $299





















                                                                                                                                 DIY AT  HOME

                                                                                                                                  This smart tech offers
                                                                                                                                 hygienic and thorough
                                                                                                                                   cleansing as well as
                                                                                                                                    a firming massage.





                                                                                                                 TH E   I S S U E

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                                                                                                                 T H E  FAC I A L
                                                                                                                 Dr McCaffery’s Acne Treatment
                                                                                                                 W H AT IT I S  Developed and perfected
                                                                                                                 in-clinic over 20 years, this drug-free
                                                                                                                 acne treatment eliminates breakouts
                                                                                                                 by targeting those pesky sebaceous
                                                                                                                 glands that are producing too much
                                                                                                                 oil and too many skin cells. Using an
                                                                                                                 ultra-fine probe to penetrate each
                                                                                                                 problematic gland, this treatment
                                                                                                                 helps stop acne, pimples, whiteheads
                                                                                                                 and balckheads in their tracks.
                TH E   I S S U E                                                                                 W H AT IT FE LT LI K E  This treatment,

                Dullness and congestion                                                                          unique to Clear Skincare Clinics,
                                                                                                                 starts with a thorough consultation to
                T H E   FAC I A L   Fire & Ice                                                                   work out the best treatment for your
                W H AT  IT  I S  Aka the “Hollywood Red                                                          individual needs. You’ll feel a tiny zap
                Carpet Facial”, this is the mid-point                   HANDS  DOWN                              on each sebaceous gland as the probe
                between a hydration facial and a peel.                                                           penetrates, but the sensation is usually
                Two masks exfoliate and stimulate                     The treatment: Ultra Booster               pretty mild. You can also book in for
             PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVIER ROSE/BLAUBLUT EDITION/RAVEN & SNOW; EDWARD URRUTIA.
                collagen production with no downtime.                 Plus+ Hand & Arm Treatment                 the brand’s signature acne peel, which
                WHAT IT FELT LIKE The resurfacing                                                                uses salicylic acid to help dissolve the
                mask of glycolic and citric acid, retinol,            To help tackle sun damage and              oil, sebum and dead skin cells blocking
                niacinamide and cinnamon (it smelt                   uneven skin on the backs of our             pores and causing whiteheads,
                like a chai latte), made my skin feel                    hands and arms, this luxe               blackheads and congestion.
                very warm. Then came the calming                       treatment starts with a deep              PA IN  LE V E L Five out of 10. You’ll
                hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea                    cleanse, using ultrasound               feel a little zap as each sebaceous
                and liquorice extract gel.                          sonophoresis followed by a lactic            gland is treated, but typically
                PAIN LE VEL Five out of 10. The                      peel and dreamy massage to get              the sensation is fairly mild.
                tingling of the “fire” mask was intense                actives penetrating deeply. Post           TH E R E SULT S   Expect to put the
                but satisfying, and was soothed by the                peel, hands and arms are given             breaks on spots and help fade
                “ice” leave-on mask that followed.                  more sonophoresis and a massage              the marks they leave behind.
                TH E R E SULT S A clearer, smoother,                   to impart an energising mask              NUM B E R O F TR E ATM E NT S  For
                spot-free glow for at least a week.                  before your (now super relaxed)             best results, book in a treatment every
                N U M B E R  O F  T R E ATM E NT S                      limbs are finished off with               two to four weeks. Depending on the
                Great as a one-off, or monthly.                            cream, mist and SPF.                  severity of the breakouts, you’ll need
                W H E R E  TO G E T   I T                              Get it here: Jocelyn Petroni;             6-12 treatments, sometimes more.
                Amirova Cosmetic Clinic;                                   jocelynpetroni.com.                   W H E R E   TO   G E T   I T  Clear Skincare
                amirovacosmeticclinic.com.au                              Available January 2020                 Clinics; clearskincareclinics.com.au
                H OW  M U C H  $300 for 60 minutes                              Cost: $100                       H OW  M U C H  From $129
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