Ever wondered whether a new beauty launch or trending product is truly worth the hype? If so, you’re in the right place. I Just Tried… is our beauty column where we test out everything from new formulations to cult classics to find out whether they’re really worth your money. Oh, and we’ll answer the most-searched-for questions so you don’t have even have to ask.
While celebrities and beauty journalists tend to wax lyrical about the wonder of facials when it comes to keeping their skin glowing, I have to admit that I’ve never really been fussed about them. While there is something truly blissful about having someone massage your face for the best part of an hour, I’ve always found that the skin-brightening effects of the more relaxing, spa-like facials tend to be short-lived. And as for the more intensive, medical-grade facials that come with extractions, resurfacing peels and light therapy? While they might have more long-term benefits, as someone with acne-prone skin, I’ve often found the pre-treatment questioning from therapists about my breakouts and scarring to be more invasive than the procedure itself.
Suffice to say I am in no means a facial expert, but when I noticed that basically every beauty editor I follow was raving about a very different kind of facial, my interest was piqued. Promising a more contoured, toned and lifted complexion via a combination of massage, cryotherapy and radio-frequency, FaceGym’s facial workouts are about as far removed from a traditional facial as they come—and the results that I’d seen on Instagram looked almost too good to be believed. And why I wouldn’t say that loss of firmness or elasticity is a major concern for me, now that I’m in my 30s I have definitely noticed that the skin around my jaw and cheeks is less plump than it was a few years back and I’m all over any treatment that promises to create a more sculpted appearance.
But do these cult facials really deliver or is all a whole of hype? Ahead, I’ve got the full low-down on everything you need to know about the FaceGym facial workouts and my honest first impression of the new Cryo Medi Lift Workout.
