Which Facial Is Right for You?

The Signature Facial: the most versatile starting point

The Signature Facial is RELUXE's most popular facial option, and the reason is straightforward: it adapts to nearly every skin type and concern, and it includes dermaplaning by default — something most med spas charge extra for or don't offer at all.

Dermaplaning uses a sterile surgical blade to remove vellus hair (commonly called peach fuzz) and the layer of dead skin cells sitting on the surface. The result is immediate: smoother skin, brighter tone, and dramatically improved absorption of whatever serums and actives follow. At RELUXE, dermaplaning is included in every Signature Facial at no additional charge. It's built into the treatment, not an upsell.

From there, your esthetician customizes the rest of the facial to you — the cleanser, exfoliation intensity, extraction approach, mask, and serums are all selected based on your skin type and what you're dealing with that day. Dull skin gets a brightening focus. Congested skin gets a deeper cleansing approach. Dry or reactive skin gets a gentler, more hydrating treatment. The framework is consistent; the execution is personal.

The Signature Facial is a strong choice for first-time patients, for anyone wanting a reliable monthly maintenance treatment, and for anyone whose skin has multiple concerns that don't fit neatly into one category. It is also the most affordable of the three primary facial options, which makes it well-suited to patients building a consistent monthly routine.

The Glo2Facial: oxygenation and radiance

The Glo2Facial works through a process called Oxfoliation — a combination of gentle cleansing and targeted oxygenation that stimulates circulation from within the skin rather than relying purely on manual exfoliation. It's a specialized treatment that tends to be the right answer when a patient's primary concern is dullness, congestion, or uneven tone that a traditional facial hasn't fully resolved.

The mechanism is different from a standard facial. By encouraging the skin's own circulation response, the Glo2Facial may help improve the way the skin processes and reflects light — which is what most patients describe as the "glow" they notice afterward. Many patients with congested skin also find that the Glo2 helps address the kind of sluggish skin texture that extractions alone don't fully clear.

The Glo2Facial has developed a strong following among patients who describe their skin as chronically tired-looking, grey, or uneven in tone despite consistent skincare. It's also a popular choice among patients who have tried traditional facials and want to experience a meaningfully different approach. Results vary by individual, and your esthetician will assess whether the Glo2 is a strong fit for your specific concerns.

From a scheduling standpoint, the Glo2Facial works well on a four-to-six-week maintenance schedule, similar to the Signature Facial. Some patients alternate between the two — using the Signature Facial as their monthly baseline and rotating in the Glo2 quarterly or when their skin needs a circulation boost.

The HydraFacial: clinical hydration with immediate results

The HydraFacial is one of the most recognized facial treatments in the industry, and for good reason: it delivers three things in one continuous session — cleansing and exfoliation, gentle extraction through a vortex suction system, and infusion of nourishing serums into freshly cleared pores. The multi-step vortex process is distinctive, and it produces results that are immediately visible.

The HydraFacial tends to be the strongest fit for patients whose primary concern is hydration. Dry skin, dehydration lines, and the kind of congestion that comes from skin that isn't properly moisturized at depth all respond well to the HydraFacial's infusion step. Patients with sensitive skin who have had difficulty tolerating more aggressive facial modalities often find the HydraFacial to be comfortable and well-tolerated.

At RELUXE, HydraFacial is available in multiple tiers, allowing the treatment to be tailored in depth and focus to your specific skin goals. A more targeted HydraFacial session — focused on pore minimization, brightening, or firming — uses boosters and additional steps beyond the core three-step process. Your esthetician will walk you through which tier makes sense based on your concerns and budget.

The HydraFacial is a common recommendation for patients who are new to med spa treatments entirely. There are no needles, no peeling, no heat, and no downtime. Most patients leave with noticeably plumper, cleaner, more refreshed-looking skin. For patients in Westfield and Carmel who want an accessible introduction to medical-grade skincare, it's one of the most approachable starting points available.

Where chemical peels fit in

Chemical peels are not a facial replacement — they're a complement. A facial cleanses, hydrates, and treats the skin's surface in a therapeutic, maintenance-oriented way. A chemical peel uses acids to exfoliate at a controlled depth, targeting texture irregularities, uneven pigmentation, and fine lines more aggressively than a facial is designed to.

At RELUXE, we offer BioRePeel as our most popular peel option. It delivers mid-depth exfoliation results with minimal visible peeling and no significant downtime — most patients return to their normal routine the same day. For patients dealing with more persistent pigmentation or texture concerns, additional peel options are available and are always discussed in detail before treatment.

The most practical way to think about peels is as a quarterly addition to your regular facial schedule. A common rhythm: a facial most months, with a peel swapped in once per season — often fall or winter, when sun exposure is lower and deeper exfoliation is appropriate. Your esthetician will help you build a rotation that makes sense for your skin and your lifestyle.

If you're choosing between a facial and a peel as a first treatment, the answer is almost always the facial. Peels work best when your skin is in good baseline health — which is exactly what a consistent facial routine helps establish. Think of them as a natural next step once you know your skin and have a relationship with your esthetician.

A simple framework for making your decision

If you're still deciding, here is a practical guide based on what your skin needs most right now. These are starting points, not rules — your esthetician will refine the recommendation in person.

Choose the Signature Facial if you want a strong all-around monthly treatment with dermaplaning included, you're new to RELUXE and want to establish your skin baseline, your concerns are mixed or hard to categorize, or budget is a factor and you want the most versatile option at the lowest price point.

Choose the Glo2Facial if your primary complaint is dullness, a grey or tired complexion, or congestion that a traditional facial hasn't fully addressed, you're interested in an oxygenation-based approach to circulation and radiance, or you've done traditional facials consistently and want to experience a meaningfully different treatment.

Choose the HydraFacial if your skin is dry or dehydrated and hydration is your most pressing concern, you have sensitive skin and want a comfortable, well-tolerated option, you're new to med spa treatments and want immediate visible results with no downtime, or your esthetician has noted that deeper serum infusion would benefit your skin.

When in doubt, book the Signature Facial and have an honest conversation with your esthetician at your first appointment. They assess your skin before every session and will tell you directly if a different option would serve you better. There is no obligation to stay with any one treatment — many patients rotate across all three depending on their season and skin goals.

What to expect at RELUXE regardless of which facial you choose

Every facial appointment at RELUXE begins with a skin analysis and a conversation about your current concerns and goals. Your esthetician isn't following a script — they're looking at your skin and listening to you. The treatment that follows is built around what they find, not a fixed menu of steps.

You'll leave with a recommended home care routine, honest product guidance if you want it, and a suggested timing for your next appointment. At RELUXE, we carry SkinBetter Science, SkinCeuticals, and Colorescience formulations — and we give product guidance based on what will actually help your skin, not on what generates the most retail revenue.

RELUXE has two locations serving Hamilton County — in Westfield and in Carmel — and both offer the full facial menu. Our VIP Membership includes a 10% discount on all services, which many of our regular facial patients use to make monthly appointments more manageable. If you have more questions before booking, our team is easy to reach by text or phone at either location.