I can’t be alone in feeling like my skin is a little lacklustre this season so I sought solace at the St Heliers-based aptly named Saint Beauty. I was on a mission to get a glow back and had been recommended their Fire and Ice facial that promised just that. In fact, it’s known as a pre-event facial that works to give you glowy, dewy skin and is rumoured to be the pre-red carpet facial loved by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley et al. I had no event to attend but figured my day to day self could use the pick me up too.

Inside, I felt instantly relaxed in the tranquil environment the minute my head hit the bed. The facial started with the ‘fire’ component in the form of an intensive resurfacing masque which is designed to exfoliate and resurface the skin (without excessive post-procedural peeling!) The gentle exfoliation ensured I would not be resurfacing looking like a post peel Samantha Jones à la Sex and the City. This masque works to smooth and soften the skin in a bid to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with active ingredients such as Glycolic acid, Vitamin A, Niacinamide and green tea. I felt a tingling sensation but no stinging, and certainly no burning. Afterwards an LED light therapy machine was used while I was treated to a never-want-it-to-end neck and arm massage.

Next came the ‘ice’ part with a rejuvenating masque. Designed to restore, soothe and provide powerful hydration with Hyaluronic acid, Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice and licorice root extract this masque is applied and then massaged in with ice globes. I have to admit, the use of ultra cool ice globes are a shock to the system but the results they promise (tightening pores and reducing redness was well worth it). Post facial my skin felt plump and dewy and boasted an incredible glow. It only seemed to look better the day after. Amen to that.