Skin care · Belltown, Seattle, WA

Facials

Sculpting massage, enzyme therapy and skin consultations led by a licensed master esthetician.

Three styling chairs and black wood stations against a pale wood wall at The Collage Salon in Seattle, WA

A facial is a professional skin treatment that cleanses, exfoliates and nourishes your skin, chosen for what your skin needs that day. The Collage Salon offers facials in Belltown, Seattle, with a licensed master esthetician: a sculpting European massage facial, the Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial, DMK Enzyme Therapy, and in-person or virtual skin consultations.

Who are facials for?

Facials are for anyone who wants a closer look at their skin and a treatment chosen for it. Each option on our menu has its own focus. The Sculpting European Massage Facial is for puffy, tired-looking skin and anyone who wants deep relaxation. The Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial suits dullness and uneven texture when you have no time to recover. DMK Enzyme Therapy is for skin that needs brightness, a lifted feel and smoother texture. Your esthetician helps you choose between them based on your skin history and what you want to change.

Not sure where to start? The Comprehensive Skin Consultation gives you an in-depth analysis and a treatment roadmap, then finishes with a personalized facial. If you would rather talk first from home, the Virtual Skin Consultation takes place over video with our licensed master esthetician.

What happens at your facial appointment

  • 1. Skin history and goals

    Your esthetician reviews your skin history, current products and what you want to change. Tell her about medications, pregnancy, recent treatments or skin conditions such as rosacea or eczema. If anything needs a medical opinion, she will ask you to check with your doctor before going ahead.

  • 2. Cleanse and exfoliate

    Your skin is cleansed and assessed under good light, then exfoliated to lift away dull surface buildup. The type of exfoliation depends on the facial you booked, from gentle exfoliation in the European massage facial to the enzyme mask used in DMK Enzyme Therapy.

  • 3. The core treatment

    This is where facials differ. The European facial focuses on sculpting massage and lymphatic techniques designed to reduce puffiness and boost circulation. Sculpt & Glow pairs sculpting massage with an oxygenating CO2 peel. DMK Enzyme Therapy uses a setting enzyme mask that creates a pulsing, heartbeat-like sensation.

  • 4. Mask, finish and plan

    Depending on your facial, a nourishing mask may follow before finishing products and SPF go on. Your esthetician then explains what she saw in your skin, suggests home care and, if useful, a series of treatments. You leave knowing exactly what your skin needs next.

Which facial should you choose?

Choose the Sculpting European Massage Facial if you want a calm, hands-on treatment. It combines exfoliation, massage and lymphatic techniques with a nourishing mask, finishing products and SPF, and it aims to reduce puffiness and boost circulation. Your esthetician can adjust any of these to suit sensitive skin.

Choose the Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial when your skin looks dull or feels uneven and you have plans afterward. Its oxygenating CO2 peel comes with no downtime. Choose DMK Enzyme Therapy if brightness, lift and texture are your goals. The enzyme mask is designed to work on deeper skin structures, and you will feel a gentle pulsing as it sets. If you cannot decide, book the Comprehensive Skin Consultation.

How should you prepare for a facial?

Come with your current routine in mind, or bring photos of your products. Your esthetician will want to know what you use, especially retinoids, acids, acne treatments and anything prescribed. Pause strong exfoliants for a few days beforehand unless you have been told otherwise. If you are booking a Comprehensive Skin Consultation, bring a list of treatments you have tried before and how your skin reacted.

Let us know about pregnancy, nursing, recent injections, laser treatments, sunburn or active skin conditions when you book. Some treatments may need to be adjusted or postponed, and for medical questions, check with your doctor first. Arrive without heavy makeup if you can, so more of your visit goes to the treatment itself.

What should you do after a facial?

Keep things simple for the rest of the day. Skip heavy makeup, saunas, hard workouts and strong actives so your skin can settle. Wear SPF every day, even on gray Seattle mornings, since freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun. Drink water, sleep on a clean pillowcase and keep your hands off your face, which gives freshly treated skin the calm start it needs.

Follow the home care your esthetician suggests, and book your next visit before you leave if a series was recommended. Facials work best as part of steady care, not a once-a-year event. Current pricing is on our service menu. Pick a stylist from our team to meet our licensed master esthetician.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMK Enzyme Therapy feel like?

As the enzyme mask sets, most people feel a tightening and a rhythmic pulsing, often described as a heartbeat sensation. It is a normal part of the treatment. Your esthetician will stay with you, explain each stage and check in on how you feel throughout.

Is there downtime after the Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial?

No. The Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial pairs sculpting massage with an oxygenating CO2 peel and is designed to have no downtime, so it fits easily before work or plans. Your skin may look a little flushed from the massage, which settles quickly.

What happens in a virtual skin consultation?

You meet our licensed master esthetician over video. She asks about your skin history, routine and concerns, looks at your skin on camera and talks through what might help. It is a good first step if you want advice before booking a treatment in person.

Can I get a facial while pregnant?

Some facials can be adjusted during pregnancy, but certain ingredients and treatments are best avoided. Tell your esthetician you are pregnant when you book and check with your doctor first. She will choose an approach that respects your doctor's advice.

How often should I get a facial?

It depends on your skin and your goals. Some people come in regularly for a series, while others book a facial with the seasons. After your first visit or Comprehensive Skin Consultation, your esthetician will suggest a rhythm that fits your skin and your schedule.

Glass storefront of The Collage Salon lit up at night in Belltown, Seattle, WA

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Ready to give your skin a plan? Book online for a facial or a skin consultation. Want something more targeted? Explore the dermaplaning facial and our chemical peel. Current pricing is on our service menu.

On our service menu: Comprehensive Skin Consultation, Virtual Skin Consultation, Sculpting European Massage Facial, Sculpt & Glow Signature Facial, DMK Enzyme Therapy.

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