By Victor Amorim | Amorim Aesthetics Clinic, London
Choosing a facial shouldn’t feel complicated. But walk into most clinics and you’re handed a menu with ten different options, a handful of unfamiliar product names, and very little guidance on what any of it actually means for your skin.
At Amorim Aesthetics Clinic, we keep it straightforward. Three facials. Each one built around a different need, a different schedule, and a different level of intensity. All of them powered by iS Clinical — one of the most respected skincare brands in professional aesthetics — and all performed with a full skin analysis beforehand so the treatment is actually tailored to you.
This guide will help you figure out which one fits.
First Why iS Clinical?
Before getting into the facials themselves, it’s worth explaining why iS Clinical is the product of choice at Amorim Aesthetics Clinic. Because in an industry full of expensive-sounding products that don’t always back up their claims, iS Clinical is genuinely different.
It’s a pharmaceutical-grade skincare brand originally developed for medical and clinical use. The formulations are built on active ingredients — real concentrations of things like L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), retinol, and botanical stem cells — rather than the diluted versions you find in most high street products. The results are measurable, not just visible in carefully lit marketing photos.
When a facial uses iS Clinical products, you’re not paying for a nice smell and a relaxing experience. You’re paying for something that’s actually working on your skin while you’re in the chair.
The Three Facials An Overview
✨ Amorim Express Facial — 45 Minutes
Who it’s for: The person who needs results without a long appointment. A lunch break treatment. A pick-me-up before an event. A starting point for someone new to professional facials who wants to see what a difference a good treatment makes without committing to a longer session.
What happens:
- Deep cleanse to remove surface buildup and clear the pores
- Gentle exfoliation to lift away dead skin cells
- Steam and professional skin analysis
- iS Clinical treatment mask selected for your skin type
- Hydrating serum infusion
- Moisturiser and SPF to finish
It’s not a basic facial. The iS Clinical mask and serum alone deliver more than most full-length treatments at other clinics. But it is the most accessible entry point — in terms of both time and price.
Best for: Dull, dehydrated, or tired-looking skin. Anyone who wants a fast reset.
Results: Immediate brightness and a healthy, rested glow. The kind of difference you notice in photos taken that evening.
✨ Amorim Deluxe Facial — 60 Minutes
Who it’s for: Someone who wants to go a level deeper. More time, more steps, more results. This is the most popular facial at the clinic — and there’s a reason for that. It covers everything the Express does, adds extractions for anyone dealing with congestion or blocked pores, includes a proper facial massage, and finishes with LED light therapy that continues working long after you’ve left.
What happens:
- Double cleanse for a thorough, layered clean
- Exfoliation
- Steam treatment and extractions where needed
- Relaxing facial massage to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage
- iS Clinical treatment masque
- LED light therapy
- Advanced serums
- Moisturiser and SPF
The facial massage alone is worth the extra time. It’s not just a nice addition — massage improves blood flow to the skin, helps with fluid drainage, and has a visible lifting and brightening effect that settles into the skin over the following 24 hours.
The LED light therapy at the end targets different skin concerns depending on the wavelength used — red light for collagen stimulation and inflammation, blue light for acne-causing bacteria. It’s painless, it takes about ten minutes, and it adds a genuinely meaningful layer to the treatment.
Best for: Congested skin, stressed or reactive skin, uneven tone, anyone wanting a proper results-driven treatment rather than just a relaxing one.
Results: Clearer, brighter, smoother skin. Reduced congestion. Improved tone and texture that continues improving over the following days.
✨ Amorim Platinum Facial — 90 Minutes
Who it’s for: Someone who wants the full experience. No shortcuts, no rushing. This is the most comprehensive facial on the menu 90 minutes of advanced treatment that covers every stage in full and adds elements that simply aren’t possible in a shorter session.
What happens:
- Deep double cleanse
- Enzyme exfoliation — gentler and more precise than standard exfoliation, breaking down dead skin cells without any abrasion
- Steam and extractions
- Sculpting facial massage — more advanced technique focused on lifting, contouring, and defining
- iS Clinical Fire & Ice inspired treatment — one of the brand’s most iconic protocols, combining a resurfacing phase with an intensive hydration phase for dramatic results
- LED light therapy
- Intensive hydration mask
- Neck and shoulder massage
- Premium finishing serums
- Moisturiser and SPF
The Fire & Ice inspired treatment is the standout element here. It works in two stages — first a resurfacing phase that clears the surface of the skin and stimulates renewal, then a deeply calming and hydrating phase that replenishes and restores. The contrast between the two leaves the skin looking noticeably lifted, luminous, and firmer almost immediately.
The neck and shoulder massage is also not just a luxury add-on. Tension in the neck and jaw directly affects the appearance of the lower face and jawline. Releasing it as part of the treatment gives the overall result a more complete, lifted quality.
Best for: Ageing or mature skin, dull and tired complexions, anyone dealing with multiple concerns at once — texture, hydration, firmness, tone. Also perfect for a special occasion when you want your skin to look genuinely exceptional.
Results: Lifted, glowing, noticeably firmer skin. The kind of result that prompts people to ask what you’ve done differently.
So Which One is Right for You?
Here’s a simple way to think about it.
Choose the Express if:
- You have 45 minutes and want a proper result in that time
- You’re new to professional facials and want to start somewhere
- Your skin looks tired or dull and needs a quick reset
- You’re preparing for an event in the next day or two
Choose the Deluxe if:
- You have congested skin or blocked pores
- You want a treatment that addresses specific concerns rather than just refreshing the surface
- You’re building a skincare routine and want professional guidance alongside the treatment
- You want the most popular option for good reason
Choose the Platinum if:
- You want the most complete experience available
- Your skin has multiple concerns you want to address in one session
- You have a special occasion coming up and want to look your absolute best
- You’re treating yourself and want to feel the difference, not just see it
The Value of a Course
All three facials are available as single sessions or as a course of three or six. A single facial will make a visible difference. A course changes your skin.
Professional skincare works cumulatively. Each session builds on the last. The iS Clinical products stimulate processes — collagen production, cell renewal, hydration at a deeper level — that develop over weeks, not hours. A course of three facials, spaced three to four weeks apart, gives the skin time to respond fully between sessions and allows each treatment to work on progressively better skin.
For clients with specific concerns they want to address — acne scarring, persistent dullness, early signs of ageing a course is always the recommendation. Not because it’s better value financially (though it is), but because it actually works better.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Every facial at Amorim Aesthetics Clinic begins the same way with a proper skin analysis. Not a quick look and a standard routine applied to everyone. A real assessment of your skin type, your concerns, your current condition, and what the treatment should focus on for you specifically.
The iS Clinical mask and serum used in your treatment are selected based on that analysis. Two clients booking the same facial might have two slightly different experiences because their skin needs are different. That’s the point.
A Note on Skincare Between Sessions
A professional facial works best when it’s supported by a sensible home skincare routine. You don’t need a ten-step regimen in fact, most people are using too many products that are working against each other. But a good cleanser, a targeted serum, a moisturiser, and daily SPF make a meaningful difference to how well your skin holds the results between appointments.
If you’re unsure what you should be using at home, that’s something we can talk through at your consultation. There’s no obligation to buy anything just honest guidance on what would actually help.
Ready to Book?
Whether you’re starting with an Express or going straight to the Platinum, the best skin of your life starts with a single appointment.
📞 +44 7946 570179 📧 info@amorimclinic.co.uk 📍 Fitzrovia, London W1T 4PS
Victor Amorim is the founder and lead practitioner at Amorim Aesthetics Clinic, London. Fully qualified with VTCT Levels 2, 3 and 4, certified in advanced injectables, and fully insured.