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Thinking about getting a diamond glow facial and looking for diamond glow facial reviews? Me too!
Here are all the reviews I read that I wanted to share with you.
This is a new post type I’m interested in trying out – I do a lot of research on different skincare topics, and I read a lot of reviews. So I’d like to try out a post type where I put together a bunch of the reviews that I’ve read.
I’m not taking them from other bloggers or people on the first page of Google, but honestly there are so many diamond glow facial reviews on reddit that you have to dig back a thousand pages to find. I put the ones that influenced me here for other people who are searching!
What is the Diamond Glow facial?
The Diamond Glow facial is similar to a microdermabrasion facial that uses physical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of skin.
This reveals fresh, brighter skin with almost zero downtime (unlike in-office chemical exfoliation like chemical peels, which will leave you with a few hours to a few days of redness). You can get this on your lunch break and go back to work.
The “gimmick” with the diamondglow facial is the diamond-tipped wand, which is apparently real diamonds. They say that this is a more effective exfoliant than the general dermabrasion device. (You’ll remember from fifth grade science that diamond is the hardest material…)
The wand is also clarifying, removing clogs and congestion from the skin.
After the exfoliation, the skin is treated with a serum that can be customized to your skin type and conditions. These are topical cosmetic serums, but they can be worked into the skin with the wand to penetrate more deeply.
This facial also advertises a lymphatic drainage massage, which will reduce puffiness in your face and neck.
Diamond Glow v Diamond Microdermabrasion
Diamond Glow is a branded facial from Allergan Aesthetics, and the serums come from SkinMedica, which is also owned by Allergan. They have a patented diamond tip and a lot of sexy branding — they name drop Chrissy Teigen a lot and advertise themselves as a red carpet staple, so it feels very glamorous.
Diamond Microdermabrasion is a general term that any brand can use for a microdermabrasion device or treatment–it’s also sometimes just called a diamond facial. So if you go get two diamond microdermabrasion treatments at two different spas they might be different machines and have different results, and they may or may not have all the different serums.
Is there research on Diamond Glow facials?
Yes– there was a little study in a journal called Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology.
However…if you scroll down to the end, you’ll see that the study was funded by Allergan. So it’s probably a good idea to be a little skeptical of the results.
But, let’s look at the results anyway. The study had 23 participants, all women, who got a Diamond Glow facial at the beginning of the study. They then took the SkinMedica serum they use in the facial home to use for 12 weeks.
The participants in the study all agreed, 100%, that they felt their skin was more hydrated and that their skin felt cleaner than when they came in. And 90+ percent agreed they saw an improvement in texture or reduction in roughness.
The participant perspectives were very positive. I always think it’s interesting to see what the “worst” outcome was – the fewest participants felt that they saw an improvement in neck lines. Even that, though, was 60%.
(It’s important to remember though, that these participants weren’t just getting the facial and going back to their regular skincare–they were using the SkinMedica serums consistently afterwards! That won’t be the case for most people who get this treatment.)
If you are curious to see people’s outcomes, there are patient photos in the link above.
Why is a Diamond Glow facial more expensive?
So, I love a facial, but I do tend to save my money for more permanent in-office treatment s. I’ve had a couple Hydrafacials and I would say that those are the best facials I’ve ever had, and the Diamond Glow is absolutely intended to be a competitor to the Hydrafacial. It’s a little less expensive by me ($250 v $325 at two comparable spas).
But even the Hydrafacial – I love it for my dry skin before an event because it’s deeply hydrating, brightening dull skin and plumping fine lines, but I don’t think that the results last.
It’s positive results in the short term, but few long-term changes.
There are some additional benefits advertised for the Diamond Glow facial, especially the customizable serums. If their custom formulations can successfully address dark spots, that would be a selling point for me! They advertise a vitamin C serum that can do just that.
Lymphatic drainage is also a really attractive addition. If you want to look your best for an event, this is a great addition that will define your face and jaw as well as working in your serums further.
Diamond Glow Facial Reviews
The DiamondGlow is basically SkinMedica’s (Allergan) version of the hydrafacial. It’s a good service but if hyperpigmentation is your concern I would consider other treatments such as chemical peels or lasers (not all lasers are the same especially if it’s melasma and not sun spots) I think a good skincare regiment is also necessary. I have battled hyperpigmentation and melasma for years. With my skincare routine and daily sunscreen it has stayed under control
I do not recommend this treatment. I have pigmented issues from acne. It made my skin irritated, scratch lines from the device and my pigmentation got worse. I went to another master esthetician at another office to get advice. She stated this device is too harsh for most skin types. She performed a PCA chemical peel and I have had great results from it. Chemical peels also are more affordable. In my opinion, I’ve tried all the devices, lasers, RF micro needling, a series of chemical peels work the best. The only negative is there is a week of down time because your face is shedding.
Just had first Diamond Glow Facial and as of right now I feel like I’m hooked. My goal is to try to go for facials quarterly and try to time them about a week ahead of time of my toxin. Currently scheduled for toxin next week.
So I guess the marketing worked on me to get hyped to ask for a Diamond Glow facial for xmas, and I’m pretty let down. I’ve had several facials that were more thorough and my skin actually glowed after, but this isn’t one. For $200+tip, I feel some major ‘buyers’ remorse.
I had one and it was ok. Gave me a nice glow for a little bit. I didn’t notice much with congestion, fine lines or pigment. I only did one, so maybe if you got several you may notice more improvement. But for the price, I feel that I get better results from other treatments and products
am 45 and am having a Diamond Glow treatment in about an hour. I try to do it every 6 weeks along with dermaplaning. While I also get Botox and filler, the Diamond Glow is my fave bc my skin looks so healthy and hydrated afterwards.
i had a diamond glow recently and it literally changed my skin. its pricey but soooo worth it
Is a Diamond Glow facial right for me?
If you already have a skin care routine but you’re looking to improve how your skin feels with skin treatments that aren’t too aggressive, Diamond Glow might be a great choice. It requires minimal downtime compared to more intense treatments like laster or chemical peels, but there’s more to it than a regular facial.
If you have a big event coming up, Diamond Glow is probably a great choice for you (though you shouldn’t get it for the first time right before! Do a trial run). Most reviewers agree that they saw immediate satisfaction and dewy skin immediately after the treatment. If you are looking for clearer skin and healthy skin, the DiamondGlow treatment is a good option. It will get you glowing without the typical side effects of harsher treatments.
But…if you’re looking to treat discoloration or skin tone, you’re probably better of with laser. A treatment like Diamond Glow will treat dehydrated skin beautifully, but these skin concerns that are more structural are better treated with something more intensive. The positive changes that result from a treatment like this will only last with regular facials and a religious skincare routine. But when a laser treats your dark spots, they’re gone.
If you have moderate to severe rosacea, this is also probably not the treatment for you. We rosaceans can be too sensitive to this kind of abrasive exfoliation. If you have rosacea you should be really cautious with anything that’s going to scrape the skin, however delicately.
So…now that you’ve heard all this….will you go get a Diamond Glow facial? I’m going to wait for my next big vacation. Let me know in the comments!
