Diane Higgins Skincare

Diane Higgins Skincare is a women-owned business centered on facials, offered from a private studio in New York City. The business describes its work as blending decades of facial experience with homegrown remedies. Its founder, Diane Higgins, performs every treatment herself, so clients see the same person from consultation to finish.

Facials run about 90 minutes and combine hands-on work with high-tech tools. The menu is organized under Facials, Brows, Lashes and Add-ons. The Ultra Sonic Cleansing Facial is described as suitable for all skin types, including very delicate skin. The Transformative Micro-Sonic Facial pairs crystal-free diamond microdermabrasion with ultrasonic cleansing, and the Ultimate Soft and Glow Dermaplane Facial uses a surgical blade to remove dead skin and fine vellus hair. The microdermabrasion and dermaplaning facials are not recommended for ultra sensitive skin. Diane's Classic Cleansing Facial is offered for all skin types, and the Professional Acne Facial begins with a skin diagnosis and includes an enzyme or FR TCA peel, extractions, a mask and an ice globe massage.

Acid peels can be added to any facial for an additional $35. The options include lactic, salicylic, glycolic, a multi-acid blend with lightening ingredients, and TCA. Lash tinting uses a European lash tint, and brow tinting is also offered.

Shoppers can order this skincare range online. Its lineup spans cleansers, toners, peels and masks, serums, facial oils, creams, and eye care. Each product is sorted for normal, combination, dry, ageing or sensitive, or oily or acne-prone skin. The formulas are built from botanical extracts, stem cells sourced from plants, peptides, retinol, organic components, enzymes and fruit-derived acids. Manufacturing happens in the US, and the formulas exclude parabens, synthetic dyes and fragrances, sulfates, harsh chemicals and petroleum-based ingredients. According to the brand, none of its products are tested on animals, and it treats eco-friendly packaging as a priority.

Press coverage cited on the site includes Allure, Vogue, The New York Times and DailyCandy. Victoria magazine says the clientele includes artists, models and socialites. The business says much of its clientele has come through referrals since the 1980s.

Treatments are built around thorough work that aims to address the skin without overwhelming it, and products are formulated in-house from plant-based and enzyme-based ingredients.

A private studio in New York City, where treatments are described as relaxing and rejuvenating.