After the consultation, the treatment starts in earnest. The Perk device is essentially a rollerball of serum attached to a tiny vacuum. The serum simultaneously exfoliates, hydrates and nourishes, while the vacuum cleans up debris. Now, full disclosure: The suction is not strong enough to make extractions but it will still help clear away dead skin and excess oil, collecting it all in a vial, which you may or may not want to see after your facial, depending on how gross you are (I totally looked and promptly asked if the amount of grime removed from my face was considered above average).
After exfoliating, you'll also be treated with a different serum that focuses more on brightening and hydrating, to be used on areas of your face that need a little extra TLC, such as your under eyes.
Due to the exfoliation, you'll probably experience at least a little redness. For many, that fades in a manner of hours, though for me it lasted for the rest of the day. Still, the results were more than worth it: After my facial, I awoke to bright, clear skin, and my pores looked smaller than they have since childhood. And it wasn't just that first day, either — the results lingered for a couple weeks, especially since I try to maintain my exfoliation game by using a combination of glow tonics and peel pads.
Bottom line? If you're planning on making a big purchase (or two) at Sephora to the tune of $75, why not drop in for a mini-facial while you're at it? Your skin will thank you.
