Facials at Home vs. Medspa: What’s Actually Worth It?

The truth about sheet masks, skincare tools, and what your skin really needs.

These days, your TikTok feed is probably filled with facial steamers, LED masks, and DIY spa nights. And while a good at-home facial can feel relaxing and give your skin a temporary glow, it’s not quite the same as what happens inside a professional treatment room.

So, what’s the real difference between facials at home and facials at a medspa—and where should you be investing your skincare time and money?

Let’s break it down.

At-Home Facials: Fun, Relaxing, But Limited

There’s nothing wrong with giving your skin a little TLC at home. In fact, we’re all for a weekly mask moment, a good exfoliating scrub, and a few minutes with your gua sha or facial roller. These rituals can support your skin and help maintain results in between pro treatments.

The pros:

• Convenient and budget-friendly

• Great for maintaining glow between visits

• Can support healthy habits like regular exfoliation and hydration

The cons:

• Limited penetration of active ingredients

• Tools may not be used properly or safely

• No professional extractions or skin analysis

• Results are usually short-lived

In short, at-home facials are great for maintenance, but they’re not designed to treat real skin concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, or aging.

Medspa Facials: Where Science Meets Glow

Medspa facials are in a league of their own. At The Parlour, we use pharmaceutical-grade products, advanced technology, and custom treatment plans to actually transform your skin—not just make it feel soft for a day.

We tailor every facial to your skin’s unique needs using treatments like:

• HydraFacial for deep cleaning and hydration

• Oxygen Glow Facial for radiant, plumped skin

• Chemical peels to resurface and smooth

• PureYAG Radiance to target acne, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging using advanced laser technology

• LED therapy to heal and calm inflammation

• High-frequency or dermaplaning for texture and tone

PureYAG Radiance, one of our most powerful treatment options, uses non-ablative YAG laser energy to deeply stimulate collagen, fade pigmentation, improve tone, and help clear active breakouts. It’s gentle on the surface but delivers serious results underneath—making it ideal for those dealing with acne, uneven tone, or early signs of aging.

The result? Real change. Clearer skin, smaller pores, softer lines, and long-term improvements in texture and tone.

So… What facials are Actually Worth It?

Here’s our take:

• At-home facials are a nice boost and great for in-between care.

• Medspa facials are worth it when you’re ready to see real, lasting results—or tackle specific skin concerns.

Think of it like brushing your teeth vs. going to the dentist. You need both to keep things healthy and looking their best.

Need Help Choosing the Right Treatment?

We’re here for it. Whether you’re dealing with breakouts, dullness, fine lines, or just want to glow like never before, our facials are fully customized to what your skin actually needs.

Click here to book your custom facial at The Parlour and experience what professional skincare can really do.