You’ve probably heard of the ultimate facial that takes skin rejuvenation to the next level. For months it was the HydraFacial, a proprietary three-step system that uses water as a powerful tool to cleanse, exfoliate, and ultimately prep the skin for hydration. Now, VIDA offers the next level beyond the HydraFacial—DiamondGlow. We exclusively offer DiamondGlow because there’s simply no comparison between the two. Still, for those who want a comprehensive overview of both, take a look at why we bypassed HydraFacial for DiamondGlow.
Exfoliation is a key part of both facial treatments since it best preps the skin for medical-grade skin care products by removing surface debris and cleaning out the pores. However, HydraFacial is a chemical exfoliant while DiamondGlow depends on a manual approach. HydraFacial depends completely on glycolic and salicylic acid to do the job but DiamondGlow uses a real diamond-tipped technology that gives your CAE total control over the process, which means complete customization. If you had to choose between a chemical/standard exfoliation and one done by hand to the specifications of your skin, which would you choose?
| DIAMONDGLOW | HYDRAFACIAL |
|---|---|
| Manual exfoliation with diamond-tip head and medical-grade serums | Chemical exfoliation with salicylic and glycolic acid |
| Treats face and eyes, including lips and eyes | Moisturizes to cleanse and hydrate the face |
| Medical grade treatment, corrective care | Aesthetic treatment comparable to a facial, continual care |
The Diamond Difference
HydraFacial does come with what’s dubbed “customized boosters,” which can include a number of skin care products to brighten, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve texture, and more. DiamondGlow, on the other hand, strictly uses medical-grade skin care products. DiamondGlow can simply treat more skin concerns quicker and faster because only medical-grade skin care products can legally have the best ingredients in the highest concentrations. The last step in both facials infuses the skin with topicals to take your skin to the next level, and you deserve only medical-grade products.
When it comes to your goals, ask yourself if they are cosmetic or medical—or both? The HydraFacial is designed to help with cosmetic goals, making it a gentle and relaxing treatment but not one that’s going to really make a big difference in skin health and vitality. DiamondGlow treats medical concerns and, in turn, cosmetic issues as well. It flushes out toxins, stimulates blood flow, and naturally improves the appearance of skin as well as its health.
The Ultimate Facial is DiamondGlow
The HydraFacial has been deemed a good choice for continuous care, which means that it can help boost the benefits of other treatments and on a subtle level is a great treat for the skin. However, DiamondGlow is for corrective care. It’s more intensive and can be used as an effective tool to help with acne, rosacea, and other major skin concerns. It is also gentle with no downtime required. In fact, just like the HydraFacial, you can get a DiamondGlow treatment the morning of a big event and look your absolute best with no lingering signs of having undergone treatment. Quite simply, you get a more powerful treatment but with no added downtime.
The HydraFacial was innovative when it was released because it was one of the few gentle treatments that could help with redness, dark spots, and signs of aging on the backs of the hands. DiamondGlow can do all of that too, but it can get closer to the eyes and also treat the delicate lips. These are areas that the HydraFacial can’t necessarily treat, which means you get more treatment in the areas you need it most.
The Easy Choice is DiamondGlow
As you know, VIDA only offers patients the absolute best treatments and while we enjoy offering variety, we only want to give clients the treatments that work the best. When you are one of the few clinics with DiamondGlow, that makes HydraFacial a moot point (and treatment). The end result of a HydraFacial is skin that is fresh, dewy, with a hydrated glow—but you get that with DiamondGlow, too, just at a deeper level. Skin is exfoliated and hydrated, and yet still dry to the touch after the treatment making it possible to immediately get back to applying sunscreen, makeup, and other topicals.
If you’ve had a HydraFacial and loved it, just wait until you try DiamondGlow. And if you’re new to both? Skip the predecessor and go straight for the diamonds. DiamondGlow is the optimal three-step facial for all skin tones and types, and treatments take just 30 minutes so they fit into the busiest of schedules. Connect with VIDA today by phone or complete the online form to book your DiamondGlow appointment.
