iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial Essendon, Melbourne
$195 · about 1 hour · little to no downtime
The iS Clinical Fire & Ice facial is a two-phase resurfacing facial, and it's what we usually suggest when you have a wedding or a big night coming up. A warming masque works on texture, dullness and congestion, then a cooling masque calms and hydrates. At our Essendon North clinic in Melbourne's north-west it takes about an hour, and you walk out with brighter, smoother skin and little to no downtime.
Book a Fire & Ice FacialLed by Sara Haghighi, founder and lead skin & laser therapist · 10 years' experience
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm · Fri–Sat 10am–11pm · Sundays by appointment · walk-ins welcome for consultations · 154B Keilor Road, Essendon North
What the Fire & Ice facial is
Fire & Ice is a professional facial by iS Clinical, the American cosmeceutical skincare brand. It gets its name from its two masques. The "fire" phase is a warming resurfacing masque with exfoliating ingredients that loosen dull, dead surface cells and refine texture. The "ice" phase is a cooling masque that takes the heat out and hydrates the skin.
Most people can see the difference the same day. It sits between a facial and a light peel: more resurfacing than a relaxing facial, without the peeling days of a stronger chemical peel.
Who it suits
- Dull, tired or uneven skin that needs a quick refresh.
- Rough texture and congestion, such as blocked pores and a bumpy surface.
- An event coming up: a wedding, a photo shoot, a holiday or a big night.
- Skin that wants more than a relaxing facial but isn't ready for a peel.
It suits most skin types. If you have very reactive skin, rosacea or active breakouts, we check your skin first and may suggest a gentler option.
The appointment, step by step
- Consultation. We look at your skin and talk about what you want from the facial.
- Cleanse. Your skin is double cleansed and prepared.
- Fire. The warming resurfacing masque goes on. You feel a warm tingle for a few minutes while it works.
- Ice. The cooling masque goes over the top, settling the warmth and hydrating.
- Finish. Serum, moisturiser and sunscreen to protect your fresh skin.
Allow about an hour. Skin can look a little flushed for a short time, then settles to a glow. You can add LED light therapy at the end for extra calm.
Fire & Ice before an event
Book it two to five days before the day. That gives any flush time to settle while your skin still looks its freshest. If it is your first Fire & Ice, book a trial a few weeks earlier so you know how your skin responds. For a bigger change in texture or pigmentation, start a course of chemical peels six to eight weeks out instead.
Fire & Ice, HydraFacial or a peel?
| Treatment | Best for | Downtime | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire & Ice facial | Texture, dullness, a resurfaced glow | Little to none | $195 |
| HydraFacial | Deep cleansing, extractions, hydration | None | From $210 |
| Chemical peels | Pigmentation, deeper texture, acne marks | A few days of flaking | From $210 |
| Luxury facials | Relaxation, regular upkeep | None | From $165 |
Not sure which one? Ask us at the free consultation.
Who should wait
Tell us before you book if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have sunburn, broken or irritated skin, an active cold sore, a flare of rosacea or eczema, or have had facial waxing in the past week. Also tell us if you have used prescription skin treatments or acne tablets in the past six months. In these cases we will either wait or suggest a gentler facial.
Aftercare
- For 24 to 48 hours, skip retinol, exfoliating acids and scrubs.
- Skip saunas, steam rooms and hard exercise for the rest of the day.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser.
- Wear SPF 50 every day, as fresh skin is more sensitive to the sun.
- Makeup is fine the next day, or later the same day if your skin feels calm.
Price
Fire & Ice facial
1 hr · $195
Two-phase iS Clinical resurfacing facial.
Full details on our price list.
Fire & Ice facial near you in Essendon
We are at 154B Keilor Road, Essendon North, about 15 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. Clients come to us for facials from Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Ascot Vale, Airport West and Keilor East. Appointments run Monday to Saturday and Sundays by appointment, and you can walk in for a consultation any day from Monday to Saturday.
Not sure it is the right facial for you?
Book a free skin consultation at our Essendon North clinic. We will look at your skin and recommend the facial that suits it, and you are under no pressure to book on the day. Afterpay is available in clinic.
Fire & Ice facial FAQs
An iS Clinical facial in two phases. A warming resurfacing masque works on texture, dullness and congestion, then a cooling masque calms and hydrates the skin. Skin looks brighter straight away, with little to no downtime.
$195 for about an hour, including cleansing, both masques and finishing products. The consultation is free. See the price list for every facial.
No. The first masque feels warm and tingly for a few minutes, which is how it got the name. The cooling masque settles that warmth straight away.
Little to none. Skin can look a little flushed for a short time, then settles to a glow. Most people go straight back to their day.
Two to five days before is a good window. Your skin has time to settle and still looks its freshest on the day. If you have never had it before, book a trial a few weeks earlier.
It is a resurfacing facial and sits between a facial and a light peel. It refreshes the surface without the peeling days of a stronger chemical peel. For deeper work on pigmentation or texture, our chemical peels go further.
It can help congested skin look clearer and smoother. Active, inflamed breakouts need gentler care first, so we check your skin at the consultation and may start you on a different facial.
Many sensitive skins are fine with it, because the cooling phase calms the skin. If you have rosacea, eczema or very reactive skin, tell us so we can patch test or suggest a gentler facial.
Tell us before you book. The resurfacing masque contains active ingredients that are usually avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so we will suggest a gentler facial for now.
Every four to six weeks works for most skin, or as a one-off before an event. Your therapist will suggest a rhythm for your skin.
Choose Fire & Ice for texture and a resurfaced glow, and a HydraFacial for deep cleansing and hydration with zero warmth. Both work well before an event, and we can help you pick at the consultation.
For 24 to 48 hours, skip retinol, exfoliating acids, scrubs, saunas and hard exercise, and wear SPF every day. Gentle cleanser and moisturiser are all your skin needs.