Compare/HydraFacial or Glacial Skin

HydraFacial or Glacial Skin

Both are gentle facials, and both leave the skin looking brighter the same day. What separates them is the concern they are built around — congestion and dehydration on one side, redness and heat on the other. Here is how each is described on our menu.

Instant Glow · Deep Hydration

HydraFacial

Reveal healthier, cleaner, and more radiant skin with the award-winning HydraFacial® treatment. Using patented vortex technology, HydraFacial® deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses the skin with nourishing antioxidants, peptides, and hydrating serums—all in one comfortable treatment with no downtime. Whether you're preparing for a special event or maintaining long-term skin health, HydraFacial® delivers immediate, noticeable results suitable for nearly all skin types. At Minori Skincare, every HydraFacial® is customized based on your skin condition and treatment goals for a personalized experience.

HydraFacial® Signature HydraFacial® technology70 min

Cryo Facial

Glacial Skin

A sub-zero cooling facial that calms redness and heat, tightens the look of pores, and leaves skin refreshed, clear, and glowing — a true reset for stressed or reactive skin.

Glacial Skin™Glacial Skin（Cool Restore®） technology50 min

Side by side

Two non-invasive facials with different jobs: one clears and hydrates congested skin, the other cools skin that runs hot or reactive.

Drawn from our treatment menu and technology pages.

HydraFacial compared with Glacial Skin
Compare	HydraFacialInstant Glow · Deep Hydration	Glacial SkinCryo Facial
What it is	A non-invasive facial built around a spiral Vortex-Fusion tip that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses hydrating and antioxidant serums in one flow. It is not a laser or energy device.	A sub-zero cooling facial — a cryo reset for skin that feels stressed, hot, or reactive.
Best for	Congestion and clogged pores, dullness, dehydration, oiliness and shine, early fine lines, rough texture.	Redness, reactive skin, large-looking pores, and dull tone.
How it feels	A smooth, calming pass across the skin. Extractions use a gentle vacuum rather than manual squeezing.	Cool throughout — sub-zero temperatures calm heat and flushing.
Downtime	None. Makeup and back to your day right away.	Shared at your consultation
Sessions & rhythm	60 minutes. Monthly for a lasting glow; a five-session course is available.	50 minutes. Every two to four weeks, or before a big day; a five-session course is available.

Where a detail isn’t listed on our menu, we leave it to your provider to confirm at your consultation rather than generalise.

Which is right for you

Choose this when

HydraFacial

01Congestion, dehydration, or dullness is what you notice in the mirror.
02You want an instant glow before an event, with nothing to recover from.
03You'd like to layer add-ons — LED, a Keravive scalp treatment, or a Lip or Eye Perk.

HydraFacial →

Choose this when

Glacial Skin

01Your skin runs hot, flushed, or reactive and you want it calmed.
02Pores look larger than you'd like and you want them tightened in appearance.
03You prefer a cool, quiet reset every two to four weeks.

Glacial Skin →

HydraFacial is the one our menu lists with add-ons — LED, a Keravive scalp treatment, or a Lip or Eye Perk. Whether layering suits your skin, and in what order, is settled at your visit.

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Frequently asked

Which should I book first?

If congestion, dehydration, or dullness is the concern, HydraFacial is the more natural starting point. If redness and heat are the story, Glacial Skin is the calmer opening. A consultation settles it quickly — your provider looks at your skin on the day and recommends from there.

Is either one a laser or energy treatment?

HydraFacial is described on our menu as non-invasive, and not a laser or energy device. Glacial Skin is a sub-zero cooling facial. Your provider will talk you through exactly what each involves before you begin.

How often would I come in?

Our menu suggests HydraFacial monthly for a lasting glow, and Glacial Skin every two to four weeks, or before a big day. Both are offered as five-session courses.

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