I’ve tested more facials than I can count, but there are only a handful that have really made me want to come back for more… and more.
When I hit that sweet spot of my mid-thirties, I quickly realised (and was actually told by a particularly obnoxious male aesthetician) that I could only get away with the lifting effects of muscle relaxing injectables like Botox for so long.
It stung a little, I won’t lie, but it also made me determined to find other ways for my skin to age more slowly while still looking like me. After all, I was still only 25 in my head.
Not to lay it on too thick, but it’s hard to ignore flawless celebrity faces when social media is so unavoidable these days – and when you work in media like I do, staring at them all day is basically part of the job description.
So, when I noticed everyone from Kim Kardashian to Kirsten Dunst trying a particular professional skincare treatment that made their faces glow brighter than anything else I’d seen, I knew I had to get in on the action.
Enter the Pro2Lift Geneo Facial, also known as the Glo2Facial in the US. It’s the glow-boosting, sculpting treatment that’s quietly become every celebrity’s red-carpet gospel, and after trying it myself recently, I finally understand why.
Let’s rewind to last week’s Golden Globes, and I can assure you that you weren’t imagining the blindingly good skin on every actress aged 30 and above.
And no, it wasn’t AI wizardry either, but the result of a far greater force I’ve been obsessed with for years.
When I noticed everyone from Kim Kardashian to Kirsten Dunst trying a particular professional skincare treatment that made their faces glow brighter than anything else I’d seen, I knew I had to get in on the action – Daily Mail’s beauty expert Elise Wilson (pictured)
It’s called the Pro2Lift Geneo Facial, also known as the Glo2Facial in the US. This sculpting treatment has quietly become every celebrity’s red-carpet gospel, and after trying it myself recently, I finally understand why. Pictured: Ana de Armas (left) and Kirsten Dunst at the 2026 Golden Globes
In the lead-up to awards season, London-based celebrity aesthetician Keren Bartov is always the go-to skin guru, quietly prepping a roll call of stars behind the scenes.
And if the A-list selfies on her Instagram are anything to go by, featuring the likes of Ana de Armas, Erin Doherty, Kirsten Dunst and Kim Kardashian, she’s clearly doing something right.
Add fans like Gal Gadot and long-time client Paris Hilton to the list lining up for this particular Glo2 facial and it quickly becomes clear this isn’t just another flash-in-the-pan skin trend.
I’ve personally admired Keren’s work long before TikTok discovered her.
With more than 17 years in skin, similar to the length of my own beauty career, she’s the definition of substance over hype, with the results of her work beaming across Hollywood’s biggest events.
A true skin whisperer who knows how to sculpt, restore and revitalise real faces under unforgiving HD cameras.
Her philosophy has always resonated with me. No over-treating, just clinically proven technologies layered intelligently for visible results.
When someone like her repeatedly reaches for the same treatment before the biggest nights in Hollywood, you have to pay attention.
In the lead-up to awards season, London-based celebrity aesthetician Keren Bartov (pictured here with Kim Kardashian) is always the go-to skin guru, quietly prepping a roll call of stars behind the scenes with Glo2Facial’s
If the A-list selfies on her Instagram are anything to go by, featuring the likes of Ana de Armas (pictured left), Erin Doherty, Kirsten Dunst, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton (right), she’s clearly doing something right
So, what is the Pro2Lift Geneo Facial?
In simple terms, it’s a five-in-one facial that delivers instant glow and long-term skin health, all without needles, downtime or post-treatment redness.
The Pro2Lift combines OxyGeneo technology for simultaneous exfoliation and oxygenation, alongside TriPollar radio frequency to lift, firm and stimulate collagen.
Electrical Skin Activation is then used to energise the skin from within, followed by ultrasound to drive active ingredients deeper. Lymphatic massage runs throughout the treatment, helping with sculpting and de-puffing.
The result is skin that looks tight, glossy and incredibly healthy, instantly.
It’s also completely customisable thanks to targeted OxyPods made with natural ingredients like red algae, vitamin C and charcoal. This allows the treatment to address pigmentation, congestion, dullness or dehydration, depending on what your skin needs that day.
In simple terms, it’s a five-in-one facial that delivers instant glow and long-term skin health, all without needles, downtime or post-treatment redness.
Why it’s having a moment
What makes this facial so popular with celebrities is that it works on multiple levels.
Yes, the glow is immediate, but it’s also improving skin quality over time by boosting circulation, collagen production and oxygenation from within.
There’s no vacuum suction, which I’m told can aggravate capillaries, making it safe for sensitive skin and delicate areas like around the eyes and nose.
The Pro2Lift combines OxyGeneo technology for simultaneous exfoliation and oxygenation, alongside TriPollar radio frequency to lift, firm and stimulate collagen. Pictured: Elise trialling the cult facial in Sydney
Electrical Skin Activation is then used to energise the skin from within, followed by ultrasound to drive active ingredients deeper. Lymphatic massage and LED runs throughout the treatment, helping with sculpting, de-puffing and soothe
Finding it in Australia
I was genuinely ecstatic to discover that one of my all-time favourite facialists, Vaia Skin & Wellness, offers the Pro2Lift Geneo Facial locally.
If you’ve heard of Vaia Pappas, you’ll know she’s meticulous, results-driven and obsessed with skin health, so it made perfect sense that this treatment had earned a permanent spot on her menu.
The technology has now rolled out across the country, meaning anyone can book in for a glow-up whenever they need it.
It also won’t break the bank, which genuinely shocked me.
Sydney facialist Vaia Pappas at Vaia Skin & Wellness offers the Pro2Lift Geneo Facial from $340, and the treatment is now available nationwide, with clinics listed at pro2lift.com.au
Prices start from $260 and considering the technology involved and the celebrity following, it feels surprisingly accessible.
Vaia, whose customised version is a slightly pricier $340, told me she loves it because it hits that sweet spot between indulgent and effective.
‘I love anything that combines feel-good with results-driven,’ she said.
‘My clients get that instant wow factor after each Pro2Lift session, but they’re also deeply relaxed, which is such a bonus.’
According to Vaia, the benefits she sees most often are that coveted ‘snatched’ look.
‘Think skin and muscle tightness, reduced facial puffiness, hydration, improved texture and tone, plus brightness,’ she explained.
‘It also promotes collagen building in the matrix of the skin. The radio frequency feels like a hot stone massage for the face. It’s hypnotic. Most clients fall asleep within 10 minutes.’
Her in-clinic protocol includes a thorough cleanse and skin assessment, a customised OxyPod selection (she admits the Glam OxyPod is often the front-runner), followed by radio frequency, LED red light therapy, OxyGeneo exfoliation and ultrasound infusion.
And pain? ‘Not at all, although the OxyGeneo can feel a little spicy,’ which I agreed with.
‘After just one session, my skin looked smoother, tighter and visibly brighter. More importantly, it felt healthy and deeply moisturised, which I suspect is where the addictive ‘plumping’ effect comes in’ – Elise Wilson
My verdict
After just one session, my skin looked smoother, tighter and visibly brighter.
More importantly, it felt healthy and deeply moisturised, which I suspect is where the addictive ‘plumping’ effect comes in.
The treatment is longer than I expected though, so allow 90 minutes to two hours with a full consultation, but it’s so relaxing you could easily time it with a lunchtime snooze, like I did.
I’m told that in order for best results, six treatments are needed, spaced one month apart.
There’s no redness or recovery afterwards, making it one of the best go-to special occasion facials, and exactly why so many celebrities swear by it.
And if it’s good enough for them? Well, it’s a hype I’m more than happy to buy into.
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