Dermaplane Facial Toronto — For When "I Want Very Smooth, Glowing Skin" ($169)
"I want very smooth, glowing skin." Guests at Imperial Retreat usually say this with a date in mind: a wedding, a birthday party, a work photo shoot, or a trip where there will be a lot of pictures. They've noticed that makeup catches on fine facial hair and dry patches, or that their skin looks a little fuzzy in bright light. The Dermaplane Glow is our 60-minute dermaplaning facial in Toronto, offered at our Etobicoke and Newmarket locations, designed to leave skin feeling very smooth and looking bright.
At $169, it's the facial we suggest when you want an instant, camera-ready finish. Your aesthetician starts with a quick skin check to confirm dermaplaning suits your skin that day, then customizes the session from there.
What Dermaplaning Actually Is
Dermaplaning is a gentle way to smooth the skin's surface by hand. Your aesthetician uses a fine, single-use blade held at a careful angle and moves it in short, light strokes across the skin. It removes two things:
Peach fuzz: the soft, fine hair most of us have across the cheeks, jaw, and forehead
Dull surface cells: the dry top layer that makes skin look flat and feel rough
With both cleared away, skin feels noticeably smoother to the touch, light reflects off it more evenly, and makeup goes on more smoothly. That's why it's so popular before events and photos.
Why People Book It Before Events
Foundation and powder tend to cling to peach fuzz, especially under flash or strong daylight. Brides, bridesmaids, and guests heading to big parties often book the Dermaplane Glow a few days ahead so their skin has time to settle and their makeup can sit smoothly on the day.
What to Expect, Step by Step
Every Dermaplane Glow follows the same staff protocol, adjusted to your skin by your aesthetician.
Step 1: Prep
Your aesthetician cleanses your skin thoroughly and makes sure it's clean and dry. This step is important so the blade can glide smoothly and evenly.
Step 2: Dermaplaning
Using short, gentle strokes, your aesthetician removes peach fuzz and dull surface cells, section by section. It feels like a light scraping or a soft brushing. There's no pain, and most guests are surprised by how calm and quiet this step is.
Step 3: Hydrating and Brightening Serum
With the surface clear, a hydrating and brightening serum is pressed into the skin. Freshly smoothed skin takes it in well, which helps the glow show.
Step 4: Soothing Mask
A soothing mask calms and cools the skin after dermaplaning, so it feels comfortable rather than sensitive. This is your time to rest.
Step 5: Optional LED
If you'd like, the session finishes with a few relaxing minutes of LED light. Your aesthetician will let you know if it's a good fit for your skin that day.
What Our Guests Notice
A real estate agent from Richmond Hill booked the Dermaplane Glow three days before her new headshots at our Newmarket location. She'd noticed in her old photos that her foundation looked a bit cakey around her cheeks and jaw. Her aesthetician spent extra time along the jawline and finished with LED. She said her skin felt so smooth she kept touching her cheeks on the drive home, and her makeup artist commented that foundation went on easily on the day of the shoot. She's now booked again before her spring listing season.
Not Sure Which Facial Is Right for You?
Start with how you'd describe your skin in your own words. Here's how our menu matches up:
"I just want a great facial." → Signature Glow
"My pores are clogged." → Deep Clean & Detox
"My skin is dry and tired." → HydraGlass Infusion
"I want very smooth, glowing skin." → Dermaplane Glow
"I have visible dark spots." → Vitamin C Brightening
"My texture and pores bother me." → Microderm Skin Renewal
"I'm worried about aging." → Collagen Lift & Firm
"My skin is sensitive or stressed." → SOS Barrier Recovery
"I want stronger correction." → Microneedling Skin Renewal
Choose by your skin goal. We'll customize the rest.
The Emperor Head Spa — A Relaxing Complement ($110 Promo)
Event weeks can be stressful. If you want to arrive at the big day calm as well as glowing, the Emperor Head Spa pairs a 60-minute head spa with a 30-minute mini facial: regular $125, now $110 on promo. It's a relaxing way to unwind a week or two before your event, or a calm reset afterwards once the photos are done. Many guests book the Dermaplane Glow for smoothness and the Emperor Head Spa for calm.
Dermaplane Glow Pricing at Imperial Retreat
Dermaplane Glow (60 min): $169
Signature Glow Facial (60 min): $139
HydraGlass Infusion (70 min): $169
Vitamin C Brightening (70 min): $179
Microderm Skin Renewal (60 min): $169
Emperor Head Spa (60-min head spa + 30-min mini facial): regular $125, $110 promo
Suggested add-on: Neck & Décolleté (+$30). If your outfit has an open neckline, this extends the care down the neck and chest so everything looks smooth and even in photos.
How to Book Your Dermaplaning Facial at Imperial Retreat
Etobicoke — Dermaplaning Facial Near West Toronto & Mississauga
5555 Eglinton Ave West, 2nd Floor, Suite 216–219, Etobicoke ON M9C 5M1
📞 647-800-0600 · Open Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Newmarket — Dermaplaning Facial Near Aurora & Richmond Hill
26 Wilstead Drive, Newmarket ON (at Davis & Yonge)
📞 647-800-0609 · Open Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my peach fuzz grow back thicker or darker?
No. Peach fuzz grows back at its usual texture and pace over a few weeks. Dermaplaning simply removes what's there.
How far before my event should I book?
We suggest 3–5 days before a wedding, party, or photo shoot. That gives your skin time to settle and look its brightest on the day.
Does dermaplaning hurt?
No. Most guests describe it as a light scraping or brushing feeling. It's one of the quietest, calmest steps on our menu.
How often can I book the Dermaplane Glow?
Every 4–6 weeks works well for most guests, which matches roughly how long it takes for peach fuzz and surface buildup to return.
Is dermaplaning suitable for sensitive skin?
Often, yes, but it depends on your skin that day. Your aesthetician will check first and may suggest SOS Barrier Recovery instead if your skin is feeling especially sensitive or stressed.
Can I wear makeup right after?
Light makeup the next day is ideal. Many guests love how smoothly it goes on after dermaplaning.
Book Your Dermaplaning Facial in Toronto Today
If you want very smooth, glowing skin for a wedding, party, or photos, give yourself 60 calm minutes first. Available every day at Etobicoke and Newmarket. $169 per session.
Etobicoke: 5555 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 216–219 · 647-800-0600
Newmarket: 26 Wilstead Drive · 647-800-0609
Wellness Note: Imperial Retreat services are designed to support relaxation and overall wellness. They are not intended as medical services. For persistent skin concerns, please consult a qualified dermatologist.
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