A 10-Step At-Home Facial from Skin Whisperer Crystal Greene
Written by: Megan O’Neill
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Published on: March 21, 2023
There’s something so head-turning—iconic, even—about a woman with super short hair. With her effortless close crop, NYC facialist Crystal Greene (above) is a prime example—but it’s her luminous skin that really stops you in your tracks. “I’ve had short hair on and off since I got a pixie cut at 13, but last year, before my 40th birthday, I cut it this short,” says the founder of Crystal Greene Studio, the serene SoHo outpost where Greene performs serious skin magic.
Unsuspecting clients can’t possibly anticipate the level of pampering they’re in for: “There’s so much I can feel and sense when I touch someone’s skin,” she says. “I move my hands at different speeds, and it’s like a dance, my own form of meditation.” She incorporates the clinic-grade near-infrared LYMA laser into every treatment. “I love that you can use it for so many different issues: firming, targeting rough skin, pigmentation, and more. And it looks like a beautiful wand,” she says. “I use it on my own skin as well.”
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Greene looks at skin from the perspective of barrier health. “People tend to be dehydrated,” she says. “Sometimes that’s environmental, and sometimes it comes from not using the right products to support your skin. All skin types need hydration. Ceramides are naturally occurring in skin, but our supply depletes as we age; using them topically helps strengthen skin.”
If you can’t get in to see Greene at her studio—a bucket list objective for sure—follow the steps below to approximate one of her facials at home.
1
Breathe
“At the very beginning of a treatment, before I even touch a client’s skin, I ask them to take a few deep breaths to unwind and let go of anything they’ve been carrying around.”
2
Double-Cleanse with Moisture
“Massage your skin with oil cleanser first. If you wear makeup or sunscreen, oil is the best way to gently break those down.”
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Silky Blend for Dry Skin
Tata Harper
Nourishing Oil Cleanser
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Oil-to-Milk with Silver Ear Mushroom (a Natural Source of Hyaluronic Acid)
KORA Organics
Milky Mushroom Oil Cleanser
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“Rinse and smooth in a cream formula for the second cleanse to make sure you’ve thoroughly removed any buildup.”
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Infused with Brightening East Asian Medicinal Herbs
YINA
Bioadaptive Cleanser
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Gently Exfoliating with Bakuchiol
Alpyn Beauty
Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser
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3
Replenish Skin with Toner
“I like toners made with humectants—ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that draw water into skin. And I veer away from astringent formulas: You don’t want to strip your skin of natural oils.”
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Glow-Boosting Toner with Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid
goop Beauty
GOOPGLOW Flower Acids Resurfacing Toner
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Softening Elixir with Glycerin
MAKANAI
Pure Botanical Charge Lotion Toner
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4
Sculpt with Face Oil and Massage
“I smooth on face oil and massage it in for as long as 30 minutes (I really like the feel of the GOOPGENES oil). I focus between the brows, as well as at the jaw, which is a huge muscle—my clients tend to carry a lot of tension there. Tools and devices can give great results, but I see my hands as my main instrument.”
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Firming Face Oil with Clinical Results
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GOOPGENES All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil
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Vibrating Massage Bar for Subtle Lifting
Jillian Dempsey
Gold Sculpting Bar
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5
Exfoliate with Enzymes and Acids (When Your Skin Needs It)
“I stimulate skin so much with massage—which really moves things along and supports detoxification—that I don’t always exfoliate, depending on the client’s skin. When I do, I like gentle enzyme exfoliators.
“Sleep milk isn’t something I use during sessions—it’s an overnight treatment you apply to clean skin before bed—but I love the texture and how gentle it is and that it also works as a great spot treatment.”
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Brightening Treatment with Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Humanrace
Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator
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Glow-Boosting Overnight Multiacid Serum
goop Beauty
GOOPGLOW Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk
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6
Moisture-Bomb Skin with a Mask
“I like to apply a hydrating mask—something with vitamins and ceramides that skin is ready to drink up after being stimulated.
“Before rinsing it off, I massage the décolletage, shoulders, and neck, where we also hold a ton of tension, with Marie Veronique or In Fiore products; they’re beautiful. It’s especially powerful—and heart-opening—to work my way down the sternum.”
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Calming Chamomile and Sweet Almond Oil Cream
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Face Mask
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Plumping Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Seed to Skin
The Golden Dew
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Target Dullness, Lines, Dryness, and More with Serum
“I blend a custom serum—vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from plant extracts are a few of the ingredients—based on the needs of my client’s skin.”
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For Brightening
goop Beauty
GOOPGLOW 20% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Glow Serum
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For Firming
Skin Design London
Face Tight Serum
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For Soothing Puffy Eyes and Skin
Furtuna Skin
Porte Per La Vitalità Face and Eye Serum
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Use Laser Energy
“Sometimes I use two LYMAs at once for the sake of time. If someone has dark spots or fine lines, I hold the LYMA over that specific area. I use it on the neck as well.
“I apply cryo sticks to the skin for a toning and tightening effect right after, followed by another layer of serum.”
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9
Seal It All In
“I smooth on moisturizer, eye cream, and SPF (I love the plum cream SPF from Le Prunier, which melts into every skin type invisibly).”
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Glow-Cream for Eyes
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GOOPGLOW Vita-C Brightening Eye Cream
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Turmeric Moisturizer for All Skin Types
KORA Organics
Turmeric Glow Moisturizer
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Melting Mineral Sunscreen
The Organic Pharmacy
Cellular Protection Sun Cream SPF 30
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10
Finish—and Have Fun—with Makeup
“I like a bit of concealer around my eyes and at the corner of my nose, a quick coat of mascara, and some brow gel. Sometimes I dust bronzer on my cheeks for a warm, sun-kissed tint. And a bold red lip is my favorite when I want some color.”
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Invisible Liquid Concealer
Beautycounter
Skin Twin Creamy Concealer
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Inky Mascara
Tower 28 Beauty
MakeWaves Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara
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Clear Brow Gel for Lifting and Shaping
Rye Beauty
Brow Grooming Serum
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Bronzer for Summer Glow
Westman Atelier
Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer in Soleil Riche
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The Perfect Red Lip
Saie
Lip Blur Lipstick in Classic
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