Do you find being in transit stressful? La Prairie can help you de-stress. The luxurious beauty brand from Switzerland has opened the first permanent beauty lounge at Sydney International Airport, the first of its kind. 

The La Prairie Art of Beauty Lounge is the perfect space to relax before jumping on a flight. Located to the right of the entrance to the luxury beauty and cosmetics section of Heinemann Duty Free – just after you come through security – The Art of Beauty lounge is open to travellers passing through from 7-9pm, seven days a week.

Guests of the lounge are treated to a 45 minute experience that includes pre- and post-treatment refreshments and a skin consultation before the facial begins. Each treatment is designed to fully prepare travellers skin for changes in light, temperature, oxygen and differing time zones.You can even personalise the treatment, by choosing the aromatherapy scent you’d like to accompany the facial or the music you prefer to be played in the treatment room. There are four opulent facials to choose from depending on the needs of your skin.

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Looking for an instant glow? Then opt for the Gold Radiance treatment, which includes the applications of a Hydralift Firming Mask and layer of Pure Gold Nocturnal Balm to instantly rejuvenate your skin. If you want to combat the signs of ageing then the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation facial is for you. The La Prairie products work at diminishing lines and wrinkles while cool and warm derma-globe massage helps infuse the products into the skin. Pure bliss.

Now, you might be thinking: what if I get stuck in a long security line and run late? Needn’t worry, the team are experts in ensuring that there is enough time on each side of appointments to allow for unforeseen inconveniences that can crop up at an airport. The team will also be across your flight details to ensure you don’t miss a flight update during a treatment.

If you need help getting into holiday mode, then a visit to La Prairie’s Art of Beauty Lounge is a must.

The La Prairie Art of Beauty Lounge is located at Heinemann Duty Free at Sydney International Airport. Treatments start from $270 and can be booked here.

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