Spa Peachy: Put Your Best Face Forward with the Talented Lidia Tivichi at her Park Avenue Spa, Maris Dusan. Not Only Did Peachy Deegan love the Outstanding Facial by Lidia, but Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow Go To Her Too!
You know Peachy Deegan has the best tan around from what we wrote this morning:
Even better, now she has the best face to go with it. Getting a facial with Lidia Tivichi at the Maris Dusan Spa is like eating a seven-course dinner at Caravaggio, and you know we love that. (See: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2011/03/peachy-picks-caravaggio.html) We've had some amazing facials before, just like we had great dinners before Caravaggio, but they were not quite seven courses. Actually, they are not far from each other geographically so logistically, you could do both together!
The experience began with a cleanser mask by Epicuren, but it was not that alone. What we want you to be aware of is Lidia's devoted knowledge of all things beauty that she learned from her grandmother starting at age 14. She does not use one product alone: she knows all the products and mixes them together when it makes sense to give you personally the best result for your skin. To this end she also would make a great bartender...she tells us she is an excellent cook and knitter. The Epicuren mask was mixed with an Eminence mask and the result was fantastic. Peachy loved the appetizer.
The next course was a moisture mask. So refreshing, it was lovely paired with the French doors open to the water outside which is of course representative of moisture. While this is going on, warm air soothes your senses and Lidia massages your face with grace. Oh, by the way, Peachy Deegan is not the only one that is a fan of Lidia. She also works with Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow...Gweneth thinks Lidia is so fabulous she tracked her down when she switched spas and opened her own a couple of months ago! Now we understand why.
The following course was a foaming oxygen mask by Nelly Du Vuyst which was entirely exciting. The feeling of an oxygen mask feels like your face drinking champagne. Peachy's face loves to drink this! Lidia is from Romania and came to America 25 years ago and is one of the most knowledgeable people we've met in the beauty industry. She specializes in waxing as well.
Just genius was what came next: a mask concocted of lime and paprika. This makes your face feel like it is totally geared up and since you've had three masks prior, it is.
Lidia's creativity is astounding. You really need to experience this one it is so invigorating. It's a total stimulant with all of the antioxidants having a party.
Also, if you are going to have this many courses at a spa, not only is it important that obviously you work with an asthetician extraordinaire, but also you want to be around someone pleasant for that same period of time. Let us assure you Lidia is just as personable as she is professional and has great taste too: she loves Frank Sinatra music. It's well-lit as well and quite classy.
The final mask was blueberries and grapes that are normally used to make champagne, but in this case they are being used for your face. This scent was AMAZING and we almost wanted to eat it but Peachy Deegan minded her manners.
Another aspect we loved is its astute attention to cleanliness, which is superimportant in a spa.
Even her eyebrows look fabulous-Lidia tweaked them a bit so they're now perfect.
Whom You Know Highly Recommends Lidia Tivichi at the Maris Dusan Spa for a facial!
