A Met Gala-worthy facial isn't something you whip up the morning of the event. Celebrities rely on their go-to facialists and dermatologists weeks in advance to achieve plump, camera-ready skin. We spoke with celebrity facialist Edyta Jarosz, whose clients include Michaela Coel and Lisa Rinna, to break down her signature 'Lift, Sculpt & Slap' technique—and how you can recreate it at home.
The Technique: Lift, Sculpt & Slap
Jarosz's Met Gala facial combines deep sculpting massage, lymphatic drainage, and buccal techniques to relax the jaw, lift cheekbones, and contour the skin. 'Skin preparation has to be extremely precise. It needs to look luminous under HD cameras, sculpted in flash photography, and completely natural in motion,' she says. The treatment is fully customized, but the philosophy remains the same: sculpt the structure, perfect the surface, and create a luminous, camera-ready finish.
Timing Is Everything
Jarosz typically treats her clients the day before or the morning of the event, depending on their skin type and schedule. For some, preparation begins weeks in advance to ensure optimal skin condition.
Key Products for the At-Home Facial
While the products themselves aren't drastically different from regular facials, the selection, timing, and combination are far more strategic. Here's what Jarosz recommends for a Met Gala-level glow:
- Hydration: Ogee Hyaluronic Acid HA 1.5% Elixir and Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer for lightweight, deep hydration.
- Firming: Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum to tighten and plump the skin.
- Radiance: Topical Skin Phyto AOX Facial Oil N°10 and Vivier Ultimage for a luminous finish.
- Sculpting: Pfefe Cryo Sticks for hydrotherapy to reduce puffiness and sculpt the face.
Jarosz emphasizes that the intention behind the facial matters more than the products themselves. 'I infuse the skin with targeted serums rich in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and growth factors to plump, smooth, and create that glass-skin effect that reads beautifully on camera,' she says. With these tools and techniques, you can channel your inner celebrity and prep your skin for any red-carpet moment.