As we approach the autumn months, colder air and stronger winds
can be tough on our complexions. The Gankin facial, by the
premium Japanese beauty brand Suqqu, has been designed to arm
the skin against these harsher conditions, allowing it to be prepped,
primed and ready to tackle all that the season has to throw at it.
The Gankin technique has its origins in the Japanese film
industry: back in 2003, on-set make-up artists found that precise
and effective facial massage helped to tone and firm the muscles in
a way that created the perfect base for make-up. These initial tech-
niques were consolidated by Suqqu, combining Japanese sk incare
and wellbeing rituals with groundbreaking innovation to devise a
truly expert treatment. Designed to enhance the skin’s natural
beauty, the massage is delivered before make-up is applied.
Whether you opt to experience the treatment in-store or learn
the technique yourself, you can expect outstanding benefits.
Massaging the face at fixed pressure points helps to reduce over-
night puffiness, creating more pronounced cheekbones. Similar to
working with acupuncture, the Gankin massage releases pockets
of tension that have built up in the face and promotes lymphatic
drainage, resulting in beautifully toned and
contoured skin. Finally, when used in conjunc-
tion with Suqqu’s Musculate Massage & Mask
Cream, it will smooth out the muscles and aid
the breakdown of fatty tissues. The cream,
which can also be used as a mask, promotes
blood circulation so that the skin becomes
brighter and more supple, bouncy and hydrated.
With the perfect base achieved, the skin is
ready for make-up, and a foundation match
follows. The award-winning Suqqu Extra
Rich Glow Cream Foundation and Suqqu Treatment Serum
Primer help enhance beautiful skin and create a healthy-looking
radiance, while maintaining a glowing complexion.Solid Eyebrow Pencil, £14, and Solid
Eyebrow Pencil Holder, £14*Suqqu’s Gankin massage has been likened to a work-out for the
face and, to ensure maximum prolonged results, it is important to
incorporate it into your daily routine, like going to the gym. What’s
more, it only takes three minutes in the morning before putting on
your make-up, the effects last 12 hours, and
the exercises you choose can be tailored to
the specific areas you want to help.
Suqqu also offers products to help
achieve professional-looking brows with
minimal effort. The Suqqu Framing
Eyebrow Liquid Pen, which has been added
to the already-impressive eyebrow range,
contains collagen and panthenol to
stimulate hair growth, and the water- and
oil-resistant properties help to prevent
smudging throughout the day. The pen allows you to fill in your
brows with hair-like strokes. Use together with the new eyebrow
products designed by Suqqu’s award-winning lab, Suqqu 3D
Control Eyebrow and Suqqu Solid Eyebrow Pencil, to ensure your
brows look their best. Suqqu invites you to try these new products
during a one-to-one eyebrow tutorial at Selfridges, Fenwick of
Bond Street and Harrods counters, for fresh, bold brows that
require little time but will instantly refine your face.
Suqqu Gankin facials are available at Selfridges London, Birmingham
and Manchester Exchange Square, Fenwick of Bond Street and Harrods
counters. Quote ‘Harper’s 19’ when booking to receive a complimentary
gift; the booking fee, from £40, is redeemable against purchases on the day.Facial massage helps
to tone and firm the
muscles in a way that
creates the perfect
base for make-up
Treatment Serum
Primer, £42*Musculate
Massage & Mask
Cream, £663D Control Eyebrow, £39*Extra Rich Glow Cream
Foundation, £68*AVAILABLE FROM 19 SEPTEMBER