The Fire & Ice Facial is a signature, two-phase clinical skin treatment developed by iS Clinical — a dermatologist and plastic-surgeon-endorsed professional skincare brand. Often referred to as the “Red Carpet Facial” owing to its massive celebrity following, it is uniquely designed to bridge the gap between an invasive chemical peel and a mild spa facial — delivering clinical-grade resurfacing results with absolutely no downtime.
The treatment works in two dramatic, complementary phases: the “Fire” phase applies a potent resurfacing masque packed with 18% glycolic acid, retinol, and botanical acids that deeply exfoliates and accelerates cell turnover — creating a warm, tingling sensation as it works. This is immediately followed by the “Ice” phase — a luxuriously cooling masque rich in hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea, and antioxidants that soothes, calms, and floods the skin with deep hydration. The contrast stimulates circulation and leaves skin instantly radiant, smooth, and refreshed.

Most patients see a visible brightening, smoothing, and glow immediately after the session — perfectly timed for events, weddings, or red carpet moments.

The 18% glycolic acid + multi-acid complex exfoliates deeply without residual peeling, revealing a fresh, renewed skin layer with no recovery time.

5% hyaluronic acid infusion plumps the skin from within — studies show a reduction in wrinkle depth by up to 40% and skin firmness improvement of up to 55%.

Retinol + glycolic acid combination boosts collagen synthesis and smooths fine lines progressively, with visible results even after the first session.

Kaolin clay + niacinamide + AHA exfoliation deeply cleanses and visibly shrinks enlarged pores, leaving skin noticeably smoother and more refined.

Licorice extract + glycolic acid + antioxidants work together to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven tone for a bright, uniform complexion.

The Ice phase immediately neutralises any skin stress from exfoliation — making it safe and soothing even for sensitive and acne-prone skin types.

Glycolic and salicylic acids unclog pores, remove acne-causing debris, and reduce blemishes — while niacinamide regulates sebum production.

The iS Clinical Fire & Ice formulation is FDA-confirmed safe for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals — one of the very few intensive clinical facials with this distinction.

Your specialist evaluates your skin type, tone, sensitivities, and concerns to personalise the treatment intensity and confirm suitability. Active skin conditions, allergies, and recent treatments are reviewed.

The face is thoroughly double-cleansed using a professional cleansing gel. Steam is often applied to open pores and prepare the skin to receive the active resurfacing ingredients at maximum depth.

The iS Clinical Fire Masque — containing 18% unbuffered glycolic acid, retinol, AHAs, niacinamide, and kaolin clay — is applied evenly across the face. As the mask activates, a warm tingling or mild burning sensation may be felt for 2–3 minutes — this is the acids resurfacing and exfoliating the skin. Most patients find this very manageable and it subsides quickly

After the optimal contact time, the Fire Masque is carefully neutralised and removed — halting the acid activity precisely. The skin is now freshly exfoliated, cellular turnover is triggered, and the surface is perfectly primed for deep hydration.

The iS Clinical Ice Masque — loaded with 5% hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea, rosemary extract, and antioxidants — is applied to the freshly resurfaced skin. The cooling, almost spa-like sensation immediately calms any residual warmth and floods the skin with deep hydration. This masque is left on for 10–15 minutes.

The Ice Masque is gently removed to reveal visibly brighter, smoother skin. Targeted iS Clinical serums — such as Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ or Hydra-Cool Serum — are applied to lock in the treatment's active benefits and further nourish the skin.

A clinical-grade moisturiser and broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 sunscreen are applied to seal in hydration, protect the fresh skin layer, and ensure you leave the clinic with a glowing, protected, camera-ready complexion.