voted best facial for clogged pores
For the 2nd time our facials were awarded in Broadsheet 8 of the best facials in Melbourne for glowing skin- Best Facial for Clogged Pores.
You’ve tried other facials. Maybe more than once. And you’ve left feeling like nothing really changed.
That ends here.
Shine Skin and Body is where Melbourne comes when nothing else has worked — for blackheads, closed comedones, cystic acne, and the kind of congestion that just won’t budge. Our Extraction Facial isn’t a standard treatment with a quick pore cleanse tacked on. It’s a dedicated, methodical, deeply skilled treatment — and there’s nothing else like it in Melbourne.
Voted Best Facial for Clogged Pores — Broadsheet Melbourne (twice)
We didn’t go looking for recognition. Our clients found us when other clinics let them down — and kept coming back. The awards followed.
Not sure which facial is right for you?
The Extraction Facial is one of several treatments we offer at Shine Skin and Body, each designed for a specific skin concern or goal. Here’s a quick guide to help you find your fit.
Skin Foundations Facial – $225 (new clients only) Your starting point if you’re new to Shine. A full skin consultation and assessment where we identify the root causes of your skin concerns, build a personalised treatment plan, and deliver a 40-minute facial. This is how we set you up for long-term results, not just a one-off improvement.
Extraction Facial – $250
Our most thorough treatment for congested skin. Meticulous, hand-performed extractions targeting blackheads, closed comedones, milia, whiteheads, and cystic acne. No metal tools. No shortcuts. The one Melbourne keeps coming back for.
Carbon Blackhead Removal Facial – $300
An advanced treatment combining carbon laser technology with manual extractions for the deepest possible pore cleanse. Leaves skin with a porcelain-smooth finish and exceptional clarity.
PRIN Lymphatic Facial
– $225 to $330
A treatment that works beneath the surface, stimulating lymphatic drainage to reduce, clear congestion from the inside out, and leave skin looking clearer, brighter, and more energised.
The Extraction Facial
Most clinics offer extractions. We’ve made them an art form.
For over a decade, Shine Skin and Body has been the clinic Melbourne’s most congested, frustrated, and finally-done-with-it skin clients find when they’ve exhausted every other option. Severe cystic acne. Stubborn closed comedones that no one else could shift. Recurring blackheads that keep coming back no matter what. We’ve seen it all and we know exactly what to do.
What makes us different isn’t just technique, though our technique is exceptional. It’s the fact that every therapist at Shine genuinely understands skin. Before we touch your face, we want to know your routine, your history, and what’s actually driving your congestion. Because clearing your skin today and keeping it clear tomorrow are two very different things and we care about both.
Every Extraction Facial starts with a deep cleanse, enzyme exfoliation, and steam to soften congestion and prepare your skin properly. Then comes the part we’re known for: meticulous, manual extractions of blackheads, whiteheads, milia, closed comedones performed entirely by hand, with gloves, and without metal tools. We don’t rush. We don’t cut corners. We work through your skin methodically until the job is actually done.
Clients who’ve spent years bouncing between clinics tell us the same thing: this is the first facial that actually worked.
We finish with calming, barrier-supporting products to settle your skin, and you’ll leave with a clearer complexion and a clear picture of what comes next.
What others say
“After trusting multiple skin therapists with little improvement, I was nervous. Sarah is confident in her approach and consistently achieves significant results. After 3–4 facials, my severe cystic acne was cleared.” — Tayla M.
“Other clinics in Melbourne let me down. They left me frustrated, with the same congested skin. Kate pinpointed the root cause of my breakouts and tackled my closed comedones head-on. Thorough yet painless — the best extraction facial I’ve ever had.” — C L
“The most gentle extraction I’ve ever tried. She gave me an in-depth consultation about my routine, my current skin condition, and the reason. 10/10 experience.” — Tuấn K.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Extraction Facial best for?
Our Extraction Facial is ideal for anyone dealing with blackheads, closed comedones, milia, whiteheads, cystic acne, or persistently congested skin. It’s also perfect for anyone who has visited other Melbourne skin clinics and left without real results. If you want to understand the root cause of your breakouts, not just have the surface cleared, this treatment was made for you.
Do new clients need to book anything first?
Yes. All new clients at Shine Skin and Body begin with a Skin Foundations Facial. This is a full skin consultation and assessment where we identify the underlying causes of your congestion, build a personalised treatment plan, and set you up for long-term clear skin. It’s the foundation everything else is built on.
Why book our Extraction Facial over another clinic?
Because most facials are designed to relax you. This one is designed to fix something. Our therapists consult first, looking at your routine and identifying the root cause of your congestion before treatment begins. If you’ve been told your skin is “just oily” or left a facial feeling like nothing really changed, this treatment was built for you. Our extraction technique has been refined over more than a decade and is the reason clients travel from across Melbourne to see us.
Do you use metal extraction tools?
Never. Our extractions are performed entirely by hand using sterile gloves, with no comedone extractors or metal tools. Manual extractions done with proper technique are more precise, less traumatic to the skin, and far less likely to cause the post-treatment redness, scarring, or marking that metal tools can leave behind. It takes more skill. That’s exactly why we do it.
Is the Extraction Facial painful?
Most clients are genuinely surprised by how tolerable it is, especially those who’ve had uncomfortable extractions elsewhere. You may feel some pressure in areas of deeper congestion, but we prepare your skin thoroughly with cleansing, steam, and exfoliation before we begin. Our technique is designed to be thorough without being aggressive. “Thorough yet painless” is how one of our clients put it, and that’s exactly what we aim for.
How often should I book an Extraction Facial?
For congested, acne-prone, or breakout-prone skin, we recommend coming in every four weeks. Skin cell turnover operates on a monthly cycle, and regular treatments allow us to stay ahead of new congestion before it builds. Many of our Melbourne clients have made this a non-negotiable part of their monthly routine, treating it as the cornerstone of their long-term skin health plan.