Yesterday, I treated myself to something truly exceptional: a facial at the SISLEY boutique in Mayfair, London. From start to finish, it was one of the most relaxing skincare experiences I’ve ever had, complete with hot stone massage, expert hands, and a suite of men’s skincare treasures to try. What lingered afterward wasn’t just calm, but skin that felt deeply hydrated, plumped, and smooth. Here’s how the ritual unfolded and what it taught me about Sisley’s approach to men’s skincare.
Arriving & Atmosphere
Maison Sisley in Mayfair is more than a store, it’s a sanctuary. Housed in a refined townhouse, the space feels quietly elegant: botanical accents, soft lighting, and tasteful art pieces set a tone of understated luxury. The team greets you with warmth, consultation, and a sense that you’re in for something bespoke.
Before the facial itself, we discussed my skin concerns and goals. Unlike rushed spa visits where protocols feel rigid, here the esthetician took time to tailor the sequence, pressure, focus zones, and product order based on tension under my skin.
The Facial Experience
Once led into the treatment room, the experience deepened. Hot stones warmed key points on my arms and shoulders, helping melt away tension before the facial even began. That sense of release set the tone: this was going to be about more than surface skincare.
The facial moved through several phases (cleansing, gentle exfoliation, mask, facial massage, finishing products), but what made it special were the touches: gliding techniques, careful attention around the jaw and neck, and transitions that felt choreographed to calm. At moments, it felt like a subtle “skin yoga” tension released, circulation awakened.
Towards the end, the esthetician used a Sisley serum and finished with the Sisleÿum men’s formula, a move that tied the experience to what I’d eventually bring home.
When it was over, I returned to the waiting area slowly no rush. My skin felt soft, velvety, deeply hydrated. The glow wasn’t harsh or shiny, but rested, natural. Even the lines around my eyes looked friendlier, and the usual post-treatment tightness never appeared.
Meet Sisleÿum: Sisley’s Anti-Ageing for Men
Sisley’s men’s line, Sisleÿum, is built to address the unique stresses on men’s skin, from shaving and pollution to fatigue and signs of ageing.
The line has a few core products. One I got hands-on time with is the Sisleÿum Anti-Aging Comfort Cream, designed for normal to dry skin. It blends natural anti-ageing agents (such as Isodonis japonicus extract and adenosine) with soothing, protective ingredients like shea butter, phytosqualane, and extracts to combat stressors (pollution, irritation from shaving, etc.) The result? A rich-yet-light cream that absorbs without leaving a greasy film.
For oilier or combination skin, there’s also Sisleÿum Anti-Aging Mattifying Gel-Cream, in a lighter, gel texture. The line also includes complementary items like Sisleÿum Revitalizing Toning Lotion and a Purifying Cleansing Gel, so the routine is well-rounded.
Reflections & Takeaways
- Tailoring matters. The Mayfair team’s ability to read tension and shift pressure made this facial feel bespoke rather than formulaic.
- Ritual builds trust. The hot stone moment, the gradual reveal of skin, the connection between treatment and product, these elevated the experience from “spa” to “journey.”
- Sisleÿum is more than a men’s label add-on. It feels integrated, intentional, and scientifically thoughtful in approach.
- You feel it for hours. Even into the evening, my skin still felt hydrated and peaceful no tightness, no patchiness.