I tried a luxury €250 facial beloved by A-listers — is it actually worth the price?

This A-lister-approved skincare line offers a luxury experience — but is it all it's cracked up to be?

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 - 15:38

Sally Foran

During a recent luxurious stay at the beautiful Ashford Castle, I experienced the Augustinus Bader facial, a world-renowned skincare treatment only available at this historic and prestigious location.

As a skincare fanatic, trying a treatment infused with Augustinus Bader’s cutting-edge TFC8 technology, designed to boost the skin’s natural repair and renewal abilities, was a beauty lover's dream come true and undoubtedly the highlight of my trip.

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