The Vivant Visage Facial
A new signature Biologique Recherche treatment, built around the debut of Sérum Vivant.
Your skin is vivant, living, responsive, and capable of real change with the right care. That philosophy is the foundation of Paul Labrecque's newest signature treatment: The Vivant Visage Facial.
Available exclusively at Paul Labrecque NYC & Palm Beach, The Original Biologique Recherche Skincare Spa, The Vivant Visage Facial, French for "living face" is a purifying, clarifying, and toning facial engineered for congested, blemish-prone, dull, and reactive skin. Rooted in Biologique Recherche's clinical philosophy of skin individuality, this treatment combines deep decongestion with active toning and brightening to leave the complexion visibly clearer, calmer, and luminous.
Who Is It For?
- Congested skin in need of an overall deep cleaning to brighten, exfoliate, and tone the complexion
- Dull, congested skin in need of repair from summer sun exposure and SPF use
- Skin experiencing persistent blemishes and acne due to hormonal changes or ongoing breakouts
- Adults or teens with stubborn acne, active breakouts, or dull complexions
Ideal for: persistent acne, adult acne, congested and clogged pores, active or recurring blemishes, oily and combination skin, dull or uneven tone, post-breakout marks, soothing redness and inflammation, and skin in need of a deep reset.
The Powerhouse 3-Serum Cocktail
At the heart of the experience is a bespoke, three-serum cocktail layered beneath LED light therapy and high frequency to purify at the follicular level while restoring radiance. Each serum is customized in emphasis to your individual skin issues, skin type, and skin needs.
Sérum Complexe Iribiol
Controls excess sebum, refines pores, and mattifies.
Sérum Dermopore
Tightens enlarged pores and decongests skin, targeting active blemishes and follicular congestion.
New Sérum Vivant
Clears persistent blemishes and helps control future breakouts, while brightening and revitalizing overall complexion clarity.
"The serum cocktail features the new Sérum Vivant and is then customized for each individual client's skin issues, skin type, and skin needs."
Exfoliation and toning with the iconic Lotion P50 prepares the skin to fully receive these actives, while the cult-favorite Masque Vivant seals the treatment with a final infusion of clarity and glow. The result is a facial that treats the visible signs of congestion and breakouts without stripping or over-drying the skin, leaving it purified, toned, and luminously alive.
Inside The Treatment
Consultation & Skin Analysis
A close visual and tactile analysis under magnification maps congestion, active blemishes, and hyperpigmentation, determining serum layering emphasis for your session.
Double Cleanse
A first cleanse with Eau Micellaire Biosensible, which removes makeup, SPF, and surface debris; a second cleanse suited to your skin type begins decongesting the skin.
Toning & Exfoliation with Lotion P50
The Lotion P50 best suited to your skin type, tolerance, and pigmentation concerns exfoliates, rebalances pH, and primes skin for optimal serum penetration.
Steam & Deep Cleanse
Steam softens the skin and loosens impacted debris within the follicle, followed by a focused deep cleanse of the T-zone, chin, and jawline.
Extractions
Manual extractions clear congested pores and comedones with proper hygienic technique, followed immediately by a calming, antibacterial toner or compress.
High Frequency Treatment
Short, intermittent applications leverage the germicidal and oxygenating benefits of high frequency to reduce bacteria and calm post-extraction inflammation.
Three-Serum Cocktail Application
Sérum Complexe Iribiol, Sérum Dermopore, and the new Sérum Vivant are layered in clinical order to refine pores, target active blemishes, and brighten overall complexion clarity.
LED Light Therapy
Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria and calms active breakouts; red light supports recovery and stimulates an even, brightened tone with time to rest and relax.
Masque Vivant Application
Applied evenly across face and neck & decollete, combined with a pinch of baking soda for deeper purification on highly congested skin helps to purify, tone, and infuse brightness.
Finishing Touches
A light, non-comedogenic finishing serum and moisturizer customized to your skin type (such as Crème Dermopurifiante) is applied, along with broad-spectrum SPF and personalized aftercare guidance.
Clinically Proven Results
Sérum Vivant, the newest serum in this treatment's signature cocktail, has been shown in clinical testing to deliver visible improvement over a 28-day home-use period, results that compound beautifully with regular in-spa treatment:
AFTER 28 DAYS
AFTER 14 DAYS
WATER LOSS AFTER 28 DAYS
Clinical study, 21 volunteers, twice-daily application.
Why Regular Facials Matter
The best skincare products at home can only do so much. Professional facials reach a level of decongestion, exfoliation, and active delivery that home routines simply can't replicate which is why estheticians consistently recommend treatments like The Vivant Visage Facial as a recurring part of a healthy skin regimen, not a one-time reset.
Deeper Decongestion
Professional extractions and steam clear congestion that at-home exfoliation can't fully reach.
Higher Concentration Actives
In-spa serums and treatments are formulated at professional strength, delivering results beyond retail formulas.
Personalized Adjustment
Your esthetician can adapt each visit to how your skin is behaving that month, hormonal shifts, seasonal changes, and stress all show up differently.
Compounding Results
Skin renews on a roughly 28-day cycle. Treatments booked every 4 to 6 weeks work with that cycle to build lasting clarity, rather than temporary improvement.
Booking The Vivant Visage Facial every 4 to 6 weeks, paired with Lotion P50 and Sérum Vivant at home gives your skin continuous support between visits, rather than asking a single treatment to undo weeks of congestion. Between appointments, Biologique Recherche’s masque collection helps extend that treatment-focused approach at home.
Aftercare Recommendations
- Avoid touching or picking at the skin for 24 to 48 hours following extractions
- Avoid direct sun exposure and always apply SPF the following day
- Continue Lotion P50 toning at home 1 to 2x daily to maintain clarity between treatments
- Book The Vivant Visage Facial every 4 to 6 weeks if you're managing active congestion or breakouts
Shop Your At-Home Routine
Continue your results between visits with the exact products used in your treatment:
Lait S.R.
Purifying, rebalancing face cleanser that removes impurities and excess sebum without stripping the skin.
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Lotion P50
The iconic exfoliating toner that rebalances pH, regulates sebum, and primes skin for serum absorption.
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Sérum Complexe Iribiol
Controls excess sebum, refines pores, and mattifies, ideal for the troubled T-zone.
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Sérum Dermopore
Tightens enlarged pores, decongests skin, and refines irregularities in the skin's texture.
Shop Sérum DermoporeSérum Vivant
The new powerhouse serum that clears persistent blemishes and helps control future breakouts.
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Masque Vivant
The cult-favorite rebalancing mask that purifies, tones, and infuses the skin with brightness.
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Crème Dermopurifiante
A light, non-comedogenic purifying face cream that balances and mattifies without drying skin out.
Shop Crème DermopurifianteFrequently Asked Questions
How long does The Vivant Visage Facial take?
The treatment runs 60 minutes, including consultation, the full protocol, and finishing touches.
How often should I book this facial?
For clients managing active congestion or persistent blemishes, we recommend booking every 4 to 6 weeks to align with your skin's natural renewal cycle.
Is this facial suitable for teens?
Yes. The Vivant Visage Facial is designed for both adults and teens dealing with stubborn acne, active breakouts, or dull complexions, your esthetician will customize the serum cocktail accordingly.
Can I continue results at home?
Absolutely. We recommend continuing with Lotion P50 and Sérum Vivant at home between visits to maintain and build on your in-spa results.
Are there any contraindications?
This treatment isn't recommended during pregnancy or for pacemaker use (due to high frequency), or within six months of a chemical peel, laser treatment, or isotretinoin use. Please disclose your full skin and medical history during consultation.
Experience The Vivant Visage Facial
Exclusively at Paul Labrecque Salon & Skincare Spa
NYC + Palm Beach
