Media Spotlight: The Facial Room in the Press

Media Spotlight · In the press

Advanced skin care.
In the spotlight.

Featured in Men’s Health Australia, SPA+CLINIC, Urban List and ellaslist: discover the stories spotlighting Fabienne Rich, our advanced skin treatments and personalised care at The Facial Room.

Men’s Health Australia   /   SPA+CLINIC   /   Urban List   /   ellaslist
Dermapen 4 treatment pictured in the Men’s Health feature
Dermapen 4 treatment image appearing in Men’s Health Australia.
Source: “The 90-day reset: your guide to high-tech skin repair”.
01 / Dermapen & skin needling

A spotlight on
Dermapen 4

Paul Ewart · 22 September 2026

In The 90-day reset: your guide to high-tech skin repair, Paul Ewart explores professional skin treatments and features Dermapen 4 under the heading “The mechanical regenerator”.

The article names The Facial Room as a clinic offering the treatment, and discusses microneedling alongside Dermapen’s exosome skincare range and home care. Treatment commentary comes from Dermapen Clinical Director Andrew Christie.

“Available professionally at The Facial Room Bondi”
EXCERPT FROM MEN’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA
Read the Dermapen feature ↗
SPA+CLINIC magazine page 88: The Staying Power Of Microneedling, featuring Fabienne Rich
“The Staying Power Of Microneedling” · SPA+CLINIC, page 88.
Magazine page supplied by The Facial Room.
02 / SPA+CLINIC · Technology

Fifteen years.
A lasting passion for skin.

The Staying Power Of Microneedling · Print feature, page 88

In this SPA+CLINIC interview, Fabienne Rich reflects on around 15 years of working with Dermapen and why microneedling remains a staple on The Facial Room’s treatment menu.

Fabienne discusses tailoring treatments to individual skin concerns, the importance of practitioner education and hygiene, and the role of supportive home care. The conversation also explores developments in Dermapen skincare and her introduction of scalp needling treatments.

“Helping people feel confident in their own skin is what I love most about being a dermal clinician.”
FABIENNE RICH · SPA+CLINIC
Explore our facial treatments ↗
03 / SPA+CLINIC · The Treatment Room

A treatment experience.
Put to the test.

Dermapen · Kym Cowper, Integrated Partnerships Director

SPA+CLINIC’s Kym Cowper visits Fabienne at The Facial Room for a first-person review of a Dermapen treatment incorporating the brand’s exosome skincare.

Her account follows the full experience: cleansing and steam, LED with massage, Dermapen needling, a cooling mask and finishing skincare. Kym highlights Fabienne’s attentive technique and the combination of professional skin treatment and relaxation.

“Her care, precision and technique were next level”
KYM COWPER · SPA+CLINIC

This feature shares the writer’s individual treatment experience.

Discover our facial menu ↗
SPA+CLINIC The Treatment Room: Dermapen review by Kym Cowper, with Fabienne Rich
“Dermapen” · The Treatment Room · SPA+CLINIC.
Magazine page supplied by The Facial Room.
04 / IPL & winter skin care

Fabienne shares
her IPL expertise

Paul Ewart · 1 July 2025

In The big chill: your winter grooming guide, Paul Ewart speaks with our founder, Dermal Clinician Fabienne Rich, about IPL and its role in addressing visible pigmentation, redness and uneven skin tone.

The feature introduces Fabienne as a “renowned dermal clinician and founder of The Facial Room”, sharing her perspective on professional skin care that fits into a busy schedule.

“It’s discreet, effective, and tailored for the time poor men”
FABIENNE RICH, QUOTED IN MEN’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA
Read the winter grooming guide ↗
Etherea MX IPL and laser platform at The Facial Room
Etherea MX IPL and laser platform.
Image from The Facial Room website.
Salon Lane Bondi Junction reception, featured by Urban List
Salon Lane reception, Bondi Junction, as pictured in Urban List.
Image credit: The Facial Room / Website.
05 / Urban List Sydney

Among Sydney’s
best facials

Sammy Preston · Contributor: Katherine Davison · 20 March 2026

The Facial Room is included in Urban List’s guide to Sydney’s best facials, recognising our Bondi Junction clinic and Fabienne’s personalised approach to skin care.

The feature highlights our advanced treatments, customised facials and individual skincare recommendations. It also recognises our team’s focus on science-based products and treatment choices.

“sought-after facialist and award-winning dermal clinician Fabienne Rich”
EXCERPT FROM URBAN LIST SYDNEY
Read the Urban List feature ↗
06 / ellaslist

A Bondi institution.
A Sydney favourite.

Flora James · 30 April 2024

The Facial Room was featured in ellaslist’s 12 of the Best Facials in Sydney, celebrating our blend of traditional European facial care and advanced skin treatments.

The guide highlights the consultation included with every facial and our focus on tailoring each appointment to individual skin needs.

“A Bondi institution”
EXCERPT FROM ELLASLIST

This feature reflects our former Bondi Beach location. You can now visit us at Salon Lane, Bondi Junction.

Read the ellaslist feature ↗
Fabienne Rich performing a facial at The Facial Room, Salon Lane Bondi Junction
Fabienne Rich performing a facial at The Facial Room, Salon Lane, Bondi Junction.
Image from The Facial Room website.
Your skin. A personalised approach.

Discover your next step

At The Facial Room, we combine advanced skin treatments with warm, individual care. Visit Fabienne and the team at Salon Lane, Bondi Junction, to explore a plan tailored to your skin, your concerns and your goals.

Explore our facial treatments ↗
THE FACIAL ROOM · SALON LANE, 34 BRONTE ROAD, BONDI JUNCTION
Article titles, excerpts and source imagery acknowledged to Men’s Health Australia, SPA+CLINIC, Urban List, ellaslist and the respective rights holders.

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