What does it take to feel your most beautiful self on the red carpet? Is it the dress, the hair, the makeup? Someone beautiful walking next to you? All these things help, but the foundation of feeling red carpet ready is, and always will be, preparing your skin in advance.
Having a plan is what’s important. When Facial Sculpting’s founder, Dr Nina Bal, walked the carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2026, we had a plan for her to look and feel amazing.
“Preparing your skin for an iconic red carpet event like Cannes is a crucial step,” explains Dr Nina. “I have a tried-and-tested formula that I use to ensure I’m confident from every angle.”
On display for the world to see, surrounded by photographers, fans and under the warm sun of the French Riviera, at Cannes, there’s pressure to look your best. Having an amazing skin treatment routine is the first step towards achieving this.
Here’s how Dr Nina gets red carpet ready.
The First Facial Sculpting Treatment
3 weeks before Cannes
We weren’t lying when we said you needed a plan. Dr Nina begins preparing her skin for the red carpet months in advance with a tailored treatment journey. In the final 3-week lead-up to the film festival, her go-to treatment was SkinPen with Ameela Exosomes to brighten the complexion and tighten the skin.
The SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, renowned for its safety and effectiveness in skin rejuvenation.
The SkinPen creates thousands of tiny micro-channels in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural healing process and boosting collagen and elastin production. This innovative treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and enlarged pores, leaving your skin smoother and more youthful.
Although downtime is minimal, we see the best results around 2-3 weeks after treatment, which is why Dr Nina uses it first. However, part of what makes the SkinPen so effective is its long-lasting results. 5-and-a-half months after Cannes, Dr Nina will still be seeing the benefits.
The Red Carpet Facial
3 days until Cannes
Next comes the iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial, also known as the ‘red carpet facial. “I adore this facial treatment because it gives my skin an instant glow,” says Dr Nina. “It combines the benefits of a resurfacing treatment with a soothing mask, featuring glycolic acid, which helps to refine and revitalise the skin.”
The iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial is an intensive, results-led clinical treatment designed to reduce fine lines and encourage cellular renewal. Two facial masks, one warming to resurface and smooth the skin, and one cool to hydrate and soothe. It’s a luxurious treatment that makes your skin look radiant and refreshed, with absolutely no downtime.
Dr Nina Expert Jawline Define
1 day to go
Why’s it named after Dr Nina? Simple, because it is a treatment combination created by the expert, Dr Nina herself, to sculpt and define the jawline with zero downtime. Combining the BTL Emface and InMode Contoura, this super-treatment is the most effective thing you can have before heading onto the red carpet.
The V-shaped jawline is the ultimate hallmark of youth. As such, this treatment focuses on jawline definition, lifting and sculpting the lower face.
The cult-favourite BTL Emface is a device that has earned a devoted celebrity following, including Kim Kardashian and Maya Jama. Emface’s unique dual-action technology combines radiofrequency with HIFES (high-intensity facial electromagnetic stimulation) to firm and elevate muscle tone, with clinical studies boasting a 30% increase in resting lift.
This is paired with InMode Contoura’s collagen-remodelling radiofrequency, which targets subdermal fat, to slim and contour the lower face for a more defined, lifted jawline from every angle.
Valmont Skincare Essentials
On the day
When the treatments are done, and it’s time for the finishing touches, Dr Nina turns to Valmont. For ultimate skin radiance, we trust the Valmont Prime Renewing Pack and the Hydra3 Charging Cream. Both are packed with cutting-edge regenerative ingredients, such as PDRN derived from salmon DNA.
Dr Nina always follows these with Valmont’s Regenerating Mask Treatment. These products are non-negotiable when looking your best is what’s required.
“I trust Valmont because they’ve spent over 40 years pioneering cellular cosmetics,” explains Dr Nina. “What I love about the treatments and products is their ability to deliver immediate radiance while deeply supporting skin regeneration, making them the perfect preparation before major events and red carpets.”
How Can Facial Sculpting Help You Get Red Carpet Ready
Our philosophy has always been ‘less is more.’ When you work with Dr Nina to prepare for a major event, the process isn’t about changing you; it’s about making you your best self.
We specialise in subtle tweaks that make the biggest difference. We work with you to make a bespoke treatment plan that helps you feel like your most confident, beautiful self.
Facial sculpting is about more than just the aesthetic. We believe in a holistic path towards finding a happier, more confident version of you. To see the many ways we can help you feel more confident, see our full list of treatments here.