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Melanie Grant, Sydney
With salons in Los Angeles, Sydney, Melbourne and – occasionally – Paris, the facialist Melanie Grant is almost as jet-set as her clients (Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, Joan Smalls and Cassandra Grey, to name a few). Skin is prepped with a thorough cleanse by one of her highly trained assistants, followed by either microdermabrasion, a gentle peel, an ultrasound infusion of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, light therapy or plenty of massage, according to any skin concerns. Don’t even think about getting an appointment in Oscar week – she’s the red carpet’s go-to for glow.

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