Quick Answer: A skin or beauty gift voucher is a flexible gift that lets the recipient choose a treatment or product that suits them. Choose a treatment-specific voucher if you know what they'd love, or a dollar-value voucher if you don't. In Australia, gift vouchers must be valid for at least three years, with the expiry clearly shown.
Why gift vouchers make great gifts
A beauty gift voucher is a prepaid credit for treatments or products at a salon or clinic. It's one of the few gifts that gives the recipient both something to enjoy and the freedom to choose it. For busy people, it's also permission to take time out — something many would never book for themselves.
Treatment voucher or dollar value?
A treatment voucher covers a named service, such as a facial or massage. It feels personal and makes a lovely surprise. A dollar-value voucher can be used across any treatment or product, which suits someone whose skin needs you're unsure of, or who is new to the clinic.
Our tip: if you're unsure, choose a dollar value that covers a full treatment, so the recipient isn't left topping up.
Gift ideas by personality
The overworked parent or partner: a relaxing facial with a back massage
The skincare enthusiast: a facial with a Triple Ampoule Booster chosen for their skin, or a Sothys Christmas pack
The first-timer: a skin consultation plus a first facial, so they're guided from the start
The outdoorsy Northern Beaches local: a hydrating facial to counter sun, salt and wind
The friend who has everything: a dollar-value voucher, so they choose
What to check before you buy any voucher
Since November 2019, Australian law has required most gift cards and vouchers to be valid for at least three years from purchase, with the expiry date shown prominently and no fees charged after purchase. Some exceptions apply, such as promotional vouchers and those for time-limited events. Check the terms for any bonus value, which may carry its own conditions.
At Facial Impressions, all purchased gift vouchers are valid for three years.
How to buy a Facial Impressions gift voucher
Online: buy through our website and receive it by email instantly — perfect for last-minute gifts
In clinic: visit us in Avalon Beach for a beautifully presented printed voucher
By phone: call 02 9918 7288
This Christmas, every gift voucher purchased until midnight 24 December also enters our Christmas hamper draw.
Frequently asked questions
How long are Facial Impressions gift vouchers valid?
All purchased Facial Impressions gift vouchers are valid for three years from the date of purchase, in line with Australian consumer law. The expiry date is shown on the voucher. Any promotional bonus value may have a shorter expiry, which will be clearly stated.
Can I buy a gift voucher online?
Yes. You can buy a Facial Impressions gift voucher online and have it emailed instantly, which is ideal for last-minute gifts. Printed, gift-presented vouchers are also available in our Avalon Beach clinic, or you can order by phone on 02 9918 7288.
What if I don't know which treatment to choose?
Choose a dollar-value voucher that covers a full treatment. The recipient can then book a skin consultation and choose with the help of a therapist. Dollar-value vouchers can also be used on Sothys skincare and other products in clinic.
Can a gift voucher be used for products as well as treatments?
Yes. Dollar-value vouchers can be used for treatments or for products purchased in clinic, including our Sothys professional skincare range. Treatment-specific vouchers are redeemed for the named treatment.
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