Bella Hadid’s Facialist, Kristyn Smith, Opens a Studio in Tribeca

Smith is currently referral only—she sees four clients a day—but two additional rooms at Practise allow three other aestheticians to work on new clients. The limited space is by design: “We don’t want an overwhelmed waiting room where clients have to think too much about about possibly seeing someone, and we also stagger appointments so that we never have too many people in the space at one time,” she says.

Refreshingly, Smith’s slower approach is reflected in a low-key social media presence (she has fewer than 5,000 followers on Instagram) for an expert you might otherwise expect to be blowing up on all platforms. (After all, what’s more clicky than a Hadid?) “I like that people feel a sense of relief that the experience is a bit more private when they’re here,” says Smith, who grew up in a high-profile family in her small California hometown. “If you take a picture and you post, I love it, thank you, but if you put your camera away, I am so happy that you’re really present.” That said, the room-spanning picture window practically turns Smith’s treatment room into a lightbox just begging for a post-facial selfie, so there’s a chance those follower numbers may be poised to turn a corner. Indeed, Jablonski has already indulged.

SMITH’S GO-TO SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Environ Skin EssentiA Vita Anti-Oxidant AVST Moisturizer 1

Environ Skin EssentiA Vita Anti-Oxidant AVST Moisturizer 1

“Vitamin A is one of the most important vitamins in the skin. It balances skin tone, promotes healthy collagen and elastin formation, speeds healing, and promotes and maintains a healthy dermis/epidermis.”

Skin Ceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel

“Hyaluronic acid delivers essential hydration into the skin before any finishing products are applied and improves skin texture, fine superficial lines, and even clogged pores.”

Typology Dry Skin Serum 100% Squalane

Typology LAB-1004 Nourishing Dry Skin Serum 100% Squalane

“Similar to hyaluronic acid, when I first heard about squalane oil and was able to use it in my practice, it became almost an instant favorite. It works well on all skin, it’s lightweight, and is rich in antioxidants as well.”

Li Organics Liquid Amber Concentrated Serum

Li Organics Liquid Amber Concentrated Serum

“An antioxidant component will always be important as we are constantly assaulted by free radicals.”

Omnilux Contour FACE

Omnilux Contour Face Red-Therapy Device

“All of my clients know that an LED device would be my go-to ‘if you were stranded alone on a desert island’ product. LED reduces inflammation and redness, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and neutralizes bacteria in the skin.”