During my birthday trip to Houston I was treated to my very first facial! It’s true, I was a virgin to the relaxing process that purifies pores, sloughs away dead skin and leaves your face feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Yes, I know I’m a late bloomer.

Of course I had done mini-facials in the comfort of my own bathroom before, but never had I had an actual professional esthetician perform one on me. I absolutely love to be pampered so it was the perfect gift.

Since getting professional facials can be a bit pricey, here are a few over-the-counter products that just might give you that same spa experience!

How often do you go to a spa for a facial?

Pretika Sonic Dermabrasion Facial Care System available at www.target.com for $59.99

Nivea Visage Q10 Gentle Spa Microdermabrasion Kit available www.drugstore.com for $19.49

Pangea Organics Facial Mask Japanes Match Tea with Acai and Goji Berry available at www.nordstrom.com for $34

Vitamin Infusion Home Facial Kit available at www.ulta.com for $70

Bliss Pore Perfecting Facial Polish available www.blissworld.com for $30

Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel available at www.ulta.com for $21.49

Bliss Youth Group Skin Care Kit available at www.blissworld.com for $68

Cosmedicine Spa-It-Yourself at Home Facial Kit available at www.sephora.com for $95

Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator available at www.thebodyshop.com for $12.50

Sue Devitt Micro-Quatic Anti-Ageing Facial Treatment available at www.spacenk.com for $125