The Secret to the Pre-Wedding Glow Everyone’s Talking About — Courtesy of April Brodie

There are facials, and then there is the facial, the kind that not only transforms your skin but somehow unravels the layers of stress you didn’t know you were holding. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing April Brodie’s Golki Fusion Facial, and to call it transformative feels almost insufficient.

The moment you step into April’s world, there’s an unspoken sense that you’re in the hands of someone extraordinary. Her warmth is infectious, her energy grounding, and her curiosity disarming in the best possible way. This isn’t your standard “cleanse and mask” experience, it’s an intimate, almost intuitive journey that goes far beyond the surface. She asks the kind of questions that make you pause about lifestyle, sleep, diet, and even emotional triggers and somehow, within minutes, she understands your skin as if she’s known it forever.

April Brodie, one of Australia’s most respected holistic facialists, has long been known for her pioneering techniques. From her famed Buccal Fusion Facial to the cult-loved Bee Venom Facial, her treatments have become synonymous with a new kind of skin intelligence one that merges science, energy, and touch. Her newest innovation, Golki Fusion, draws inspiration from ancient Korean beauty therapy, marrying it with modern European sculpting techniques. The treatment, which she spent over two years perfecting, is designed to lift, define, and rejuvenate in a way that feels both deeply traditional and utterly futuristic.

For the blissful hour plus, April’s hands performed what can only be described as witchcraft. Using the flats of her fingers instead of the knuckles, a nod to Korean Golki methodology. She worked methodically along the fascia, awakening dormant circulation and releasing hidden tension. At one point, I realised my usual flare-up zones had softened, the reactive redness easing under her touch. She pinpointed where stress had manifested, then worked in near silence, allowing a kind of stillness that felt meditative.

When the treatment ended, I caught sight of myself in the mirror and was genuinely stunned. My skin looked alive, plump, luminous, and structured in a way I hadn’t seen in years. The dullness and heaviness that had followed me into the room were gone, replaced by a glow that friends later described (unsolicited) as “lighter.” Even the lingering headache I’d carried all day had disappeared.

The Golki Fusion Facial, priced from $700, incorporates the Korean-made S Serum from French facialist Sophie Carbonari, a formula April exclusively uses in Australia. Containing vitamin C, E, hyaluronic acid, gotu kola, argan oil, and wild narcissus, the serum works in perfect synergy with April’s techniques, amplifying radiance and firmness.

It’s the kind of experience I would recommend for any bride (or groom) in the week leading up to their wedding, it’s the ultimate “glow before the vow.” Yet beyond that, it’s a treatment that feels like self-respect in skincare form. April’s honesty, her precision, and her genuine passion for results make every moment of the appointment feel entirely yours.

I walked in tired and tense; I walked out luminous, weightless, and somehow calmer. This is not indulgence for vanity’s sake it’s intelligent, intentional, and deeply personal care. And for me, it’s one luxury I won’t be missing again.

To experience Golki Fusion by April Brodie, visit aprilbrodie.com. Appointments are available in Sydney and Melbourne, with limited spaces.