Supermodel splashes out on liquid gold facial

Supermodel Bar Refaeli likes to experiment with new beauty treatments. Photo / Creative Commons

Supermodel Bar Refaeli has splashed out on a one-of-a-kind facial by covering her face in 24-carat liquid gold.

The 28-year-old has tried the new anti-ageing beauty treatment, which is gaining popularity among wealthy celebrities.

Refaeli posted a photo of herself on Instagram showing her face dripping with the expensive liquid.

The gold Bee Venom Facial costs US$1,600 (that's nearly NZ$2000), according to MarieClaire.co.uk.

This isn't the first time Refaeli has tried out unusual pampering procedures - in December, she shared a snap of herself receiving a "vampire facial", which involves drawing blood before massaging it back into the skin to help tackle wrinkles.

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