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Blu Monarch Skin Studio
Blu Monarch Skin Studio

Blu Monarch Skin Studio

Med spa in San Mateo, CA

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Tiffany founded the studio to give San Mateo a place where people of any gender feel welcome. Care is offered on a gender-neutral basis for anyone who wants healthier skin, and treatments are tailored to each client, for men and women alike.

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Tiffany founded the studio to give San Mateo a place where people of any gender feel welcome. Care is offered on a gender-neutral basis for anyone who wants healthier skin, and treatments are tailored to each client, for men and women alike.

Every visit starts with a skin assessment. Facials begin there, before any product or technique is chosen, and the studio builds a custom plan from that assessment and the client's goals. The studio says it uses professional-grade products and proven techniques and does not push upsells. The facial menu includes a dermaplaning facial called Smoothing & Exfoliating, listed at $225; Ultimate Hydrating & Plumping at $225, which combines oxygen, customized serums and microcurrent; Radiant Reset at $255, using HydroPeptide products; and The Blu Skin Blueprint at $255, a 90-minute facial for new clients that opens with an in-depth consultation. Hydrating & Plumping is an oxygen facial using Intraceuticals products with a customized serum and an optional dermaplaning step, listed at $280.

A HydraFacial is listed at $280 and moves through six stages: cleansing, an acid peel, vortex extraction, hydration, a booster serum and LED light. No recovery time or redness is involved, and visible change accrues across monthly visits. A personalized version, priced the same, covers the face, neck and chest. Medical services such as neurotoxin and injectables, along with advanced skin procedures, start with a consultation. Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is performed with a medical-grade device set to needle depths between 0.5 and 3 mm. Appointments last 60 to 90 minutes; the needling itself takes 20 to 30 minutes, and a numbing cream goes on 20 to 30 minutes beforehand. For the 24 hours before treatment, clients are asked to skip makeup, retinol and active acids. The typical plan is 3 to 6 sessions set 4 to 6 weeks apart, followed by one or two maintenance sessions a year. It is used for acne scars, skin tightening, and the look of texture and pores. The studio states it is suitable for all skin tones, including Fitzpatrick types IV to VI. The VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel intended to improve tone, texture and clarity. It is aimed at sun-related pigment concerns, acne and its scarring, lines, uneven complexion, dullness and clogged pores, and early aging signs. The studio describes downtime as minimal, and most clients have light to moderate peeling for a few days. Peels are often given as a series of 3 to 6, roughly 4 weeks apart.

Laser hair removal uses a Milesman Compact Diode Laser, requires a consultation before booking, and is usually done as a series spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart. Sugaring uses a paste made from lemon, sugar and water, with no chemicals, fragrances or resins. The paste is never applied hot and dissolves in water, so cleanup needs no solvent. The studio says the paste is natural and hypoallergenic and that sugaring is safe for sensitive skin, and that some clients see permanent reduction over time. Sugaring is offered for arms, back and chest, bikini, Brazilian, eyebrows, face and chin, full legs, half legs and underarms. Most areas take 15 to 30 minutes, and regrowth typically returns in 3 to 6 weeks. Before an appointment, hair should be about 1/8 inch long, roughly 10 to 14 days of growth, clients should exfoliate gently the day before, avoid retinoids and sun for 48 hours, and arrive with clean, dry skin. Afterward, hot showers, tight clothing and exercise are best avoided for 24 hours. Mild redness may last a few hours. Waxing covers arms, bikini, Brazilian, brows, full face, full and half legs, lip and chin, and underarms, with suggested intervals of 3 to 4 weeks for brows, lip and chin, 4 weeks for underarms, and 4 to 6 weeks for face, legs and arms. New waxing clients are asked to mention it when booking so the first appointment can be longer.

IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into the bloodstream, and wellness shots are also offered. For general wellness the studio suggests IV therapy every 3 to 4 weeks, every 1 to 2 weeks for targeted support or high stress, and as needed for needs such as travel or recovery. The studio says IV therapy allows higher absorption than oral supplements. Clients book online through the Mangomint scheduling system, choosing the service, time and esthetician.

Each client gets a custom plan built from a skin assessment and their goals, and facials start with that assessment before any product or technique is chosen. The studio says it uses professional-grade products and proven techniques and does not push upsells.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facials that begin with a skin assessment, including dermaplaning, oxygen, serum and microcurrent options, and a 90-minute visit for new clients.

  • Smoothing & Exfoliating (dermaplaning) $225
  • Ultimate Hydrating & Plumping $225
  • Radiant Reset $255
  • The Blu Skin Blueprint $255
  • Hydrating & Plumping $280
  • Smoothing & Exfoliating $225
  • HydraFacial $280
  • HydraFacial (personalized face, neck & chest) $280

Hair reduction with a diode laser, done as a series after a consultation.

  • Laser Hair Removal Price at booking

Medical services including microneedling and VI Peels, with neurotoxin and injectables starting from a consultation.

  • Microneedling Price at booking
  • VI Peel Price at booking

Waxing for arms, brows, face, legs, underarms, lip and chin, bikini and Brazilian areas.

  • Arms Price at booking
  • Bikini Price at booking
  • Brazilian Price at booking
  • Brows Price at booking
  • Full Face Price at booking
  • Full Legs Price at booking
  • Half Legs Price at booking
  • Lip & Chin Price at booking
  • Underarms Price at booking
  • Waxing Arms Price at booking
  • Waxing Bikini Price at booking
  • Waxing Brazilian Price at booking
  • Waxing Brows Price at booking
  • Waxing Full Face Price at booking
  • Waxing Full Legs Price at booking
  • Waxing Half Legs Price at booking
  • Waxing Lip & Chin Price at booking
  • Waxing Underarms Price at booking

IV therapy with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus wellness shots.

  • IV Therapy Price at booking

Photos

  • Client receiving eyebrow mapping treatment
  • Wide view of the studio reception with logo and product shelves

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Custom plans built from a skin assessment before any treatment is chosen
  • HydraFacial six-step protocol with no downtime, customized with HydroPeptide products
  • Microneedling with a medical-grade device, numbing cream and a series of sessions
  • Sugaring paste made only from lemon, sugar and water and never applied hot
  • VI Peel, a medical-grade chemical peel described by the studio as having minimal downtime
  • Gender-neutral care open to men and women
Good for
  • First-time facial clients
  • New clients booking The Blu Skin Blueprint
  • Men and women
  • Anyone wanting a gender-neutral studio
  • Clients who want facials with no downtime
  • Clients planning a series of treatments
Treats
  • Acne and acne scarring
  • Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Uneven tone and texture
  • Dull, congested skin
  • Early signs of aging
  • Skin tightening
  • Pore appearance
  • Unwanted hair
Techniques
  • Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy)
  • Dermaplaning
  • HydraFacial vortex fusion
  • LED light
  • Microcurrent
  • Oxygen facial
  • Chemical peel
  • Diode laser hair removal
  • Sugaring
  • Waxing

Products & treatments

  • HydroPeptide
  • Intraceuticals
  • Sugaring paste made from lemon, sugar and water

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