Essence Aesthetics & Wellness
Spa in La Jolla, CA
Essence Aesthetics & Wellness was founded by Marlise, an aesthetic and wellness nurse practitioner, and operates from its La Jolla studio. The business describes itself as San Diego's premier skin spa and offers facials, acne programs, anti-aging treatments, hydration and microneedling.
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Essence Aesthetics & Wellness was founded by Marlise, an aesthetic and wellness nurse practitioner, and operates from its La Jolla studio. The business describes itself as San Diego's premier skin spa and offers facials, acne programs, anti-aging treatments, hydration and microneedling.
The salon describes its treatments as science-backed and says its formulas contain clinically proven ingredients. It uses professional-grade products and says it selects brands focused on skin-safe, ethically sourced formulas without unnecessary fillers. According to the salon, its protocols suit skin of every tone and type, including sensitive skin and richly pigmented skin, and it serves men and women of all ages.
Each visit opens with a skin consultation, and every treatment closes with a home-care plan tailored to the client. The Signature Facial is built on the day of the appointment, covering cleansing, exfoliation, extractions when required, a focused mask and a closing serum. Most services need no recovery time, though deeper exfoliation can leave mild redness lasting a few hours. The salon generally recommends a facial every four to six weeks for most clients and notes on its gallery that results vary from person to person.
Clients can add on treatments such as LED light therapy, microcurrent, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and eye or lip treatments, or enhance microneedling with TXA, exosomes or PRP. The business also offers celebration gift add-ons called Essence Silver for $100, Essence Gold for $150 and Essence Platinum for $225. Online appointment requests are confirmed within 24 hours, and a request is not final until the business replies.
Pairs treatments described as evidence-based with a calm, personal visit, with each session tailored to the individual.
Specials & promotions
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Signature Microneedling 3-session package for $675
$675
Series of 3 sessions; $225 per session
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
The Signature Microneedling Facial, available as a single session or a three-session series.
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Signature Microneedling Facial $250+
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Signature Microneedling Facial 3-session series $675
The Microdermabrasion Facial, a mechanical exfoliation with no downtime.
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Microdermabrasion Facial $125+
The Express Facial, a 30-minute visit with cleansing, exfoliation and a targeted mask.
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Express Facial $70+
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Acne Bootcamp $375+
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Acne Clarity Treatment $145+
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Acne Bootcamp (3 sessions) $375+
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Lip Treatment add-on $20
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Luxury Hydrogen Jelly Mask add-on $20
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Eye Treatment add-on $25
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Microdermabrasion add-on $25
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LED Light Therapy add-on $30
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Dermaplaning add-on $50
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Microcurrent add-on $50
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TXA enhancement $75
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Microneedling add-on $100
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Exosomes enhancement $125
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PRP enhancement $200
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Anti-Aging Renewal $125+
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TXA Microneedling Enhancement $75
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Exosomes Microneedling Enhancement $125
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PRP Microneedling Enhancement $200
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Signature Facial $125+
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Skin Purifying Detox $130+
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Hydra Facial $150+
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Microcurrent Sculpting Facial $150+
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Signature Microneedling Facial Series of 3 Sessions $675
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.essenceaw.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Customized Signature Facial built on the day of the visit
- Three-session Acne Bootcamp alongside a single Acne Clarity Treatment
- Microneedling with optional TXA, exosome or PRP enhancements
- Personalized home-care plan at the end of every visit
- Essence Silver, Gold and Platinum celebration gift add-ons
- Protocols designed for sensitive and melanin-rich skin
- Good for
- Men and women of all ages
- All skin tones and types
- Sensitive skin
- Active breakouts
- Clients who want treatments with no downtime
- Regular facial routine every 4 to 6 weeks
- Gift giving
- Treats
- Active breakouts
- Congestion
- Signs of aging
- Texture and tone
- Hydration
- Facial muscle tone
- Techniques
- Microneedling and collagen induction
- Microdermabrasion
- Dermaplaning
- Microcurrent
- LED light therapy
- Vortex hydration treatment
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Peptide-rich serums
- TXA
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