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Merle Norman Elmhurst

Merle Norman Elmhurst

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Merle Norman Elmhurst is a Merle Norman cosmetics studio located in Elmhurst City Centre. Alongside cosmetics and skincare, it runs SophistiKids Boutique, which sells children's clothing made with organic fabrics and toys and accessories for babies and children. The brand is named for Merle Norman, whom the studio describes as an entrepreneur and trailblazer, and the studio was reorganized in 2025 when the boutique was added.

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Merle Norman Elmhurst is a Merle Norman cosmetics studio located in Elmhurst City Centre. Alongside cosmetics and skincare, it runs SophistiKids Boutique, which sells children's clothing made with organic fabrics and toys and accessories for babies and children. The brand is named for Merle Norman, whom the studio describes as an entrepreneur and trailblazer, and the studio was reorganized in 2025 when the boutique was added.

Services range from free appointments to paid treatments and events. Clients can book a complimentary Express Facial, Skin Assessment, Foundation Check or Express Makeover Lesson, while paid options include ear piercing, red light therapy, makeup applications and parties. The studio serves clients from pre-teens to older adults. Each service is booked as its own appointment through the online scheduler or by phone, and pricing may change depending on how much work a service involves.

The studio is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm, and it is closed Sunday. After-hours appointments are available, except on major holidays. Parking is on York Street, in the garage across the street, or in public lots to the north and south, and handicap spaces are available. Clients can try samples before buying. Tips can be given in cash, by Venmo or by Zelle.

Merle Norman products are not checked out online. Customers submit a quote request, and the studio confirms availability and contacts them to finish the order. Free local delivery is offered within Elmhurst, and shipping is free on orders over $75 with a flat $8 charge below that. The studio says its cosmetics are cruelty-free, not tested on animals and made in the USA, and it describes its formulas as having received awards and accolades. It also says its red light therapy device uses technology developed by a Nobel prize-winning scientist.

Aims to make beauty approachable and relaxing, with services tailored to each client, and offers free consultations to help clients choose products that suit them.

According to the studio, the space has a friendly, neighborhood feel.

Specials & promotions

  • Complimentary Express Facial, limited to one per month

    Limited to one per month.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • 8 red light therapy sessions for $140

    $140

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Four no-cost appointments: a 20-minute Express Facial to learn which products suit a client (limited to one per month), an Express Makeover Lesson on applying Merle Norman products, a Foundation Check for shade, coverage, finish and formula, and a Skin Assessment for a daily routine.

  • Express Facial Price at booking
  • Express Makeover Lesson Price at booking
  • Foundation Check Price at booking
  • Skin Assessment Price at booking

Piercing for ages six and up, using System 75 technology, with three packages at $80, $90 and $100 that differ in earring material. Clients under 18 need a parent present to consent.

  • Ear Piercing - Package 1 $80
  • Ear Piercing - Package 2 $90
  • Ear Piercing - Package 3 $100

Red light therapy sessions, offered as an anti-aging skin treatment aimed at fine lines, wrinkles, pores and dark spots. A single session costs $20, or eight sessions can be prepaid for $140.

  • Red Light Therapy Session $20
  • Red Light Therapy 8 Sessions Pre-Pay $140

Private parties for adults and birthday parties for girls, including express facials, skincare and makeup lessons, and extras such as dessert and goodie bags.

  • Babyboomers, Bombshells or Babes Party $125
  • Birthday Party Option 2 $475
  • Birthday Party Option 1 $600

Makeup for brides, bridal parties, mothers, special events, teens, flower girls, stage and Halloween, with lashes included in most packages and extra time charged per 15 minutes.

  • Flower Girl $50
  • Bridal Party ~ Mothers ~ Special Event ~ Teens $150
  • Bride $175
  • Stage/Halloween $200

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.merlenormanelmhurst.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Free Express Facial, Express Makeover Lesson, Foundation Check and Skin Assessment
  • System 75 ear piercing for ages six and up, with a first pair of medical-grade earrings included
  • Red light therapy, available as single sessions or an eight-session prepay package
  • Makeup applications for brides, bridal parties and special events, with lashes included in most packages
  • Samples available to try before buying
  • Plant-based skincare line that is free of listed ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates and fragrance
Good for
  • first skincare routine
  • ear piercing for ages six and up
  • bridal makeup
  • birthday parties for girls ages 8 to 14
  • Halloween and stage makeup
  • shoppers wanting skincare and makeup advice
Treats
  • fine lines
  • wrinkles
  • pores
  • dark spots
  • choosing a daily skincare routine
  • foundation shade and coverage
Techniques
  • System 75 piercing device
  • red light therapy
  • skin assessment
  • foundation shade and coverage evaluation
  • express facial
  • makeup application with lashes

Products & treatments

  • Merle Norman cosmetics and skincare
  • Plant-based clean skincare line
  • Piercing Care Gel
  • Piercing Care Spray
  • SophistiKids children's and baby clothing, shoes, toys and accessories

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