SkinLove Esthetic Studio

SkinLove Esthetic Studio is a small, owner-run skincare studio in Portland. Allison founded it as her own studio after nearly 15 years working in corporate skincare, and she performs the treatments herself.

The menu is deliberately short, with no add-ons. Clients choose one time-based facial and the esthetician customizes it to the skin's needs that day. The Seasonal Facial (60 minutes, $125) rotates each season around common skin concerns, and the studio describes it as a more budget-friendly option that does not give up quality. The Classic Facial (65 minutes, $140) is a routine maintenance facial with a deep cleanse, skin analysis, enzyme exfoliation, extractions, a targeted mask and facial massage. The Signature Customized Facial (90 minutes, $180) starts with skin analysis and can draw on LED, microdermabrasion, a customized chemical peel, oxygen, peptide infusion, high-frequency treatment, and gua sha, lymphatic drainage or cold globe massage. NanoNeedling (120 minutes, $225) uses ultra-fine nano tips to help product absorption and stimulate collagen, and includes skin analysis, exfoliation, treatment masks and LED light therapy.

First-time clients receive a longer consultation that covers their skincare routine, lifestyle, diet, stress levels and daily habits. The studio is open Monday through Saturday, with later hours on Wednesday through Friday.

The studio partners only with independently owned skincare lines and carries only products the owner truly believes in. It aims to be an inclusive, judgment-free space where every client feels welcome and cared for.

Holistic skincare with treatments customized to each client's skin, using a simple time-based menu rather than add-ons.

The studio aims to be an inclusive, judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable and cared for.