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The Cosmetic Collective

The Cosmetic Collective

Spa in Palo Alto, CA

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (139 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 8 PM

The Cosmetic Collective describes itself as a woman-owned boutique spa in Palo Alto. The About page is written by its founder, who has worked in the beauty industry for nearly ten years and states certifications in Acne Specialist, DMK Skin Therapist, Advanced Treatment Specialist and PCA Peel. The business calls itself the only Certified DMK Clinic in Palo Alto, and the About page says the founder received a global Best Young Female Entrepreneur award (a claim by the business).

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About

The Cosmetic Collective describes itself as a woman-owned boutique spa in Palo Alto. The About page is written by its founder, who has worked in the beauty industry for nearly ten years and states certifications in Acne Specialist, DMK Skin Therapist, Advanced Treatment Specialist and PCA Peel. The business calls itself the only Certified DMK Clinic in Palo Alto, and the About page says the founder received a global Best Young Female Entrepreneur award (a claim by the business).

The spa says it works with clean ingredients and customizes each service to the client. Facials range from a 60-minute Fall Glow, which lets clients choose dermaplaning or a peel with red light therapy, to a 90-minute customizable Signature Glow that begins with skin analysis and ends with personalized home-care recommendations. According to the site, add-on facial enhancements are included at no extra cost. Medical-grade options include a Hydro Facial using a patented device, a customized medical-grade chemical peel, and DMK Paramedical and DMK Enzyme treatments.

Lash and brow services cover lash extensions in classic, hybrid and volume styles, lash lifts with or without tint, and brow lamination, brow tinting and brow stain. Custom tanning is hand-applied and adjusted to each client's skin tone and undertones, using formulas the business describes as clean. Professional teeth whitening uses a specialized gel activated by light.

The business sells its own skincare line, including TCC Stem Cell Moisturizer, TCC Resurfacing Pads and Collagen Induction Serum. Online ratings it displays are its own claims: a 5.0 rating from more than 500 customers on its homepage and a 5 rating from 252 votes on its Fresha listing. The salon also describes itself as the 2025 Best of Palo Alto Skin Care Clinic.

The spa says it uses clean ingredients and customized care for each service.

Specials & promotions

  • Unlimited tanning for one month

    $175

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • 15% off for first-time clients

    For all first time clients

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facials and peels ranging from teen and acne-focused facials to dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, light therapy, a Hydro Facial and DMK treatments.

  • Teen Clean $100
  • Teen Clean Facial $100
  • Bare Essential Facial $112.50+
  • Fall Glow Facial $135+
  • Clear Complexion (Acne Facial) $153+
  • Light Therapy Facial $155
  • Microdermabrasion Facial $170
  • Prenatal/Postnatal Friendly Facial $175
  • Dermaplane Facial $180
  • Signature Glow $180+
  • Chemical Peel $185
  • Chemical Peel (Customized Medical Grade) $185
  • Hydro Facial $189+
  • DMK Paramedical Facial $250
  • DMK Enzyme $375

Lash extensions in classic, hybrid and volume styles with fills, full sets, lash lifts and tints, plus brow lamination, tinting, waxing and stain.

  • Brow Tint $40
  • Brow Wax $45
  • Hybrid Stain $55
  • Brow Lamination $115
  • Brow Lamination, Wax & Tint $150
  • Lash Removal $50
  • Quick Fix $55
  • Quick Fix Lashes $55
  • Classic 2 Week Fill $80
  • Classic 3 Week Fill $95
  • Hybrid 2 Week Fill $95
  • Hybrid 3 Week Fill $110
  • First Time Client Lash Set $115
  • Lash Lift $115
  • Volume 2 Week Fill $115
  • Volume 3 Week Fill $135
  • Lash Lift & Tint $150
  • Classic Full Set $185
  • Full Session $210
  • Full Session Lashes $210
  • Hybrid Full Lash Set $215
  • Hydrid Full Lash Set $215
  • Volume Full Lash Set $275

Custom hand-applied spray tans matched to skin tone, basic and express tans, and a monthly unlimited tanning membership.

  • Boost of Hydration $15
  • Basic Tan $60
  • Express Tan $65
  • Clear Tan $67
  • Custom Tan $75
  • Tanning Membership $175

Professional whitening using a specialized gel activated by light.

  • Teeth Whitening Price at booking

Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, lymphatic, sports and cupping massage sessions.

  • Cupping $75
  • Swedish $135
  • Swedish Massage $135
  • Deep Tissue $145+
  • Deep Tissue Massage $145+
  • Prenatal $165
  • Prenatal Massage $165
  • Lymphatic Massage $190
  • Sports $205
  • Sports Massage $205

Waxing for the face, lip and chin.

  • Chin Wax $15
  • Lip Wax $15
  • Full Face $60
  • Full Face Wax $60
  • Bare Essentials Facial $112.50+
  • Clear Complexion Facial $153+
  • The Cosmetic Collective Signature Glow $180+
  • Lashes & Brows Price at booking
  • Skin Treatments Price at booking
  • Tanning Price at booking

Photos

  • Blurred treatment room with bed, wardrobe and rug
  • Mirror with 'You Look Good' lettering on a wall beside pink drapes
  • Treatment room with a padded table and warm lighting

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Describes itself as the only Certified DMK Clinic in Palo Alto
  • Signature Glow: a 90-minute customizable facial with skin analysis and home-care recommendations
  • Clear Complexion acne facial with deep cleanse, extractions and antimicrobial light therapy
  • Hydro Facial using a patented medical-grade device
  • Custom spray tanning hand-applied to skin tone and undertones
  • Tanning membership with a month of unlimited tanning
Good for
  • first facial
  • acne-prone skin
  • teens
  • prenatal and postnatal clients
  • sports massage
  • brow and lash refreshes
  • tanning memberships
Treats
  • acne
  • peach fuzz
  • dehydrated skin
  • lash and brow shaping
  • unwanted hair
  • tanning
Techniques
  • microneedling
  • enzyme therapy
  • chemical peels
  • dermaplaning
  • microdermabrasion
  • light therapy
  • red light therapy
  • antimicrobial light therapy
  • extractions
  • Hydro Facial

Products & treatments

  • TCC Stem Cell Moisturizer
  • TCC Resurfacing Pads
  • Collagen Induction Serum
  • the spa's own skincare line

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