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The Skin Maven

The Skin Maven

Studio in Los Gatos, CA

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The studio is run by founder Deborah Berry, a licensed esthetician who reports more than 40 years in the field. Before opening the Los Gatos studio she owned and ran Skin Deep, The Body Spa in Huntington Beach for over 18 years, and the site says she has owned and operated two spas in total.

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The studio is run by founder Deborah Berry, a licensed esthetician who reports more than 40 years in the field. Before opening the Los Gatos studio she owned and ran Skin Deep, The Body Spa in Huntington Beach for over 18 years, and the site says she has owned and operated two spas in total.

Treatments are shaped around each client's skin. A custom facial begins with a conversation about main concerns, problem areas and long-term skin health goals, and the site says guidance on keeping results between visits is part of the service. Clients who cannot come in can book a Zoom consultation that ends with a written protocol and product recommendations, and the consult also suits existing clients who want help with their routine at home.

Acne care is a particular focus, with options for teens and adults, a targeted back and shoulder treatment, and LED light therapy. The site says its acne facial reduces active breakouts and inflammation and is adjusted for teen, cystic, hormonal and adult acne as well as pregnancy breakouts. Firming and anti-aging options use microcurrent, radiofrequency, electrical muscle stimulation, LED light and Juvasonic sonic-wave serum infusion, and there is a separate virtual consult for skin changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Prices range from an $85 virtual consult to a $425 Juvasonic treatment, with facials such as The Essential Facial at $170 and microcurrent facials at $245. Waxing and tinting can be added to any facial, and add-ons include oxygen infusion, a gel firming mask, scalp massage and an Exosome Boost.

Beyond the studio, the business runs The Maven Method, a one-to-one mentorship program for licensed estheticians offered in person in Los Gatos or virtually. Plans can range from five focused sessions to ongoing support and cover microcurrent, LED light therapy, Rezenerate microchanneling and radiofrequency, along with business topics such as retail sales, client retention and launching a skincare line. Most mentorships cost between $1,500 and $4,000 and are usually completed in 6 to 12 weeks, and graduates receive a Certificate of Completion. The site states it has trained over 600 estheticians and has served more than 100,000 client treatments.

Treatments are tailored to each client's skin, with a focus on customized, results-driven care rather than repeated surface-level treatments. The studio says it builds each client's experience around that client's skin needs.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Acne consults, a teen and adult acne facial, a back and shoulder treatment, LED light sessions and a package that combines a consult, facial and take-home products.

  • Virtual Acne Skin Consult & Custom Protocol $85
  • Acne LED Light Therapy Session $120
  • Acne Facial For Teens & Adults $199
  • Shoulders & Back Acne Treatment $199
  • Acne Consult, Acne Facial, & Acne Skincare $345

Add-ons that can be combined with facials, including oxygen infusion, a gel firming mask, LED light, scalp massage, a hands and arms treatment and an exosome topical boost.

  • Oxygen Infusion $28
  • Gel Firming Mask $40
  • LED Light Therapy $40
  • Scalp Massage $40
  • Back Of The Hands & Arms Treatment $45
  • Exosome Boost $150

A hands and arms treatment that can be added to a facial.

  • Hands & Arms Treatment $45

A 1 hour 15 minute facial built after a discussion of the client's main skin concerns and goals.

  • Best Custom Facial In Los Gatos, CA $199

Lip and brow waxing, brow tinting and lash tinting, which can be added to any facial.

  • Lip Wax $30
  • Brow Tint $35
  • Brow Wax $35
  • Lash Tint $39

Firming and anti-aging options including a virtual consult for menopause-related skin changes, microcurrent and radiofrequency facials, a duo facial with EMS and LED, a nano-infusion treatment and a Juvasonic serum infusion.

  • Online Aging Skin Consult & Custom Protocol $85
  • Firming LED Light Therapy Session $120
  • Glow & Firm Facial $227
  • Microcurrent Facial $245
  • Rezenerate NanoFacial $245
  • Duo Firming Facial $247
  • Juvasonic Advanced Serum Infusion $425

A local microcurrent facial that uses low-level currents to tone facial muscles and includes oxygen infusion.

  • Los Gatos Microcurrent Facial $245

Core facials including a virtual skin consult with a custom protocol, a refreshing and rebalancing facial and a custom facial tailored to concerns.

  • Online Skin Consult & Custom Protocol $85
  • The Essential Facial $170
  • The Custom Facial $199

Photos

  • Client's lash tint result, close-up from above

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Virtual skin consultations on Zoom that end with a custom protocol and product recommendations
  • Acne facial that starts with a double cleanse, uses non-stripping products and includes extractions when needed
  • Juvasonic needle-free serum infusion using sonic waves; the site says it is FDA approved
  • The Maven Method one-to-one mentorship for licensed estheticians, in person or virtual
  • Maven-branded professional-grade skincare line that the founder says she personally curates
  • Waxing and tinting available as add-ons to any facial
Good for
  • teens and adults with acne
  • clients who cannot visit in person
  • existing clients wanting guidance at home
  • postmenopausal skin changes
  • customized facials
  • licensed estheticians seeking mentorship
  • gift buyers (certificates from $100 to $500)
Treats
  • acne
  • breakouts
  • hormonal acne
  • back and shoulder acne
  • firmness
  • anti-aging
  • perimenopause and menopause skin changes
  • dryness
  • sensitivity
  • texture
Techniques
  • double cleanse
  • extractions
  • LED light therapy
  • blue and red light
  • microcurrent
  • radiofrequency
  • electrical muscle stimulation
  • ultrasound therapy
  • sonic wave serum infusion
  • needle-free infusion

Products & treatments

  • Maven B-rilliant TGF Serum
  • Cell Restore Cream
  • Peptide Restore Lotion
  • Calming Cleansing Gel
  • Cleansing Pads
  • Niacinamide Serum
  • Maven-branded professional-grade skincare line

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