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TheSkinEffect

Studio in San Clemente, CA

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The studio says its facials aim for lasting results by focusing on skin health from the inside out. Facials use Image Skincare products, and the studio also sells Image Skincare retail.

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The studio says its facials aim for lasting results by focusing on skin health from the inside out. Facials use Image Skincare products, and the studio also sells Image Skincare retail.

The facial menu starts with a 60-minute custom facial at $150 and an 80-minute custom facial at $175 that includes two masks. Lymphatic drainage facials are offered in 60-minute ($165, without back massage) and 90-minute ($245) versions, and package pricing is available for them. The most extensive option is a 2-hour luxury lymphatic facial with LED and infrared therapy for $275, which adds MACSL lymph drainage of the upper body, face and scalp. A separate upper body lymph drainage massage is available without a facial for $145.

Targeted treatments include the O2 Lift, a 60-minute facial for $150 that combines an enzymatic peel, an oxygen mask, and either microcurrent or gua sha. The I Peel is a 50-minute peel for $175, aimed at pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and acne. The studio recommends a series of 4 to 6 peel treatments for best results, scheduled when sun exposure can be avoided, and offers package pricing for a prepaid series of 5 to 7 I Peel sessions. For younger clients, a 45-minute teen facial ($100) focuses on preventing breakouts and balancing skin, and a 60-minute acne facial ($125) includes products for current and upcoming breakouts. A 45-minute Backcial ($100) focuses on the back.

Waxing is offered using both sugar wax and hard wax, with services from ears, lip and nose at $15 up to full legs at $70. Add-ons for any service include LED or infrared blanket and face dome, facial lymph drainage massage and scalp massage, priced from $15 to $30. Gift certificates are available.

Builds facials around each client's specific skincare needs and concerns, with lymphatic drainage and LED therapy as core methods.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Optional extras that can be added to any service, including LED or infrared blanket and face dome, facial lymph drainage massage and scalp massage, priced from $15 to $30.

  • Add-ons (LED/Infrared blanket and face dome, lymph drainage massage on face, scalp massage) $15
  • LED/Infared blanket and face dome $15–$30
  • Lymph Drainage Massage on the face $15–$30
  • Scalp Massage $15–$30

Custom facials in 45 to 120-minute formats, including lymphatic drainage facials, the luxury LED and infrared lymphatic facial, the O2 Lift, teen and acne facials, and a Backcial.

  • Backcial $100
  • Teen Facial $100
  • Acne Facial $125
  • O2 Lift $150
  • Luxury 2hr Lymphatic Facial with LED/Infrared Therapy $275

Upper body lymph drainage massage offered on its own, without a facial.

  • Upper Body Lymph Drainage Massage $145

The I Peel, a 50-minute peel aimed at pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and acne, with a series and package options.

  • I Peel $175

Sugar and hard wax for the face, arms, legs, underarms and back, from small areas to full limbs.

  • Ears Wax $15
  • Lip Wax $15
  • Nose Wax $15
  • Brows Wax $25
  • Underarms Wax $25
  • Lower Arms Wax $30
  • Lower Legs Wax $45
  • Back Wax $50
  • Full Arms Wax $50
  • Full Legs Wax $70
  • Ears $15
  • Lip $15
  • Nose $15
  • Brows $25
  • Underarms $25
  • Lower Arms $30
  • Lower Legs $45
  • Back $50
  • Full Arms $50
  • Full Legs $70
  • Upper body lymph drainage massage w/out facial $145
  • Luxury 2Hr Lymphatic Facial W Led/Infrared Therapy $275

Photos

  • Treatment room with red light and a draped table
  • Client with white clay facial mask lying on treatment bed
  • Client under ring light in treatment room with neon sign
  • Building entrance with suite door and business sign

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Light Stem certified location
  • Affiliate of the MACSL lymphatic drainage technique
  • Facials use Image Skincare, which the studio also sells retail
  • Two-hour luxury lymphatic facial with LED and infrared therapy, including upper body, face and scalp drainage
  • Multi-session I Peel series with package pricing
  • Gift certificates available
Good for
  • Lymphatic drainage facial
  • Teens with breakouts
  • Acne-prone skin
  • Back facial
  • Waxing clients
  • Gift buyers
  • Clients who want a customized facial
Treats
  • Breakouts
  • Acne
  • Pigmentation
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Unwanted hair
Techniques
  • Lymphatic drainage massage
  • LED and infrared therapy
  • LightStim LED
  • Microcurrent
  • High frequency
  • Enzymatic peel
  • Oxygen mask
  • Gua sha
  • Scalp massage
  • Sugar wax

Products & treatments

  • Image Skincare

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