SkinGlow

Viktoria is awesome! I was looking for a good place to get a regular facial in alameda and tried a couple places with no luck. I came here a couple months ago and ive been hooked since! Viktoria is so friendly and very knowledgeable in her perfesion and uses great products. Her prices are also very reasonable. I cant say enough good things about her so go and see for yourself how great she is.

Viktoria is amazing! She is the only esthetician I recommend hands down!!! Her gentle touch and products just don’t compare to others. I highly recommend!

Viktoria is the first Esthetician I ever felt comfortable about my skin.
The facial massage is great and she Highly skilled. I ll never go anywhere else.

My first visit to SkinGlow couldn’t have been better… Off the bat, Viktoria was very welcoming. I came in for a back facial. I really enjoyed that throughout the process she explained the products she was using and how they work. I’ve never met an esthetician who loves their trade more than Viktoria… I felt like she really knows what she’s doing.
I’ve never experiences LED light therapy so Viktoria was kind enough to give me a complimentary 10 minute sample, which relaxed me so much that I nearly fell asleep!
I enjoyed my experience and the results so much that I insisted that my mom go with me next time. I’ve been to a good number of spas and this is the first time that I want to be a regular and I’m afraid this indulgence is also going to become regular debit from my bank account! Thankfully, the prices are reasonable and worth it!
Other pluses… very clean and very easy parking.

There were several estheticians that I went to before I decided to become a regular with Viktoria (and I’ve routinely had facial for the past 10 years so I have many to compare Viktoria with). She uses amazing products: Pevonia Botanica and now she got me hooked I’m starting to switch to Pevonia myself. Viktoria loves to educate you with her wealth of knowledge about skin care. And her pricing is affordable compared to some other places.
The facial room is very relaxing and the massage (facial?) table is very soft and comfy.
I enjoy getting my facials with Viktoria, she is very sweet and friendly.

Skinglow is the place for a wonderful experience from the moment you step in the door greeted by a warm smile. Amazing products are used and Victoria is very knowledgeable and attentive. My skin is always glowing as I leave the relaxing treatment. It is a pleasure to feel that taken care of and pampered.

I just returned from receiving a (much needed) pregnancy massage, and am still feeling the endorphins release! Cesar was very attentive to my needs and requests… he was professional, and accommodating!!! The spa itself is clean, contemporary, and very well designed… I would definitely go back again

I initially met Cesar through On the Spot Massage at the Alameda Marketplace. I was amazed by his ability to transform a simple chair massage into an almost spa-​like experience.
Fast-​forward a few weeks. I finally (and kick myself for not doing this sooner) decided to check out SkinGlow. One reviewer summed up the facility very well: «…feels both homey and luxurious, as if you’ve come over to their house to be pampered.» It’s true!
Cesar, in addition to being the nicest guy, is an amazing massage therapist – professional, friendly, attentive. I loved the massage cream he used – non-​scented, not greasy, and moisturizing. I left SkinGlow feeling amazing – and will definitely be back for more massages!
The only downside to my visit? Victoria was out of the country, so I didn’t get a chance to meet her.
Thank you, Cesar – you’re the best!
Do yourself a favor and go to SkinGlow. You won’t regret it!

Cesar and Viktoria are my neighbors and have always been so nice and welcoming. They do all their work by appointment, but can always book an appointment with a week or two notice.
I’ve learned a lot about taking care of my skin from Viktoria and I really do recommend her. she cares a lot about helping her clients. :)

My girlfriend and I both got massages with Cesar at SkinGlow after I met him in the Alameda Marketplace giving chair massages. We both had a great experience and left feeling totally relaxed and pampered. Cesar and Victoria both just couldn’t be nicer!

I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am to have found Cesar! I am a traveling RN who has had massages all over the country and he is truly one of the best I have had. I tend to get lower back/​sciatica spasms on the table and have never had a masseuse stop the massage to teach me stretching exercises to alleviate the pain.
I do a lot of lifting in my job and tend to be really knotted up. He is just too fabulous for words! Really working to relax me and finding all my knots.
He is very reasonable and if you purchase a package even better. I had to buy his 12 massage package and cant wait for the next 11!

This was my 1^st time getting a massage and I have to say Cesaer really knows how to make you feel comfortable and work out all my tension spots. I really recommend this place and will be back real soon. Wow! I’m soooooo relaxed

Great massage, great skincare, great people. I love visiting SkinGlow since Viktoria and Cesar are excellent at what they do and very nice on top of it. Cesar is a gifted massage therapist and Viktoria, who is extremely knowlegable about skincare and the yummy-​smelling Pevonia products she uses, always works with me and my incredibly testy, eczema-​prone skin. I get personalized attention here, which I appreciate. I’m so glad I found this local gem to add to my self-​care circuit.

This is the best place in Alameda to get a facial. Viktoria is amazing and has made me a regular here. I’ve been to a few other places, even a few others in Alameda (one that was awful and I should probably write a review about it haha) but this place is definitely where you want to go to relax and feel good. She does a great job with extractions and tells you about the benefits of each of her products as she applies them to your face. My skin always looks and feels even better each time I go, so that’s why I’ll keep going back. And she gives the best massages while waiting for the face masks to dry. I can’t wait to go back… better than spending my money on clothes =)

As soon as I walked in the door I felt welcomed by Cesar. (Full disclosure: I previously met Cesar and Victoria at a holiday party my dad hosted; however, I think they are both naturally very friendly and welcoming people.) The facility feels both homey and luxurious, as if you’ve come over to their house to be pampered. Cesar was professional and friendly. He did a quick consultation before starting the massage, asking if I had any «trouble areas» and what kind of pressure I liked, then checked-​in with me a few minutes in to the massage to see if the pressure was good. I really appreciate when the therapist communicates with me, without trying to carry on a conversation (not relaxing!).
The massage table was heated – which I loved! The room dimly lit, the usual relaxing meditation music was softly playing. He uses a kind of massage gel (I think…) that is moisturizing without leaving you greasy.
I will definitely go back for more massages with Cesar and hopefully a facial or waxing with Victoria.

Go visit Cesar and Victoria as soon as you can, you won’t regret it. Not only are the treatments fantastic but they are also really lovely people. I recently went while visiting my sister and left wishing I lived somewhere closer so I could come back.
I got a massage by Cesar and it was easily one of the best I can remember ever getting. I’ve got an allergy to an essential oil and Cesar was very sensitive and careful about keeping it out of the room. The massage was excellent– between the lavender mist, warm sheets and massage I really never wanted to leave that table.
I also got the light treatment from Victoria and it was fantastic. I live in a very cold climate where we’re lacking in heat and light but have plenty of wind and snow so having a bright light shined on me while under warm sheets with warm booties on my feet was amazing. Victoria was really helpful with some dry skin problems I’ve been having and explaining the benefits of the treatment. The actual treatment was comforting and relaxing and afterwards I really felt like it was beneficial to my skin and my state of mind.
Victoria and Cesar manage to be professional and offer exemplary service while at the same time being kind and friendly. The whole experience was soothing and revitalizing and I can’t recommend SkinGlow highly enough.

Cesar and Viktoria are the best in the bay at what they do. Not only are they amazing, they are also two of the kindest people you will ever meet.
I first met them when some pals and I were throwing a fundraiser for the breast cancer three day and they offered to provide gift certificates as auction items. They gave us a tour of their relaxing office environment and I scheduled a massage for the next week. It. Was. Incredible.
I am no stranger to a good massage — Claremont, Lavender Hill, even Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe — and none of them hold a candle to Cesar at SkinGlow. He checks in about the pressure, but doesn’t do too much talking (like some).
Yesterday, my partner and I decided to have «spa day» and enjoyed facials with Viktoria in addition to our usual massages with Cesar. We were not disappointed. Viktoria obviously knows what she’s doing and explained the process every step of the way. She did a thorough assessment of my skin and applied the products that made the most sense. She only uses organic, botanically derived, Pevonia products — she even gave us some samples to take home.
I can’t say enough good things about Cesar and Viktoria at SkinGlow. Five stars all the way!

Where do I begin. First, the location is great and easy to get to. Two, the building has the feel of a day spa. Now to the services. I’ve had massages all over the world and Cesar has the most magical hands that I’ve ever felt. I prefer deep tissue massages and he applies the right amount of pressure and will check in intermittently to ensure its not too much. You know a massage is great when you fall asleep and wake up with drool all over your mouth.
Now for Viktoria. I had the LED light session and I immediately noticed the reduction in lines around my eyes. My sister who was visiting from Louisiana had a facial and she ranted and raved about how great her skin felt after wards. In fact, I’m now having to ship Pevonia products every 3 – 4 months.
I can only say get there as soon as possible to experience the world class services that are provided at an extremely economical price.

Did I tell you I am picky about facials?! Well, I love this place. Don’t let the name fool you, this place feels more like a day spa than a one/​two room person operation. Victoria and Cesar makes you feel instantly welcome, with elixir water, big rooms, plush beds, music and aromatherapy. You get first class treatment!
Now let’s get to the facial… It is so nice to have a good esthetician that gives you a through cleansing and is pampering at the same time. Victoria is a top professional. She uses Pevonia Botanica, which I love, and she is not stingy with them either! Lots of sprays, creams, serums, and lotions throughout. Ummm… I can’t wait till my next treatment. P. S. my skin looked great too!
Great treatment, top notch service, great place, fabulous products, right price!

Have you ever wanted to be transported to heaven where all your worries and stresses melt away. That happened in my 90 minute massage by Cesar at SkinGlow. I just finished a very serious 3 day hike over the weekend and planned to have this massage as part of my recovery. The 90 minute massage was incredible. The space is very soothing, relaxing, clean, and nicely decorated. The room has a strong fragrance of essential oils but was perfect to put me in the mood to relax. If your sensitive to smells just let them know they will adjust everything to suit your needs or allergies. I like deep tissue massage but informed my therapist to take it easy on my calves and quads. He checked in often without being to intrusive and the pressure was exactly what my body needed. Throughout the massage he would occasionally spray a mist that had lavender or eucalyptus oil. This was very nice and added tremendously to the experience. I did not want this massage to end and I highly recommend SkinGlow.
Side note my girlfriend also got her eyebrows shaped here and being the butch lesbian I am I really don’t pay attention to these details. Sorry babe. Anyway I kept looking at her telling her how beautiful she was and how her eyebrows were perfectly shaped. She informed me she got them done at this place.