Brad Duncan Skin Care

This place is excellent. I have been seeing Brad for my skincare needs for over a year, mainly in preparation of my wedding back in May. I have hyper pigmentation on my forehead, and through Brad Duncan facials and treatments my forehead has significantly lightened up, and my skin has definitely improved. I felt amazing and confident on my wedding day, and I am so thankful to Brad for his excellent work. They also don’t push products on you and and all of the perks (great foot massage!) are included with the facial which is very welcomed and a breath of fresh air. If you do need products, they are incredibly knowledgable and realistic about what works and their products are fantastic.
This is a wonderful small business and they really do fantastic work. All of the employees here (hi Dane!) are such a pleasure to work with and have been great to get to know. I just recently moved to San Francisco and am so sad to have to find someone else! Though when I visit Boston I may just have to go to Brad!

There is no one – no one! – like Brad Duncan. I moved to Boston from New York and started having trouble with my skin: redness, dryness, general awfulness, fine lines popping out. Brad calmed everything down and generally restored my healthy glow — to such an extent that total strangers asked me what products I used on my skin to make it so perfect. (Meanwhile, Brad didn’t try to sell me anything — he actually said the products I was using were perfect, but talked me through things like diet, exercise, stress levels, supplements, etc., to help me figure out why my skin was a bit of a mess.)
I’ve had facials at tons of different spas – some great, some awful – but nothing, truly nothing, was on the level of Brad. He uses all different methodologies – micro-​currents, blue lights, etc. – and the results are incredible. Go!

3 months later and my skin still looks and feels amazing. Thank You Briana!

Tonight was my first visit with Dana and all I say is is Amazing! Dana is so warm and friendly but yet so incredibly talented. She explained to me in depth what my skin was going through and didn’t make me at all feel like I was doing anything wrong, she just had helpful suggestions. I didn’t feel at all pressured about products and bought everything she suggested. I can’t wait to see how they work! After leaving my skin was already glowing from the extraction to serums and all the other magic that she put on my skin! She is worth every penny and then some! I cannot say enough great things about Dana she’s truly a master with skin, I can’t wait until my next appointment!

I had a facial with Brianne and she was great. My skin looked great after the appointment and it was really relaxing (which never happens to me). She seemed very knowledgeable.

I am obsessed with Brad Duncan Skin care.
I just moved to Boston and was desperately trying to find the best facial here in town, and I absolutely did! I am extremely picky and extremely careful with my skin and I had the best facial ever with Dana. She was extremely knowledgeable and gentle with my skin and answered all 100 questions I had.
Also, the products they sell there are great. I love buying skin products and they have great brands. Both are results driven and have done wonderful things to my skin! I am so excited I found Brad Duncan Skincare!

The men’s facial I had was excellent, terrific location, nice facility and great staff. they know what they are doing!

I received a facial here as a birthday gift in the fall. I couldn’t get an appointment with Brad or Dana so I booked with another esthetician. Honestly, I was underwhelmed by the experience and felt that it was not worth the extremely expensive price. The facial was relaxing but I felt that my skin was left a little irritated and not entirely clear after. I didn’t have that glowing, clear look that I have had after other facials. The esthetician also sold me a moisturizer that I used for a few weeks and was not happy with, as it ended up clogging my pores. I was disappointed because I expected better results for such a high price and after all the great reviews, but I assume the experience would have been different if I had gone to Brad.

Cannot say enough good things about Brad Duncan Skin Care! Dana is amazing and I always feel so great when I leave. I’m so glad I found a high caliber skin care salon with an honest, helpful staff and comfortable setting. Already looking forward to my next appointment!

I wanted to like this place so much. It is very close to my apartment and obviously has great reviews, but I left pretty unimpressed. Granted, most of the reviews on here are about Brad or Dana, and I had neither so perhaps my experience is not representative of the spa. Either way, I felt like I paid a lot of money for a mediocre experience. I had the acne facial, and my facialist did a meager job of extracting. I still had many blackheads and bumps around my face that could have been taken care of. I also read that many customers had had some sort of massage while they were waiting for a mask to dry… never happened for me. I also felt like the facialist was a bit dismissive when I was telling her about my skin care routine and asking her what else I could do. Anyways, I won’t be going back here. It was just too expensive for what I received.

It’s no exaggeration that Brad is amazing at what he does. I’ve been seeing him for the past three years on a monthly basis and I am never disappointed with the results! The man knows his stuff and yet is not even the slightest bit arrogant about his gift! His pleasant, laid-​back demeanor really makes the experience more enjoyable. If you’ve ever had awful extraction experiences, Brad will make you believe that beauty doesn’t have to equal pain. Whether you’re thinking about getting a facial for the first time or breaking up with your current esthetician, Brad Duncan Skin Care really is second to none.

Ok so I probably should have written a review a while back, but anyways:
THIS PLACE IS AAAAAMAZING. I’ve been about 4 – 5 or so times now, the majority of my visits I have had Dana as my esthetician. The difference between my first facial and my skin now is unbelievable. Dana has truly worked magic: my skin has gotten better and better, healthier and healthier with every visit to BDSC. I’m ecstatic to say that my skin is smooth and so much more even (even though I have such delicate skin prone to redness!) its undeniably gotten so much better… just after a few visits! Both Brad and Dana are experts and know so much not only about skin treatments/​facials/​etc but the other factors (diet, water intake, etc.) that are so crucial to skin health that not everyone understands!
Not to mention the atmosphere is great, and everything is just really comfortable. A++!

I had a facial at Brad Duncan Skin Care for the first time this week. I had Dana as my esthetician. This place is a hidden gem and I am SO happy I stumbled on it! I have been searching forever for a place that was professional and knowledgeable about problem skin that also valued and understood how to create a relaxing spa experience. This place does it just right.
Dana absolutely knew what she was doing and my skin looks and feels 100 times better since going there. She listened, recommended some products without being pushy and made me hopeful that the frustrations with my skin could be cured. Not to mention gave a great foot and hand massage while I was resting with various masks on.
Already booked an appt. for next month. Highly recommend. A+.

Best facial I’ve ever had — no one will ever compare to Brad’s deft technique and peerless service. He is knowledgeable about skin conditions and uses top-​quality products.
The experience is restorative and I always leave looking better than when I came. Brad Duncan is thoughtful in his approach to each client and very deserving of his success!

I live in Los Angeles and come to visit my family once a year in Boston. Last year my mother got me a facial with Brad which was hands-​down the best facial I have ever had – better than any I have had in LA or when I lived in NYC. So, when I came this year, it was the first and only thing I knew I wanted. My skin looks wonderful and Brad is so thoughtful and thorough. I cannot recommend him enough. It is worth every penny.

I feel like I should change all previous 5 star rating to 4 because Brad Duncan is truly a 5+.
I’ve had a few facials in the past at other quality places in Boston. I never had problem skin, but was just looked for refreshers after a long summer. I never quite got what I was looking for, but instead left not being able to go out that night, a red face, and ultimately a small breakout. I was under the impression that facials were needed, but not necessarily a fun experience.
When it came time to prep for my wedding, I knew I needed to find someone good. Thankfully I found Brad Duncan. Not only did I get a top notch facial, but the experience itself is unmatched.
From the moment you meet him you know it’s going to be a great. He’s honest and friendly: tells you what facial would benefit your skin without the up-​sell. He is calming and his entire space is a sanctuary: soft sounds, clean bed, dim lights. The actual facial feels (and smells) incredible and he describes to you what would help your skin overall. Then to top it off he adds in a neck or foot massage that I would pay for separately. The week of my wedding he gave me a free spot treatment sample, which was very nice of him.
I left with a beautiful glow, my skin felt incredible to the touch, and I actually had people ask what I’ve been doing to make my skin look so nice. I cannot say enough. I got my last facial with Brad the week OF my wedding. That’s right, OF. I was a bit nervous because every bridal magazine says not to get one the week of your wedding. This doesn’t apply to Brad Duncan, my skin looked great. Yes, the price is a higher than average, but just save your money because a facial here is equivalent to 10 anywhere else.
As a side note, I moved down to Washington DC and have booked my appointment with Brad for the next time I’m back home. He’s that rare.

Brad Duncan is the best around. I started going to Brad as part of my «bridal régime» which has now turned into a monthly treat that I die for! Brad’s space is amazing: calm, serene and quiet. You slip under crisp sheets, and snuggle under deliciously soft blankets. Brad changes the your facial according to the needs of your face. Brad determines what I need if I’m having a breakout, or a bout of dry skin. Often facials (and I’ve tried many… more than I will admit to) can be fit into two camps. You either leave feeling like your face has been bitten or you leave feeling like you got an hour off your feet. Brad manages to merge the two worlds together. Brad does an amazing extraction-​the nitty gritty blackhead removal that all of us really want. But, he also provides an insanely spa-​like experience to go along with it (did I mention the foot massage while your masque is drying?) I feel like a million bucks when I leave him, and my skin always looks super taut and smooth.

I’m surprised that there are aren’t more five star reviews on here — I can only assume we are all trying to keep Brad to ourselves because he gives the best facials ever. I’ve been getting facials for about 15 years and have tried places all over Boston, but if you are looking for a luxurious experience that actually gives results, Brad cannot be beat. I have pretty good skin to begin with, and it was great to hear him say I only needed to come in for quarterly maintenance. This is in contrast to Exhale, where as soon as you are done they urge you to book again in 6 weeks.
If you actually want to buy products, Brad sells some great lines, but you won’t get any pressure whatsoever. He understands that you may want to finish up the $ 35 bottle of face wash that you bought at another spa before you saw the light and came to him. He’s also very candid when it comes to products in general — he said a $ 4 bottle of Cetaphil would be great for my skin, and that the $ 300 jar of face cream that looks so tempting in Saks is probably not worth it. True honesty in this industry is so refreshing! And by the way, Brad himself has gorgeous skin — a good sign, no?
One touch I really appreciate is that when it’s all over, Brad walks you all the way to the front door when he could easily wave goodbye to you from the bottom of the stairs. I just like that.

As a travel editor for EDGE Publications, I get facials at high-​end spas and luxury resorts around the world very frequently, so I’ve seen nearly every kind of facial, peel, and other processes. After paying him a visit this week for The Body Deli Superfood Facial it’s quite clear that Brad Duncan is a GENIUS and true expert in his field.
His space is serene and beautiful, the products fabulous, and the man himself brilliant. From the moment I arrived it was clear that he knew what he was doing and did it very well. The facial left me feeling fresh, my skin clean and bright, and relaxed– like I’d gotten a massage. (And in truth, the foot massage given while the mask is doing its thing was FABULOUS.)
I have finally found a great skincare salon in Boston and will be returning as frequently as I can. Highly recommended.

Wow! I had my first facial today, and I feel/​look years younger (really!). I found Brad in Boston Magazine (Best Facial 2008) and he was also Best Facial in the Improper Bostonian 2007.
Brad is REALLY nice, the facial felt great, as did the massage. I left with loads of hints to keep up my skincare (more water, I know!), and unlike many of the places I have been to in the past, there wasn’t the «big pressure» to buy an armful of stuff for home.
Thanks Brad :)