About Face by Rose

I just had the hydrafacial with dermabrasion with Rosemary and it was great. But more than that, the all around experience was wonderful. Her office is relaxing and beautiful, she is clearly very knowledgeable, and I felt wonderful when she was done. I will go back and I will recommend her to anyone who will listen.

This is a long due review for Rosemary. I have been seeing Rosemary for 2 years now. It has truly been an amazing experience every time. Rosemary is incredibly knowledgeable and well trained, especially for hydrofacial (which only few places offer this type of facial in San Diego). This is the few places that does it right and tailor to individual skin type. My acne prone skin has dramatically improved over the years I’ve been seeing him. Additionally, Rosemary has always been very accommodating, and always try to make me feel comfortable and at ease. Her treatment is truly unique.

Rosemary and Michelle did mine and my moms hydra facials BEST facial I’ve ever had I felt immediately just cleansed so thoroughly my pores were suctioned to perfect cleanliness I felt lighter walking out the door removed so many dead skin cells and black heads I saw the filter afterwards was really crazy how much crap she removed sorry I’m so gross and explicit but it’s true … Go see them they are awesome! We will most definitely be back ! Ps cutest sweetest little poodle I ever did meet.

I have had the microdermabrasion twice now with Erin Nelson. Both times she was very professional, kind, personable, and accomodating. She is honest and has a no pressure approach that I really appreciate. She also has a peaceful energy as well as a great bedside manner, both of which make me feel very relaxed and comfortable while she is working on me. I leave there feeling very blissed out! The treatments have also produced a better result for me than other microdermabrasions I have had in the past. Erin’s treatments are more thorough and she uses a unique method that is more effective. Thank you Erin for the spectacular service! I appreciate it very much!

Rose is absolutely amazing! She is a knowledgeable aesthetician and a wonderful person! She keeps my skin looking young and healthy! I recommend her to everyone! Thanks for all you do Rose!

Rosemary is the best. She always has the up to date products and gives the most extensive facial there is. The best kept secret in north county. Always has discounts available and so accommodating. She is incredible. i feel so relaxed and my skin glowing when I leave. love this woman and place!!!

Excellent experience from start to finish.
I walked into About Face to be greeted by an adorable little poodle with pink toenails named Lady. The perfect face to make you feel comfortable and happy.
I received One 60-​min hydrafacial dermabrasion treatment from Rosemary, she was very kind and professional. I left feeling relaxed, smiling, and most importantly my face was glowing.
I highly recommend getting a facial here.

I understand that someone has had some problems getting a call back from us. I apologize for that. I check my email and voice mail daily and am sorry you did not get a call back. Please call me at 760 504‑2101. Rosemary

Can’t speak to the service, but never received a call back after 2 calls and an email. I guess she doesn’t really need new business.

I’d gotten a Hydrafacial at a medical spa in Northern California 3 years ago but I could not find a spa that even knew what a Hydrafacial was in San Diego. A couple of spas said they knew what it was but when I called the day of the appointment they said it was a just a facial, and not the actual treatment. So when I came across the Living Social deal, I was thrilled but I still called and spoke to Rosemary (the owner) to confirm it was exactly what I was looking for. Rosemary is so knowledgeable and she always takes the time to answers my questions and address my concerns about my skin over the phone or at my appointment. I’ve had 2 or 3 treatments with her and I’m going back for more! She offered me a great deal if I committed to at least 4 treatments and I don’t even have to pay in advance. Also, she had a special running to try a beauty line she promotes in her spa and I got to try a travel version of the line and it was very calming and non-​irritating for my sensitive skin.
I’m very happy with my experience with Rosemary so far and I can’t imagine trying any other facial.

Rosemary gives the most wonderful facial! My skin has never felt so clean as when she’s done with it. She’s attentive to my skin’s needs, so caring, and her touch is so healing and kind. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

I discovered this place because I received a gift certificate for a hydra facial from a friend. My first comment is to never judge a book by its cover. It is located in an office-​like park. It’s not a fancy office park, but there is a lot of available parking. Oh… and the parking entrance and exit are one way. I assume it is because you will have a sharp hill upon entering the parking. It’s like going up a roller coaster. Click. Click. Click. So, be careful.
Now for the service. I only had one other hydra facial before. It was at a beauty school. Enough said. So my expectation was low to neutral… and then I had the facial. OMG! I felt like I was being operated on. Rosemary took special care to unclog every clogged pore I had. Who knew I had so many? It had been awhile since my last facial so Rose had her work cut out for her.
Rose has this machine. It’s like a mini vacuum with water. It felt a little like microdermabrasion, but wetter. Then came the extractions. Oh my. Rose should be called THE EXTRACTOR. That part is never relaxing. It’s like the necessary evil of the dentist. It sucks getting your gums and teeth poked, but after your teeth feel so clean. So, same premise, but with your face. After the extraction she does one more of the hydration facial pass… and then a nice mask where you and your face get to relax.
After the mask was my favorite part. Rose took off the mask by massaging my face. Oh heck yeah! I love have my sinus area (nose and brow) massaged. Then a warm soaked fragrant (geranium and lavender) towel where you get all cleaned up. That towel was amazing!
The service was exceptional. It’s been 3 hours and my face still looks hydrated and smells super pretty. I highly recommend Rose.

I’ve been going to Rose for the Hydrafacial for almost a year now. She has lots of good coupons out there for the facial. I HIGHLY recommend the facial. I’m 40, and my skin is not what it used to be. After I have the facial, my skin is so clean and so clear and so shinny, its amazing. Any acne i had during the facial disappears the next day. I would go every few weeks if i could.
I love that you don’t break out after like some of the regular facials, its the opposite, my skin completely clears up, and she is so much cheaper than many of the salons that do it. She is also super friendly, and sweet.
I can’t recommend enough to give her a try. You won’t be disappointed.

I found out about Rosemary from my friend, who has been going to her for about a year and swears by hydrafacial. She informed me that there was a deal running on Amazon Local and i jumped on the opportunity and got one.
Needless to say i loved it, Rosemary spent almost double the time with me performing the treatment. After the facial session i bought the 4-​pack of treatments. I have to say, this is not your regular «fufu» facial, where you just get a mask, massage and a light cleaning. This is a deep cleaning and exfoliation of your skin&pores with a special equipment (a machine). Its a vacuum based skin abrasion tip which is loaded with various serums.
Rosemary was very informative and professional, made the whole experience incredibly pleasant. On my first visit she did the following: cleansing, hydrafacial, light microdemobrasion, extractions, a calming mask at the end. Made a few suggestion after the treatment how to take care of my skin.
Next day after my facial my skin felt very clean, smooth and rejuvenated. No redness or swelling of any kind.
I highly recommend this treatment to anyone. Your skin will keep getting better and better and you will get visible results after your first visit. Now I’m hooked and will be coming back over and over again.

This review is based on the service given and not necessarily the business itself.
I came here through a Living Social deal for a Hydrafacial. The office was quite nice and provided a very relaxing atmosphere. Rosemary is a very pleasant person to talk to and throughout the facial, she put me at ease.
Once done, my face looked and felt refreshed. However, a couple of days later, I noticed my face was starting to peel and it looked as if some parts of my face had suffered minor burns. I know it wasn’t intentional and was due to the products used and the sensitivity of my face.
If you don’t have overly sensitive skin, then I would highly recommend getting a Hydrafacial, especially one from Rosemary. But if you do, inquire first about the products that she will be using on your face to make sure you don’t suffer from any adverse reactions.

Just came back from my Hydradermabrasion, and I was really happy with the overall experience. Rosemary was very sweet and gentle and gave me great skin advice, there was no up-​selling or anything. She genuine and you can tell she cares about her clients. I could see all the dirt and oil that was on my face, and I will be back for more treatments. I bought a package of 4 treatments, and will be recommending my bf (who has acne problems and scaring) to go as well.

Like a lot of other Unilocal reviewers, I found Rosemary through a LivingSocial coupon. I was breaking out with cystic acne and it was driving me crazy. For those who are lucky enough not to endure them, most cystic acne is caused by hormones and are incredibly deep and painful. If I don’t put a lot of benzyl peroxide on it every moment of every day, it usually leaves a strange scar/​bump behind. I had about 2 – 3 of them on my nose (which caused me to panic because I usually get one at a time), I was desperate to figure out how to get rid of them. I was on the prowl for microdermabrasion deals (facials tend to make them worse!), but then came across Rosemary’s hydrafacial deal.
After researching/​looking into it, I decided to give it a chance.
I wasn’t able to use the coupon until recently and by then most of the cystic acne had disappeared, but one cropped up just in time for my appointment. At this time it was at its worse. Any poking/​prodding (like with a black head remover tool) would have agitated it and caused it to swell. Rosemary did her magic and it actually WENT AWAY. I had never had cystic acne disappear so quickly!
Not only is Rosemary friendly and sweet, but she’s also ridiculously gentle! I felt relaxed and at complete ease throughout the session and my face felt AMAZING afterwards — fresh and renewed! She showed me the oils and whatnot that were in my skin and it was really gross (but cool) how much dirt/​disgusting stuff was locked in my pores. Needless to say, I definitely recommend Rosemary and the hydrafacial.

Have had two absolutely AMAZING hydrafacials from Rosemary! I purchased a LivingSocial deal the first time, then, when I returned bought the 4-​pack series of treatments. Located in Encinitas, the office is a soothing, clean and a nice retreat tucked away in a medical-​dental plaza.
Highly recommend you see Rosemary — she is wonderful! A genuinely lovely and caring person, and a skilled esthetician. My skin treatment was very thorough and she asked questions about my skin care régime and gently offered advice as well. This is where you go to get a skin treatment with immediate results. If you need a spa experience with the robes, pools, and extras there is La Costa for all that froo-​froo stuff — but for a true beauty treatment that will leave your skin 100X better than when you first walked in, SEE ROSEMARY.
I was so astonished with the remarkable results after my first hydrafacial, I nearly cried. And also: no redness! Just glowing, vibrant skin. Even my husband commented about my skin’s much improved radiance and we went out to dinner and I didn’t wear any makeup — not one bit!
Thank you, Rosemary! I will be back and highly recommend About Face and the hydrafacial. I turned 40 in 2012 but my skin doesn’t look a day over 30 thanks to Rosemary.

Like others have mentioned, I also took advantage of the HydraFacial treatment special posted on LivingSocial. I am really glad I did because my experience has been wonderful with the treatment and service provided by Rose. Rose delivers her service in a rather nurturing manner and is very accommodating when it comes to scheduling an appointment. She not only provides a great product but gives advice on how to keep your skin looking great. As for the HydraFacial it is unlike microabrasian or a chemical peel, it is less abrasive and within hours cosmetics can be applied. Since i began in September, I have had the treatment done on a monthly basis and will continue with the practice. I encourage those interested in an alternate way to deep clean your face to try a HydraFacial by Rose.

I found Rosemary through LivingSocial and have enjoyed two HydraFacials on my dehydrated skin. The HydraFacial is exactly like the Silk Peel that I unfortunately paid $ 300 for when on vacation, but it’s much more affordable AND it includes dermabrasion to make the delivery of the products more effective. Not only is the HydraFacial an awesome service, Rose is one terrific business woman who will treat you in a professional and friendly manner. I will definitely be back. Pamper your face and book an appointment at About Face… you’ll feel like a million bucks (at a fraction of the cost)!