Skin Care By Marlene

Marlene was very helpful and figured out the best way to deal with sun damaged skin.
Very nice.

I’ve been going to Marlene for six years now. She is a miracle worker! My skin looks great and always feels soft and moisturized. It’s the best thing I do for myself each month. Thank you, Marlene!

I had my first facial with Marlene today, and I couldn’t be happier. I walked in with high expectations based on all the positive reviews and walked out amazed still.
Marlene started the facial off by examining my face (and all my acne /​acne scars). Then, she determined the best regimen for me based on my skin type. My favorite part is when she gives an upper body + scalp massage when there’s downtime (when I’m getting my face steamed or right after she applies a mask).
I called other aestheticians in the West LA area, and I can say with 100% certainty that Marlene’s prices are very competitive. Facials are $ 70 per session or $ 190 for three sessions. In Marlene’s case, you don’t get what you pay for — you get MORE than what you pay for!
I have to agree with other reviews that it’s kind of tough to get a last minute appointment in. You have to schedule the appointment 3 – 4 weeks in advance. But what do you expect? Marlene is great at what she does, and she gets busy. That’s not a bad thing. She’s worth the wait, and those who are patient will benefit from her magical hands. I can’t wait to see her again next month.

Thank you, Marlene! I had uneven skin and spots on my face after pregnancy, and after 1^st visit to Marlene I can see a big difference and a great result. I do recommend Marlene!

Marlene is fantastic and very thorough with her facials! Bonus– her prices are vert fair for all that she does and her attention to detail. When I was new to town, I read the reviews and was so happy with my experience. I’ll be going back often. I have struggled with acne for a long time and she suggested her line PureCueticals. After years of using over the counter products and medication, this is the first time my face has cleared up significantly just by using topical products. My face was glowing! She suggested creams and facial wash based on my type of skin and my issues. I can’t wait to continue using this product and watch my face continue to clear. Thank you, Marlene!

I love Marlene! I think she is also a great business woman. People like her motivate me. I love her skin care line. Have been using it only on my skin since my first appointment about 3 years ago. Marlene is very knowledgeable about skin and the latest on skin care. I HIGHLY recommend her. If she is not taking clients, keep her number and call back in a couple of months. You will not regret.

AHMAZING. She’s great with skin, great with people, and also patient and willing to do as much as it takes to get the result you want. I’ve been to a LOT of aestheticians in LA, and Marlene’s one of the few who genuinely cares and won’t put chemicals and goop on your skin.

Simply grateful for having found Marlene here on Unilocal.I’ve been in her care and used her products this past year. My skin has improved dramatically, and I now comfortably go out sans make-​up. Marlene is classy and her service is truly 5-​star. I never feel like she’s pushing products or services on me. Thank you, Marlene!

Marlene is the best. I came in wanting a back facial to help with scarring and persistent breakouts. She suggested a series of peels instead because my main problem was the scarring and the back facial wouldn’t get me the results I was looking for. I have had two of three peels and my back looks SOOO MUCH BETTER! My skin is much smoother, softer and the scarring is much better!.. Can’t wait for my upcoming third peel… I’ve also received two facials, which have both been great. I love the products she uses.
She works out of her home, there’s plenty of street parking and she’s really sweet. Versus a spa, you get a more caring/​better quality treatment without paying for the cucumber water and dim lighting.
I wholeheartedly recommend her for people who want great skin treatments!
(Also, the first time I tried to get an appointment with her she was booked… I waited a a little while and she was able to fit me in… I think being booked says something about how good she is and the type of service she provides… Bad reviews need be ignored)
Enjoy!

Just hafta say, I think it’s so nasty that people leave one-​star reviews because Miss Marlene is sometimes booked or not taking new clients. Oi, that’s not a bad thing, dear Unilocalers!
Grrrr.
I was actually referred to another facialist through my electrologist, but Marlene has always been so sweet (and quick!) in getting back to me when I inquire about services. I imagine her facials are just as wonderful.

I went to Marlene on a recommendation from a friend. I have super sensitive oily skin and haven’t found anything that works for me and I decided to start incorporating facials into my skincare routine to see if that works. I’ve been to the fancy spas and felt they were too impersonal and didn’t take the time to really get to know me and my skin regimen. Marlene was very helpful and informative. She took the time to sit with me and discuss what I do to take care of my skin and gave me some tips for my skin type. Needless to say that I will definitely be going back to her.

Marlene is truly a god send when it comes to Skin care! Not only is she located in Beautiful Santa Monica but it’s in a residential section with plenty of free parking. Her own skin care line is excellent but she doesn’t push it on you as a client. She has a genuine caring attitude and is extremely professional. What more is there to say? Oh yeah, and her prices are way beyond affordable. You would be remiss not to try her amazing services!
Drew

Deciding that groupon facials might not be the best way to go, I decided to look on here to find somewhere new to get facials. I live on the westside and was previously going to Encino, which really felt like a mission.
I have struggled with acne all my life. I have oily skin and scar very very easily. I hate wearing face make-​up though. I really wanted to find someone who did quality facials and sold quality products without chemicals in them.
Marlene is amazing. She performs facials out of her home. She has her own line called Pureceuticals, which does not contain harsh chemicals.
I went to her with broken out, scarred, oily skin. She took the time with me to discuss what I was looking for out of products, She looked up what was in the products I had, but told me to finish them first before I went to hers. There was no pressure at all to go to her products.
I did my homework on her products and actually was more eager to buy, as I really wanted to get my skin under control.
As of now, I have gone to her twice. My skin is pretty much clear, and free of scars. I’ve gotten compliments on my skin and it’s almost a shock because I don’t really expect it, because of previous problems.
I paid 230 for three micro derm treatments and I tip (yes, you should tip) 15.00 each time. To me, that’s a bargain considering I don’t have to hide my face under any make up.
Her sunscreen and products are amazing. I highly recommend her, especially if you feel helpless, like I felt with my skin, just a month ago.
Thanks Marlene!

I am so happy to have found an esthetian in the neighborhood who is affordable and fantastic. She was so helpful in assisting me in an at home regimen and helped me decide what type of service I needed. I have just recently decided to recieve facials on a regular basis so I definetely needed some tips. I was fascinated when I learned that Marlene worked with a chemist to create her own product line. That really told me what a scientific understanding she had of all the products that she uses. As my own products run out, I will definetely replace them with products from her PureCeuticals Skin Care line! Btw, if you don’t get in for a facial you can still purchase these products on amazon. Thanks Marlene can’t wait for my next treatment!

I’ve been going to Marlene for the past year and she is absolutely amazing !! Not only have I been going back to her for her fabulous facial treatments, but because her prices are so affordable that you can’t resist do not schedule a facial visit every month! I’ve recommend colleagues to Marlene, and have heard nothing but the best. Please go to her … You’ll love her!

Uhh. Called. No answer. Got an awesome voicemail message though. «Currently not taking new clients.»
Hmm well that’s just awesome service for the newbies.

There are no words to describe how amazing Marlene’s facials AND products are, but I’ll try. I’ve been to dermatologists and estheticians throughout the years and never had such clear skin until I started seeing Marlene. Her passion and sincerity about what she does is evident every time. You’ll notice results immediately from her facials and be sure to purchase the skincare products as this will help your results even more. I can’t live without my facials from Marlene, and she’s well worth the wait. Promise.

I have been seeing Marlene now for two years.
I have been to a cosmetic surgeon for peels and have had now three peels from Marlene … I am far more satisfied with Marlenes peels and the results. Don’t waste your money at a medi spa. Marlene has the credentials for peels and facials… It is a win win solution.

Going on two years with my wonderful relationship with Marlene. She has continued to amaze me with her knowledge, care, and calming spirit. Recently, she has come out with a new skincare line called «PureCeuticals” – everything comes from natural derivatives, just like her facials. She gave me a few samples and serums. It is awesome! Any loyal or new customers should definitely take a bit if her products home with them to maintain their amazing glow even after getting a facial. Unfortunately, she is still very hard to book an appointment with if you are not already a client, but keep trying! She’s the best.

I contacted Marlene to try to get an appoinment after reading her rave reviews on Unilocal.
She said she it totally booked for 6 weeks!