Elena Rubin Skin Care

One of the best facials of my life! I booked my facial with Jennie and she was amazing! I love how Elena Rubin focuses not just on the facial area, but also other parts. They start with some aromatherapy and deep breathing. I also saw almost immediate results from one facial, it was like a miracle. This is a huge deal for me because I’ve tried too many different spas that just couldn’t handle my acne-​prone dry skin. I even tried Laser Genesis and it was useless. I’ll definitely be back!!!

You might wonder. does a facial really make you look better? If your facial is by Elena Rubin, it really really does. Not only was this facial a long and luxurious experience, soothing to both the skin and the soul, at the end of it all my face was bright and glowing. I don’t know how she does it, whether the magic is in her fingers or her products… or both… but Elena’s facials are the best I have ever had.

I’ve been going to Elena since 2012… once every few months for a stress-​busting deep clean, full-​on reset, mind and body… so grateful to have found her. Very holistic approach, like a facial and meditation in one! ;)

It’s rare to find an individual who is truly passionate about what she does and is good at it. Really good at it. I’ve had acne for years and her facials and products have made such a difference. She knows the skin very intimately and will provide a specific program for you in how to best maintain your skin not only based on what it looks like now, but also based on your background — English, Italian, Irish etc. So she gets at the root of your acne for a long term solution. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

I started seeing Elena about two summers ago (time flies!) and since then, my whole skincare regimen has changed. I immediately feel more zen when I walk in here and both Elena and Colleen are so wonderful, making the whole experience so relaxing (I’m guilty of falling asleep during extractions!) and worth every penny! I really love the holistic approach to skincare and have not only changed the products I use (I’ve become a bit of a product snob and only use Elena’s now), but the way I eat as well — being more conscious about my diet and what I put into my body. My friends (and new acquaintances!) are always complimenting me on my glowing skin and I’m so glad to have stumbled upon them :)

Elena is awesome both as a person and at what she does. It’s a very relaxing experience and Elena is both passionate and knowledgable about what she does. The only reason I wouldn’t rate her 5 stars is because I don’t want to make it harder to get an appointment with her — hopefully I’m grandfathered into her schedule :)

One the one hand, yes it is an individualized personal experience. However, I went there for a facial two days before my wedding (the time difference they recommended) to give me a pampered glow. I generally have good skin. After going to Elena Rubin, I had to have all my wedding pictures retouched. After working on an extraction around my mouth, 24 hours later I had a huge angry red sore above my lip. I called them freaking out the next day, and they told me to go to Sephora and buy another extremely expensive product, and not to worry because I would have a makeup artist. ??? I DIDN“T have a makeup artist, and the whole point of going at all was to look good without makeup. In the end, I was out a huge amount of money, was self conscious the whole wedding, and generally would have been a lot happier not having a facial at all.

Elena truly saved my skin and helped my overall wellness immensely. Before Elena I saw three dermatologists who all told me my only option was to take Accutane for the cystic acne I was experiencing. I was reluctant to take such a powerful drug, so I went to Elena. She is extremely talented, gracious, and thoughtful. She helped me think through my health issues holistically to figure out what could’ve been driving my skin problems. Her facials are the best I’ve ever had – she talks you through what she is doing and makes you feel very comfortable and pampered.
I’m happy to say that I now only get a few small breakouts around my cycle but am otherwise clear. I use her products as well, which are top-​notch. I can honestly say I don’t know what I would have done without Elena. I’ve received so many compliments on my skin, but even more important than that I feel much happier, healthier and empowered because of everything I’ve learned from her. I recommend Elena wholeheartedly.

This is a review of Dr. Rubin’s products. I saw a wonderful review on a natural skincare blog. Glad I did. I’ve been using the products for 3 weeks now and have see some really nice results. I have super sensitive skin, which has gotten increasingly more sensitive now that I am over 45. Dr. Rubin’s products feel really good on my skin making it feel really clean. Her cleanser is fabulous! I’m definitely saving my money for a visit to her studio! My new must haves:
1. Cleanser
2. Calming cream
3. Eye serum

I was referred to Elena for a pre-​wedding facial. Like any bonafide New York city gal I love a pampering treatment as much as the next person and as such was excited and curious to try a new place. I was told by the person that referred me that this was not like your average facial experience, but until you go, you can’t grasp the magic that is Elena. The second you enter the doors of the wellness center there is an immediate feeling of stress leaving your body. It is calm, quiet, and smells lovely. There is no crowded waiting area or frenzy at a checkout area. It is all these little details that add up to an amazing overall experience. And at this point you’re not even in Elena’s room!
Upon meeting Elena you can tell right away she is going to be extraordinary at what she does; she is warm and she genuinely cares about your skin and your overall well-​being. When I arrived at Elena’s pre-​wedding I was mostly concerned about having a glowing, wedding ready face, but the deeper issue was that I had combination skin that i had been trying to manage in one way or another (with little success) for the last 15 – 20 years. Elena targeted all of these issues and more. I was so impressed at how everything was carefully tailored to my skin’s needs. And unlike other places I had been, you’re not waiting for the inevitable up sell half way through your facial. Everything she may need to do is included in the cost of the facial so you can lay back and fully relax without waiting for that dreaded moment.
Like a previous reviewer mentioned, facial is not a broad enough term to really encompass what your time with Elena entails. She incorporates massage, aromatherapy and accupressure to heighten the entire experience, totally sublime.
I see Elena now monthly and I can not stress enough what a vast improvement this has made in my skin. My skin is not a constant source of stress any longer, I actually really love and enjoy my skin now, what a revelation! Furthermore, not only is my skin healthy and clear but I generally feel so well cared for during my treatment with Elena, that it is by far one of the highlights of my month.
Thank you lovely Elena, you are amazing!

For the last 10 years, I have tried a million different ways to brighten and clear up my skin. I have done various products, diets, cleanses, etc, and nothing has been as immediate and long-​lasting as Elena’s services and products! Seriously, the woman is a skin goddess! She is worth every penny, as she puts her time and care into ensuring your skin gets all it needs to be healthy and beautiful.
The amazing part about it is that she is a holistic practitioner, using all organic products you can feel good about. She is knowledgeable enough about her craft to offer nutritional and healthy living advice to help keep your skin and your spirit feeling uplifted. Every time I walk out of Elena’s office, I feel not only beautiful, but full of clarity around how to take care of myself.
Thank you, Elena, for making my world that much more enriched!

Elena goes above and beyond in her service. It’s so much more than a facial. She gives love and nurturing in the treatment. I thoroughly enjoyed my pampering.

I had an absolutely amazing facial from Elena about a week ago. First I should tell you, I’ve never had an experience like this before. Sure, I’ve had facials at Dermalogica and some skincare places in Brooklyn, but NOTHING has compared to my experience with Elena.
First off, her spa is more of a wellness center (I totally booked an acupuncture session with Ryan as well, their resident acupuncturist). And I loved the way I felt as soon as I entered, it’s so beautiful and tranquil.
Elena was so kind and patient as she asked me about my skincare routine, eating, sleeping and over all wellness habits. Because usually if there’s an issue there– it always shows on your skin!
Elena’s facial is an over all relaxing experience (mind and body). Elena tells you what you need and gives your skin a customized facial. The extractions were so gentle, and my skin has never felt smoother! I’m obsessed with the Hydrating Tonic! It’s this awesome spray that feels great, smells awesome and hydrates the skin.
I am going to recommend her facials for anyone looking for a relaxing, luxurious experience and gentle but effective extractions.

Elena Skin Care treatment can make the real difference to you skin. Every time that she treats me I feel younger and younger. Amazing.

Elena is a truly exceptional healer and facialist. It almost seems insufficient to call the experience with Elena a facial, as it is so much more than that! During the ethereal 2 hours with her, she uses massage, aromatherapy and reflexology to create an utterly relaxing environment while she uses every super-​effective, high-​tech tool to clarify, moisturize, and soothe skin.
Through regular monthly facials with her, and using her awesome natural skincare products, my face is now significantly clearer, smoother, and more healthy. Her holistic approach to skincare is totally unparelleled! A must-​experience act of self-​care!

I went to Elena Rubin for work (I’m a writer), and I was extremely skeptical. $ 250 for a facial? I had been going to the same Chinatown facialist for 10 years, at $ 35 per. Elena will pamper me silly, and throw in some nice touches, I thought. But I have good skin, and this is clearly overkill. Well, 8 months later, I’m happy to report that it’s not. Elena took my good skin, and raised it to exceptional, smooth, glowing, and always-​hydrated skin: skin that I can’t stop touching. I’m sold. The facials (2 hours+) are magical and necessary – as are the wonderful, deliciously lavender, gentle botanical products – many of which I now use (Lux & Biogenesis are obsessions). Go to her! Well worth the money.

My treatment at Elena Rubin in Soh was an amazing experience. Elena started the treatment by offering me a delicius herbal tea and we discussed my skin and lifestyle. Durig the treatment Elena’s serene and joyful presence made me feel very comfortable and I was able to relax completely.
After the hour and half treatment, which included a spectacular facial and neck massage, my skin glowed with a beautiful radiance, The facial really helped me to connect with my «inner diva».
The approch that Elena took felt very scientific and I trusted her becouse I got a great sense of her passion, experience and knowledge. I can’t wait to go back soon.

Elena is a bundle of knowledge when it comes to skin care and ingredients in skin care. I not only had an amazing facial that stimulated my skin and then cooled it with some sort of cucumber mask (oh so lovely), but she took the time to teach me about my face products and why I was having inflammation/​acne on my chin and forehead (I had no idea, with my skin type, I should be wearing zinc or titanium sunscreen every day!).
I was always a clear skin gal til I went off birth control years ago, and after that, my skin has never felt or looked the same… its finally getting back to that glowing stage, with way less redness! Getting a facial from Elena is sooo worth every penny, even if she just did the consultation– that skincare knowledge will save me for a lifetime.
Oh, and I bought her exfoliater, which is the main reason I believe my skin is continuing to be happier. By the way, this is after trying oh so many natural/​organic products and changing my eating habits. And recently I went back for the night calming cream, so now my face feels beautifully hydrated all the time.

Over the past 12 – 18 months I had been noticing that the skin around my nose & eyes had been getting dry & flaky and needed a solution. I started using some pretty basic cleansing & moisturizing products from Elena Rubin and am happy to say that they’ve done a great job getting rid of the flakiness and keeping my face feeling smooth. It’s also gotten rid of any scalp flakiness, which was an added bonus.
Overall, I’m very happy with the results and have already bought my second round of products for continued results.