Clarins at Bloomingdales SF

Got a facial from Melanie and boy is my skin happy! I’ve been having trouble with breakouts for quite awhile which she diagnosed as actually being from severe dehydration. She lubed up my skin and low-​and-​behold my breakouts are clearing. She also recommended a supplement to my régime to put the moisture back in my skin. Did I mention she uses perfect pressure during the massage portion?
I’ll be honest here and let you know I work for a different skincare company, but I’ll be back! Nothing beats that glowy look she gives me.

Simply amazing. Melanie was great, she really knew a lot about skin care. When you enter the spa room, it’s a total zen experience and after 30 minutes your skin will look and feel beautiful.

I’m a cosmetics junkie. I’ve literally tried every skin care regiment out there and my morning and nightly rituals involve some time-​consuming concoctions. I recently introduced my friend Jasmine to magic of eye creams and suggested we get facials with Rachel, Clarins’ licensed esthetician. It was fabulous! Rachel soothingly massaged my face in order to improve my lymphatic drainage. She gave us a choice of skin care treatments and I chose the radiance treatment. I have combination skin and the treatment reacted well with my skin (I didn’t get any breakouts from it). My favorite part was the enzyme mask for the eyes. It was amazingly moisturizing.
The Clarins Spa is awesome because they really designed it for everyone. If you just want to try it you can sign up for a Discovery Facial that is 20 – 30 minutes and it’s totally free. The paid 60-​minute facial is $ 75. I bought mine in a series of 3 because it brings down the cost. Rachel was awesome, and it was really fun to go with my friend!

I heard about the spa space opening at the Clarins counter at the Beauty Trunk Show. They had a special going for folks who wanted to get a facial $ 60 for a 60-​minute facial (reg. $ 75). It’s not a spa with all the amenities, it’s 1 room with a space to change and put clothes into a small closet space. They give you a towel dress to change into. It’s not a typical facial. The technique that the esthetician used on me was different. It was like she was massaging the cream/​gel right into my skin. There are no extractions and no popping of pimples — nothing evasive. She sat down with me and asked me about my skin’s needs and she customized the treatment.
My skin tends to be thirsty in the summer and maybe I’m not getting enough water. But she worked miracles with my skin — no flaky dry cheeks and chin after the treatment. The massage was very relaxing — the arms/​hands, neck, and shoulders. She advised me to apply my skin products using the technique she showed me. This is definitely good for a girl on the go — you’re in and out in an hour and 15 minutes.
Rachel has great hands and she created a relaxed atmosphere — with music in the background and dimming the lights. When she applied the cold mask on me she asked if I would like the heating pad to be turned on. Good facial and a quick get away from the daily routine.