Splendente Skin Care

Just started using Lara, and she’s very good. I’ll probably end up refreshing this to a 5 star rating in time.

I’ve been going to Lara on and off for three years and I don’t want to share her, but she’s too good to keep to myself.
She’s so knowledgeable and effective. My skin glows for weeks after seeing her (I get her signature treatment every 4 – 6 months). She never pushes products (unless you ask for a rec) and is wonderful about answering your questions and providing education about the skincare that’s best for you.
Her space is small, but she doesn’t need any frills to sell her expertise and skills.

I have battled acne for my entire life. I’ve literally been on everything — even accutane. I wanted to take a break from the pharmaceutical route and wanted to focus on facials instead. On my first visit, I brought my products along for the consultation part. The website doesn’t say anything about bringing products in but Lara was more than happy to go over them with me and she seemed very knowledgable about the ingredients in each one and how often I should use each product.
The facial itself (the signature facial) was rougher than most I’ve had. I suppose more of my facials were more spa-​like and this was more getting work done. She warned me that she was obsessed with extractions and that it would probably take a while since she likes to be thorough. That was accurate. It was painful but not worse than previous extractions I’ve had — just longer. The facial included a microdermabrasion, extractions, eyebrow clean up, and a shoulder massage from what I can remember. She talked through the whole process and warned me when anything was about to be uncomfortable/​stingy. My face was definitely red after the treatment so don’t plan anything the day of your facial. I would say it calmed down completely in about 36 – 48 hours.
The location is a little weird. It’s in the basement of a hair salon. It’s clear she’s tried sound proofing the room as there were sheets up against the walls/​ceiling but you can still hear a little bit of the sound above like when someone with heels walks around. Still, it’s near my work and she even has late hours for coming in after work (5−7pm).
My skin looks fantastic and it’s hard to say if it was due to the facial or due to the small tweaks to my products that she suggested but I’m definitely going back again soon.
I highly recommend Lara and make sure you bring your products with you for your first visit (including makeup) !

I have been going to facials for years but Lara has really made the difference. Her new treatment The Dreamroller has dramatically smoothed out my skin (and I am only on my 4^th treatment). I feel like Lara is the best kept secret in SF:) If you are looking for a facial, don’t hesitate or waste your time a search on Unilocal– you’ve found her
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Splendente Skin Care is incredible! I started coming to Lara a few months ago for my upcoming wedding and have seen a dramatic improvement in my skin with just three facials. I am especially obsessed with the dermal planing, which removes all of the pesky little hairs on your face. And with light microdermabrasion my pores, blemishes and lines have greatly reduced and my face is so smooth, allowing my makeup to glide on. Her treatments are like little miracles and literally make you look so much younger!
I also got a spray tan for my bachelorette party and it looked so natural and amazing and lasted for 10 days. Lara has given me so many amazing suggestions for my skin and really knows her stuff. I know I will look amazing and glowing on my wedding day thanks to her! Lara deserves every five star rating she’s received thus far. If you want to look like a flawless goddess, go to Splendente!

I just went to Lara for the signature facial for the 2^nd time yesterday. I am so impressed with the knowledge she has about anything and everything about skin. I had to have asked her at least 10 questions and she just knows it all without BSing. Not only that, the facial really made a difference for me. I have had many many facials since my college days and she is the only one that I want to be a loyal customer to. I feel lucky to have found her! Trust me, she is great.

I’ve been seeing Lara for over a year now and I look at least five years younger and five times healthier than when I started. A LOT of people comment on my skin, and I’m 45. I’ve also got great brows for the first time ever! Unbelievably good treatments, great personality, but most of all excellent results. Lara is THE BEST. Just don’t book out the time I want, ok?

Lara is great! I usually get the signature treatment which includes peeling, microderma, eyebrow trim and a shoulder massage. My skin has improved dramatically since I first saw Lara. I strongly recommend!

I had an appointment last Thursday to get an eyebrow tint and the experience was great. Lara is super friendly and she even helped me find the building because I’m new to the area and for some reason thought the location was 833 Battery street. The service was quick and relaxing and the result was just what I was looking for. I will be coming back for sure!

I’ve been seeing Lara for about a year now, so this review is long overdue. Part of leaving a good recommendation might mean that you are revealing a hidden treasure. I don’t want Lara’s calendar to be booked for my own selfish reasons. However, fellow Unilocalers deserve to know Lara is the best.
Parking at this location is unbelievably convenient. Pricing is also realistic and well worth every minute spent with Lara. Lara is a real sweetheart. She is personable and yet professional at the same time. She is always punctual and mindful of your time. Getting an appointment with her is convenient through the online portal she has. She has never once tried to sell me on any of her products. Due to her knowledge of skin and her passion in wanting to improve my skin, I always trust her when I ask for product recommendations. I love the VI Complete Care line. The whole situation is a win win, you can’t go wrong.

I am short on time today but I don’t want that to take away the enthusiasm I have for Lara and the Splendente Spa.
As the reviews suggest Lara knows what’s up! She has a background from the ‘clinical’ world (i.e. worked for a dermatologist) so her knowledge of skin and skin care goes beyond any other esthetician I have ever met. She took care of all the little issues I was having and now my skin looks better than ever.
I liked her so much I have ditched my skin care regimen to adopt hers (by my own motivation, she did not push product at all). To that end, she has remarkable follow up (emailing me while on vac.) and has a great, bubbly personality making the whole experience fantastic.
Give her some love and go see her! Oh, and thank you Unilocal — I heard abou her here!

I have been going to Lara for 3 years and love her! She is amazing. She caters to your needs and doesn’t just stick to a time constraint or a certain type of treatment unless that is what you want. She was a true find!!! I had some pretty extensive melasma and it was embarrassing. I did a couple treatments of the Vi peel and my condition all but vanished. Impeccable service and Lara is a total sweetheart. My face thanks her! =)

Lara knows what she is talking about when it comes to Skin! I’ve gone in for facials, peels, dermaplaning and microdermabrasion. She is very through and makes you feel very comfortable. I love how I feel after my visit and I highly recommend her.

Just know this —
If you want splendid skin from a woman who exhibits splendid glowing skin herself — then go to Splendente.
Lara is astounding at understanding and treating skin and her prices are very reasonable as well. She specializes in dermaplaning, microdermabrasian, as well as rejuvenating oxygen facials.
I revel in the notion that I can schedule a visit with Lara a day or two before a big function and know that I will walk out with radiant skin. I also appreciate how well versed — she is in nutrition, so she can offer tips on ways that you can better condition your lifestyle to ensure that your skin reflects overall health.
I’m excited about her new location and plan on making many more evening appointments here.
Trust.

Dear mother nature, Would you please answer my fuckinnnng questions:
Why can’t I have flawless skin like Lara? Why can’t I have a sweet personality like Lara? Why the fuck can’t I be as kind and professional as Lara? Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I guess I just have to stick to those fabulous facials I get at Lara, cause let me tell you MUTHA NATURE, Gardening, yoga and lots of green tea and I am still a BITCH… LOL
Holly Eggplant, she rocks. This review is long over due and for that I apologize. Her work is flawless, her smile is sweeter than chocolate and her hands are like magic.
I must admit that I always go in looking old, tired and exhausted. I leave feeling like a 21 yo sexy Asian girl, perky and ready for love.
Thank you Lara for your incredible service, you are awesome, my face has never looked better.
I love you and so does the whole neighborhood.
Oh, and if you happen to read this and hear back from Mutha nature about my questions please let me know what she has to say cause she never returns my calls… lol
xoxo

Lara is a very sweet person and I enjoyed her very much. I came here with a Fresh Guide coupon, which was supposed to be for $ 125 worth of treatments, but for some reason was only good for a $ 99 facial. I asked about getting an eyebrow wax to make up the difference, but she said an «eyebrow clean up» was already included. Ok, not a huge deal, it’s still a good deal on a service.
Lara has a great demeanor and is very informational as she works. For me it was a good blend of telling me what she’s doing and then silence so you can relax :) She’s super thorough with extractions too! Either my skin was worse than it’s ever been or she’s the most thorough I’ve ever had. Either way, she’s very meticulous. She also seemed to be meticulous is my dermaplaining as well, taking her time, going over all my skin to really do a great exfoliation. You also get a nice little massage on your neck and shoulders, which no one in their right mind will ever not enjoy :)
I have to take off some for booking. It was not easy for me. Unilocal has her open until 7:30, which I thought worked well since I live in SF but work in San Mateo, but she stops taking clients early, too early for me on a work day. So I couldn’t use the online booking system for normal hours, but luckily she does take Saturday appointments. But you gotta email. And here is where is was a bit of a pain. My first email received no response. My second one did, but my reply didn’t get a response. Finally on my 4^th email I was able to book successfully. It took me about a month to finally get a date, but luckily once I did get a response she was able to take me quickly! :)
I also have to take off for the eyebrow cleanup. I’m very disappointed that it wasn’t an eyebrow wax, but instead very painful plucking. I had purposefully not gotten an eyebrow wax as I was expecting one when I came. So not only was I plucked (which I hate) but I am very unhappy with the result. It’s just way too thin for me and there were quite a few stray hairs left that I saw when I got home and saw under the bright light of my bathroom. Too few to wax but enough that it’s gonna be hella painful to pluck all of them (not to mention I’m kinda plucked out from earlier). Luckily, eyebrows grow out, but it’ll take a while and it always a bummer to do.
But overall it was a pretty nice experience and I did enjoy the facial services. I can certainly recommend it with enthusiasm :)

I was in desperate need of a facial and don’t have a regular esthetician that I visit. Thanks to a Fresh Guide coupon, my face found itself in the loving care of Lara. I highly recommend her Signature Treatment since it’s a good starting point to analyze your skin while offering an exfoliation, microdermabrasion, and extractions. She even has a super cool gadget that helps remove anything left behind. And a bonus — brow clean up.
I’ve also been having some acne issues and she recommended a product for me to use with my current skin care line. No hard sell. She just wants the best for your skin!
The spa itself is immaculate, inviting, and has a warm ambiance. Not only great service, but a great experience.

Since I am creeping towards my 30’s I’ve made a promise to take better care of myself. I started seeing Lara about 3 months ago with the goal of improving the overall texture and tone of my skin. I won’t have to worry about wrinkles any time soon, but I have battled acne for most of my adult life and have some areas of hyper pigmentation.
On our first visit Lara listened to my concerns and provided great treatment recommendations for my skin. I’ve committed myself to regular monthly visits and so far the results have been great. The Splendente Signature Treatment is what Lara is know for. This service includes exfoliation, microdermabrasion or dermplanning, ultrasound, light pressure point and lymphatic drainage massage on the face neck and shoulders, and a light brow clean up.
Lara also has a fun/​spunky personality and is very informed in her field. I also LOVE the fact that I live close by and can walk over from home.. ..

Incredible treatment by Lara! Due to a glitch in her online booking system, she didn’t know I had an appointment with her and wasn’t at the spa; nevertheless, she ran over and gave me a wonderful skin session (and gave me a discount due to the error!).
I trekked all the way up to SF because I wanted a Dermaplaning treatment. It turned out my skin was too dry for Dermaplaning, so we did microdermabrasion instead, along with everything else Lara includes in her signature treatment: extractions, a customized peel, massage, enzyme mask, and eyebrow cleaning!
A facial, diamond microdermabrasion, a peel, and eyebrows all for $ 99? Yes, yes, yes!

Ok, yes I am a guy and yes I am writing about getting a facial. A gender anonymous feature would be great Unilocal!
Anyways, I highly recommend Lara’s services and they are just as fantastic as her advice… I love knowing what to do to my skin between treatments to meet overall goals. She makes you feel comfortable and explains things well — and she is super cute, so that’s a plus.
Go see her guys!