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It can be scary to swipe a cotton pad across your face at the end of the day and see how much junk comes off, especially living in a big city like LA. That’s why I started getting facials once I moved here. However, I’ve been hard-pressed to find a good reliable place without breaking the bank, but I hit the jackpot!
I found Face Facial Bar on my go-to search app: YELP. I used to go to an esthetician in Sherman Oaks, but her prices were too steep for me and I hadn’t had any other facial since I moved here. With this being said, it was time to switch things up.
Face Facial Bar
Located on Hollywood Blvd and Vermont Avenue in the trendy neighborhood of Silver Lake, Face Facial Bar offers relaxing, hustle-free and most importantly, AFFORDABLE facials. The flat rate for the facial is $55, which beats most of LA’s average salons and spas.
Update 2021: When I wrote this post in 2017, the price was $55. As of today, the price is $75.
The space is clean with cutesy plush toys and LED lights that make you feel cozy and right at home. However, I have to admit that I was a little bit intimidated by the open space with all the spa beds next to the others, but this is not an issue as the place is very quiet and the customers that walked in were very polite and courteous.
The facial is 50 minutes long and they use products customized for your skin depending on your skin type. The facial includes microdermabrasion, ultrasound, LED light therapy, organic peel, and a free hand massage. All the products are organic, free of animal testing, sulfates and parabens.
Throughout the facial, the esthetician asks you about your current skincare routine and gives you advice on how to improve it. Face Facial Bar is proof that you don’t need to spend outrageous money in luxury facials to make your skin look good. I also loved the soothing indie music playing in the background.
Since I’ve just upgraded my skincare products (I will make a future post for this one), I didn’t want to commit and pay the full price of the products at Face Facial Bar, so I got a few samples. I will probably end up purchasing the moisturizer on my next visit. I have dry skin and I have yet to find a moisturizer to use in the morning in conjunction with my Glossier sunscreen.
Face Facial Bar has two locations, one in the Silver Lake/Los Feliz area, which is the one I went to, and one in Downtown!
Make your reservation today here.
For more cool facial spots in LA, visit my post “The Complete Guide to beauty and wellness in LA”.
4683 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Downtown LA 111 W 7th Street Unit R6, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Where do you get your facials done? I would love for you to write recommendations and your current skin treatment.
