Sometimes all one needs to boost their confidence is a skin refresher — perhaps a facial or a chemical peel or even blue light therapy. Plus, when life gets stressful, skincare is a great way to treat yourself and help unwind + destress. Whatever it may be, we have rounded up the top skincare studios in Montclair + the Essex County area to fit one’s needs. Read on for our roundup of where Northern New Jersey locals can visit for some ultimate self-care.
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Montclair
A Natural Image | 203 Bellevue Avenue
Skincare specialist Sandra Tamburo leads customers with an in-depth consultation to determine the best, customized treatment for in-studio services and at-home skincare. The services at A Natural Image include skin facials, microdermabrasion facial treatments, reflexology (which relieves tension with the use of the studio’s Young Living essential oils), aromatherapy (the use of aromatic essential oils), Reiki (a Japanese healing art that uses gentle touch to increase the flow of Life Force Energy), and more. Per the website, Tamburo’s philosophy is, “Do what you love, and love what you do!” “She lives these words every day in Divine service, helping her clients as well as children and the elderly to bring joy into their lives.”
The Aurora De Juliis MD European Medical Spa | 8 Hillside Avenue Suite 102
The European Medical Spa, led by medical director Dr. Aurora DeJuliis, is a one-stop shop that provides various treatments that tailor specific services to meet the customer’s needs. Whether it’s acne scars, frown lines, sun damage, uneven skin color, and so forth, the experts at this spa will review the best treatment plan for anyone who steps inside the doors. Botox, Juvederm, Coolsculpting, Kybella, and Radiesse are just some of the procedures provided here.
Beauty Lab | 129 Valley Road, Montclair
Beauty Lab’s philosophy is that it all starts with self-love. The services are designed to bring out the best in each and every individual customer and include acne treatments, body wraps, brow + lash work, DMK skin revisions, dermaplaning, peels, and more. To treat yourself before or after one of the services, enjoy either the infrared or regular sauna to heal and detox.
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Evolve Med Spa | 46 South Park Street, Montclair + 770 Morris Turnpike Suite 111, Short Hills
Evolve Med Spa, which has other locations in Northern New Jersey, is home to some of the most advanced and innovative technologies. Evolve has both body and face treatments. For the face, customers can make an appointment for fillers; microneedling, which smoothes wrinkles and lifts and firms the skin while also reducing skin discolorations and acne scarring; Kybella injectable (to destroy the fat cells under the chin); or an intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacial. One of the spa’s most popular services is the DiamondGlow Facial, which uses DiamondGlow’s patented recessed diamond tip to deeply clean and rejuvenate the skin. The goal at Evolve is to “bring out and enhance each client’s unique natural beauty.”
Hand + Stone | 648 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair + 700 NJ-3, Clifton
With many locations nationwide, Hand and Stone has become the go-to spa for many clients — some even go weekly for a specific service. Known for its affordable prices, Hand and Stone’s monthly membership is very popular among its clientele. Various massages are provided as well as facial services performed by certified estheticians. Dermalogica and ClarityRX products are available in-store to get the most out of a facial outside of the service.
Image Dermatology | 51 Park Street
Dr. Jeanine Downie is a well-known dermatologist not just in Montclair, but also around the nation. She has appeared on various news television shows to share her expertise. Clients can visit Image Dermatology to transform, sculpt, turn the clock back, or whatever it is a client is looking to get done on the skin or body. Treatments such as Botox, Restylane, Kybella, Radiesse, and Juvederm are provided here.
Kate’s Skin Revision Clinic | 74 Church Street
Owned and operated by esthetician Katie Wiklinski, Kate’s Skin Revision Clinic is among the few DMK Paramedical Clinics in New Jersey. DMK is short for Danne Montague-King and means it consists of natural, non-invasive, and pain-free solutions to skin conditions. Services include facials for almost anybody — men, women, and teens — nonsurgical facelift, red carpet X08 placenta cell facial (an “absorbent cocktail of 14 critical anti-aging ingredients), DMK treatments, Neurotris body sculpting (using microcurrent machines for anti-aging) and more. DMK products are also sold, such as the Mediterranean pearls cleanser and aqua to zinc (A2Z) Caribbean latte day crème.
SKN | 50 Upper Montclair Plaza B
SKN has 30-minute, 60-minute, or 75-minute facials, plus a 45-minute back facial, with the option of adding on special treatments, such as a gentle enzyme peel, microdermabrasion, collagen mask, warm oil scalp treatment, and more. The newest treatment SKN offers is Radio Frequency (RF) therapy, which is a non-surgical procedure that uses energy waves to heat the dermis (the deep layer of the skin). Thus, the heat stimulates the production of collagen and helps with the tightening of the skin. This studio also provides massage and waxing services.
Sperling Dermatology | 211 Glenridge Avenue
The dermatology center has attracted New Jersey stars — Teresa Giudice, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Angelina Larangeira, Kevin Jonas, and more. Other locations include Florham Park and Red Bank. The dermatology studio, founded by Dr. Shari Sperling, also has the Sperling Sprinter, the business’ mobile spa that comes straight to a client’s driveway. Known for its Coolsculpting procedure, Sperling Dermatology has other services such as injectables and fillers, facial treatments like the vampire facial, laser hair, and scar removal. Clients will surely be treated just like a celebrity during the entire process.
Unique European Skincare | 203 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
With state-certified esthetician Klaudia Walec and Dr. Steve Fallek at the helm of Unique European Skincare, getting your skin into the best condition it can be is truly their passion. Hailing from Poland and coming to the United States after studying skin care at two different institutions in Europe, Klaudia Walec brings European practices to skin care services such as microdermabrasion, medical peels, facials, face masks, and more.
Well in Montclair | 105 Grove Street Suite 17
With a vast range of consultation options, Well in Montclair welcomes both men and women to partake in getting their self-care in. Red light therapy, cupping, massage therapy, shockwave therapy, reiki, and vibrational therapy are just some of the many choices here to help you feel like your best self.
The Woodhouse Day Spa | 56 South Park Street
Once customers step inside The Woodhouse Day Spa, they will get “lost in the tranquility of aromatic scents and soft music filling the air [and] the peaceful flow of positive energy will consume your mind, body, and spirit.” With over 70 rejuvenating treatments to choose from, customers can make a whole day out of experiencing all the award-winning spa has to offer. From facials and body treatments to hot stone massages to manicures and pedicures, customers won’t want to leave. This particular spa uses a holistic approach for skincare treatments, which combines “natural and certified organic ingredients with breakthrough advanced skincare.”
Other Noteworthy Essex County Spots
Aesthetics by Adrienne | 623 Eagle Rock Avenue Suite 5, West Orange
Founder Adrienne is a licensed esthetician and certified laser technician serving the Northern New Jersey area. Her aim is to help people learn about and care for their own skin in order to achieve the best skin possible. Services include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, acne treatments, and more to help you feel great in your skin.
Harmony Day Spa | 5 Smull Avenue, Caldwell
Harmony Day Spa has a host of skincare options — and the best part is the team will customize the service so it fits your age, skin type, and needs. You can choose from a 50- or 90-minute facial, which includes full cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions. Services include hydradermabrasion, microcurrent, and HDS Facial Gua Sha.
Jadwig Skin Care | 420 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
In business for over 20 years, Jadwig Skin Care is led by master esthetician Joanne Rolleczek, who has built her business out to provide a variety of services. From customized facials that are made to directly address your personal skin concerns to specialized skin care treatments such as microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, medical peel, VI peel, and non-surgical skin care. In addition to skincare, the spot also provides brows and lashes services.
LH Spa + Rejuvenation | 250 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
Baked right into the name, this spot aims to restore, renew, and revitalize. This medical spa has a variety of services from skin damage treatments to skin tightening, HydraFacials, Botox, advanced facials, and more. If you’re in search of a medical cosmetic spa, this is the place to go.
Luxurious Wellniss | 557 Nassau Street Suite 3, City of Orange
This women- and Black-owned business, which also goes by the LW Skin Lab, is an ideal spot for some serious self-care. Felicia Stokes, the founder of Luxurious Wellniss, set out to create her brand with a clear mission: to make nourishing products specifically for people of color whose needs have been under-addressed for decades in the wellness sector. The Skin Lab is relaxing, funky, and just such a cool spot, and definitely worth a visit.
Schweiger Dermatology | 60 Pompton Avenue, Verona
One of the nation’s leading dermatology practices with locations across eight states, Schweiger Dermatology can help you with both medical and cosmetic skin needs. Whether you need Botox, facial rejuvenation, plastic surgery, or even treatment for skin cancer, Schweiger Dermatology has you covered.
Slate Medspa | 57 Route 23 South, Wayne
Slate Medspa is the complete package. While the skin treatments here are wide-ranging in and of themselves, the spot also has a host of other services like Botox + fillers, laser hair removal, and cellulite + fat reduction. Regardless of what service you choose to get, Slate Medspa specializes in non-invasive and FDA-approved treatments that use the latest and most effective technology.
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Speranzi Facial Spa | 269 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
From Speranzi Facial Spa’s most popular treatments such as the 60-minute facials or European facelifting to a variety of other services like cellulite treatments, skin wellness programs, one-day retreats, anti-aging, and more, this spot has you covered for all of your skincare needs.
Soothing Zen Day Spa | 38 Main Street, Millburn
This Millburn spot has a host of facial options. Soothing Zen works to customize your facial to your skin type in order to ensure you’re seeing the maximum benefits. On top of Express Facials (30 minutes) and Basic Facials (60 minutes), the day spa also provides pore cleansing facials, Casmara Nacar facials, hydra machine facials, oxygenating care, and more.
True Bliss Medical Aesthetics + Wellness | 96 Pompton Avenue #102, Verona
With eight locations throughout New Jersey, True Bliss Medical provides a variety of services across all of its locations. The spot specializes in injectables, botox, chemical peels, microneedling, and microdermabrasion, but also provides services such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exosome therapy, and weight loss options.
