As awards season approaches, Los Angeles’ most sought-after facialists are in peak demand. The experts behind the industry’s most radiant complexions blend artistry and innovation, creating treatments that leave celebrities luminous and red carpet-ready. To experience the Hollywood glow-up yourself, here are the details on where stars go before their big night.
Joanna Czech
Joanna Czech
Joanna Czech
Joanna Czech’s treatments combine her manual massage with advanced modalities to sculpt, de-puff and deeply hydrate, including micro current, ultrasound, cryotherapy, oxygen infusion, LED light therapy, negative ionization, the Lyma laser and iontophoresis. Her personalized approach tailors every session to the skin’s need that day. Joining her established studios in New York and Dallas, her full-time space at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills brings Czech’s signature treatments to L.A. year-round. Other facials with her aestheticians, including a treatment created for teens, start at $215.
Signature Facial: The Ultimate Facial with Joanna
Cost: $1,450 with Joanna Czech; 310-492-2990
Clients: Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber
Shani Darden
Shani Darden
Known for her precision in targeting skin concerns and consistent results, Shani Darden treats every session as a masterclass in skin. As she works, she educates — teaching clients how to care for their skin daily. Each treatment features a customized blend of advanced techniques, from skin analysis and deep cleansing to LED, oxygen and microcurrent therapies. Her namesake line, Shani Darden Skin Care, extends her studio expertise into transformative, everyday home routines. Among her bestsellers is the Retinol Reform Serum, which offers the benefits of retinol without the irritation.
Signature Facial: The Shani Darden Method
Cost: $600 with Shani Darden, $500 with her aestheticians; booking@shanidarden.com
Clients: Kelly Rowland, Jessica Alba, Shay Mitchell
Melanie Grant
Melanie Grant on Melrose Place in Los Angeles.
Melanie Grant defines luxury skin care through her “Clinical Beauty” philosophy, a balance of high-tech innovation with old-world technique. Treatments combine lasers, radio frequency, microcurrent and LED with sculpting massage and lymphatic drainage. With a studio in New York and outposts in Australia and London, Grant brings a global perspective to her Melrose Place space. For Grant, great skin is rooted in prevention and consistency: daily SPF 50+, nutrient-rich foods, restful sleep and a mindful approach to stress and lifestyle.
Signature Facial: The Clinical Beauty Treatment
Cost: $750 with Melanie Grant, $450 with her aestheticians; 323-592-3336
Clients: Victoria Beckham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Madison Han
Madison Han
At Skin Worship, Madison Han’s philosophy views the skin as part of a living ecosystem. Her treatments blend sculptural massage, lymphatic drainage, microcurrent and microchanneling with breathwork, nervous system regulation and mindful conversations around sleep, hormones and gut health. For Han, skin care isn’t just about what you apply. It’s about how you live, eat, move and feel.
Signature Facial: PRX Glass Skin Facial paired with the CO₂ Carboxy Lift Mask
Cost: Starting at $395 ($515 with the CO₂); madison@skinworship.com
Clients: Victoria Monet, Georgia May Jagger, Olivia Culpo
Melissa Imperial
Melissa Imperial
Rooted in nature and longevity, Melissa Imperial’s facials work beneath the surface to restore the body’s deeper systems: fascia, lymph and energy — all with massage and wellness practices. Her ritual blends lymphatic drainage, microcurrent and breathwork for what she calls a “natural facelift,” one that balances the nervous system and activates circulation.
Signature Facial: Lymphatic Lift + Sculpt Ritual
Cost: $385; 714-809-0759
Clients: Meghan Trainor, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jonathan Van Ness
Candace Marino
Candace Marino
Candace Marino’s philosophy, which she calls the “Omakase Skin Experience,” mirrors the art of an omakase meal — intuitive, bespoke and ever-evolving. No two treatments are the same; each is curated in real time based on the skin’s unique needs. Her signature sculpting massage works beyond the surface, releasing tension in the traps, jaw and neck to restore symmetry and lift; she begins by releasing the trapezius to open the shoulders and create length through the neck, works through the scalp and occipital area, then targets the SCM and platysma to encourage a more defined jawline, followed by releasing the masseter and temporalis to reduce tension and restore facial symmetry.
Signature Facial: The Omakase Experience
Cost: $650 with Candace Marino, $375 to $500 with her aestheticians; 310-739-9997
Clients: Kourtney Kardashian and Chloë Grace Moretz
Mila Moursi
Mila Moursi
A pioneer of French skin care in Hollywood since 1981, Mila Moursi brings Parisian refinement to L.A. through her signature dry contouring and sculpting technique. Trained in cosmetic chemistry under Dr. Louis Renaud, Moursi blends science with artistry at her West Hollywood institute; she and her team deliver tailored treatments, including using her own science-backed skin care line, while emphasizing consistency and curated regimens that extend the spa experience into daily life.
Signature Facial: The Rejuvenation Treatment
Cost: $265; 310-274-1602
Clients: Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Jane Fonda
Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts
At the L.A. clinic on Melrose Place, Kate Somerville delivers a Hollywood glow through a suite of signature facials, from the Signature to the Platinum. Each combines modalities like oxygen, LED light and ultrasound with personalized care to hydrate, lift and illuminate the skin. The Platinum, a
longer treatment at 75 minutes, incorporates additional enhancements including full oxygen therapy and ultrasound frequency.
Signature Facial: From the Signature to the Platinum
Cost: $250 for Signature, $325 for Platinum; 323-655-7546
Clients: Olivia Wilde, Kate Hudson, Madelyn Cline
Joomee Song
Joomee Song
Rooted in the traditions of Kyoto, Joomee Song’s passion for skin began while watching her grandmother’s facial rituals. Trained across Japan and the U.S. in more than 30 specialized techniques, Song tailors every session through her manual Kaika Facial Sculpting Massage, a method that lifts, realigns and restores the skin’s natural vitality.
Signature Facial: Kaika Facial Sculpting Massage
Cost: Starting at $650; info@faceworksinc.com
Clients: Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Greta Lee
Biba de Sousa
Biba de Sousa
Biljana Djordjevic
Biba de Sousa focuses on holistic skin health, guided by a philosophy of balance, education and ingredient integrity. Each facial restores harmony through lymphatic drainage, fascia release and deep hydration. She analyses the skin and uses tools as needed, including microneedling, light therapy and cryotherapy. Her namesake skin care line reflects the same principles: minimal, effective formulas that support the skin’s natural function. Among her clients is Hailey Bieber, who particularly loves the Plant Stem Cell Serum with peptides, Onerta Cream Barrier and Zinc Mask with goji berry prebiotic.
Signature Facial: Restorative Holistic Skin Balance
Cost: $600; hello@bibalosangeles.com
Clients: Miley Cyrus, Hailey Bieber, Billie Eilish
Joanna Vargas
Joanna Vargas believes everyone can achieve great skin by giving it exactly what it needs. A favorite before award shows is her Glass Skin Facial, which combines aqua peel, CO₂ microdermabrasion, ultrasonic infusion and microcurrent to boost oxygen and radiance. With spas in L.A. and New York, and her own skin care line, Vargas bridges innovation and results-driven care with a modern touch.
Joanna Vargas’ L.A. spa in West Hollywood.
Courtesy of Joanna Vargas
Signature Facial: Glass Skin Dermafacial
Cost: $600; 310-424-5141
Clients: Emma Roberts, Naomi Watts, Julianne Moore
Sonia Vargas
Sonia Vargas
Sonia Vargas focuses on functional facial restoration, relieving tension to reveal natural vitality. Her signature treatment integrates TMJ release, fascia work and rebalancing techniques to harmonize structure and flow. From Beverly Hills, she crafts glowing complexions rooted in movement, breath, and balance, restoring both facial energy and symmetry.
Signature Facial: Restructuring & Rebalancing Facial with TMJ Release
Cost: Starting at $430; soniavargasskin@gmail.com