Thank you Jackie for perfecting my wedding makeup! There were not that many options for places on a Monday morning that could do makeup for under $100. This really is a local find, so many fun home options, a spa, and makeup. You can get toys for your kids and hair care in one place. I everyone seemed to have been coming here for years and it is not a tourist place at all. Super kind staff and helpful. Would absolutely recommend for someone who wants a natural look with an affordable price for an elopement. read more

A great place well stocked and fun to go in! I went in for some shampoo and conditioner, and wound up with a bag ful of other things. A nice place to shop and lots of really good hair and body products. Highly recommend!! read more

I love shopping at Skin Deep for cosmetics or gifts. Everyone is very helpful & friendly. They give a discount each month if you sign up for email. I've learned about new products there & had some nice facials. I'll will always be shopping there. read more

I have always enjoyed this gift shop for hard to find fragrances, candles, lotions and potions, cards for pretty much every holiday, jewelry, baubles and beads, fun novelty gifts, baby and children's books and toys . . . come to think of it, they pretty much have a plethora of of all things cute and colorful. And there is nothing more fun than planning a visit to Skin Deep after a delicious breakfast at either Farmer Boy or Via Maestra 42, or shopping before lunch at Harry's Plaza. All these delicious restaurants are in the same shopping block. Staff has always been very helpful, and I have always appreciated their specialty gift wrapping at Christmas time. read more

A phantom of the shop it used to be, and the emptiness of the shop and salon/spa areas are a testament to that. Staff used to be so bubbly, fun, helpful, generous. Now it is somber, not welcoming, not generous. Gone are the days of a bag of samples with a substantial purchase, gone are sales people that actually know the products. I am happy that the previous owner and her sister retired....they deserve it, but I'll be shopping online for my products now. read more

This is my favorite beauty store! I love how they have a variety of skincare, press on nails, and candles. Not only do they have a lot of items, the store is nicely kept together and organized. The gift wrapping skills are out of this world and I love Diane's beautiful hand writing. She is my go to person when I purchase gift cards from here! Jacklyn and Quamay are amazing and always willing to assist their customers. I will definitely be back soon for more goodies. read more

What happened to skin deep? If you expect to be greeted when you walk in, forget about it! if you expect any customer service, forget about it. The girls are too busy mingling in the back talking to bother with the customer. I've gone in several times and got the same cold shoulder so I've given up and I'm done. Not only that but the merchandise selection is so poor. I didn't even see anything I was remotely interested in besides, I didn't wanna give them my business because of the lack of customer service so just as well. The new owners need to get educated on customer service and how about some good merchandising. It's not what it used to be and it's very sad what it's become. read more

It was so weird and uncomfortable to noticed that I was being recorded on a phone by a bald guy as I was browsing around the store, I believe is one of the owners there or managers. I thought about saying something however the best way was to just leave and not give him any business EVER. plus just tell my friends and family about it and spread the word. read more

How much do I love Skin Deep? So, so much. For one thing, it's reassuring in a town so changed to come back to a place I shopped in the 1990s. My skincare regimen has been set since 2017. Tatcha (Japanese skincare) for cleanser and exfoliating rice powder. My friend, Liliana at Faces by Liliana, makes the best toner I've ever used. I was faithful to Tatcha till Fall 2020, when my friend gave me some Erasa to try. It's a serum that acts like Botox (neurotoxin). I've tried it all short of La Mer and Augustine Badinier (sp is off). This truly reduces lines. They came out with an excellent cream but I ran out and needed color stay for my hair so went in. They were running a deal: $10 off $50 and $20 off $100. They have testers of most products and I was really impressed with the Murad night /heavy cream so bought one. I used to buy trinkets/earrings here. I see a lot of negative reviews, some re COVID, but since I just went in recently, after the dropping of mask mandate, I can't speak to that. Nina knows her stuff and I like to shop local when possible. I went back to Biolage after using Redken for awhile. Very pleased with it. read more

My wife and I shop here a couple times a month. They have the specific products that she needs. It is also nice for gift shopping. She gets her facials here a few times a year. We have not yet used the hair salon, but if we opt to, it will be with Tamera. read more

Terrible service ,,,,,been going for years but never again. Girl helping me just runs to help other person right in front of me! Two sisters who own it are a bit weird as well Prices are very high. I recommend to stay away Plus why is this store open during the virus crisis and others in same category closed??? Non Essential Business, but I can't find where to report this possible violation Any one can help!!! read more

Love this place. The woman who runs it is very nice. Good place for gift shopping as well

Great little boutique with a nice selection. My mother has been frequenting this shop since the '90s - or maybe earlier. It's one of her favorite places in Santa Barbara. I remember coming in with her before the salon area had been added. I'd always been intrigued over the unique variety of merchandise along with how clean and orderly the place was. These both still hold true to this day. Skin Deep may appear to be a ladies' only place to shop, but the reality is that they do have a selection of mens' skincare items along with a good variety of unisex items. I love their Jack Black line and feel that this place has the best selection of their merchandise in town. They also offer an impressive selection of candles - I'm a fan of the Voluspa brand and you can find many of their scents here. I was in here not too long ago to make an exchange and felt that the customer service was unparalleled. The woman whom had assisted me was friendly and knowledgeable, and really made the process a smooth one. Skin Deep is open during Covid but is taking extra measures such as providing a credit card sanitizing machine which I felt was a smart idea. I'll be back! read more

I love this store! It has a great selection of products as well as fun clothing items, kids stuff, cards, gifts, jewelry etc. I also get my hair done there. One of my favorite stores in Santa Barbara! read more

I haven't had the pleasure of receiving a facial, yet. However, a couple days ago, I came in to get some under eye concealer, something mineral & natural. The young lady behind the counter addressed me immediately. She suggested I try Glo-Minerals. Pretty soon I was sitting in a chair, as she applied 2 colors under my eyes. Then another young lady came over to help, I believe a makeup artist. I love the time they spent with me. They listened to my questions & were eager to find the right product for me. Another young lady went to retrieve the products, these people are on point! I walked away with the perfect concealer, a translucent powder & a pink sponge for blending makeup. When I got home, I was pleased with the color. This is crucial as most times, the light at home is different than the light in the store. I'm a happy customer :) I'll be back. read more

Skin Deep! Consistent & most excellent Self Care pampering services and products. Best place to pick up gifts for others and treats for yourself. So many gifts to choose from, best way to sum it up is to say their store is fully loaded! And they feature local artists!! From hand made jewelry to pottery! I Love Skin Deep. read more

Love love love Skin Deep. They have everything you need and if you don't see it they will make sure to get it. They have my favorite combs from di Prima. Always have great fun stuff that I find to bring home to the wifey. The staff is awesome!! So friendly and professional. Keep up the great job. read more

I should have read the negative reviews on Skin Deep before shopping there. I called the store regarding a question about a return. The sales lady on the phone was not friendly. I had bought a hair product at the store and was told that I could exchange anytime if I didn't like and that my transaction was put into the computer. I was told today that they will not accept any returns after 30 days and that I should have read the receipt. read more

Love this place Great inventory and advice Such a good sale now Sara just did my make up Wow new techniques Will post a photo Raina has helped me a lot They have wonderful well priced products for elegant mature women read more

Skin Deep - Great make up here by Sarah Was feeling blue and now feel better - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Robin was very nice and honest when I was looking in to keratin & smoothing treatments for my Henna treated hair, She did her research to make sure it would be safe and all the staff I talked to seemed super friendly and helpful read more

First of all, I have struggled with acne for a long time & I make it worse when I am stressed and pick at my face... Very embarrassing. I wanted to get some new makeup and product to help my face improve. I felt so embarrassed/insecure about the condition of my skin. I honestly was hesitant to even go to the store. Upon entering my anxieties quickly disappeared. Amara helped me; I felt as comfortable with her as I am with close friends. She is a miracle worker; I couldn't believe how much better my face looked with the makeup system she styled me up with. I had a budget I wanted to stay within too & she kept me there without me feeling like I was having to leave something out. Sara also helped me choose a face wash that would help my ski; she was incredibly knowledgeable. I felt that both women genuinely cared about my satisfaction and wanted to make sure I got the results I was looking for. 2 weeks later, I have had amazing results that have improved my confidence and improved the condition of my skin tremendously. This is a small business that I highly recommend. The energy in the store is excellent and the ladies are all sweet, friendly, helpful, beautiful people. Exceptional store with top of the line products authentic and competitively low prices (to online) it's so important to shop less online and more with small businesses. read more

Facials/Waxing , professional skin and hair care product variety and quality, helpful and personal customer service and product knowledge. I've been buying my Pureology hair products from Skin Deep for years now, it's the best in these water of ours! After talking with the owner, I decided to have a facial. I was just at the Dermatologist, Dr Llewellyn and got a clean bill of health, I decided to take better care of my skin. I had a Yonka Stem Cell Facial - wow! Worth every penny. I have to say, the staff at Skin Deep is always so helpful and caring. Thank you Skin Deep for helping me look and feel younger than I am! read more

Love this place! Thx ladies for always being so welcoming & talented. Best facials in town.

This store is cute and they carry some nice cosmetics and hair products. The service is not good, however. Nobody asks you if you need assistance, and when you ask... you might get quite a bit of attitude where a helpful attitude would be more appropriate. I don't like spending money anywhere I feel like a burden to the salesperson. I didn't get the sense that people who work here care about knowing what products they carry and what they do. I would rather avoid this store because I just don't want to deal with their borderline rude customer service. read more

In response to the owners response, this is a true and honest review of by experience. No vindictiveness as I do not personally no anyone to have a problem with. I will say however that this experience was a couple years ago and the review was written at that time. For some reason the review just went up when I logged in the other day. Perhaps the technician is different now. I hope so. read more

Best Brazilian wax I have ever had, bar none. Tess was the aesthetician I went to, and she did a perfect job. PERFECT. I was happily surprised, and a bit shocked. I have had services in some of the best spas all over the world, and who knew? The most memorable, least painful and overall best Brazilian of my life was in a little shop on State Street. read more

By far the BEST services and knowledgeable staff in Santa Barbara! I have been going here for seven years for everything.....facials, waxing, hair, skincare and even fabulous gifts! I do have my favorite technicians but have tried them all so you really can't go wrong! I live in LA now and drove up last weekend for the day to do some shopping and have some "work done" at Skin Deep. I may make this a monthly tradition! Tip: sign up for their monthly emails and you get coupons starting at 15% off and invites to their special events! read more

I spent hours reading yelp reviews to help me choose a place to get a spa pedicure. Finally, I selected Skin Deep. The Salon was very friendly and able to schedule appts. for both my husband and me the same day I called. I am very pleased with the results. My feet had been abused from daily walks on the Ellwood Mesa and two vigorous Queensland Heeler pups. My husband's feet were even worse! Caroline gave both of us separate hour long pedicures for $50 each. First you are seated in a comfortable chair with your feet resting in a warm bath. You will be offered water and a magazine. Then your feet are scubbed and massaged up to your knees. This is followed by a thorough pedicure which left my abused feet looking pretty and sandal ready. I felt relaxed and comfortable the whole time. Since I am 6 months pregnant this was very important to me! My only critique would be that I would like a greater selection of polish colors. However the colors they had would appeal to most people and they were almost all OPI. I will definately be back and may look into the many other spa services that Skin Deep has to offer. Check out Skin Deep's useful website if you want details and pricing. read more

Used a Groupon to get a haircut from Recia and I'm so happy with how my hair turned out! She fixed my layers and made them look more gradual instead of choppy like before. My hair smells amazing and the head massage she gives you while washing your hair is simply amazing. She's also so sweet and super friendly to talk to. Definitely coming back to try their facials; apparently they've been voted best place to get a facial in sb for the past 15 years! The salon also has a store area with cute jewelry from local jewelers, accessories, hair supplies, makeup, etc. read more

Two years later, I just have to say, I keep coming back to this place to see Reyna. I'm only in town a few times a year, but one of my first priorities is finding a time to see her to get a facial. She's thorough, attentive, unbelievably kind, and always full of great recommendations to care for my sensitive skin. I just can't get enough! read more

What a lovely combination of great services (hair, nails, etc), wide selection of beauty products, and a fun place to buy cute gifts for friends! I love this place! I had my nails very professionally done by Caroline and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. Then, my hair was beautifully done by Tamara and we talked and laughed some more! What fun! By the time I'd left, all my pre-wedding Mother of the Groom jitters were gone and I walked out ready to thoroughly enjoy and shine at my son's wedding, later that day! A heartfelt thank you to wonderfully fabulous Caroline, Tamara, and Skin Deep! read more

I Highly recommend Tamara Peace for All of your hair-care needs!! I was referred to Tamara by a thrilled friend over 10 years ago, and haven't let Anyone else touch my hair since. Tamara's always upbeat personality, along with Skin Deep's nice clean environment, and easy parking makes for a nice visit. Whether you are a man looking for a basic trim, or a woman prepping for a wedding- have no doubt putting your trust in Tamara. read more

Had the Solace Facia today - RAINA RAINA RAINA - honestly, I have had a LOT of great facials at Skin Deep - Raina made me want to yell out hallelujah. What are you waiting for? Go! read more

I have been going to Skin Deep for over 30 years. I moved away and came back. I was so excited to get a gift certificate so I could get a facial. The MicrodermAbrasion Facial was wonderful as was Andrea. My only complaint is that I based my facial treatment decision on an online deal which had no dates on it, and that I called to verify I could get, was told yes, and they wouldn't honor it when I was there. Yes, it was only $10 but on my budget, every penny counts. On principal, just poor customer service. So all the sorry's I got didn't get me my $10. read more

March 22, 2012 If you want a fantastic pedicure and manicure - this is the place. Caroline is very busy - so call ahead. Carolines pedicures are top-notch. Her manicures are also fantastic. I have traveled the world on business and pleasure for more than 20 years. I can say that Caroline's work, her talent, her attention to detail are really fantastic. Thanks Caroline! I'll be back soon! read more

Convenience, professionalism, quality products, and helpful and personal customer service in one convenient location. When I arrived in Santa Barbara almost eight years ago I needed a place to buy my hair products. That was when I happened to find Skin Deep and it was the best decision I have made. I have been coming here for years and I truly enjoy their facial services and their array of products. I have seen Andrea recently for a micro-dermabrasion and I really enjoyed this service. My skin feels great and I am excited to continue this treatment at Skin Deep. read more

FYI they only have one person available for massages and they are only available on Tuesday or Thursday. Isn't this supposed to be a spa?? I DO NOT recommend!! read more

I like skin deep, they have fun products and carry the makeup line I use so I decided to try them out for a spa service. They have a pretty good axxess deal so I scheduled a facial. The facial was nice enough I guess but I definitely thought there was room for improvement. I barely had any extractions which was a big part of why I got a facial and my facialist left the room for about 10 minutes which I thought was odd. I had specifically asked for a few extra minutes of shoulder massage which she told me she'd see if she had time, then left the room, then came back and said there was no time. I would've loved if that break she took was used for my experience and what I was paying for especially since I requested it. Ah well, it was worth a try. Not sure I'd go back for a service read more

This is an updated review from my previous visit for a facial: What I have come to find is that the management and staff are wonderfully customer-oriented and work to really ensure your time spent at Skin Deep is one that is memorable and satisfactory. I especially appreciate Manager Nina's responsiveness and concern for her clients' experience! It's always assuring knowing that a business values the opinions of their guests. :) read more

I went out of town this last weekend and had a facial.... it was nothing like Skin Deep. I was extremely disappointed. They didn't steam my face, exfoliate my skin, or do extractions! It made me really appreciate Skin Deep... really THE BEST place to get a facial. I felt like the facial tech gently rubbed my face with a bunch of different creams for an hour. After, I was so greased-up with fancy products, I had to wash my face. I will never go anywhere but Skin Deep again! read more