I cannot recommend Anna enough! I have very sensitive skin and was a little nervous about extractions and the products that would be used on my face. I haven't had a facial in years, and definitely needed it - Anna put me at ease and explained everything she was doing. All of those clogged pores were cleared up and I am thrilled with the results. Some parts of my face were a little red afterwards because of the extraction process and Anna explained that was totally normal and should subside by the next day. She even texted me later to see how I was doing (she was right; the redness was completely gone later that night). I will definitely make this part of my skin care routine moving forward! read more

I've been Anna's client for several years and she never disappoints. I always get a facial and brow wax; scheduling appointments are a breeze and she always starts on time. Anna is thorough, gentle, and efficient. I leave the appointment feeling relaxed and my skin feels refreshed. Her space is quiet and clean, and there's always plenty of parking right outside her studio. read more

Skin Utopia had last minute availability during a holiday week, which I really appreciated, and the pricing is on par with other privately owned waxing locations in the area. The shop is small but cute, and lots of funny decorations. Unfortunately, I requested a specific style for my wax which was confirmed by Anna prior to the service starting, but she instead didn't go with my request. Hair grows back, but it's frustrating to pay for a service and only see/realize after that it wasn't what I asked for - if you forget, why not ask mid-service? Other than that, the experience was positive, but it certainly puts a damper on things. Attention to detail is important. read more

*Parking: Skin Utopia is located in a little lot and we came on a Friday morning so parking was not an issue at all. *Experience: My friend and I are both pregnant (37 weeks & 35 weeks) and decided to come see Anna at Skin Utopia based on other positive reviews from preggo mamas. Anna is super friendly and made the whole process easy and quick! It was my first time getting a Brazilian and I felt pretty comfortable under Anna's experienced care. It definitely did hurt but pretty manageable in my opinion but it also depends on your pain tolerance. read more

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Anna was amazing! She took the time to talk to me about what makes me comfortable. She is very efficient and accommodating!! would highly recommend. read more

Anna is great- cheerful and positive! I've been to many other aestheticians but Anna's facial was above and beyond any of the others. My skin feels soft and supple, years younger. I am happy to have found her and look forward to many years of excellent skin care with her. read more

Anna is simply the best. I'd been getting facials for years with mixed results before I found Anna. Her dermaplaning facials have completely changed everything about my skin. I see her monthly and my skin looks and feels the best it's ever been. She is the perfect blend of relaxing mixed with efficient. I see her on my lunch break from work and my skin is glowing after every dermaplane. read more

Friendly and very competent. Anna makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Recommended.

Very friendly, very clean, she takes pride in her work. I've been to her three times and will continue to.

She is always on time, provides great services, and is the least painful waxer I have been to.

I've been trying to find a place where I can get a facial on a regular basis and I think this is the one. The prices are more than reasonable and I was able to schedule an appointment right away. Anna is very friendly and does a great job with facials. She uses all organic products which is great for someone who has sensitive skin. I liked that she had music playing in the background to distract me as I was getting extractions. I'll definitely be back to try the microdermabrasion facial. read more

Ive gone here a few times for a Brazilian and an eyebrow waxing. Anna does an amazing job every time. She's friendly and she works quickly but carefully, making sure to get every single hair. She always has music playing in the background and offers conversation to distract from the pain lol. After the brazilian wax, she applies oil to the front area and powder to the back, and then a cold towel which feels SO relieving. I was new to waxing when I first started seeing Anna, and she has been honest with me about every question I've asked. I'm usually extremely self conscious, but I am very comfortable with her because I can tell that she's focused on doing her job well and is not judging my body at all. More pros: There's always parking in the parking lot. Her waiting room and wax room are very cute and calming. Her prices are great. Her online scheduling is very easy to use. She has free candies in the wax room! read more

Treat yourself and go see Anna! I have been going to see her since 2019 and have had a variety of services completed by her capable hands. Waxes of various parts of my body (dare to be bare, love the Brazilian!!) facials, and she also waxes my husband's back. I see her once a month at least for waxing and once a quarter for a facial! read more

I've always had problem skin, so I've had a lot of facials, but Anna gives the best ones. She's not shy about doing extractions, but they are always minimally painful. My skin gets red and irritated really easily, but somehow when I leave my face doesn't even had a mark. I go in with dull, congested skin and without fail my skin is glowing two days later. She's easy to talk to, doesn't push products on you, and her prices are EXTREMELY fair. 10/10 recommend. read more

Update 2021 Anna is still awesome and amazing! As everyone is starting to emerge from SIP and venture out into the world, it's nice to see some of the amazing people we used to visit on the regular pre-COVID still in business. Anna has a great bedside manner - always making you feel at ease. She is skilled in her art and is quick. Virtually painless! Her salon is welcoming and tastefully decorated with plenty of non-metered parking! Thank you Anna!! read more

Anna is awesome! I moved from the South Bay to Foster City this year and was searching for another wax professional since my original spot was in San Jose. I saw that she had incredible reviews, and luckily before I left for a quick trip to the lake I was able to squeeze in an appointment for a Brazilian. Not only was Anna welcoming, kind, and friendly to me as a new client, she was also super quick and made the appointment fly by as she chatted with me. If you're nervous about making intimate appointments such as this during covid times, I'd also recommend Anna as she was very thorough in her cleanliness and sanitation practices. Looks like I successfully found my new waxing spot -- I will definitely be a regular here :) read more

This review is long overdue as I've been a loyal client of Anna's for almost 20 years now. Anna is the BEST of the BEST, when it comes to skincare, waxing, and beauty needs! She is incredibly personable, kind, professional, and makes you feel at home (in her cute boutique) during your treatments. Anna's wonderful neck and arm massages during microdermabrasion/facial treatments are what originally kept me coming back for more, and over time I noticed that my skin woes (discoloration, melasma, acne) drastically improved under Anna's skincare regimens and care. I highly recommend Anna and Skin Utopia to all my friends and family, as well as you if you're looking for a great experience! read more

I got a leg and arm pit wax awhile ago and the growth back was amazing. I felt very comfortable getting my wax and it was very quick. She puts after care oil and it's super soothing. My arm pits were a little tender after but that was only because it was my first time getting them waxed. Totally recommend! read more

Wonderful service. I highly recommend. The salon is nice and comfy with lots of parking available

I just saw Anna for the second time and deeply appreciate her work. She is professional, fast and is a joy to chat with. Long term and great results. Would highly recommend her for all your waxing needs. read more

This is the place to visit for anything waxing. Anna is the best at what she does - her waxing skills are superb, she is quick, as painless as possible, super thorough, and all with such lightness and great sense of humor. She makes waxing fun. Skin Utopia is located in a convenient place, with ample parking space. The place itself is clean and beautifully decorated. Anna's speediness, painlessness, and wittiness also makes her the ideal professional for teenagers who look for a place to remove hair. Highly recommended! read more

I've gotten waxed in three different states. Sad, happy and....hahahaha. No, but really. I've been waxed in Texas, New Mexico and California. My eyebrows are all dark and thick and like man hair. So sexy. Waxing often leads my skin to bleed or burn. This doesn't happen at Skin Utopia. Anna is always quick but gentle. You always feel like a friend and not just a client. It's a small space and she has given the space a personal touch. Like tequila for liquid courage before a Brazilian. Which I've had. I recommend her services highly. read more

I love going to Skin Utopia because not only is it close to home, but the service is amazing! I usually go in for a European facial (I will try something different one day but for now it's my go to) and it's completed within the hour. Anna is so nice, friendly, & professional. The office is always clean and has a calming atmosphere before I go in for my facial. If there are any questions which service you should pick or questions about what's best for your skin type, you can shoot Anna a question through Schedulicity (the website to make appointments) and she'll respond within the day or so! Thank you Skin Utopia! :) read more

Anna is amazing! Having recently moved from San Francisco to Foster City, I was looking for a new wax professional. Anna made me feel very comfortable & at ease and took all the necessary COVID precautions. She was very friendly as well. My waxing experience was fast and as painless as it can get and the output was spot on. Definitely coming back. read more

anna was so incredibly kind and easy to talk to. you feel instant comfort as soon as you enter. waxing was as painless as could be. i am looking forward to my next appointment! read more

I drive from the East Bay to San Mateo just for a Brazilian...always worth it. Anna is really nice and professional. I've been coming here since 2009. Love it! read more

Absolutely love Anna! She's made me comfortable from day one, friendly, and always good about answering questions. Wether you're new to waxing or just looking for a new spot, I'd highly recommend. read more

I tried Anna's European facial for the first time. The facial left me with a healthy glow and minimal red marks. Anna is very knowledgeable and helpful. I also was happy that Anna did not pressure me to buy her skin products or to come in for a facial frequently. She understands that a facial is an expensive luxury. I only give 3 stars since it is still expensive for me as a college student and I sampled one of her moisturizers that didn't seem to do much for my skin. If I ever have a chance to be a more regular client like other Yelpers, I hope to offer an updated review based on long term experience. read more

My first time here, and I'm already coming back for Anna's service! She has a great personality and very knowledgeable. Thanks again, Anna!

They always manage to squeeze me in for an appt even though they are super busy. The owner is super nice & does a good bikini wax

I have been with Anna for 6 years, and she has always been amazing. Not only is she incredibly skilled (fast and virtually pain free Brazilians!), she is just a super nice person. She is down to earth, and has all these cute signs around the spa/shop that just put you at ease. Appointments are easy to book, and there is plenty of free parking in front. Can't say enough good things! read more

After a long time searching, I'm really glad I ended up here with Anna. I haven't gotten my blackheads removed in over 6 years and I came to Anna with high hopes. She explained everything my skin needed and was super great with my extractions. When I walked in she was very friendly and informative! Everything was clean and organized as well! My face is a little pink from the extractions, but I will post a picture a couple months down the road to see all of the progress! Thank you for starting my skin journey with me. Be back soon for some waxing as well ‍ read more

I am so happy I discovered Anna and her waxing services! Her shop is so cute and comfortable! I love the books she has in her waiting area too, definitely helped calm my nerves before having my first Brazilian after a decade! Anna is quick and efficient and most importantly maintains a clean, peaceful space. I felt really comfortable with her and I was so pleased with my smooth results! read more

Let me start by saying I had a bad experience with another wax place which left me with so much anxiety/fear around waxing- with that said, Anna completely put my mind at ease from the second I walked in! I'm 32weeks pregnant and saw Anna today, I didn't think I would enjoy my experience as much as I did! She made me feel as comfortable as possible, guided me through the appointment, listened to my concerns and helped relax my mind throughout the appointment. I will be seeing Anna again before my labor in a few weeks! I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a good wax! read more

I'm not the one who write reviews but i'm really impressed with Anna's work. She is simply AMAZING! I've never had a professional like her. I was 2 months without waxing so I was expecting so much pain (my hair is thick) and redness after waxing but Anna was fast, efficient and the area I wax (Brazilian) is not sore. Thank you so much, Anna! You're the best and have a new and loyalty client! read more

It was quick and simple to get an appointment and the appointment started on time. The location is small, but very clean and there was ample parking. Anna was very quick but also efficient and although waxing generally sucks, this wasn't bad. Price wise, it's slightly lower than European wax center and my experience here was much better (EWC in my experience can be hit or miss). read more

Best wax I've had. I took a break from waxing for a while and was anxious remembering the pain and the one time i almost got my delicate parts burned off. She was fast, efficient and personable. I went on my lunch break and after my appointment and still had time to eat lunch. I think it was the least painful Brazilian I have ever had. I highly recommend and will absolutely be making another appointment. read more

This is how facials and microdermibrasion should be! I bought a Living Social deal for a microderm. I've been finding that some businesses that offer groupon or living social don't treat you well as they should. My theory is they a) already have your money and b) don't think you'll be a repeat customer. If their customer service was outstanding, I might just be a repeat customer! Anna has great customer service. She was running a bit late and called to let me know. I was already driving to her place but when I got there, it wasn't a surprise that she was running so I entertained myself. Anna started with a consultation and told me what she would do based on what I told her. I appreciated that she really seemed to listen. She then went into a wonderful facial. It was special because it was more than just putting on products. She really massages your face. She also said that people only need to come in 3-4 times per year for a facial which was nice to hear. Anna was very thorough about extractions. The two other places where I did microderm did not really do extractions. I found her to be very conscientious about her work. The microderm itself was also great. Unfortunately for me, in 5 weeks, I had four sessions which turned out to be a little more than my skin could handle (Julian from Julian's Skin care told me to do weekly sessions for 6-8 weeks... so glad I didn't listen to that advice). My skin is pealing a bit but it's not from anything Anna did. She's moving to a new location in Burlingame and she said her prices will come down. I plan to go again, I really liked her work. read more

There are no words to describe Anna's talents with a waxing strip. I was TERRIFIED of getting a brazilian. Terrified. I was convinced that Anna was the master. Being, um, very Mediterranean, I still wasn't sure. I went to Anna a few days before my wedding and I was amazed. She was done in 15 minutes at the most, and it hurt no more than a regular bikini wax. I swear! Now, I make it my every 5 week appointment and I could not be happier. Plus, her price is VERY reasonable for a brazilian compared to San Francisco prices. For the delicate process, Anna is also very friendly and fun and totally puts you at ease. The room is immaculate and cozy, not sterile and boring. I highly recommend Anna, she also does facials and other waxing of course! read more

I have been looking for my new wax place for years. I have tried a bunch of different places. Anna was amazing! She was quick, skilled, and I felt very at ease. But... let's be honest.. the real test comes week later as you watch the re-growth-- wonderful job! I can't wait to go back for my summer touch up! Anna was a super pro :) read more