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Liza is a great esthetician. She knows a lot about skin and how it should be treated. I love her facials and her products. I feel wonderful after my appointments! I highly recommend her. read more

This review is long overdue! Liza is amazing! A gifted esthetician who has worked closely with notable dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons in SF, she has years of experience working with clients helping them improve the health/appearance of their skin. Liza knows the right combination of moisturizer, serum, glycolic acid (and sunscreen, always) that will nourish/protect your skin. Her advice for healthier skin is always straight forward, never complicated and she never tries to force you to purchase unnecessary products/treatments. And speaking of treatments she knows which ones, from chemical peels to LED Therapy to microcurrent facial toning, that will best support the health of your skin. I started seeing Liza at her original location in SF back in 2015 and when she moved to San Anselmo I initially wasn't sure if I would be able to continue to see her because its a bit of a drive from where I live. But now I cannot imagine not seeing her for my regular facials! The 30-40 minute drive is so worth it! The facials are a treat but in reality they have been an investment in the health of my skin. Liza has transformed my skin from dull and hyper-pigmented to smooth and glowing. In addition to her expertise as an esthetician she is also one of the kindest people I know ... she is smart, generous and has a great sense of humor. Her comfortable studio provides the perfect setting for a facial ( or any one of her other treatments), allowing you to decompress/relax while she works her magic on your skin. Do your skin a favor and book an appointment with Liza, you won't regret it! read more

I had a fantastic experience at Skinlab with Liza. She is very good at explaining the science of skin care and put me on an advanced skin care program to Help with my hyperpigmentation. I had amazing results from the biorelpeelcl3 chemical peel!! It was such an easy peel and my skin looks amazing ! Love the peel and the whole experience! read more

Liza always has the greatest recommendations for me. Her microdermabrasion treatments always de-age and revitalize my skin by light years! The Microcurrent facial and AB sculpting with Microcurrent is awesome! Highly recommend! read more

SkinLab - love my microderm treatments from Liza! - Skin Care Near Me - Kentfield, California

Yelp I absolutely love Liza, as both a professional who works magic on my skin as well as a human being! She is thorough, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile beyond what I paid for to ensure my skin is getting exactly what it needs. Looking out for my best interest, she discouraged services that my skin doesn't need (rather than just selling me whatever I wanted, because I literally want to try everything!). I've had microderm abrasion and micro channeling (micro needling). The first month I got micro needling, I didn't get acne for the first time in my life! (I have chronic hormonal acne), so I am encouraged to try it again. Aside from the life-changing skin care results, Liza is just a joy to be around. Grateful I have found her and highly recommend her! read more

If you want a facial that will actually bring positive change to your skin, than come to Liza! Her facials are not only relaxing but they are incredibly effective. As someone who has worked in salons and the skincare industry in general for ten plus years, I am extremely picky about product quality and the expertise of my esthetician and I am so happy to have found Liza at Skin Lab! I am also particular about personality because I want to be sure I am comfortable and don't feel awkward being so close and intimate with someone for over an hour. If you want to just relax and enjoy your treatment, she's there for that. And, if you want to have a wonderful person to chat with, she's there for that, too. Liza checks all the boxes! She is extremely talented and knowledgeable and is the sweetest person who will make you feel comfortable and well taken care of. She uses high quality products that also have a very pleasurable smell. I am very acne prone and struggle to keep everything clear and it can be incredibly difficult to find someone who can actually help someone with acne and cystic acne prone skin. If it's not done right the facial could make acne worse, trigger a breakout, or simply not bring about any change. It takes a skilled esthetician to work with true acne prone skin and that usually means they are fantastic with most other skin conditions as well. This is Liza! She also does my brows which makes me super happy because I don't need a whole other appointment with a different person to have those done. Liza is amazing and I highly recommend her facials, peels, and brow services! read more

Liza at SkinLab treated me with a Biorepeelcl3 chemical peel a couple of weeks ago at her salon in Kentfield. Not only is my skin glowing and looking years younger, her professionalism and knowledge are remarkable. Such a wonderful experience- I highly recommend her services. read more

My last treatment was a BioRePeelCl3 chemical peel which was way easier with the downtime and helped get rid of my sunspots. Plus she can add led light therapy to enhance your treatment. Def go see Liza! She'll work magic on your skin! read more

I love getting microdermabrasion facials from Liza at SkinLab! I also used to get the Jessner chemical peel every winter with great results, but now I'm an even bigger fan of the new BioRePeelCl3. It's such an easy peel and the downtime was much better ! Highly recommend this peel read more

Liza is by far the best esthetician I have ever gone to! She radiates pure joy and gives an amazing microdermabrasion facial. She is extremely knowledgeable about the skin and how procedures and products can enhance your treatment. Highly recommend visiting her! read more

Wow! Liza is brimming with expertise - not only did my face benefit, but so did my brain! I'm better informed on how to take care of my skin and give it the love it needs. Total game-changer! read more

Liza is a master of her craft! She is friendly, very knowledgeable, and educates you on how to take care of your skin the way she does. Her techniques and the products (and equipment) she uses on her clients are top grade! read more

I think I've found the fountain of youth - and that's with Liza! I moved to the area and needed a new facialist- and my sister recommended Liza. My sister said she doesn't need to go anywhere else - and I haven't either! My gosh, my skin is the best it's ever been. I've made my husband go to her and he's never had a facial in his life- now we go every few months and get rockstar treatment every time. She is a proper medical esthetician and knows what she's talking about. Plus she's super fun! You won't be disappointed with the results. read more

Liza is the best esthetician out there. Her attention to detail and skills are unmatched. I would highly recommend getting some sort of microdermabrasion or extraction service to help exfoliate all your dead skin cell layers. If you are someone like me who has always had a really strong and healthy production of oil on your face these two services will help you so much. read more

Liza is the creme de la creme of aestheticians!! Truly no others compare to her. Her skill set is bar none and she's knowledgeable about every single procedure she performs and educates along the way. Her microdermabrasions and her microchanneling procedures are highly recommended. My skin has transformed!! I've used Liza's services for over 15 years now and couldn't be happier. read more

Liza Pielsticker is a true medical skin care professional! I've been seeing her for years and going in for microdermabrasion facials, Jessner chemical peels, and micro current facials. My skin has improved significantly since I started seeing her for monthly treatments. She is personable, kind and a joy to be with. Liza at Skinlab is amazing and I highly recommend her for anti-aging and any type of looking awesome regimen read more

I'll chime in with all the other rave reviews on here - Liza is the real deal. Her thorough scientific knowledge of the skin coupled with her big heart makes her the most extraordinary aesthetician. Every microdermabrasion session with her is an illuminating education in the mysteries of the skin while her warm and spirited demeanor will make you feel nurtured and truly taken care of. She'll even check in with you a few days after the session to track progress; I've never had an aesthetician go that extra mile. She really takes the time to develop a relationship with her clients, and I and my aging skin are so grateful to have found her! read more

I have been getting facials from Liza for almost ten years now, and cannot recommend her enough. It is fantastic that she now has two locations, splitting her time between her location in Union Square and the new spot in San Anselmo! Liza will help to guide with the proper regimen that fits each person's skin and lifestyle, and she offers different treatments and provides honest advice for reaching goals non-invasively. There is no doubt that I owe 5 years or more of youthfulness (as well as avoiding future skin damage to Liza). You can also see my review on her Geary location yelp page for more detail! -- Liza K. Pielsticker Medical Esthetician Owner/Manager of Skin Lab 166 Geary St. Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94108 P (415) 500-1710 www.skinlabsf.com I read more

Liza at Skinlab gives amazing facials! I get regular microdermabrasion which really help with my skin tightness and pores. I love how bright my skin looks all year look and I can't wait for my yearly chemical peel that really helps with my fine lines. Can't wait to get back on track ! read more

Wow one of the best facials. Was visiting friends and they highly recommended Liza so I did a micro current facial and I left glowing and usually I get really red. It was very effective. When I come back I'll go see her read more

Liza at SkinLab is fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and has been helping me with my challenging skin for years. She is so good identifying what is happening with my skin and suggesting the correct treatment. I love the topical light infusion treatment after a microdermabrasion facial and my favorite is the microcurrent facial for extreme hydration and glow. I've done a few chemical peels which take off a couple of old skin care layers in the winter. Highly recommend Liza as she is in expert and very professional. read more

SkinLab - LED blue light with topical light Infusion treatment - Skin Care Near Me - Kentfield, California

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******LIZA's MICROCHANNELING IS STILL TRANSFORMING MY SKIN******. Liza's microchanneling treat has done more for my skin than injectables. Liza has been taking care of my skin for the past decade. Typically, we do microdermabrasion every four weeks and I'm always thrilled with the results and how fresh my skin looks ten years later. All of my juvenescence I owe to Liza. I have recently started microchanneling again and the results are still amazing, and still a fraction of the cost of laser resurfacing. Per Liza's suggestion, I have done a series of four microchanneling sessions. After each session additional fine lines vanish from my face. I have a pesky resting line under my right eye that injectables have been unable to vanquish. After my fourth microchanneling session with Liza the line under my right eye has VANISHED. It's been several months since this round of microchanneling and my skin looks just as plump, radiant, and line-free as the week after my fourth treatment. Also, I am in love with the Procell Skin Care line that accompanies the microchanneling treatments. Under Liza's care Marin dwellers can look their absolute best. I cannot more highly recommend Liza's microchanneling treatments. I hear she's getting a machine that activates your abs while getting a facial! Toned and glowing here I come! read more

I have had problematic skin since I can remember and into adulthood had breakouts and redness. Thankfully I found Skin Lab and Liza and the results were more than I anticipated. My skin was clearer that it had been in years and after a couple facials from her microdermabrasion technique and extractions, my breakouts minimized and the redness subsided. On top of this, using her personalized Jan Marini skin program kept my skin radiant and smooth, preventing clogs and problems between facials. Since I moved away, I make sure to still book an appointment when I visit friends and family in the Bay Area every few months. Yes, it is that good! Liza is also wonderful person, cheerful, funny, and makes you feel at home when going through what sometimes isn't the most comfortable experience - extractions! She is also very professional and is very versed in her techniques and what will work best for your skin type, all around rock star who will keep your skin radiant, smooth, and healthy! read more

Liza is an absolute goddess and savior of skin. I've been seeing her for about a decade, and it's truly magic how she can create such an environment of peace and tranquility, while also providing powerful and transformative treatments. She has earned my trust, and my repeat business time and time again. I have nothing but gratitude for Liza Pielsticker and SkinLab read more

I've been getting facials regularly all of my adult life and after I found Skin Lab 7 years ago, there is simply no way I'd go anywhere else for facials - I'm not alone, Liza has a well-earned loyal following of people who used to have to travel to union square for treatments, but no more, she's opened a Skin lab in Marin (with parking!). At 48 years old, somehow she's been able to reverse the decades of sun-worshipping I did in my youth, and restore what I loved about my skin 20 years ago. Liza's also an extraordinarily lovely person in addition to a skin care magician; there's no one like her, I just adore her! read more

I am super super picky and I am over the moon to have found Liza!!!! It is clear that not only does she love what she does, she's damn good at it AND incredibly knowledgeable about anything pertaining to the actual science and pathophysiology of skincare, skincare products and the mechanism of action for new and older technologies. Given my background as a nurse practitioner, I can't relay how impressed I am. As far as the actual facial itself... the room is incredibly relaxing, comfortable, and she uses a million products that smell amazing and feel like they are actually doing something too (lol)! She spends an incredible amount of time with you and just makes you feel so at ease- like you're spending time with an awesome girlfriend. In addition love the microdermabrasion and LED light touches! At the end of my first facial with her, I was shocked with how radiant my skin was. I was glowing like I had never glowed before, and for days too, despite having been taking horrible care of my skin prior to seeing her as a more regular client like now. She does the most wonderful extractions too, while somewhat uncomfortable, but by no means are they intolerable and you know that she's actually making things better... How it's supposed to be done! Basically, I am totally hooked and can't recommend her enough. I should have written this a long time ago. She deserves this and more for what a wonderful dedicated job she does for her clients and for how much she really cares. She really is one of the best of the best. Couldn't be happier to have someone so sweet and caring that really makes me feel immense confidence and empowerment when it comes to my skin- an area of my body I used to be so insecure about :) read more

I'm in my 30's and have been getting facials for over 13 years. I've experienced many different estheticians in San Francisco and in the Eastbay but once I found Liza I never had a reason to go to anyone else and now I'll only let Liza work on my skin! My skin looks better now then it did in my 20s and I'm always complimented on my skin when I'm without makeup at the gym. That's been my ultimate goal - great skin without the need for makeup. She is excellent at what she does, listens, and works with me to find solutions for my skin. . . and life lol. I commute 60 minutes once a month to see her! The routine Liza has me on is keeping my skin looking the best ever and the active ingredients really work. I'm in the healthcare industry and always research products like crazy. Liza knows what works and is very results-oriented​, I completely trust her product recommendations My skin always glows when I leave, never blotchy too! No downtime​. read more

I'm so excited that Liza is also open in Marin! I've been going to see her in SF for 10 years now. She's done wonders for my hyperpigmentation, and as the years have gone by, really helped me look my best with an anti-aging regimen. I get both microderm and chemical peels from her and could not be happier. I also did a few slimming body wraps with her post holidays, and it actually made a difference! I really didn't expect it to do much, I just wanted to try and make myself look a little better before I had to put on a swimsuit. My legs and belly were smoother afterwards :). There's also free parking there! She's in the same space as CleanseMarin, in a separate room don't get confused when you get there. read more

SkinLab - Been a while! Getting some much needed work on my skin. - Skin Care Near Me - Kentfield, California

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I had a wonderful first visit with Liza! Liza is very knowledgeable with skincare and super personable. I have had several experiences with esthetician's and I would have to say she is one of the best! The results from my Microdermabrasion session left my skin radiant and super smooth! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

I called to schedule an appointment and was called back immediately. My facial, I feel like took five years off my face. So happy with my experience here. Price was reasonable and service was amazing. Call asap to schedule a facial. You will not be disappointed. read more

Liza is one of those professionals when you find them you follow them wherever they go. There are very few beauty products and services that deliver what they promise. Liza at SkinLab definitely falls into this category. She knows her craft well and more importantly the science behind it. I've been a client for over 10 years now. My skin always gets compliments and I credit my regular microdermabrasion sessions with Liza. I recently tried her Jessner peel as well and it went exactly as she described. I had some spots and sun damage as a control and was very pleasantly surprised with the results and the spots fading as much as they did. She provided a day to day schedule and what to expect. She followed up with me each day to see how I was doing. The peel was well worth my time and money. I've tried other folks' and their "chemical peel" only to have absolutely nothing happen for the same cost. This was definitely not the case with the Jessner Peel I received from Liza. It was like I got a fresh new face. I cannot wait to get another one. In the meantime, I go every 4 weeks for my microdermabrasion. Liza is always professional and has a wealth of knowledge on products and techniques to keep your skin in shape and radiant. She turned me onto Jan Marini products which I now have been using for years. I love the line and thanks to Liza have seen great results. I honestly don't know what I would be doing if I had not found her through a co-worker's recommendation. As with many good things word of mouth proves to be the best advertisement. I do believe I would not have the great skin I do today without Liza. She simply delivers great results and I trust no one else. read more

Really enjoy my visits here. Location is great and Liza is doing an awesome job. It feels like i am coming to see a friend instead of so common for other places "service provider". Very personal, every sessions feels like a relaxing spa treatment, i leave refreshed. She does a superb job on my skin, crams quite a lot into one session: dermabrasion, extraction, hydration stuff. Her pricing is very competitive already, but the amount of stuff she does to the skin makes this just the best deal around. The difference is quite noticeable after every visit and i see great improvements in my skin even between treatments. Thank you, Liza read more

I've been seeing Liza for nearly 10 years and I couldn't be happier. I see her primarily for chemical peels and microdermabrasion, usually 3-4 times per year. I trust Liza absolutely -- her technique, her advice about skin, her attention to safety. I generally wear no makeup and I regularly get comments about how great my skin looks; I think this is a _direct_ result of the treatments I receive from Liza and the products she has recommended. Additionally, her prices are very reasonable, much less than you might pay at a large "medical spa." Additionally, Liza is friendly and charming; I always love visiting her office just for the chance to catch up. I'm so happy that she's been able to open a second location in the North Bay. read more

If you want your skin to glow you will know where to go!!!! Love my skin care program with the Jan Marini products. I have noticed a huge improvement in my skin texture. The micro current facial is awesome for toning and hydration! I also love Liza's positive attitude !!!! read more

Liza has been my aesthetician for over 15 years and I can honestly say her facials are the best I've had. They are highly effective and deliver lasting results. She is a perfectionist and takes the time to ensure the treatment is perfect. She is also just a fun person to talk to which is the icing on top! read more

I have been getting monthly facials from Liza consistently for the past nine years at the San Francisco Location, and am now super thrilled to be in her new spot in Kentfield. It's super cute and much easier to get to. I started seeing her when I was 31 and now I'm 40, but my skin looks and feels as if it's only 25! I get compliments all the time and I can't thank Liza enough for making me feel and look beautiful. I started noticing in my thirties that my skin was rough, dull, and wasn't taking moisture like it used to. I also started obsessively noticing wrinkles on my temple, forehead, and around the eye/crows feet area. I looked up expensive botox treatments online but wasn't ready to commit to the price, the upkeep, or to the whole noninvasive plastic surgery thing. It was at this time that a friend of mine referred me to Liza at SkinLab and now I'm a regular customer. For the first two years, I got monthly Glycolic Advanced Exfoliation Facials. I could immediately tell that my skin tone became more even, my wrinkles were less defined, and my sun damage spots disappeared. Now I'm getting monthly Microdermabrasion Facials and it has significantly minimized my fine lines and wrinkles especially in my brow and forehead area. On a side note, I have very sensitive skin and thought that my face might breakout or scar from monthly facials. However, this was not the case at all! Liza uses products that do not irritate my sensitive skin. While I may be a little red for a couple of hours immediately after a facial, the next morning my face radiates nothing but fresh healthy looking skin. Other things I love... Liza's online appointment booking system is super easy and I can book, change, or reschedule an appointment 24/7 online. Her location on Geary @ the corner of Stockton is just a 5 minute walk from the Sutter/Stockton garage or a 5 minute walk from the Powell Street station. I highly recommend SkinLab to keep you looking young and fresh :-) read more

I have been seeing Liza for probably just shy of 10 years at this point. She got me into skin care at an early age and I am so thankful. She is so warm and inviting. Her knowledge of skin is great and will always explain what she is doing to make you feel comfortable. I try to follow her recommendations on products and when I do my skin always looks incredible. I am a lifetime client. read more

Liza is an amazing person and a very educated and skilled esthetician. My mom made me start getting facials in high school and I looked at them as complete torture so I steered away from them in my early twenties and just relied on my youth to get me by. When I started coming to Liza in my late twenties, my skin was very damaged. Sun damaged, the awesome combo of oily/dry at the same time (why, GOD?), and I was not getting rid of old dead skin very well. Liza changed all of that. She got me on a regimen that's super easy and I see her regularly. I can't believe that I'm a person who LIKES their skin. I'm so happy with the results I've seen that it's a seriously joyful part of my day doing my skin routine because I know it's working for me. I'm so thankful for Liza. Amazing side note: I would pay this woman much much more if she charged it without batting an eyelash. She is worth it. Also, she incorporates about 20min of microderm IN your facial! The value of that is amazing. Most medspas charge what she does for a facial and then charge another $65-$85 for microderm. The value is incredible. I don't go to her for this reason but it does make the whole experience very approachable. I can't say enough good about Liza. read more

Best facial treatment in the Bay Area loved my microdermabrasion facial at Skinlab and the topical light infusion treatment for skin brightening was awesome ! So great to meet a professional and have fun at the same time ! Thanks liza read more