Rita's Inst For Beautiful Skin

(310) 394-4120

1260 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404 34.0267 -118.487

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Neighborhoods: Mid-City, West LA

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Last updated 3.31.09

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Beauty Salons

overall
100.0% positive
  1. If you're looking for a great facialist and relaxing environment I highly recommend this place.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The SPA is beautiful and tranquil and the service is wonderful.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/09

Melissa is my girl!

by Rosy H

Melissa is awesome! I agree with Lacee K. No matter how far i live i will continue to see Melissa for my DIAMOND peel facial!luv luv luv it!!!!

  • Pros: best extractions
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/28/09

Melissa is THE BEST!

by LaceeK

Hands down Melissa is the BEST person to ever have treated my skin.

I found out about Melissa through someone at work (with beautiful skin) so I immediately needed to know where she went! From the very first moment I met Melissa I knew she was the real deal. She is SO down to earth, natural, conversational. She makes it fun and easy to see her - as if I am catching up with an old friend. Beyond her great demeanor this woman is seriously gifted. After my first treatment with her I literally was glowing (kind of a crazy idea but just go with me on this) my skin was so clear, evened, I just had a glow!! The next day upon leaving work, a girl in the elevator said to me "Wow your skin is beautiful." I just kind of smiled as I knew the secret to my radiant complexion that day was Melissa.

I continued to see Melissa, enjoying more and more each visit. I ended up having to leave LA to go with my husband for a job in San Francisco and was SO UPSET to have to leave Melissa too. How on earth could I find someone THIS good again?!

Right before my wedding she did a mild microdermabrasion to perfect my skin pre- wedding. She told me things to avoid, maintenance before the big day, etc. She wanted to ensure my skin was in it's optimal condition. This is what I mean about Melissa genuinely caring about her clients and how her clients feel about themselves. She even went out of her way to locate a store in SF that carries a mineral makeup line I wanted tro try out. She even called the stores, asked if they had the entire line - who does that??!

In addition to this - she is very knowledgeable about products and always wanting to learn more. She gives me generous amounts of samples every time I see her to try things out. She never pressures me to buy a product, instead she lets me experiment with it.

I am so grateful to have found Melissa. No matter how far I live, how many miles away I am I will continue to faithfully see Melissa.

  • Pros: Amazing attention to detail, my skin glows after a treatment with Melissa!!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/05/07

best facial on the Westside

by onlybluestones

I've been a client of Rita's for years. She has a magic touch. My skin is the skin of a woman 20 years younger then I am and it's all due to Rita. The SPA is beautiful and tranquil and the service is wonderful. Treat yourself to a facial here, it's well worth it!

  • Pros: location, parking, experience which shows in her results, lush down comforters, heated tables, scenic views
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/24/07

Best facials!

by mguess

I've been getting facials from Rita for 10 years. I had serious problems with breakouts and she is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. I see her every 3 weeks for facials and diamond peels . She is extremely experienced. She sells wonderful products but never is pushy about selling you anything. She knows what works and I trust her completely because I've had such wonderful results. I really don't know what I'd do without her!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/06

Great facials!

by kcrose

I've been going to Rita's for many years now and have nothing but praise for their fantastic facials. If you're looking for a great facialist and relaxing environment I highly recommend this place.

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