Crystal Palace Beauty

10/10 would recommend! This might be the best facial in NY. If you want to have the best experience give yourself time so you’re not rushed. The appointment is 2 hours(maybe longer if depending on services you choose)of relaxation.

I have been seeing Joann for about 8 years now. She is the best for facials, hands down! This is way above a 5 Star experience. She really knows what she is doing with her hands and is an expert with extractions. She books up for months in advance, so book with time. Also this will cost you about $200 at min + tip. Enjoy!! Tell her I sent you! I come all the way from NJ now 🥰

Joanne is really kind and takes her time caring for your skin. My appointment was around 2 and a half hours. I appreciated the thought she put into my skin and also appreciated her letting me know ahead of time how long it would take. She explained how she learned her gua shua techniques and how she really took the time to study up on her work. The massage at the end felt great. You may be upsold so just be prepared for that. I made an appointment for a microdermabrasion and said that I didn’t need anything else, but after speaking with Joanne, she advised that I get a lymphatic facial. I did, however, turn down the products she was selling because I use the same few products and don’t like risking a bad reaction. Unfortunately, I haven’t noticed any slimming effects or any difference in my skin from the microdermabrasion. However, I did come in with already clear skin and without any particular skin issues. For me personally, the $490 (for a microdermabrasion and lymphatic facial, after tip and tax) isn’t worth it, but maybe someone else with more severe skin issues would see a difference. Honestly, I was really surprised to see that the cost was more than the famous $350 fifth Avenue microcurrent slimming facial that includes microdermabrasion. It’s also my own fault for thinking that a massage, without more, could slim my face. I hope this helps someone else make an informed decision.

Joann does a very nice thorough job of examining your skin and deep cleaning. The first time I went I did not enjoy that that I felt forced to buy Dermalogica products. After that, she hasn't asked me to buy anything else which is good. Overall, a clean space and HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the facial massage alone. She showed me pictures of healing her clients skin who have cystic acne that she has healed - and have a friend who also has skin improved since going to crystal palace. Give it a try! Regular facial is approximately $200 + tip.

Crystal Palace Beauty is a hidden gem, I selfishly almost don't want to leave a review for fear that it will be harder to book appointments. This is the best and thorough facial that you will find in NYC, and certainly for the affordable price points. I spend on average about 1/2 as much as I did at Christine Chin & Ling Spa, and the facials here are so much better- I always felt like the facials at Christine Chin + Ling Spa were surface level, these are much more thorough and cleansing. Joanne is so thorough and caring and has magic hands- for me, the extractions are very delicate and not painful at all. Her regime has changed my skin, and I am so thankful to her. During Covid19, I felt very safe with the rigorous safety standards that Joanne has implemented. Above and beyond.