Gold Coast, Chicago
Spotlight Facial in Chicago
Luxury pre-event facial · advanced exfoliation, sculpting massage, and LED · camera-ready glow · 21 W Elm St, 2nd floor
What is the Spotlight Facial?
The Spotlight Facial is our most elevated facial experience — a 90-minute, results-driven visit built for moments when you want your skin to look luminous, firm, and photo-ready. It is the treatment clients book before weddings, milestone celebrations, date nights, and portrait sessions, when “good skin” is not optional.
Your appointment starts with an in-depth skin analysis, then layers customized exfoliation, targeted professional treatments, intensive masks, sculpting facial massage, and restorative LED therapy. Each step is chosen for your skin that day so you leave with a healthy, spotlight-worthy glow — not a one-size facial menu.
Part of our facials in Chicago menu. Full pricing: price list.
Pre-event glow in Gold Coast
Chicago calendars fill up with events that show up on camera — engagements, galas, reunions, and long Chicago winters that leave skin dull before a big night out. A pre-event glow facial is about visible refresh: smoother texture, hydrated fullness, and light that catches well in photos.
Clients from Gold Coast, Magnificent Mile, River North, Streeterville, and Old Town book the Spotlight Facial when they want more than a quick glow facial from a generic menu — a full 90-minute protocol at our studio on 21 W Elm St, with time for massage, masks, and LED without rushing off the table.
Who it’s for — and when to book something else
Book the Spotlight Facial if you have a date on the calendar and want your best complexion on display — weddings, photo shoots, reunions, or any night you want skin that looks rested, smooth, and radiant.
Choose the Signature Glow Facial for monthly maintenance at $195 and 60 minutes. It is our essential facial for balance and hydration between bigger treatments.
Choose the Advanced Customized Facial when your priority is ongoing correction — congestion, sensitivity, or a multi-visit plan — rather than a single red-carpet-style glow before one event.
Tell us when you book if you are pregnant, use prescription retinoids, had a recent peel or laser, or have an active cold sore so we can adjust timing or technique.
Your Spotlight treatment steps
Typical flow for a 90-minute visit. Products and technologies are selected in the room.
- Consultation and skin analysis. We clarify your event timeline, sensitivities, and the look you want — calm radiance, smoother texture, or brighter tone.
- Deep cleanse and customized exfoliation. Buildup is removed comfortably; exfoliation is scaled to your barrier so skin looks polished, not stripped.
- Targeted professional treatments. Serums, modalities, and masks chosen for your goals — hydration, firming support, or evening tone.
- Intensive mask + sculpting massage. Massage supports circulation and relaxation; masks extend the treatment effect while you unwind.
- LED therapy and finishing care. LED helps calm and support the complexion; moisturizer, eye care, and SPF guidance complete the visit.
What to expect on your visit
Assessment
We review your skin in natural and treatment light, talk through your event date, and note anything that should stay gentle — recent actives, sensitivity, or areas to avoid. The plan is written for today’s skin, not a template.
Treatment
Ninety minutes on the table. Expect layered cleansing, tailored exfoliation, professional masks, unhurried facial and neck massage, and LED when it fits your protocol. The goal is a visibly refreshed, luminous look that still feels like your face — not an overdone finish.
Aftercare
Many guests leave with a smooth, dewy glow right away; tone and texture can keep settling over the next day or two. For 24 hours, hydrate, use SPF, and skip aggressive scrubs or strong acids if your skin feels reactive. We will suggest simple home care that supports the result without starting new actives the same night.
Before you come
When you can, book one to two weeks before your event so skin has time to look its best — not the morning of a wedding unless we already know your skin. Arrive with a clean face if possible.
Pause retinoids and strong at-home acids for two to three days before your appointment if your skin tolerates it. Share prescription topicals, recent peels, or laser appointments when you schedule so we can space treatments safely.
Wondering whether a facial is the right first step? Read our guide First facial in Chicago — then book this service when you are ready for the full Spotlight experience.
FAQ
- How much does the Spotlight Facial cost in Chicago?
- $425 for 90 minutes at Skin and Beyond Spa, Gold Coast. Flat price on our facials price list. Book the Spotlight Facial service, not a generic salon link.
- Is this a good pre-event or glow facial in Chicago?
- Yes. The Spotlight Facial is designed for weddings, photos, and special nights when you want camera-ready radiance. It is our luxury pre-event protocol — longer and more comprehensive than a 60-minute maintenance facial.
- How is the Spotlight Facial different from the Signature Glow?
- Signature Glow is 60 minutes at $195 for monthly balance and hydration. Spotlight is 90 minutes at $425 with advanced exfoliation, intensive masks, sculpting massage, and LED — built for a standout glow before an important date.
- How is it different from the Advanced Customized Facial?
- Advanced Customized is our correction-focused 90-minute facial for ongoing skin goals. Spotlight emphasizes visible luminosity and event-ready polish. Many clients choose Spotlight before a celebration and Advanced Customized for a longer skin plan.
- When should I schedule before my event?
- Ideally three to ten days ahead for most events. If your skin is sensitive, book a consultation or mention your date when you reserve so we can recommend timing.
- Where are you located?
- 21 W Elm St, 2nd floor, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610. Call +1 312 404 7262 or book online.
What clients say
I’ve had facials done all over the world and Natalia is one of the best! Very knowledgeable and precise. Skin was so calm, clean and glowing post facial.
She put real thought into my initial facial and our plan moving forward… wants to learn about each client’s individual wants and needs.
She customizes my treatment based on what my skin needs at the time and my skin is always glowing when I leave.