Gloria Skin Care

After purchasing a Groupon 2-​pack, I had a pretty chill facial with Jina and remarked on my experience in a 3-​star review. Once it was posted I received a call from the business apologizing for my lackluster experience and inviting me to back for a complimentary facial with the owner.
Record zip sound effect! The facial was three hours long and included two lasers, including the Vivace Fractional Micro Needle. Gloria focused on the hyperpigmentation on my forehead and the old-​and-​new acne on my cheeks. They completely won me over and before I left the spa I purchased an expensive 5-​pack. Since that complimentary session I’ve been back twice and for real, my skin looks better than it ever has. I’d say the hyperpigmentation is 80% gone, I’m vigilant about sunscreen now and I subscribe to Korean skin care including cushion compacts. I also have ZERO acne. I frequently show up to work without makeup (did it today!) I was a victim of Accutane a few years ago and I wish I’d tried the laser route or seen Gloria. It might be that I received mediocre service my first time simply because I was a Groupon customer. However the service has improved 1,000% once Gloria and I got on the same page about my skin. Five stars.
In the spirit of transparency my original review is included, below.
So as I’ve just come to find out, there are two types of facials in LA: Business Facials and Pleasure Facials. I used to get my facials exclusively from this Armenian woman who cleared my cystic acne in about nine months time. Her facials were Business Facials: aggressive dermabrasion and deep extractions with SWAT-​like precision that would make my toes curl. She would normally use metal tools rather than her fingers to extract, so i would feel a needle inject a couple times and then a hard metal cylinder press into my face — and pop. Pain/​disgust/​relief all in one. (TMI?) I’d know we were rounding the bend when she applied the masque, covering it with a paper facial mask and then turning on the high frequency violet ray and running it over my face over the mask. Before today, this experience was what I called to mind when I thought of a «facial.» Now I realize, this was a Business Facial.
Pleasure Facials are an altogether different experience. Like night and day. As different as a fight club and a strip club. That one little word preceding ‘club’ literally makes all the difference. Today Jina at Gloria Skin Care gave me a Pleasure Facial. Stay with me folks.
It was so soothing, so dreamy, so much massaging I almost forgot what I was there for. Normally you take your top off for facials (they give you a gown to put on) but the lady at the front desk encouraged me to: take it all off: for comfort because they have heated tables that you lie on under blankets. Never one to balk at optional nudity, I complied, and by the time we reached the masque I was having my favorite part of the experience — the masque smelled like tropical berry heaven and I almost caught myself falling asleep with my mouth open. Yup, I was that girl, just about snoring in the middle of the afternoon. I never felt any pain during the extractions. I did feel her squeezing with her fingers at one time, and maybe the vaguest hint of a needle, but absolutely no pain of any sort. I thought, this lady must be a wizard, because I am feeling great. I’m experiencing none of the pain normally associated with a Business Facial. Turns out, of the 3 concerning blemishes I came in with, I left with at least 2 of them. Nothing was really done to address my skin concerns, rather, the experience was meant to be soothing and relaxing (which it was!) So I guess Gloria’s Skin care is a mixed bag: if you have really good skin, maybe dry skin, and you’re just looking for some serums and some TLC, you’re in good hands over at Gloria’s. But if you have some blemishes or other skin concerns and you know the rule, No Pain = No Gain, then maybe you should hmu for the name of that masochist I used to visit — she could regulate on some acne. Next time you need a facial just ask yourself, are you going for Business or Pleasure?

Excellent service and facial from the owner and Joyce! Will definitely be going back every week!

I discovered Gloria skin care on Groupon. They had two options buy two facial or one facial deal. Usually I do a bit of a research before I actually purchase the coupon. Gloria had such good reviews that I went ahead and bought two facial. After my first facial I loved it so much, I went home to my fiancé and tell him about it. He said he would be interested in trying so I went ahead and bought one facial for him and gifted it to him on groupon. Next time we booked we booked it together.
I was a bit disappointed that when I came in we couldn’t get our facials together in the same room. Another thing that shocked me is my fiancé did not like the facial. He said he felt like they neglected him and left him there for awhile and they did not massage his upper shoulders, neck and arms. I was shocked because i different described my experience to him and he didn’t get the same treatment. I told him I was sorry and maybe it was just that facial person he got and we got the last appointments of the day. so she was tired… but still that shouldn’t have happened
Over all, even though, my fiancé didn’t have a good experience, I just wanted to note that I had an awesome treatment both times, especially my second time with Connie, she was amazing, attentive and we had small talk about Korea.
I would definitely recommend Gloria skin care.

I loved the facial at Gloria Skin Care! Relaxing, deeply cleansing and invigorating! The space is simple and clean. Reception is inviting and efficient. I had a basic one-​hour facial that I got a Unilocal deal for and I will definitely go back.
I especially appreciate the massage with focus on pressure points and lymphatic drainage. My skin felt and looked great. And… it’s in my neighborhood! Get the Unilocal deal and go!

I love Gloria skin care! Every time I come by they take such good care of me.
The facial starts off with a nice face massage and a little massage on your neck and upper back. Then Connie takes a closer look at your skin under the light and assesses what you need. I’ve always struggled with oily combination skin which leads to adult acne and black heads. She then began the extraction which was very thorough. Extraction isn’t for everyone. It can be painful but I think it’s worth it to get those difficult whiteheads. After extraction you end with a nice mask to help with the redness.
Overall I had a great experience with Gloria skin care! The facility was clean and the entire facial was very relaxing (besides the extraction). I will definitely be coming back on a monthly basis. Gotta take care of the money maker.

This was the best facial ever! I was surprised when they asked me to change into a towel-​like tube dress whenI got into the room because I was there for a facial. They make you change because their basic facial also included your neck, shoulder, chest, back and arms. They were generous with the products they used i. e collagen, hydro mask (smelled so good), etc. They massaged my face, neck, shoulder, arms and back. Joyce would use a hot towel to open the pores that the extractions didn’t hurt as much as I thought they would be.
The room is very nice and the oxygen on my face almost made me fall asleep. I will definitely be back here. :)

Got a groupon deal so I went to get a facial before taking my engagement photos the next day. Also, after a long day of work, it was very much needed. Got the basic facial with steaming, cleansing, exfoliation, and overall just relaxation. Very thankful that my skin was perfect for my makeup and photoshoot the next day.

I received the basic facial and left with super soft, supple skin. I chose Gloria Skin Care because i wanted heavy extractions without scarring. My esthetician was really nice, quick and efficient. Looking forward to trying some of their other peeling and microdermabrasion services. An added plus was their plentiful, free parking garage in the back.

I had my first facial at Gloria Skincare last week, and it was great!
I got their standard facial, which includes a massage for the face, neck and shoulders. The facial was good, pretty standard for facials in Koreatown, but I like that the facialist was very gentle and attentive. The massage was the best part, it was seriously the best I’ve ever had with a facial, and it nearly put me to sleep.
The facility is really clean and lovely, there is easy parking in the building’s parking structure, and the customer service is good. I used my Unilocal coupon with no problem. The lady at the reception desk (I believe she may be the owner?) speaks English, which I’m sure is a huge plus for non-​Korean customers.
Thumbs up!

I just had my very first facial and I must say, it was A-​MA-​ZING. From the friendly reception to the great service, all’s fantastic.
Lisa was awesome. She handled my teenage acne problems like the pro that she is. I wasn’t able to sleep through the extraction because I have a low tolerance to pain, but it was nothing that I can’t bear.
One thing for sure, I’ll be coming back. And I can’t wait to tell my friends about this place!
PS the additional massage was a lovely and pleasant surprise!

One of the best facials I’ve ever had!
The prices are OK, but she usually has a special running, so look out for Groupons and Unilocal checkins.
Located in a small building with limited garage parking.
I got the basic 70 minute facial. Includes extraction if you want. They take great care of your face — steaming, massaging, warm towels, and even some shoulder, arm and hand massages.
Highly recommend!

I bought two Unilocal deals for my mom and me. The basic facial was good, so I decided to purchase the package deal, which is FANTASTIC. My BFF has monthly facials, and her face has been transformed, so I highly recommend going biweekly or monthly for the best results. To kickstart my plan, I decided to go every week for 6 weeks, and then biweekly. This is my 3^rd visit, and my face texture and appearance have noticeably improved!
My aesthetician Joyce customizes each treatment depending on the needs of my skin, so it’s been a slightly different experience each time.
It’s reasonably priced, and to reiterate, the «membership» packages are worth it. The best part is that they are transferable, so you can treat your family and friends!
The facilities are clean, and parking is convenient. I HIGHLY recommend Gloria’s for affordable, high-​quality maintenance facials. Your skin will thank you!

This is my first time writing a review for a business here in Unilocal,because I was honestly very impressed with the excellent customer service of Gloria Skin Care!
So you’re probably reading this because you’re looking for a good place to get a facial. That’s great. Like me, you’re browsing Unilocal because you don’t want to go to just any place — you want a 5-​star establishment you can trust. After all, you want to go to a place which actually cares about your face and has the expertise to make sure it’s smooth and acne-​free.
Well, make no mistake — Gloria Skin Care is that place!
First off, the place is just amazing. Parking is accessible inside the building, covered, guarded by a nice security guard, and above all is FREE (which is a big deal for anyone living in Los Angeles!). Also, the place is just beautiful. Really. I’m a guy so I frankly don’t care if a place looks pretty (as long as it’s clean), but Gloria Skin Care is something else. Apart from being really clean, it’s also really beautiful! The flower pictures you see on Unilocal?Yup, it looks exactly like that, but even better. Even though I kinda expected to see it already, I still found myself going, «Wow, this place really does look good!»
Second, the service. It’s great. In my case, I went there because I had a lot of acne. These people really know their stuff — they have all the equipment to perform the facial you need and the lady that took care of me was able to remove all my acne. After the treatment, I honestly felt my face was a lot smoother (and acne free)!
Lastly, their customer service is phenomenal. Really. The lady at the reception (which I think is the owner) is really nice and cares for you. She even went to the room where I was in to tell me she was leaving and wouldn’t be able to see me after the service, which was really thoughtful of her! They also don’t try to upsell you — in my case, I thought I needed the more expensive acne facial but the owner looked at me and told me I didn’t have to get it if I didn’t want to because a regular facial would treat my acne just fine. Isn’t that amazing?!
Overall, my experience with Gloria Skin Care has been fantastic, and I’m definitely coming back. Because while I live 20miles away from this place, the cost definitely outweighs the benefits. You won’t regret it.

This is my go-​to place for a practical facial treatment — their basic facial is effective for keeping the skin supple and soft, the way I like mine :) They start off with deep cleansing, steaming to open up pores, facial massage, extraction, collagen treatment and wrap up with a facial mask. I love how they also give mini massages to the décolletage (shoulders, back, neck and chest), arms and hands.
Bonus: the electric warm blanket that is on each treatment bed!
I’ll be coming back here whenever I need to relax and get my face done. Love love love!

I went to Gloria Skin Care today with a Unilocal deal. It was a really good deal, and GSC is located very close to where I live, so I was really excited to check out this place! I actually needed to change my appointment time from 4 to 4:30, and GSC was very amenable to making it work for my schedule. FYI, they are usually very busy, and they are usually booked for at least 1 – 2 weeks, so unless your schedule is flexible, best to make appointments early. Yoon Lee was my therapist, and she was great! Extractions were actually quite painful, but I definitely needed it. You can also let her know that you don’t want extractions if you have low pain tolerance. I had so many blackheads especially around my nose area, and it looks so clean now! I had been to a skin care place once before, and they actually didn’t even mention whether or not I wanted extractions.
Even after just one session, I felt comfortable purchasing the package deal. I’m excited to see how much cleaner and brighter my skin will look in the future :)

If I could give this place a –10 000, I would. It is by far one of the worst experience I have had in my life
To summarize, I was told my service was going to be $ 100, gave them the $ 100 Unilocal voucher and was told I still owed $ 50 for my service because the lady said I only paid $ 50 (instead of the $ 100 value of the voucher) and then changed her reasoning to say the voucher only applies to basic facials, an exclusion not stated on the voucher (voucher says «Deal must be honored according to terms on voucher. No additional restrictions may be added at time of redemption»)
I came in for an oxygen facial since I’ve bookmarked Gloria Skin Spa for quite some time and wanted to try them out due to the good reviews. They offered an oxygen peel facial but I just wanted a regular oxygen facial where they blow oxygen into your skin using a special machine. The lady at the front desk went in the back and then came back and said the facial I wanted would cost $ 130 but she would do it for $ 100. Now let me make it clear that I would have gotten the facial whether or not she offered the lower price. I then proceeded to ask her if she would like me to pay with cash, credit card, or Unilocal voucher. At the moment I asked, I had not purchased the Unilocal voucher yet. The lady then replied, Unilocal voucher. So she waited a minute or so as I purchased the Unilocal voucher on my phone and gave her my code.
I went in for the facial and throughout the owner (I assume) kept coming in and out instructing the tech on what to do in Korean, speaking over me. Also throughout, I would feel a third hand on my face (the «owner’s). Also assuming she’s checking up on the procedure to make sure it’s yielding good soft skin results. At one point she came in and put a few drops of some serum on my face and the tech massaged it in. The entire time felt very experimental. The shoulder and arm massage was very rough and not relaxing at all. If you’ve been to those Asian massage places (typically cheap $ ¹⁰⁄₂₀ per hr), you know it’s not very relaxing. Not to mention the entire time the lady at the front desk had her phone on and her message alerts from KakaoTalk (the Korean messaging app) kept going off.
I came out of the facial pretty decent UNTIL.
I went to inquiry where I can leave a tip since these places usually have envelopes for that purpose. As I stood patiently there waiting for the lady to help another customer, the owner came up to me, not saying anything and started touching my face. Why? Why would you just come up to somebody and touch their face like a petting zoo!
After asking the lady at the front desk, she told me I still owed $ 50. When I asked why, she proceeded to tell me my facial was $ 150. Mind you in the beginning she had quoted me $ 130 and then offered it for $ 100. The lady then told me that the voucher was only $ 50. Now due to the language barrier or just being money hungry, I assumed at some point she realized she was going to receive less than the value from Unilocal.As I tried to explain to her the voucher I gave her was $ 50 for $ 100 worth of service, she again desperately started to change her reasoning saying the voucher does not apply to my facial which no where in the terms does it say that. The only requirement was that I had to be a new customer, which I was. After going back and forth for awhile, the atmosphere obviously got tense and awkward as I noticed the other customers just banding in the corner. At this point, I just wanted to leave but the lady kept arguing giving excuses or changing her reasons as to why my voucher didn’t apply. It definitely became the worst experience I have ever had. I was bullied into paying an extra $ 50 because they decided they wanted more money on top of the certificate I gave them. Mind you, I drove 45 mins to get this facial. I would have appreciated if the lady was honest from the beginning had she told me the service was whether $ 100 but cash only, or $ 130 instead of changing her story after she realized she wasn’t going to make enough money out of me for her liking. Of course it’s difficult to dispute or refuse a service you’ve already received and they had a security downstairs. What was I going to do, facial and ditch?! Disgusting business practices
On top of that I got to my car only to find residues everywhere on my face. I planned to visit my in-​law but couldn’t bc with stuff all over my face!
So to you, I say stay far far away. I recommend Skin Peridot which is a Japanese place and they do the most A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. job.
Never ever will I come anywhere near Gloria skin. This was the worst customer service experience I have ever had.
Cleanliness: ⁴⁄₅
Massage: rough; like others have mentioned they use their knuckles. Advise you ask for gentle.
Extractions: very light
Also beware of other reviews. I noticed almost half if not more are accounts with only one or so reviews and a checkin-​in to make them look authentic but the reviews are only a couple of sentence

I love going to Glorias skincare. As a model & actress, it is very important for my skin to look it’s best, and since I have been coming here my skin has really improved and become much more clear; and it continues to get better. They also recommend products that you can use at home as well in between the facials. They have excellent service and you also get a relaxing massage during your facial.
The staff is very nice and welcoming, and the woman who works at the front desk is always so kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this place, as it has definitely improved my skin and you will be able to see the results. I came here originally to try the Unilocal deal, and after seeing the results I purchased a package and have been returning ever since.

After hiking in Arizona for several days straight, my skin was feeling a bit out of shape due to the fact that weather in Arizona is quite windy and dry. And to top it off, I got a slight sun burn on my lips too. I needed a facial ASAP.
I bought the Unilocal deal and headed over. The basic care facial consisted of a lot of massaging and usage of several different equipment. I got a steam and had minor extractions. The aesthetician I had was great and massaged my face, which helps promote circulation and reinvigorates the facial muscles. They also massage your back and your arms as well. Although I had purchased a session at a discounted price, my aesthetician really put in seventy minutes worth of work. It was so nice to be able to feel my skin coming back to life and it’s always good to give yourself a treat.
Don’t worry about not being able to speak Korean. There are several workers here, Gloria included, who speak really good English so communication is the least of your worries. Parking is in the back and is free.

Very clean and the service is great. Remember to leave the tip inside the envelope. Envelopes are located inside the room usually by the desk. I was so tired I fell asleep almost the whole time woke up with a refreshed face. My first time getting a facial lol.
Don’t forget the Unilocal check in 50 off 100 or ask them about the package deals.

My skin has been all over the place lately. One month – it’s great… and another month – I’m breaking out like crazy… I’ve been getting facials since forever and my go-​to is a dermatology/​medical office in Orange County. I’ve tried a number of different spas in LA but none of them produced the results I needed or wanted.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Korean spas (and I’ve known that Koreans know how to take care of their skin!) so visiting one has been long overdue! I used my trusty Unilocal to find Gloria Skin Care. I called and the receptionist was able to schedule me for a same day appointment with the owner, Gloria, for a special treatment!
My first appointment was perfect from start to finish. First, there’s free parking! The receptionist greets you upon arrival and you pay for your services right away. It was $ 150 for 2.5 hours of amazing treatment customized for my skin’s needs. SUCH A GOOD DEAL! My appointment involved extractions, a number of serums/​creams, blue light therapy, and tons more. My face looked beat up the day after and it was the worst after 3 days… but they reassured me that it was normal. By day 4 – 5 the bruising/​scabbing started to fade and in a week my skin looked BRAND NEW!
I came back for a quick follow up extraction appointment 3 weeks later and I’m so happy with my skin! Her treatments are both relaxing and result-​producing. I am definitely a new loyal client and I highly recommend Gloria Skin Care for anyone with troubling skin.