ButterCup Skin Care

As most women (and men) know it’s hard to find a good facialist, hair stylist, waxer etc etc in NYC. So disclaimer I have been a client of Jasmine’s for three years so this review may be biased but only toward her. I met Jasmine thru a friend of mine who was also her client but the previous spa was tiny, once I met Jasmine and she worked her magic on my skin the space was irrelevant. Lucky for me Buttercup Spa has upgraded to a new space! It is very easy to get to and it’s clean, modern and very warm. The rooms are impeccable and the service just as top notch as before. New equipment and better products made my first visit at the new location a great one!
Since Jasmine knows what I like and my skin type, she does a chemical peel, and a mask. I highly recommend you try Jasmine. She is not only a really knowledgeable facialist, but she is professional and has a really nice touch. What always catches me by surprise is that even though I am a regular of hers and she knows exactly what I like and how to treat my skin — she still checks in with me throughout the appointment and asks me if I am comfortable, how the peel feels or the mask etc etc. She never just assumes even though we know each other pretty well and I am a devout follower.
Also you really can’t beat the price!
Buttercup Spa is really great and Jasmine is the greatest and more importantly, my skin feels and looks amazing!

I am one of those people who gets a facial a few times a year for clean up. I only break out occasionally and even then it’s only one or two spots. I had a classic facial with Rani yesterday and I feel amazing. My skin was glowing after and felt so clean. She recommended some products (which wasn’t self serving since the product wasn’t sold there) and I went out and got it right away. Woke up this morning with glowy, clear and smooth skin. Will definitely be back for my next facial.
UPDATE: Their new space is beautiful. Jasmine did my facial and she is great! A week later my skin is clear and still radiant. Will definitely be back.

I’ve been going to Rani for the last three years on a regular basis and my skin couldn’t be happier. Rani is incredibly professional, meticulous and friendly and genuinely cares about her clients. Having had many facials at other spas in NYC, I found Buttercup to be very reasonable priced for the quality of service and great central location in the city.
I have sensitive dry skin and have found all her products to be very gentle on my skin — never a reaction or issue. She takes her time to always follow up at the beginning of each of my sessions on how my skin is doing and when I ask makes recommendations for products but never once pushing you to buy anything. She always takes her time doing the extractions and very detailed.
The space itself while small is well decorated, clean, and the ambiance is very calming and quiet. Rani also gives a great arm, hand, shoulder massage each time as part of the facial which is an added plus! Highly recommend Buttercup!

Paula is the best.
Delicate hand skills
And the price is quite reasonable for New York City

So glad I finally went to this place! It’s not only the cheapest facial in NYC but BY FARRRR the best facial I have had in the past one year of living here. The products are amazing, the extraction technique is professional, painless, and non irritating yet SO effective. I had the basic 60 min facial with Paula and she really impressed me by exceeding all of my facial expectations. She also wrote down some product recommendations I might benefit from after the facial (wasn’t trying to sell me anything just wanted me to know!). She also did an amazing job massaging my face and neck throughout which on that day seriously made me a very happy customer (I was getting over a sinus infection which was making my face and jaw really sore). Can’t wait to go back for my next facial and also looking forward to trying the acne facial! Everything was great! And of course the price you can’t beat!

The best facial I’ve had. Usually I’m loyal to Moonflower Spa but Paula was so attentive and I felt she really cared about my skin. The massages are on point and all the steps of the facial were executed with a lot of care.
The best part is that they did not try to push product. Paula recommended some products and showed me where i could buy them on Amazon and other places, but it wasn’t the usual experience where you would be faced with payment and the cream is STARING at you on the counter. Love it.

I DEFINITELY recommend this place. ButterCup has everything that you would want. It’s affordable, clean, and the estheticians are friendly. The atmosphere is simply amazing. I believe that it’s really important that you feel comfortable when getting these types of services and this place delivers. I got a Deep Cleansing facial with Paula and it was so relaxing. The extractions were much needed and they weren’t too painful. I could tell that Paula really took her time. My sister also had a facial done here with Paula and she has been experiencing less breakouts. I’m so glad I came across this place on Unilocal

I was long overdue for a facial after months of winter, stress, etc. Finally booked one with Rani through the website after reading all these great reviews, and she definitely exceeded my expectations.
I got the classic facial, which was still very thorough and such a great price ($ 60). She spent a lot of time on extractions for me, because that’s what I needed. Even though it was a classic facial, she really personalized it to what I needed. My skin was a little red after, but the next day, it never looked better… so smooth and felt so clean.
She never tried to upsell anything and was honest in telling me what my skin needed. I definitely recommend her and I am excited to go back!

All I can say is WOW! I love the atmosphere of their spa. I have grown very attached to Ana, who has divine hands. I have gotten massages, facials, and body treatments from her and have brought my sister, my mother, and friends of mine who all give glowing reviews. I can’t say enough how much my skin has improved since I started coming here. I am in my mid twenties and have many many spots and scars left over from my younger days of acne hell. I’ve tried everything imaginable to get rid of them, but nothing makes my face improve than when I get a glycolic facial with Ana. I get treatments every month now and have made this a regular part of my facial care. Not to mention, the prices are unbeatable for what you get.

I went for a facial today last minute because I couldn’t stand my skin/​s «congested» condition anymore!!! Luckily, Rani was able to see me in the morning. (Thank you snow storm?) Anyway, I was so happy I came here based on reviews. She’s sweeter than a pop tart and just really assesses your skin in an honest way, not because she’s selling something (hi Haven Soho!). It’s so refreshing– and my skin really glows. And of course the price is phenom. Thumbs up!

Love Buttercup. I been going to them for over two years. I have seen Jasmine and Paula for facials. Both are very professional. The location is very cozy. I have booked microdermabrasion next with Jasmine. Can’t wait to try the treatment. Will update on the result since I have never had this treatment before.
Highly recommend this place for skin maintenance. Plus the price, you can’t beat!

I had a facial with Rani which was excellent — she used most of natural products, do extractions without tools, and provides great skin care tips. Love it! Then, I decided to scheduled a massage with Ana and was the best ! She worked on my neck, shoulder, legs, foot, hands, you name it… The services are well worth and for Manhattan this place is a gem. I’m definitely coming back…

I got a Brazilian wax here and it was amazing. I’m not new to the waxing world but it was my first time trying chocolate wax. Paula was kind and really insightful on any questions I had. The wax was probably the least painful I have ever had. I will definitely be coming back soon.

How to get an appointment: Do it online
Location: Its inside a building in the K town area. Take the elevator to the 11^th floor and walk to door 1109
I had my facial with Paula. She asked me if I had any skin concerns and I explained them to her. I have sensitive skin and the last time I had a facial in a different place, my face was red for the next 2 days and the facial hurt. With Paula, the facial didn’t hurt at all and my face was only red that night, and looked normal the next day. I gotta be honest, I was nervous for the extractions but the extractions were done so skillfully they didn’t hurt.
Price: $ 60 for a classic facial which is 60 min. This is very reasonable.
So glad to have a found a reasonable place that does a good job. Bye bye blackheads!

If you would like to find a good place for a great facial, Butter Cup Skin Care is the place for you.
Moderately priced, Rani’s professional high quality service leave you a sensation of tranquility and joy for the rest of the day.
I would recommend this place to anyone who need an improvement in their skin condition,
Anti-​aging techniques done by the knowledgeable, professional and passionate aesthetician.
Marina from Brooklyn

Look no further if you’re looking for a quality facial for a decent price. Rani, who is the owner of ButterCup, is excellent. I’ve been seeing her every 6 – 8 weeks for 2 years now and have found no reason to look elsewhere. The new location is much bigger and brighter, still clean and beautifully decorated. I wouldn’t describe this place as no-​frills, but Rani really focuses on offering quality facial services. I hate going to a spa where you have extras like hot tubs and steam rooms, but the actual services themselves are lacking.
There are a few things I really appreciate about Rani and I don’t doubt that anyone else she has working alongside her is just as good. I think she caters the facial to your needs based on how your skin is; since my pores tend to clog up easily, she spends a lot of time doing extractions because I need it. Her extractions are thorough, yet gentle enough that any redness goes away by the next day. She also doesn’t try to sell you anything, so you don’t have to stress about say «no» to someone when you’re trying to relax. I’ll be a client as long as Rani keeps this place open, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone.

I have been an avid client of Buttercup Skin care for the last three years! Rani is great!!! Everyone is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable on their craft! Extractions are as gentle as can be and I always leave extremely serene! If you’re in the herald sq area and want a facial please visit this spa! I cannot express how happy I have been with Rani and her girls! thank you!
P. S. I have been so happy with this establishment that I recommend this place to my friends and they also love it! I even got my Boyfriend hooked on it! hahah!
Kay

New digs, same amazing service!
I first went to Rani back in 2013 at her original location closer to Penn Station. This new location near K-​Town is fantastic, with more space and rooms for beauty services.
Just like finding a good doctor or dentist, once you get a good esthetician, you don’t want to let them go! Admittedly, I was a bit overdue for a facial, and when looking up some times on Buttercup’s online scheduling system, only Paula was available on the Saturday I was interested in. I was a trifle nervous, only because I’ve literally trusted my face to Rani for the past few years and about six facials, but I was also confident that Rani would only hire the best to work along side her. Sure enough, Paula was AMAZING. Because she had some extra time after my scheduled appointment and I was in dire need of extractions and some extra TLC, she really took the time to speak with me about my skin, suggested helpful products to use, et al. Despite spending more than a half hour solely on extractions (…but boy, did I need it!), my face was barely red by the time I left. I’m typing this review roughly four hours post-​facial, and my face is glowing! That’s what drew me to Rani initially, after many estheticians from my past left my face looking like a bit of a war zone post-​facial. Paula has the same gift!
Not only will I continue to suggest Buttercup to my friends, I can confidently say that your face is in good hands… literally…with either Rani or Paula. They are both wonderful estheticians!

Rani is amazing. It’s so rare to find an esthetician who TRUELY used only plant based, organic natural products. My skin is very dry and I’m super fair skinned, so I wrinkle easily and also am sensitive to most products with chemicals or unnatural ingredients. With Rani she really listened to my and diagnosed my skin, customizing my facial to be exactly what I needed.
She’s a true gem, I fly all the way from SF to see her. Definitely worth the splurge, my skin is glowing!

TLDR: New location or not, the Deep Cleansing/​Acne Therapy Facial is still on point since last year which I last visited.
The new location is close to Korea Town or K-​Town so after a nice facial you have no shortage of quality Asian eats nearby. The building is directly next to Bread & Butter on 5^th Avenue. Then you simply directly yourself to the elevator and go to the 11^th floor. The room is located all the way in the end.
The space décor itself is almost the same as the original location except that now the rooms are larger to accommodate easily physical mobility within it. Rani, with her new shorter hair doo is still cordial as ever. Her bedside manner is very good.
Now, with any facials depending on your skin type, you might want to avoid people for a day or two. With that being said, my skin is closer to sensitive than most and I came out of the facial just slightly reddish mostly on the nose as extractions is what I really needed as well. My face always feels raw but in a good way and most importantly CLEAN. Speaking of clean, the rooms in here whether it be this location or the original has always been tidy even for a neat freak such as myself.
I suggest coming in wearing comfortable clothing unless you come here during your lunch break or something.
Price wise is about the same as before the move. The first time I came for here for a facial was during Spa Week. But even if Buttercup Skin Care doesn’t participate during Spa Week, this facial is well worth the money and your skin will thank you later.
Pay by cash or credit and gratuities should be added on when you pay for the service instead of those pesky envelopes that they leave in the room at other places. That alone is great.
P. S. — Rani also does waxing now which I didn’t know before. Well as a guy I really wouldn’t know about bikini waxes but… they do offer that here as well as Brazilian waxes, etc.
***** BOOK ONLINE ONLY. I repeat. BOOK ONLINE ONLY *****
It is easier than calling to book and then having them to call you back to confirm. Everything is done ONLINE. It’s 2015 people. Get with it.
FAN.

Love Buttercup Skincare! They recently moved their spa to this location and I am thrilled to finally see the grand re-​opening. Rani is always understanding, kind and so sweet.
My skin has been suffering from a lot of clogged pores and blackheads last month so I knew I needed a peel or facial. There are so many to choose from here depending on your skin type and I couldn’t decide which would be best for me. Initially, I requested a peel because I wanted to lighten the scars on my face but Rani suggested that I go with the deep pore this time because of the congestion on my skin. She’s never steered me wrong before!
I have extremely sensitive skin and prone to break-​outs with almost any product. However, Rani is also very careful with the extractions and I’ve never had break-​outs after the facial. Most of the extractions are performed by hand but on a case-​by-​case basis. My skin typically clears up in about two days after Rani works her magic. Price is affordable for the quality you get; a beautiful facial with an esthetician who is great at what she does.
I highly recommend Rani and Buttercup Skincare Spa! You will not be disappointed.