I've been seeing Lidia for over 10 years and I genuinely can't recommend her enough. She helped me get my acne under control and my skin is healthier than it's ever been. What I love most is how she really takes her time--every appointment she checks in with what my skin is doing that day and customizes the facial to exactly what I need. It never feels rushed, and I always leave feeling taken care of (and glowing). Lidia is incredibly skilled, attentive, and truly invested in long-term skin health, I can't recommend her enough. read more

Lidia is fabulous and makes you feel completely at ease; she is a true professional. I regret not taking a "before" photo prior to the facial. I am so happy I found her; she examined my skin and gave me three simple steps to follow at home. I recommend her a thousand times over--she has the knowledge and experience to treat your skin. read more

Lidia is experienced and professional. She quickly assessed my skin and created a personalized treatment targeting my specific concerns. The whole experience felt thoughtful and tailored. The space is clean, calming, and relaxing and my skin felt incredible afterward. I'm excited to keep coming back regularly. read more

Lidia has done amazing work on my face. She is very knowledgeable about the services that she provides. The place itself is very comfy and cozy. read more

So grateful to have found Lidia! I initially started waxing at home, which generally took up an entire day and was a frustrating, exhausting, painful process. After a few months of thinking it would get faster over time, I realized it was time to let a professional take over. And I'm so glad I did!! What used to take up half my weekend Lidia can get done in under 1 hour (and with WAY less pain)! In addition to saving the time and eliminating stress, Lidia is an absolute joy to spend time with. I genuinely look forward to seeing her for a wax and am a little sad I'm at the point where I can stretch from 4 weeks to 6 weeks! Very excited to give her facials a try as well as this was something that made me choose her over other waxing specialists. If you're on the fence, I truly cannot recommend enough that you go for it and book the waxing session! read more

Lidia is an expert- following her advice for my home skincare routine has made a massive difference in my skin, and her recommendations for treatments during the appointment are very effective. I won't get a facial anywhere else. read more

Lidia is amazing. She takes time to understand your skin goals and helps create a plan to achieve those. I've been seeing her facials for less than 6 months and have noticed significant improvements in my skin. Highly recommend her read more

I was very satisfied with my experience. Lidia was kind, patient, thorough and knowledgeable. I was happy with my facial. Definitely will go back! read more

I've had two appointments with Lidia, and she has been absolutely wonderful. She is highly knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and truly understands that every client's skin is unique. She takes the time to assess individual needs and tailors her approach accordingly. I'm extremely selective about who I trust with my skin, and Lidia has earned my complete confidence. Thank you, Lidia--I look forward to seeing you again soon. read more

I just had my first facial with Lidia. She is amazing - very professional, knowledgeable and kind! I was thrilled with the results and have already scheduled my next facial. read more

I had my first facial today with Lidia and am very pleased with the results. My face feels refreshed and moisturized after microdermabrasion with a soothing facial. Lidia is a skilled professional and knowledgeable, and a very nice lady to chat with. I will be coming here for facials every quarter. read more

Literally the best esthetician ever. I had a horrible break out due to covid and Lidia brought my skin back to life. From the first session I saw major improvement, as promised. Her office is quiet, dimly lit, and super calming. I struggle to stay awake most of the time! Lidia was very sweet, gentle, and took her time. I never felt like I was being rushed out the door as I often feel at most spas/estheticians. Reasonably priced considering the care she puts into her work, and her schedule works for me despite my odd work hours. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

i've come here twice for a back facial and she is magic!!! i was dealing with a bad bacne flare up that wouldn't calm down no matter how much skincare i bought. lidia gave me a back treatment and a full body skincare routine to follow, and the improvement has been incredible in a short period of time. her prices are fair, she didn't try to sell me anything, and recommended skincare in different price points. read more

Lidia is amazing! She was very kind and understood what my skin needed. She provided the best facial that made such a big difference! She did not try to push products on me like so many other aestheticians do, she just gave me the best advice for my skin that was practical and effective. I am so glad I found her! read more

Lidia is the best of the best! From her kindness, to her experience and knowledge- I would not go anywhere else. Lidia takes the time to get to know you and your skin and makes recommendations based on your skin to create a very simple routine to maintain the results of your facials. I always look forward to my facials as I've seen a noticeable difference in my skin. Make the appointment- you will not be disappointed! read more

I've gotten facials before and Lidia is probably the best I've been to. She explains her steps and really cares to know exactly about my current skin type and condition before we figure out the right routine. I've only been once so far but have switched up my daily skin routine to what she's suggested (which was not crazy expensive skin care, just products I could get within low budget on amazon), and it fits me so well and my skin has never been so glowy. I had very bad adult acne and had to take accutane treatments, so I don't have acne anymore but suffer from a lot of scarring, and she was great at explaining the best way to lessen the appearance of scars. I can't wait to go back! read more

I have been struggling with the worst hormonal and cystic acne of my life. I was tired of doing my own research into products and treatments and needed someone to just help me. Luckily I found Lidia!!! I truly think she's made more of an impact on my acne than anything else I've done (including working with my dermatologist). Plus, she is extremely knowledgeable and kind. As I told her, I have all the faith in the world in her. read more

Authentic Skin - After two sessions with Lidia - Estheticians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been a client of Lidia's for a few months now and she has totally transformed my relationship to my skin! As someone who is both approaching 40 but also highly skeptical of the beauty-industrial-complex, I was looking for some straightforward advice on how to keep this human shell looking as nice as possible for as long as possible. Do I know that everyone under the sun is trying to empty women's wallets from their insecurities about aging? Yes. Am I vain? Also yes. As others have stated, Lidia not only will give you a wonderful facial, she'll also recommend an easy skincare regimen for your specific needs. I went from using 7 different tonics, tinctures, and serums as part of a chaotic-Sephora-shrug skincare routine to 4 simple, easy-to-find products (only one of which is kind of spendy). My skin has noticeably changed in appearance under her care. Lastly, I just want to mention that Lidia is such a sweet human. I genuinely look forward to seeing her, not only because it means I'm going to leave looking like a million dollar bill, but also just to spend time chatting with her. I'll recommend her to anyone who'll listen! read more

Lidia is the best!!! She is professional, sweet and knows exactly what needs to be done to my skin. I was breaking out sooo bad around my jawline but thanks to her regimen my acne has been in control. I feel so much better and I would definitely be coming back. Thank you read more

I couldn't be more thrilled with Lidia and what she's done for my skin! I found Authentic Skin about two months ago when my face was particularly congested and stressed. I couldn't fix it with my existing routine/knowledge - no matter what I tried. I saw other reviews here and immediately made an appointment - best decision of the year! In two months, my skin has been transformed, and healed, thanks to Lidia. She is gracious and kind when listening to my skin health concerns and my goals, her appointments are flexible with my schedule, she walks me through what she does to my skin, and has recommended (the best!) products that fit into my budget. I highly recommend her, and wouldn't think about going anywhere else in Chicago! read more

I am so glad that I found this place. Lidia is such a professional and my skin has been improved a lot after my first visit. I totally recommend it read more

Lidia is the BEST thing that has happened to my skin. I've been struggling with acne for 15 yrs and after many different skin regimens, dermatology appointments, and failed facials, Lidia addressed all my problems in two sessions. My skin now looks healthy, glowing, and blemish free. Lidia is kind, knowledgeable, professional, and is truly there to help you see results, not just push products. This woman is magic! read more

I would recommend Lidia to anyone needing an esthetician. My skin was completely covered in hormonal cystic acne (I don't have a before picture because it was so bad that I didn't want to take any pictures of myself) but in 6 months, she completely cleared it and my skin is glowing! The other thing I love about going here is that I never had to choose what type of facial I want. That thought was overwhelming because I had never been to an esthetician. Instead, I would just show up for my appointment and Lidia would give my skin exactly what it needed at that time. Lidia is kind, gentle, and cares about her clients. Like the other reviews said, she doesn't try to push products on you, but instead recommends products that you can buy at Sephora or ulta, where I shop anyway. I was actually using way too many products when I first came to Lidia, and she brought it down to just a few, but far more effective, products. Thank you Lidia for transforming my skin and giving me back my confidence!! read more

Authentic Skin - Estheticians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lidia deserves all the praise that she gets! I can truly vouch for this because I've been to her a few times and she's always pleasant and is never trying to sell you anything! She will suggest products to you from various channels like Sephora or Ulta with various options to pick from. I love that about her. It's not just her treatment that she offers but the products that you should be using for your skin is valuable advice from someone who is so knowledgeable! Now her treatment! It was amazing! I got the microdermabrasion facial and my skin instantly felt and looked better. She will suggest the treatment based on your skin type. I had some dry patches that I was concerned about and she avoided that area so as to not irritate it further. My skin over the next few days looked even better. Healthy with a glow! She is very pleasant to converse with as well and extremely sweet and polite! read more

I would highly recommend to anyone struggling with acne. Lidia was able to quickly evaluate my skin problems and recommend changes in my regimen. The combination of just two facials so far and her recommended regimen have drastically improved my adult cystic acne much better than anything else I had previously tried (which was just about everything besides isotretinoin). I noticed a very significant improvement after just the first facial and my skin continues to improve. read more

Lidia is fantastic. I'm on my third facial and my skin has changed drastically. I was struggling with deep, painful bumps all over my cheeks with new ones popping up everyday. My skin barrier was so damaged. Since my first facial, the deep bumps have stopped. My face is smoother and most importantly, healing! I'm excited to see what my skin will look like in a few months. I'm so thankful for what she has done for my skin. read more

Best facial I have EVER had! Lidia is so knowledgeable, kind and relaxing. She really gets to know you and your skin and you can tell she truly cares about what's best for you. Her place has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind, and she always knows exactly what my skin needs! I highly recommend coming here and experiencing the amazing results for yourself!!! read more

Best facial ever. Lydia is kind, gentle, thoughtful, and extremely proficient. She keeps up with the latest skincare research and uses that knowledge to give you a customized facial. I've struggled with large pores, clogged and oily skin, and the occasional breakouts for a while. After 3 rounds of facials, my skin has completely changed and my pores have visibly shrunk. She also recommends products to add to your skincare regimen that won't break the bank. Her space feels like a clean and calm home. So calm I've fallen asleep a few times. Lydia is so easy to talk to and accommodating, I recommend her to all of my friends. read more

I am so glad I found Lydia. She turned my skin around completely. Prior to seeing Lydia, I struggled with cystic acne for over a year and half. During our first meeting, Lydia assured me that my skin could be cleared up. She was sweet, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. However, I was skeptical given how bad my skin was, but figured I'd give it a shot. Sure enough, after my first facial, my cystic acne stopped. My skin certainly still needed work, but the worst was over. Since then, I continued going back to Lydia as she worked on my skin to contain breakouts and clear up acne scars. Couldn't be happier with the results, and had I not left Chicago, I'd continue going back to her. If you're looking for an esthetician, highly recommend Lydia. She does not push products and during each visit, performs the services that are best for your skin, which made my life much easier. Can't thank you enough Lydia!! read more

Lidia is truly the best!! As other reviews have mentioned, she definitely takes the time to customize your routine so that it's specific to your skin type. She's very knowledgeable and also recommends which products to use at home. I really appreciate how caring she is and how she never tries to upsell you on anything, it's obvious that she genuinely wants you to look your best. I've always struggled with acne. After only a few months, my face is already starting to look better. My only regret is not seeing her much sooner! read more

Lidia is a wonderful and well-trained professional and person. I noticed results in my skin after just one facial with her. She is kind, patient, and an expert in what she does! She has also worked with me to help me find products to add to my skin regimen that won't break the bank. read more

This review is long over due. I have been seeing Lidia for the last two years and if I did not have to move to California earlier this year, I would have stayed with her forever. First of all, Lidia kept her place very organized and squeaky clean. I mean, for someone who is going to touch my skin for a good hour and a half, I just cannot trust them if they cannot make their own place presentable. When Lidia works on my skin, I truly feel that she cares about the health of my skin as she is always very thorough from beginning (microderm) to end (extraction, applying mask, etc.) Before her, I have seen other esthetician who tended to skim on certain procedures (almost like they were just going through the motion because the procedures were listed in the menu). But with Lidia, she actually took time to make sure each step is done properly, and she intentionally modifies the intensity based on the condition of my skin at the time when I visit her. Lidia does not push me to use her products but she does frequently ask me the products I am using (especially when my skin does not look too great) and make suggestions on what products I should consider adding / taking out of my regimen (not necessarily the products she carries). I would say Lidia was one of the reasons I was very sad to leave Chicago as I knew it would be very hard to find someone as good as her (and yes four months in I still have not found one at her caliber in my new area yet - maybe I need to realistically adjust down my expectations at this point......) read more

Lidia is exceptional. She customizes your facial to exactly what your skin needs and does a lovely job. My skin has looked and felt amazing since I started coming to her. She provides honest product recommendations for your at home skincare routine too. read more

Lidia is incredible! I came to her struggling with hormonal acne and she has drastically changed my skin for the better over the past few months. She is extremely knowledgeable and tailors the facials depending on your skin needs. I am so thankful I found Lidia, her facials have truly been life changing!! read more

5 Stars Isn't Good Enough! Listen - Every single positive review for authentic skin is accurate. I am a 30+ highly melanated woman. I recently felt like my skin had reached a plateau. I was fond of my old esthetician, but recently I was purchasing really expensive products and wasn't seeing results, so I decided to get a second opinion. I chose Lidia with Authentic Skin just based on the Yelp reviews. Upon entering, the location is very calm, serene, and of course clean. Before we began my treatment she did a consultation where she asked about my skin and the products I was using. She made me aware of some of the issues she was seeing with my skin and then began the facial which included microdermabrasion. Lidia was informative, sweet, and kind. She took her time and was very patient with my troublesome skin. I didn't feel rushed at all. I have a nose that secretes a lot of oil and needs extra attention when it comes to extractions. She was the most patient and diligent esthetician I've ever experienced. In the past estethicians have been really rough or paid minimal attention to the extractions in my nose. Not Lidia. It seemed like she was committed to performing as many extractions as were needed, not just what time allowed. At the completion of my treatment she was waiting outside for me with suggested products to adjust my regimen. She didn't just suggest the products that were most expensive or products that she sold in house. Instead she offered products that she believed would work for my skin and some of them have proved to be much cheaper and even more effective than others I have used. I've seen her twice and with her product/regimen suggestions I have seen a noticeable difference in my skin. My once dull, blemished skin is becoming brighter and clearer. I'm looking forward to my skin becoming the best it can be with her guidance. She is the "Cat's Meow". Worth every.single.penny!!! Schedule with her ASAP! read more

I've had 3 facials with Lidia and I am already looking forward to my next one! I have oily, congested skin that she has completely transformed! My skin looks and feels like it's finally "breathing" again. She takes her time and focuses during the facial and isn't afraid to do what has to be done... in my case lots of extractions! Most thorough I have ever experienced and I am so thankful! She learns the products you're using and customizes your regimen with alternatives for different price points. She explains the reason for each recommendation and only suggests a couple products at a time to see the effects each has on the skin. She's realistic and doesn't want you to be dependent on treatments and facials so she really focuses on HEALING the skin and educating on how to take care of it at home. I could rave about her all day but I'll let my glowing skin speak for itself read more

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found Lidia. She is an expert, period. I came to her with the worst cystic acne of my life. It looked like every pore on my face was clogged, I had red painful cysts, and my skin tone was blotchy. She was so sweet and understanding and after 3 visits with her I looked like a completely different person. My entire face is smooth for the first time in five years and the tone is almost completely even after five years of damage. She recommended me incredible products that were very inexpensive but work incredibly for my skin. I moved away from Chicago but drove 5 hours from out of state last week to see her again. I can't find anyone else like her. She is truly incredible. If you are on the fence about who to go to for a facial to help with acne, book with Lidia. You will not regret it - I promise! Lidia, thank you so much for saving my skin and for giving me my confidence back! read more

I highly recommend going to Lidia for facials! I wanted to leave a review for anyone like me who is a newbie to skin care and facials. I decided my New Year's resolution would be taking better care of my skin and I was curious about getting a facial. There's so many options in chicago and I was nervous about trying something new that (when done poorly) could be harmful to my skin. So again I was super nervous walking in but Lidia is amazing, kind, gentle and knowledgeable. She was understanding that my skin is sensitive and eczema prone so she recommended the right facial type for my skin. Overall it was a great relaxing experience and I did leave feeling like I had brighter clearer skin. She was even able to reduce some stubborn eczema redness I've been struggling with for months. read more

6 months ago, my skin was a complete wreck due to a combination of stress and hormonal changes. My skin was oily and covered with cystic acne, pimples on my jawline and my neck. No amount of makeup could cover the bumps and the new scarring. My wedding was 3 months away and I was in a panic. During the consultation prior to my first treatment with Lidia, she asked about my current skin care regimen and skin issues. She reassured me that everything was going to get better and got to work. I wished I would have taken pictures of my skin on that first day to have a comparison to my skin now. INCREDIBLE. My skin was completely clear for my wedding in October and has stayed consistently clear since then. The acne marks and sun spots have started to fade. I agree with the previous reviewers that Lidia doesn't try to push products on you which is such a relief. Also, I feel like she really has you and your skin's best interests in mind. For example, I'm impatient and want treatments as often as possible- I asked if I could come back in a month and she suggested that I push it back as that would be too soon for my skin. To me, that's a total integrity move. For those struggling with skin issues, don't wait- go make an appointment with Lidia (and give her time to heal your skin, it's not going to happen over night) read more

I am almost at a loss for words that express how incredible Lidia is! I have only had 4 facials with her but she has already transformed my skin from an acne-ridden scape to a clean canvas. It is a feat no dermatologist has been able to achieve. I have done everything that has only further damaged my system from Retin-A, birth control pills to antibiotics. Yes, those things work but who wants to damage their hormones or gut health for clear skin? Not me. So I resigned myself to a fate of bad skin if it meant that the rest of me was not suffering. Even with a change in diet, copious consumption of water and exercise, nothing really helped my skin like these sessions with Lidia. But you don't have to take my word for it...I am attaching a before and after of my skin as well so you can judge for yourself. read more

Authentic Skin - 4 months before/ after. No face makeup on the right! :) - Estheticians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois