Cori is the best sugar I've ever had. Period. My grow out is seamless, the conversation is always amazing and vibe is always high! I'm super active and I never have problems after her care is given. read more

Cori is the best!!! Her facials are great and I get to relax in a very calming space. Always a much needed self-care and always happy with my spa facials and microdermabrasion. She answers all my skincare questions and recommends products based on my skin at the moment. read more

Everything went great! She's awesome.. love that she lets me make my music choices.

I was kicked out of R Spa for having a last minute cancellation. This was the best thing that could have happened. I got to meet Cori and she is a gem. I loved my session and my face feels amazing. I've gotten so may compliments on my skin, you should too! read more

My first time here was a great experience! Cori was super nice and welcoming. I did underarm sugaring and given I am super ticklish, she was really accommodating and helped make me feel comfortable by using a more firm approach. I had gone to a place in Napa previously but I'll be switching over to BD since it's so close to me. read more

Cori is a sugaring goddess! I had to find a sugar appointment last minute because of a scheduling conflict. There are some sugaring appointments you just don't want to miss! I found Cori thanks to yelp and all these glowing reviews. She knew the three techniques to keep me comfortable (distracted) talking, breathing prompts, and palm to skin after hair removal. We laughed about the three techniques during my appointment. She's an expert because she's been on the other side of the sugar as a client once too. As I always say beauty is pain but she was able to keep it to a minimum. Her online appointment system puts all your scheduling woes at ease. There is a parking lot right conveniently located in front of her place. read more

Cori is just amazing! She did a beautiful henna piece on my hand and arm before I went on vacation for a week up north. I told her to do whatever she felt (no particular design in mind). It survived a few days of backpacking and snow melt backcountry lakes. While in Ashland, Or, I was stopped by many vendors and wanders who all had many compliments for her work. The amount of detail that she puts into her designs is amazing. Absolutely a beautiful artist! read more

Bella Donna Skin Spa - Henna piece done by Cori - Skin Care Near Me - Benicia, California

Cori is the best! I've been seeing her for almost 5 years for sugaring and she's great! I have very sensitive skin and RATEKY have issues with bruising, swelling, or ingrown hairs after her services. And when I do, it's because I didn't take the proper after treatment care steps. My bad. And my brows always look perfectly groomed and naturally full! Yesterday I went in for my first extraction. I had a blackhead go rogue and erupt on my cheek. The experience was not at all what I expected. She did a full cleansing prep before, and she used a vibrating paddle tool on most of my face. Most my my pores are completely clear, and she cleared out blackheads that have been there forever. The MONSTER zit was also drained with little pain and zero bleeding. Then she followed up with a radio frequency treatment and these fabulous frozen globes. This morning it was still angry, but this evening it's nothing but a crusty reddish spot. What I expected to be a painful drag, was actually an experience in pampering!! She also gave me an education on breakouts and good advice on skin care. She truly is a master at here trade. Book a facial! read more

Cori is the best! I've been seeing her for many years, but never thought to write a review. Get a facial! Try sugaring! You'll be wowed!

I have been getting sugared for over 5 years up in Seattle where I live and I was so excited to find Cori when I was visiting family in the B.A. and came up due for my service. For those who don't know, sugaring is an ancient hair removal technique that uses a sticky paste made from sugar, water, and lemon juice. No cloth strips are used. Rather, the sugar is applied with a (gloved) hand and then removed in the direction of hair growth with a flick of the wrist. Because of the physical properties of the paste, as it is rapidly stretched it becomes solid for a split second and captures the hair, pulling it out. So that's how it works (or at least that's how it has been explained to me). It differs from waxing in a couple of important ways. First, it is applied on the skin at room temperature so there is no risk of bruising or burning your skin. Second, hair is removed in the direction of growth which (in my experience) results in less breakage of the shaft of the hair. It tends to come out with the roots and thus takes longer to grow back. Some people find sugaring to hurt less than waxing, but let's be real - ripping hair out by any method hurts. While no one can make hair removal painless, a good esthetician can make it EFFICIENT, which is key. As you can imagine, it is very technique dependent but Cori is the real deal. Even though I've been getting routine hair removal services for a long time, and consider myself a "pro", I really appreciated Cori's attention to comfort and modesty. I think she would be excellent for a first-timer. All the glowing reviews are true! Give Cori a try! read more

Cori is simply amazing!! She made me feel so comfortable about getting my treatment. I got a Brazilian wax done with sugar wax. This treatment is absolutely amazing you won't be disappointed. Please go see her you won't regret it. read more

This review is long overdue! Cori is the BEST. To start, it was great to find a place that offers sugaring, in addition to wax. I've always had sensitivity issues with wax, and sugaring has become my go-to solution for hair removal. On that note, Cori is an eyebrow goddess. She settles for no less than perfection. The services I go to Bella Donna for the most are the Spa Facial, Acne Clearing Treatment, and the Back Treatment. Cori is so communicative: making sure to ask all the necessary questions about your skincare regimen, explaining the treatment she's giving your skin, and (most importantly) lets you know when she's starting extractions! She really takes the time to analyze your skin in order to understand it and go about all the right avenues to treat it according to what it needs. Bonus: She does henna tattoos at the Benicia Farmers Market (seasonal) on Thursday nights! Super Bonus: She's great to talk to, and makes you feel completely relaxed :) read more

I went here to pick up some gift certificates for for friends a while back and it was pretty nice. There are some magazines to look at while you wait. Nice and clean inside with friendly people. It seems like the offer a lot of services so I was glad I was able to just get a gift certificate and let people choose what they want. I gave them to co-workers, friends, and family and I'm hearing very good things. Sounds like I made a good choice. Will be going back to get some more as the Holidays are quickly approaching. read more

Cori is absolutely amazing!! This was my first visit with her and first sugaring experience. It is by far less painful than waxing. She was very thorough in explaining the method prior to treatment. Cori was very professional and really made me feel comfortable. She definitely has mastered the technique to ensure your not squirming on the table or ready to tap out (unlike my previous experience with waxing). I truly enjoyed my conversation with Cori, which I'm sure was genuine, but also helped as a great distraction versus the awkward silence. Thank you Cori for making my first experience pleasurable and bearable. See ya in a few weeks! read more

I buy gift certificates here around Mother's Day and Christmas for my mom and aunt. Cori is professional and really helpful. Her place is neat and anyone I know who has been has nothing but good things to say! read more

Bella Donna is a gem. I've been here for sugaring only and it's been a total game changer. I'll never go back to regular wax! Cori is an absolute professional who does great work and is super easy to talk with. The space itself is clean and tastefully decorated. read more

I don't know why I waited so long to come back to Cori. On one hand, I want to save her for myself, on the other hand I want everyone to know how fantastic she is. She should be everyone's go to for all things skin care. First she is extremely knowledgeable; she knows what she's doing. She knows about the products, and she pays attention to the needs of each individual person. Although she is extremely professional, you do not feel like you're going to a business. You feel like she is a friend who really cares about you. She did an amazing job on my make up for my son's wedding four years ago, and I came back last week for a facial and then last weekend for make up for my second son's wedding. I even shared her with the entire wedding party. I can't say enough great things about her ability to make you feel beautiful. I will be going back soon. You can also make an appointments for tips on make up application. read more

The spa itself is alright. Nothing fancy but clean. I definitely recommend Cori for sugaring. Her prices are reasonable and she manages to make it relatively painless. read more

Whooo!!! Sugaring is sooo much better than shaving! What was I thinking all these years? I am never going back. And I have to agree with the others, that Cori, is super nice and makes you feel really comfortable...even in those "awkward" moments ;) read more