Have you ever been at a mall but instead wished you were at a used car sales lot, or maybe a timeshare presentation? Fear not, because now you can! Simply step inside to green biotics and be subject to high pressure sales tactics by sleazy snake oil salesmen attempting to sell you fantastically overpriced skincare items that don't work and you don't need. And if you make the dumb mistake of actually being harassed into purchasing such products, be aware they will make sure that getting your money back is more painful than a root canal. I went in to the store on a Wednesday for a "complimentary facial." I wish I never stepped foot inside the store and I definitely wish I had never purchased any of the products. When I got home my face had become red and itchy where they had applied their highly touted eye cream. I called the store the next morning and told them I would like to return the unused and unopened items. They didn't want to refund my money. I went back to the store on Friday to return the items and they gave me the runaround directing me to call a number that leads to voicemail and still refused to give me a refund. This place is a scam, plain and simple. They will say whatever it takes to get you to buy something and refuse to give a refund. The Fashion Valley store is a new location, but the franchise has previous operations in other locations which have to keep changing their name because they get so many bad reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/luxury-cosmetics-la-jolla https://www.yelp.com/biz/mica-beauty-el-cajon-2 Green Biotics was denied a business application in Northern California because city officials believed the store to be a scam: https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/bad-yelp-reviews-sink-application-for-a-downtown-st-helena/article_8639b4b6-9cd5-5cdc-b4f5-630eb49412dc.html Complaints logged at the Better Business Bureau: https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/la-jolla/profile/skin-care/adore-1126-172011617/complaints Honestly there's too many bad things about this business to post. If you type in "rip off report" or "better business bureau" with any of the business aliases used - "Tresor Rare", "Luxury Cosmetics", "Adore" you'll find numerous reviews which repeat the words "high pressure sales" and "scam" dozens (hundreds?) of times. If anyone else finds themselves in the same kind of predicament I did, you came to this page after you got scammed, as it seems most people who leave reviews do, it's possible to file complaints with Simon, the property manager of the mall. I can't reasonably believe that Fashion Valley would think this store should be associated with their brand or representative of the experience they wish to subject their customers to. Simon has an online complaint form at: https://www.simon.com/contact?mallId=765 Also, you can file a complaint in person at the Guest Services kiosk next to California Pizza Kitchen and speak with a manager during normal 9-5 business hours. Of course... the best option is to just stay far away from this place. Which is what I should have done. read more

My daughter was told that a refund has been processed already when she spoke with you over the phone but it hasn't. We are waiting on that to return the creams or let us know when we can come in to do that process in person. We went yesterday to green biotics and one of the men who harassed my daughter was working so we did not go in. I left a voicemail today and yesterday trying to reach you to follow up read more

IT'S BEEN WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD!! I've never given much thought or time to mt skin but when I turned 75 I decided to dedicate my skin routine to Green Biotics! It's been three years and I'm very happy! Beats surgery all to heck! read more

Kaila is always thorough and spends time with me and never in a hurry . Eversince I have been doing facials and applying their product , -I have received a lot of complementary at work and everywhere I go . My skin has improved a lot . Nathan will always follow up and everyone is so kind and caring . I lot of my wrinkles are gone without using botox Sagging issue has significantly improved too. read more

I wish I could give this a 0!!! Total scam. Told me I could get a full refund- No refund. this place is a total scam. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I have disputed the charge because I do not want the product. read more

This place is a SCAM. They sell "facials" but what actually happens is they bring you to the back of their facility which is like a big storage room and try to sell you their $6,000 handheld red light therapy machine and solicit you while they use their device. I had just given birth and was looking forward to some alone R and R. They actually charge you for about 10 mins of them practicing their device on you and then you have to listen to a 30 min sales pitch. Literally a nightmare. It's also not done by an aesthetician, it's a sales rep for their device so that was scary since they are advertising "facials". To cherry on top, she actually took 3 personal phone calls while trying to sell me the product. Horribly weird experience here. Felt extremely uncomfortable. I went to the bathroom at Cheesecake Factory and washed my face with the bathroom soap because the back room they brought me to looked so unclean that I started to think that there may be a chance that the machine may have not been cleaned and got really freaked out. Anyway, don't come here. read more

Bre gave me a Great & Beautiful facial! Luv it! Will return again for Bre's magic facial!

Fashion Valley, San Diego. This place should be shut down. Fraudulent claims about "light wand," bait and switch tactics (bought 1 product and given another), plus incredibly high pressure tactics (kept me in a back room for partial "facial" to make sale). read more

I've seen this kind of cosmetics scam before; would advise staying well away from this establishment. Got roped in by a soft-spoken salesman with a noticeable Israeli accent. He insisted he show my an exfoliant and moisturizer and wouldn't take no for an answer when I politely refused. The exfoliant he claimed could remove dead skin, and after applying it to my hand, he showed what he claimed were flecks of my dead skin. This is false advertising; I am aware that these products contain polymers that ball up upon application, giving the appears of flecks of dry skin. Plus, all epidermal skin cells are "dead" already, so the argument didn't hold water. He then applied a moisturizer, it seemed to work, but the price highly exceeded the quality, and being familiar with this company's business model, I knew their products were subpar. Naturally, the salesman continued to insist I "treat myself", to which I explained I wasn't able to afford it. He responded by saying nothing and proceeding to ignore me; leaving me to walk out without so much as a goodbye. Avoid making eye contact with the friendly looking salespeople at the door; they'll hand you a sample and insist on showing you other products with the intent to aggressively sell you on low quality cosmetics at exorbitant prices. read more

This is a very bad company. Do not buy a product that is so bad. When I bought this product at the store. I was told to come back for a free facial. I did came back for the promised free facial. However, after that I was asked to buy the product use on my face. Alonzo started with 3,000 dollars. I said no, I can't afford it. I wanted to leave. He was standing behind the door. My purse was hanging behind Alonzo the owner. I couldn't leave, I felt so imprisoned. And the only way to leave is to buy this product. I was in the room for 2 hours.Felt helpless and held against my will. I felt no choice but to sign the receipt. When I went home I read the note that says no return no refund! read more

Went to the mall and was approached by Liav in front of Macys on 10/14. She gave me the spiel of their all natural organic skincare. She told me I have problems on my face. I'm thinking it could be from a long shift in the ER, I wear an N95 mask all day, everyday. I told her I'm scared to try since my skin is very sensitive and I'm allergic to many things. She said its natural and good for me. She demo the cleanser, cream, and exfoliate on the back of my hands to see how the dirt was rubbing off and how smooth it was. She said the products are expensive but there's a great deal for 3 bottles of the AM routine and lasts a couple years. The break down was cheaper and to invest in myself because for example, how many clothes do you have yada yada in the end, you only have one face. I kept saying no but she said don't tell her manager cause she can get in trouble. There's a coupon if I get something now, next year I can get one of the products free. It ended up being $199. She asked if I had a moment to see the specialist (Danny) to explain how to use the products. She closed up shop and walked me upstairs to their storefront next to Nordstroms. He explained the routine. Asked what skincare issues I was worried about. Suggested a PM routine and started demo-ing on my face. He added this and that, let it sit for a few mins and wiped my face. Did a side by side comparison. He said it cost X amount of dollars, but he can give me a good deal and am I ready for the surprise that he was gonna spoil me since I deserve it.. $199. He applied more things and said if you put everything together it'll be great for my skin and I'll end up looking like a teenager. He said it's a good deal and he's gonna spoil me because I deserve it, that normally it would cost around $2000 but he will throw in 5 free facials if I promised him to check in and have a photo update of the difference in skin improvement I had so they can advertise later. If I agree, he'd give me a discount 40%. With all this I have to promise not to tell about this super special discount. If people ask, tell them I pay full price. I was thinking everything is adding up how can I afford this? He kept saying to treat myself, I deserve it. I tried to say no and felt uncomfortable but didn't know how to say you're making me uncomfortable and not giving me room to leave and say no. It felt very pushy and aggressive that I felt like a child being told how young and beautiful I can be. It was hard to say no. I felt if I say yes, they would leave me alone. I signed my life away and left. I went home and had a major breakout where they applied their products on me. It never occurred to me that they never told me the return policy. I checked the receipt and in tiny letters it says "no refunds". The next day 10/15 I went to ask if there is any way to get a refund. They were shocked I had a reaction. They sent pictures of me to HQ to see what they can do about my situation and would give me a call back the next day at 11:30. They said they would call but, no answer. It wasn't until I texted them that they called back. He said that they have a machine in store that would analyze my skin to see why the products did not work with my skin. Went to get analyzed on 10/19. Said results would come in 10/20, no answer. Texted 10/21, no answer. Texted 10/22, finally answered and said 10/23. No answer. I texted. Response on 10/24 saying they have a solution to the problem and to get the facial so they can take care of me. At this point I don't trust the products at all. It felt they tried to push me away so the 14 days exchange passed and I am in deep shit. I asked if it's ok I cancel the facial since I'm traumatized to have an allergic reaction again. The whole situation made me feel uncomfortable and not confident. I asked nicely what can be done to get the refund. They ignored me. I understand what you are trying to do for the company but at the same time, be straight up and don't ignore your customers. I even texted to reconfirm the cancellation of my facial to which they read my text but no reply. I researched online and was shocked. There's numerous claims how these people use high pressure sales tactics and take advantage of people. Some do have an allergic reaction (they claim it's impossible and dermatologist recommended and hypoallergenic. But hypoallergenic means majority of the population isn't allergic. I'm one of the few where they would). There's a video of people protesting in front of a store because the products don't work, aren't safe, and a scam. They try to give you all these promises of youth when their products are truly not worth what they are charging. This company changed their names numerous times. Red flag. There's a FB group where people from around the world are being targeted with similar tactics and experiences. I want my money back for the trouble and for my face breaking out. The products are still unopened, ready for return. read more

Green Biotics - Allergic reaction to products - Skin Care Near Me - San Diego, California

HORRIBLE. These people are trying to sell skincare products as "medical" products and verbally put price tags on them for $350 each and then yell across the store to other associates when you decline their "special offer" of $199. Then they gang up and push their products on you as a team and yell at you as you leave. CRAZY. Such a weird experience. I even told them they were making me uncomfortable and being very pushy and the guy just continued to speak way too loudly and tell me he wasn't being pushy I was just making a mistake. 0 stars. 0 out of 100. Horrible place trying to scam money out of people for average skincare products. read more

terrible scammers! Beware don't purchase products or devices! Hubby bought products and his face started swelling And itching - he wanted to get this for me and our son but we cannot tolerate any of the products as we have eczema and psoriasis and can only use products that are prescribed by dermatologist read more

Scammer's!! Be careful! They will try to sell you a fase laser for $10,000 then they will come down on the price significantly if you keep saying no and will apply very hard, unpleasant sales tactics. Ultimately, they offered me the laser pluss a lotion treatment for 2.5K. After purchasing it, the store rep asks you to open the laser, take a picture, and text it to the sales rep to activate your warranty. They know that doing this will void any returns. The receipt shows it is a final sale, and they don't verbally tell you, nor do they have signs in the store! It took me 3 weeks for the store to agree to accept/process the return, the lasser and the lotions were unopen. read more

Please! Please! Don't waste your money here! This place is a ridiculous scam! First of all she gets my husband and I to go in there. She said she was going to make my dark circles disappear. I go in let her put on this cream under my eyes. It literally feels like a gel that just dries up. She told me it's worth $1000.00 but she was going to give me a secret discount for $399.00. I told her multiple times that I wanted to see my esthetician first. So then she hands me the bottle and says I'll give it to you for my discount $199.00. WTF! How do you go from $1000.00 to $199.00. Right there I new something wasn't right. Yes, the bottle looks pretty, but what's in it is probably worth $5.00. Lol Plus the girl was asking my husband if he can hook her up with one of his friends. WTF! Who owns this company!!!! If Fashion Valley wants to keep quality stores, they need to get rid of this one! ZERO STARS! No Thanks Brooklyn! read more

I love green Biotics people, nice and positive all time. I always waiting for my next appointment. read more

Milica is a fabulous esthetician who has provided me with excellent care for several years. She does great work, has a great personality, and is very dependable - the best! read more

Unbelievable scam. They offer to apply a product to your that is an "instant facelift." It's a lotion that drys, and makes your skin so tight the wrinkles and bags under your eyes seemingly disappear. Until you rinse it off when you get home (after I got sucked into the scam) and your eye is red, irritated, and puffier than when it was applied. And they instruct you to apply once a week as a treatment. So I attempted to do it myself when I got home, and it did the same, tightened my eyes, but so much so that it pulled my bottom eyelid down! Then again red, irritated, and swollen when removed. I couldn't imagine applying this one more time to my face! And if you read the instructions, it is intended to be a temporary topical fix to reduce bags and fine lines, but also, "instant, on the go.... DESIGNED FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS!" Definitely not a once a week treatment as they instruct!! And the "peel" is a joke as well. Great hocus pocus on their part! I am so disappointed in a place as prestigious as Fashion Valley Mall for allowing this hoax to continue! read more

Do not trust these people. I got suckered into buying the supposed eye cream and immediately had buyers remorse. Note that when you buy from them, the receipt says no refunds. After coming home and reading horrible reviews about the company and their products, I called about a refund, which they said they would grant. I went back the next day and they did grant the refund - which took six days to process. As for the eye product, it's just a filler; there are no long-term results, even though they say that if you apply it one day a week for a year, you won't have to use it any more. Additionally, the sales person was very smooth -- kept adding on things like a free facial and free products. I canceled the facial because I grew distrustful of their tactics. I feel dumb for getting sucked in. When you walk by their kiosk, just smile and say no thank you! read more

I was scammed over $4,000 by this company. There was nothing in the store about their refund policy. It wasn't until I got the receipt in my email that it was non-refundable. They are scammers and buyers need to know this up front. The machine they are trying to sell for thousands of dollars are junk. I wished I never stepped into this store!! 0 stars. read more

I was pressured into a sales pitch from outside to inside the store - female sales person removed my sun glasses and applied this eye cream lift. It was difficult to try to leave the store even though male and female employees were pleasant, the language barrier was huge. I would think NO means no in any language, but the pressure was very high from both of them. I bought the eye cream just to get out of there and when I got home I noticed the package was not wrapped. They sold me an open box, probably the one they use on customers and the receipt states they do not take returns if the box has been opened. The look of the eye lift cream was good BUT it is heavy like cement, you can't apply make up over it and also hurts to try to remove it with a wipe. I felt forced into the store and pressured into buying something I didn't want. If you can handle all of that, then by all means go there. This occurred in Fashion Valley - an upscale mall in San Diego. The product is called D'Oro Nano Tech. eye lift, the shopping bag says Dynamics and the store is called Green Biotics. Go figure. read more

This is just plain sad! --on numerous levels. First Green Biotics is quite simply a hustle and scam to sell unsuspecting customers cosmetic products. The hocking activity of standing out in front of the store offering free samples to lure people into the very small store should be a tip off of a possible hype. But the worst is the very smooth-talking sales staff, that, of course, plays on the supposed great benefits of their cosmetic products, which incidentally, have no proven professional research of any benefits. After, researching Green Biotics produces thoroughly they appear to be, well, the same erroneous organic, rejuvenating, makes you look younger, lie that is commonly touted for cosmetic products--and there is always the concern about microplastics and who know what else is used to make these products. My wife first got scammed with a $400 purchase, then returned for a 'free' facial, and ended up leaving the store with $2000 in cosmetic products. Here is the worst, my wife is 74 so she was obviously targeted. I did a little observation research outside the store, and I could see that women, particularly middle age and older women were being singled out for the free sample and invited in for a consultation. But the very worst of this experience is that the store appears to be run (and owned) by Israelis. My wife is Jewish, which certainly they realized, but that didn't stop them from taking advantage of her. That just adds further depth of how deplorable and appalling the experience was. Not sure how these types of folks live with themselves or how their families and friends can allow them to be involved in such a scam. The good news was that with a tremendous amount of calls to Fashion Valley, San Diego mall management, San Diego police, my credit card dispute people, and a variety of store employees, we were able to get the $2000 refunded to our credit card--and this was not easy at all to resolve. How this store and business continues to stay in business, and in malls, is hard to understand. It may be that people are just so embarrassed by being scammed that they don't come forward. If I had my way, I would put all Green Biotic people into some re-education counseling and teach them about the importance of fairness and ethics. This whole experience being personally 'face-to-face' lied to then basically robbed in broad day light in a normal shopping mall by what appears to be a typical store should not be allowed. read more

Excellent place, products, and facials. My esthetician was Milica, she is wonderful, I love her.

Stay far far far far away from this scam of a business. Their people are highly trained in ultra high pressure sales tactics. They are so well trained that you are hooked before you know it! I wasn't even in the mall for skin care but the gal literally blocked my path with a free sample and I was lured in. Never in my life have I been so gullible, these people are well trained! The products are horrid! Look these businesses up on the internet.....they have different names fir their stores but the products are sold world wide and they scam people. Some are sadly scammed for thousands! After you buy their high priced junk products they tell you they will give you a "free" facial. When you go to get the facial they turn on their high pressure tactics again and sell you facial packages. I thankfully cancelled my facial when I felt so scammed from the products I bought that I researched more and read such sad stories of people being sold the facial packages and getting really scammed for thousands. Don't let them get you. Save your money. read more

Horrible scam. These products are bought on cheap wholesale websites and marked up to hundreds of dollars. I was roped into the store (knowing I wouldn't buy anything, was just being nice to the associate). When I explained I wasn't looking for new skincare and couldn't afford their product, he made a snarky remark about my acne. Scam scam scam. These products are full of terrible ingredients and their salespeople are trained to manipulate you with their sales tactics. Stay away. read more

I do not recommend this store they hassle and trick you to buy things here. Even lie claiming that their consultant come onky once a year onlu to find out eh flies frm NYC time to time. this guy goes to Great Mall Branch in Milpitas California. i regreet going in the store. I end up buying a product and cost me $487 and a damn pricey machine first they tell me it cost $6k of course I kept saying I dont have that much and he suggested installment payment plan but catch is pay half downpay which I don't want to. He wanted to sell so he end up giving it for $700. I agreed to the big machine only to find out he gave me the wrong one. i called right away and he said come back next time add another $100 to get it so I did. It is so hard to contact him nagways when I went to exchange it he told me only for that day but that is not what he said. So again he wants me to pay if for $2k I decided not to exchange anymore. What a waste of time going there rhe store is such a disappointment . read more

Valerie has always been friendly and informative. I just went again after it was closed due to Covid, and I was so greatful to see they are using all the precautions needed as well as still offering excellent service. read more

Stonebriar location:This is a classic high pressure scam! They start with an in store demonstration. Then when they told me the price I started laughing and I said no. Roi went to the back to talk to his manager (ya right) and came back with another lower price. I still said no and he finally gave me a reasonable offer and promised me a full one hour facial. The day of my facial they changed the location of the store 30 minutes before my appointment to a store on the other side of town. Already a little frazzled I arrived and I had to wait 30 minutes only to learn this was another in store demo. I was not happy. I got the same high pressure treatment for a product that is supposedly a natural facelift. Same scam, she gives me a ridiculous price. I laughed harder and she said she would talk to the manager about giving me a better price because I am such a great candidate and could supply photos of my progress. Both sales Reps said please don't tell anyone about the price because they were giving me the sale of the century. You can get the products I purchased online for less! Don't even walk in the door! read more