Lucent Skincare is simply the best. It can be nerve-wracking trying out a new place when dealing with something as sensitive (and important) as your skin, but there is a reason Lucent (and Christina) has such incredibly high ratings and reviews. She is not only extremely knowledgeable, but a consumate professional. I trust her opinions on challenging matters, and she is extremely gentle. Furthermore, she is just a warm, lovely person to get to know. I HIGHLY recommend her amazing facials! read more

Wow! Christina is nothing short of amazing. She is a professional. Prior to discovering Christina, I've had a few facials in which resulted to me breaking out with an itchy inflammation! My skin is very sensitive, along with have eczema... tragic. BUT I found Christina! My skin immediately felt refreshed, supple, dewy, a huge improvement on elasticity. I can go on. My skin isn't perfect, but after Christina's pampering, I am that much closer. Thank you! read more

I'm very happy that I have started going to Christina to get my face in shape for my wedding. I love the products that she uses during the facial. They smell wonderful. She creates a very calm and soothing environment. I leave my appointment with a glow and looking better than when I came in. read more

I have been Christina's regular customer for more than a year now. Christina took a maternity break in Dec 2013 and is coming back on March 2014. I am so looking forward to my facial with Christina this March. And then I can get my regular monthly facials again! Your baby girl is so cute, Christina! read more

This review is long overdue! Christina literally saved my problematic/moody skin! I struggled for a year and I'm so happy I found her. Literally after one facial my skin was almost 100 percent back to normal. She explains things really well and gives really good tips/advice. On top of this stuff she's so sweet and calm! read more

This was my first facial and Christina was great! She was gentle, informative and most of all...my skin feels amazing!

Having just moved from NYC I was a little concerned about finding something as amazing as my aesthetician back East. Luckily, a friend recommended Christina and my search stopped there. Christina is absolutely amazing. She is so incredibly gentle, thorough, attentive, and dedicated to her practice. Besides being truly lovely herself, the service was lovely and top notch. She explained what was going on with my face, her treatment, and then topped it off with an amazing shoulder/neck massage. I bought a 4 pack on the spot and have recommended her to all my friends already! read more

Excellent Service and Amazing Results I have gone to Christina at Lucent Skincare for about 10 years. Her knowledge, professionalism and overall care for her client is extraordinary. She provides a calm, soothing and lovely environment and uses products of the highest quality. I highly recommend her services. read more

I don't get facials very often... but when I do, I go to Tina at Lucent Skincare.

From the moment I met Christina I felt calm and at ease. Her facials are always the highlight of my day! She is not only such a sweet person but also an amazing and knowledgeable esthetician. I've been seeing her for almost two years, and it has been so worth the investment. She customizes my facial each time I see her based on my skin's needs that day - it's never a standard formula. I now have an effective at home skincare routine! My highest recommendation for Christina! She's wonderful!!! read more

I just used my popsugar coupon for a facial with Christina and I loved it! I was waaay overdue so I thought I'd use some PTO before it's lost and take a mid work day break. It was very easy to schedule the facial online, instead of having to call and wonder what spots are open. Lucent is located right on market street at the Montgomery stop, so easy to get to, or easy to walk to from my office. I opened the door, expecting to enter into a waiting room, but I walked right into the facial room. It was small, cute and relaxing. Christina was super friendly, I liked her. Since my t-zone pores were so clogged, she suggested an extra blueberry enzyme, and since I knew it was my fault for neglecting my face for so long, I got it at only $15 extra. A regular hour facial is $88 (without the coupon). The bed was comfy, the music was comfy, it wasn't too bright, and she was really gentle with the extractions. She used a lot of products and was constantly moving on my face. It was just overall SO relaxing! I didn't want to go back to work! At the end, she finished with even an avocado lip balm, and hours later my lips are so moist. She gave me a list of the products she used on me and how to use them, but wasn't pushy when I said I couldn't buy them right now. My skin has never been softer, I love my facial, it couldn't have been better. Thanks Christina! I highly recommend her! read more

My skin has never looked more radiant thanks to Christina! She customizes the facial to your skin type instead of just going through the motions and she's incredible knowledgeable and thoughtful if you have any skincare questions for her. Her prices are more than reasonable for what you're getting and she's a total sweetheart to talk to :) I can't wait to go back for my next visit! read more

The facial I enjoyed at Lucent felt like it took years off of my skin life. I was so relaxed when I left, It seemed I had spent a day at the spa, not simply an hour. My face was fresh, clean and rejuvenated. Take an hour and treat yourself. read more

I have been going to Christina for the last 6 or so months now, and she is AMAZING! I had totally neglected my skin, and it looked very lackluster. Christina has been working her magic and I've gotten a lot of compliments on how good my skin looks. And the back and shoulder massages are the best! So much better than the fanciest spas! read more

This review is LONG overdue. I saw Christina for almost 2 years in San Francisco back in 2012-2013 and then I moved to NYC. Whenever I visit San Francisco, I ALWAYS make appointment at Lucent. Christina is a miracle worker and the sweetest, most knowledgeable esthetician I've ever met. read more

I've been three times now and it's really the best facial I've ever had. She took a lot of time with extractions, but funny enough after all that work, my skin wasn't red, to the contrary, it was radiant! I got great tips on how to keep my skin looking young as well. Check out Lucent for your next facial. read more

It's beyond the facial experience. The treatment is simply amazing and careful. It was my second time and I always get surprised of the service. I wish the treatment would last forever, once you get in the bed you don't wanna leave. read more

I had a bad experience at Lucent Skin care. I had a facial with Christina. After the treatment my skin looks fine but a few days later I've notice a few pimples on my cheek. A week later my face was really oily and started breaking out. I don't think I would go back again. read more

Where did my pores go?!? Got back to my hotel and I've never seen my face like this. I have some pretty big pores, and after treatment, voila! They are gone. Christina is super sweet and also gives a killer massage in between treatments. Go here. You won't regret it. read more

I am now a regular customer of Christina at Lucent Skincare. Her location is very convenient to me just next door from where I work. She talked to each step so I knew what's going on and made sure it was quiet, and relaxing. My skin feels great and wonderful. Also, I enjoyed Christina's aromatherapy massage of the hands, neck, and shoulders! The massage was extremely good and the room was so comfortable, I actually fell asleep. read more

I just had a facial after a whole year of not having one due to time and money constraints. Christina had a lot of work to do on my face. My skin feels great and I am very relaxed. Her office environment is calm, welcoming, warm and relaxing. She does so much during a session and does it gently. I used to think that she goes way out of her way to make sure you are comfortable and getting the best possible service. But, today I realize that this is just who she is and how she conducts herself. I've been to other spas for a facial but after hers, I'm just spoiled. I won't go anywhere else. My skin is obviously different from my daughters'. We've now all been to her and have had amazing results. She knows what she is doing. Her rates are SO reasonable even being in a downtown location. Everything about her is great. And, congratulations and best wishes, Christina, on your upcoming bundle of joy. To Everyone else... she will take a break in December for the baby. But, just keep watching her website. She is well-worth the wait for her return. My highest recommendation to Christina!!!! read more

Christina really does wonderful work...I just wish I lived in San Francisco so I could see her all the time. Very relaxing, skin was glowing, a real treat! read more

Excellent facials and skin care advice. I highly recommend Christina. You don't even want to leave because the atmosphere is so soothing and relaxing!! read more

It has been a year now that I am getting my facials with Christina Leung at Lucent Skincare on Union Street. She continues to be an exceptional esthetician. I can see my skin improved throughout this year. Christina pays special attention to my skin every time and will ask for my feedback on each facial in order to enhance the next one. She suggests and performs slightly different facials each time in accordance with my facial needs. And the prices are within the same range. Other estheticians I been to in the past seem to try to sell me more expensive facials that are not fitting for my needs. I love the current products I got from Christina as I really see improvement in my skin. The facial along with the massage is so relaxing. I feel energized with enhanced skin each time I walk out. This is the best referral my friend had ever given me and I would highly recommend getting a facial from Christina! read more

This review is long overdue! Christina is AMAZING!! My whole family has been going to Christina since she was at Origins. Now she has a new place on Market and it is absolutely adorable. Her calming blue walls and cute decor really allows you to escape and feel at peace. As always, as I walked into the room, I was welcomed by Christina's warm smile and friendliness. She even had delicious cookies! She made sure i was comfortable the whole time and played soothing music to relax me even further. If you haven't gotten a facial from her, you are definitely missing out! The products that she uses have a very sweet smell to them but they definitely enhance your skin. I like the fact that she even tells you what product she's using during the treatment. Christina's gentle and smoothing facials combined with her hand picked products are divine! My skin looked so much cleaner and better by the time she was done. I was so relaxed after the facial and soothing arm, neck, and shoulder massage that I didn't want to leave when time was up. I make it a point to visit Christina everytime I'm back in the city, she truly is the best at what she does! read more