Cannot recommend this experience enough for anyone who wants a quality facial that is truly personalized. Come to find out they are a small family owned business which is probably why the spa experience is very one on one/personalized. I went in for the 2 hour facial and was extremely comfortable. Whether we were chatting it up or I was in my deep REM sleep. This is the perfect mother's day, engagement, bridal, or birthday gift for that special someone who deserves a facial or spa day. I loved the products so much I had to purchase at least two of the recommendations there. Everything they use is from their Chicet line -- the daughter who operates a lot things is also a chemist! Her skin was flawless and I was left with a very noticeable difference. Talk about luxury products worth the price point -- my two big items were less than $100 total! Thank you for everything Ana Maria :) Obsessed with the bone marrow cream and mud mask that stays refrigerated read more

I just had a fabulous facial at Chicet European Skin Care. Ana, who is lovely, knowledgeable and expert at her job is wonderful.  The facial lasted a luxurious hour and a half with the best products I have ever used in my life. I have been using Chicet products literally for decades. They are overflowing with only the best ingredients and are made in Chicet's own lab and every step of the process is overseen by them. There are products for every skin type, cleansers moisturizers, masks that lift and renew, rich body cream and even make up for every skin tone. There is no better use of your skin care budget than these products and the facials available to you! read more

If I could give 20 stars I would! These products are SUPERIOR to any other products I have ever used (& I've used a lot)! For years I've heard rosacea can't be cured, but these products have just about eliminated it. Their products are PURE, small-batched & ingredients are chosen for effectiveness, not the latest "trends" (but they do continuing research) which is why they're experts at what works & what doesn't. There are no essential oils or skin irritants & over the years I couldn't use exfoliaters, but theirs are AWESOME leaving behind baby soft skin & NO REDNESS. Ana has helped me immensely through education & she is a wealth of information about their products. She is very kind & has been very patient with my abundance of questions ! Her commitment to her family-owned company is apparent & she sincerely wants people to be happy & have success with their products. I couldn't be happier cause my skin now looks like I always hoped it would - calm, hydrated, even-toned & firm. My constant chase after products that work is over. EVERY product is exceptional & it's like one-stop shopping. Everything is great- ALL the skin care, body care & even their makeup (which I'm very picky about). It has good clean ingredients, is light & feels like nothing is on but has good coverage just the same. I haven't used powder in years, but I decided to try it & I'm glad I did - it's silky, light & there's no talc - I love it ! Set aside the hype other companies are always shoveling & give this a try- you won't be sorry ! read more

I became a client of Mariana's when she first opened her doors. I am slavishly loyal to her products from her original signature line to the amazing additions she keeps adding over time. I strongly recommend a consultation. Her evaluation and suggestions are invaluable. She has been my guide for skin care through 40+ years. She is always right and I'm grateful. And thank you as well, Ana. So glad you are continuing with the family business. I'm so happy to know I can count on another generation of Chicet. read more

There is no word for Mariana and Ana Chicet, other than EXCEPTIONAL! They are two of the most caring, meticulous, scrupulous, luminous people I know. As I am not local, I love it when I catch Mariana for a good talk on the phone. My mother and I have been ordering Mariana natural skin care products for many years. The moisturizers are untouchable! They make a truly noticeable difference in the appearance of my skin. (not in my 20's anymore). I use Mariana's loose powder, creamy cover up, light and rich moisturizer, day and night serums and gomage, (granular face cleanser), every day. Then a few times a week, the honey shampoo, makes my hair shine, like never before. Jack Chicet, the chemist behind it all, is the third extraordinary pillar of the team. After being in the lab all night, he arrives in the morning sometimes with 3 new shades of lipstick. It's satisfying to have these long-lasting moisturizing lipsticks to zing up my look each day. A couple of years ago, Jack turned up with a jaw-dropping, hot magenta pink. Oh my goodness..., my regular shade now, it's to die for. All told, it's deeply satisfying to be maxing out the vibrancy of my skin on a daily basis. If you're in L.A., lucky you can go to the Chicet salon and work directly with the pros. read more

Just came home after receiving a fabulous facial. I made a bad choice years ago of going elsewhere, my face needed lot's of healing repair. Ana created a specialized daily regime for me and bought it all :) Can not recommend how lovely Mariana and Ana are. You MUST try them... Thank you again Ana !!! read more

I did a facial with Ana Yesterday and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had having a facial! Anna is so knowledgeable about skincare and I absolutely love how all products are made in house, in the USA. I will definitely be a consistent customer here. read more

I came to the spa about 8 months ago and picked up the following products for my sensitive and acne prone skin. -apple milk toner -spf 15 zinc for melanin sunscreen -oat cleanser -revitalizing serum day and night -clay and fresh sea plant mask for oily skin ~after consistently using her products day and night this is my review. her sunscreen is the BEST SUNSCREEN on the market, and I'm saying that after using all of the popular and expensive ones. Super goop, elta md, isdin and the list goes on. nothing comes close to the protection that this sunscreen provided me, I never got hyperpigmentation again after using it. it has a white cast as it should, because that's how you actually know a sunscreen will work. the cleanser is very good and has no fragrance it literally smells like good results. the revitalizing serum literally got rid of all of acne scars that I had on my beard area. Easily absorbs Clay mask I used it once a week and it's the most natural one on the market, it didn't dry me out nor made my skin red. left my face squeaky clean the ingredient list she has Is unmatched the cleanest ingredients read more

After living across the country, using her products and speaking with Mariana for approximately 35 years, I was fortunate enough to FINALLY have a facial at her lovely salon! It was such an honor to have Ana do my facial and then have the opportunity to meet and speak with the wonderful Mariana! I am so grateful for how she has never wavered from her beliefs..... and never ever compromises on quality and effective skin care. Ana did a fabulous facial, took the time to go over everything she used, and for this I am so very grateful. I appreciate more than I can say the knowledge they have, the wonderful products they make available to everyone, and the way they made me feel so comfortable. I had such a wonderful time speaking with both Mariana and Ana! They are truly the VERY BEST! My sincere thanks..... I feel honored to have had this special experience! I highly recommend Chicet products and a visit to her skin care salon if you have the chance! Christine Ernst read more

I've been using Chicet products for years and I love them. I have very sensitive skin and can't use just anything---the natural ingredients prevent irritation, and leave my skin soft and well cared for. And they are great people too---a family owned business. Recently, some "porch pirates" stole a delivery of their products off my porch and Mariana was kind enough to re-send. Thank you, Chicet! read more

Loved my facial, how I was treated, and products! :) I have been using their products for a few weeks and my skin is loving it!

Love Mariana & her Products! Have been a loyal client for around 5 years. Consistent quality & speedy deliveries at a fixed rate of $5. Boom Conveinence! I swear by the royal jelly mask, the amino body wash, the rich body lotion & the squalene eye cleanser to name my faves. Taken care of from head to toe. Thank You Mariana & all of the helpful people at Chicet! read more

Mariana's products are wonderful, with high quality ingredients. She is truly passionate and knowledgable, and really cares about you and your skin. She helped me clear up irritation and acne that showed up unexpectedly at age 28 right after moving to California, telling me to throw away all my dept. store products she claimed were irritating my oily yet sensitive skin. I did. She was 100% right....My face cleared within 3- 4 weeks and the redness went away. She will meet with you and tell you exactly which products to use (without pressuring you). I work in the industry and constantly try other products, but always go back to these. Some favorites: PCA face cleanser; honey body soap; gommage; all time favorite for clear, hydrated baby smooth face : the sea plant clay mask. An incredible bargain at about $18. If you want gentle, pure, quality products that feel amazing on your skin and never irritate, this is the line for you. read more

Mariana says . . . "If you continue using these harsh products you will look 90 when you're 50!" I took her advice and stopped that immediately... I have been using Mariana's products for 15 years and am very, very happy with the result. LaDonna referred us to Mariana and the entire family and friends use Mariana's products. Not only is the product pure and the results show-but the price point is amazing and Mariana herself will consult directly with you regarding skin type, product information and ingredients giving yet another advantage over the department store product. AS FOR YOU LINDA C. May I suggest if you wish to absorb the cost for a clean salon floor you should go to Beverly Hills and pay the over head to have the janitor come in and clean--I love the fact that her focus is on the product ingredient, and the client, NOT the salon floor.... You should go to the pretentious glitz and glam of BH for a clean salon floor-Mariana is for serious skin care clients-only. Her cost is put into the product and delivered to the client, maybe you should clean her salon floor. ***** read more

I've been using Chicet off an on over the years, and always end up coming back. Why do I EVER stray? It's an amazing skin secret that I love to share . The Day/Night Revitalizing Concentrate (kept in my fridge) always rescues me. Love the Seaweed Clay mask (also in my fridge) and I live for the Moisturizing Mist that I use under any moisturizer (Bone Marrow cream is gold). Just got the new lip treatment and love it. I've tried many products - Skinceuticals, NuGene, Revision, but there really isn't anything better than Chicet. And they are beyond reasonably priced. Mariana is there in person, on the phone, in the spa, and it's a thrill to see her. And she has amazing skin (wink wink :) read more

I absolutely adore every single thing about Mariana & I couldn't live without her products! Almost 15 years ago, a friend bought me a gift certificate to share the magic of Mariana with me (I formerly had no interest in facials and such) and I went and got my first facial and WOW, I a client and fan for life! I have been addicted to her products ever since and that that. Consistent quality & speedy deliveries at a low low fixed rate of $5. All her products will take care of the skin on your face and all your other body parts! Thank You Mariana & Reda for being the absolute platinum standard for skin care in California and probably the whole country and world :) read more

At the recommendation of my mother, I was directed to using Mariana Chicet and products. Because I've been recently having some skin issues, skin dryness, skin redness, etc., I found that it was due to the generic skin products I have been using along with their crappy chemicals in them. However, I went to Mariana's at the insistence of my mother and tried out their stuff and... it was amazing. It's hard to describe but my skin wasn't having dryness issues, skin redness subsided and on top of all that, my skin was feeling pretty nice and clean. I'm not too sure what goes in these products, but it's definitely working. I know, I'm a guy but I like my skin all nice and clean because I have pretty cursed sensitive skin. However, Mariana really made me feel at home because she was friendly and very funny. She helped me out tons! read more

I have been going to Mariana 's and using her products for at least 15 years. Mariana was using hyaluronic acid (a natural moisturizer produced by our own bodies) before anyone else ! Now everyone uses it. Her facials are amazing, two hours and no steam machine, they sit you up and put a steaming bowl of fresh herbs on your lap to steam your face! I work for a dermatologist and occasionally try products from work, which usually irritate my skin and send me running back to Mariana! When you see all the crap in products sold in a dr.'s office (namely lots of petroleum and mineral oil which clogs up your skin) then you really appreciate the quality of the ingredients in Mariana 's products. There's really no one else like her. read more

Mariana is adorable. Excellent products. Best old school facials!

Seriously, the absolute best skincare around. No chemicals, oils, waxes, or detergents. All their products are reasonably priced & effective. Faves are the gommage, bone marrow cream, clay mask, & apple milk cleanser. My skin has never been so soft. Their facials are relaxing and extensive. Reda & Marianna really care about you & your skin. I can't believe I only just found them, gonna be a lifer! Thank you ladies!! read more

Mariana Chicet's products are the best! I've relinquished all my old products and only use hers exclusively. My skin has never looked better and I've recommended her to family and friends who all love her skincare line as much as I do. There aren't enough words to express how much she has improved my skin. Plus she is one of the nicest ladies around! Go see her...you will not be disappointed! read more

Mariana is the Goddess of Skin. She is truly a master at her craft. I am 33 and have been using her products since I was 15. I don't believe my skin would look as great as it does without her products. My mother, aunt, and grandmother have been clients and fans for over 20 years. Her Revitalizing Cream, masks, and Gommage are staples in our homes! All of her products are amazing!The quality of her products cannot be surpassed. I would recommend starting with a facial and then buying the products that match your skin type. Her facials are the most relaxing, revitalizing experience that a girl can have. Most facials in LA are rushed and Mariana takes time and truly cares for your skin. She wants you to look your most beautiful. You will feel transported and relaxed in her beautiful office. After the facial, my skin was toned, silky smooth, plumped up, and radiant. Mariana gave me a facial a few days before my wedding. Note to all LA girls - go to Mariana for your pre-wedding facials AND anytime you need a facial. She is the absolute best! read more

I love Chicet skin care products, as I've been using them for several years. Recently I visited the skin care salon and was very disappointed at the salons' condition. This place of business has not been cleaned in a very long time. For a company that is in business to provide skin care cleansing, protecting and moisturizing, I would think the salon floors should be vacuumed, counters wiped down, and paperwork filed inside of file drawers. I would very much like to share this find with my friends, but I'm hesitant to recommend Chicet because of the lack of cleanliness. read more

Mariana and Redda are both pros at giving the old school facials. Facials last 1/5-2 hours for only $70. They know their stuff when it comes to your specific skin type. Mariana makes all her own products with her husband in their LA-based lab. She uses only natural ingredients, no acids or anything that will thin your skin. She believes the best way to great skin that ages well is not to thin it with harsh chemicals. Her products are not super expensive like most high end lines. And she makes everything with real ingredients. Example: Her papaya body scrub is made with a real whole papaya, not an ineffective expensive extract. My skin has never been better and people assume I'm 10 years younger than I am. Skincare chemical junkies won't like this place because they won't feel it's effective. Products like the apple/milk cleanser/toner may seem simple, but simple is most often what's best and most effective for the largest organ on your body--your skin. Everything you put on your face actually gets passed through your liver. I'd much rather that be apple juice and oatmeal than chemicals. read more

Best skin care products on the planet! I'm so grateful a friend turned me on to them. They are the best I've ever used & totally affordable. I only use natural products so, these are a win win! I get compliments on my skin almost daily. Reda is my girl and always takes great care of me. She's a skin psychic. She can take one look at my skin and tell if I've used something I shouldn't, like a night cream that's too thick from another company. She's always right! I've learned my lesson and will only follow what Reda says bc she knows best! The place is always so beautiful and clean. I really love coming here! read more

I ordered the Sea Plant mask from the website after reading Rachel McAdams' suggestion in the Allure spread she did. I received a personal phone call from Mariana Chicet because she wanted to get to know my skin type and my areas of concern so she could send me a bunch of samples. She was very thorough and really took the time to learn about my skin and educate me on skin care. I was amazed. When I received the package, she sent me a ton of samples and not single use samples...samples that will last me a few weeks. I am writing this review with my new mask on so I will update the review once I can comment on the actual products, but I just had to write a review and give praise for outstanding personal care and customer service. read more

I just started using Chicet products in January. Although I have fairly nice skin, I've struggled with sensitive skin for years and I've tried dozens of skin care lines (Skin Medica, Clarins, Claudalie, Bare Minerals, Rodan & Fields, Clinique, Bare Minerals, Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, Cetaphil, Peter Roth Thomas, and more!) in search of my favorite face care products. I've never found any of them to be particularly complimentary to my skin. I tend to get some dry, red patches around my nose and I am slightly oily in my T-zone. Because my skin is sensitive and simply because I'm more informed now, I've been trying to use natural products--especially those without synthetic or added fragrance, sulfates, or petroleum. After ineffective trips to the dermatologist who pushed expensive skin care and beauty products (which I did try), extensive trial and error, and online research, I stumbled upon Chicet. I live in Iowa, so rather than go check the products in person, I read through the website info and ingredient lists thoroughly and was eager to try the products. After I placed an order, I received a call directly m from Mariana Chicet to discuss my skin care concerns. She also included a handful of samples that were specific to my skin. She was unbelievably kind and knowledgeable. I ordered a handful of skin care and makeup items. My morning and nighttime routine include Redness Irritation Cleanser Exfoliator Support, Apple Milk Cleanser and Toner, Redness Irritation Moisturizer Support, and the Nutrient Milk Cleanser as needed to rub eye makeup off. I also use the Clay and Fresh Sea Plant Mask once a weekend. I received a generous sample of the Max Lipids oil free cream and use it under my eyes. I fell in love with the sample of Illuminating Loose Powder and ordered some immediately. It was so smoothing and non-drying, and matched my skin better than any powder I've ever used. Same goes for the oil-free concealer. Honestly, I'm addicted to all of these products. I love the natural smell of everything. The scents are subtle and smell like whatever the ingredients are (i.e. Oats, apples, seaweed!). Everything goes on so nicely and makes my skin feel fresh, light, moisturized, and calm. I finally feel good about what I'm putting on my face. My skin isn't perfect, but it's much happier! I'll continue experimenting with more Chicet products, but for now I love what I am using. read more

great products!!! the ideal moisturizer is my favorite, the result is more than i expected... baby soft, baby smooth skin, too good to be true, but it's true! i also love the way miss mariana communicates with her clients. i feel her sincerity.. last time i ordered she sent me lots of free stuff together with my order, she's so nice and her products so amazing. read more