Melissa is transforming my face from dirty leather bag to clean, smooth, and glowing! I'd look like hell without her. read more

Melissa is an incredible esthetician. She has all the exclusive tools to clean up my skin and give it a glow using peels, custom serums, machines (oxygen infusion, red light therapy), and massage techniques like lymphatic drainage. I always book the Quick Fix facial because I'm delusional about my skin, but she steps in and does what's needed. But enough about her miracle skin working skills, that's amazing, but what her decades-long clients, like me, love about her is that she's interested in us. She listens and she has smart advice. She is my to-go for a great local wine bar, insight into local politics, starting my own business along with how to make peace with my sibling. She has amazing mother energy in that I always feel comforted and like I know what to do next. She's also very funny. You will absolutely have the best time and leave with glowing skin. It's better than therapy. read more

Melissa is a true gem. I cannot recommend her services enough. She is incredibly informed and truly cares about improving her clients skin. She completely transformed several of my friends skin only after a few appointments. Every time I go in to see her, she goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and I leave happy with my skin. And her skincare line is some of the best products I've ever used. She is truly the best of the best!!! read more

After seeing Melissa for the last few months regularly, my skin has never looked better. She is hands down the BEST! She never fails to get really into my pores, and my face has never been cleaner and clearer. I also tried her moisturizer, and found it both reasonably priced and effective. I have sensitive skin and it does not break me out. I will definitely be restocking her moisturizer. I will never see anyone else for my skin care needs as long as I can see Melissa. read more

Melissa helps keep my skin looking healthy & moisturized! Always on time, friendly & doesn't push products to buy...but has amazing products if you inquire. read more

Melissa is my secret weapon for keeping my skin looking it's best. The facials are great, the expertise on skincare is top notch, and I love the brow extras. Recommended if you want thorough extractions. read more

What a wonderful and pleasant experience. The treatments are very effective and the environment is clean and professional. Highly recommend!

A Glowing Review!!! Melissa Cope (of former Yelena's fame) is an absolute god send! I went in a haggard mom with dull, lifeless skin, scrappy brows and sporting a girl mustache (I know, it was beyond!). After an hour and a half with the incredible Melissa at Melissa Cope Skincare, I emerged a glowing goddess! Really, my skin was plump, beautiful and glowing. Melissa gave me the works from waxing, extractions, the most amazing massage to my feet, hands and shoulders and numerous other masks and serums that smelled divine and worked wonders on my haggard self. She also used the Hyperbaric Oxygen machine (Madonna owns 3 of em'!) ! All in all, I can't say enough wonderful, fabulous things about Melissa and her treatments- you have to check it out for yourself ( I know I will regret this as I won't be able to get an appointment after this!), but really, she is the be all to end all of amazing skin, great makeup and the nicest girl you ever want to meet! read more

Holy Moley! Meliissa Cope is an outstanding aesthetician! She is a skin guru hands down! Look, this is not a spa, so you won't get the ambience, extended massage etc. But here's what you get, sage, trustworthy skincare advice and looking PHENOMENAL! I got the MCS Deluxe facial. I haven't had a facial in 14 months and was looking for an aesthetician who did serious facials and would do extractions (especially milias). Melissa was recommended by my dermatologist. Melissa asked about the products I'm using and didn't try to sell me anything and just told me the truth about alot of "commercial" costmetic products and what my essentials should be. For my facial, not only did she clean out my clogged pores and milias, she gave me something called dermal levelling (?) - I just had such dry skin. Well, I look like I am 22 years old again. I've always looked younger than my age but to have my skin go 16 years back, it was absolutely increcdible. 2 days later, my skin's looking and feeling better than ever. I've never looked so good, not even after microdermabrasion. I cannot recommend Melissa highly enough. Plus, she waxed my upper lip and tidied up my eyebrows, all part of the treatment. read more

Melissa is AWESOME! She took time for your face, and recommended you stuffs that will work for you. In my case, I had a really horrible case of acne.. I decided to see her every other weeks.. And she said, instead of wasting time and money with her, she actually recommended me her dermatologist! Sometimes I think that she knows what my skin needs more than I do.. Her products are also amazing! She never pushed any of her product to me, unless I asked her.. At the end of the session, she made sure that your skin is glowing and healthy.. Btw, she also does a good job in eyebrow! read more

The best aesthetician around, hands down. Everything she does, she gets just right! read more

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Melissa is the best! I have been getting facials from Melissa for over a year, including leading up to my wedding last October. She always makes my skin feel a hundred times better than when I walked in. I have tried a few other places for a facial over the years and honestly believe that there is a noticeable difference when I walk out of Melissa's space. She provides a facial that is relaxing and feels a bit luxurious while also feeling like you walk out with completely clear pores. read more

Ok, I could be selfish and not tell anyone about Melissa to keep her all to myself... But, she's just too good at everything she does! As a working Mom, I walk out of Melissa's studio looking and feeling refreshed... And, feel like I've just had a great conversation with a girlfriend. read more

Awesome service! Melissa is so friendly and did a great job. Clean and safe during COVID as well.

Melissa was by far the best vendor that I had for my wedding. When we did my trial make-up appointment, she showed me the dirt in my pores and told me that if I cleaned up my skin, I wouldn't need much make-up the day of. After two facials and careful attention, my skin was indeed glowing! The day of, her make-up not only made me look like a princess, but she calmed down my stressing Maid of Honor for free. Just what I needed! I received so many compliments on the pictures afterwards. read more

Melissa is amazing and my skin is glowing after her signature facial. You get a great deal of treatments and pampering for a good price. Her COVID protocol made me fee super safe: it was only me and her, she was wearing a mask and a face shield, and all had been sanitized and clean before I came in. Super worth it! read more

I've dealt with breakouts and various skin issues for years, and not until seeing Melissa did I feel like I could get my skin under control! She is incredibly knowledgeable and her products are AMAZING. I'm sad to say that I was only living in SF for a few months because of work so I won't get to see Melissa regularly. However, I know where my first stop will be as soon as I'm back. Thank you for everything! read more

Melissa is AMAZING! And her Quick Fix Facial is my latest addiction. If you are a super sensitive skinned girl (like me) then definitely give her a ring. Her facials are incredible. She goes all out to make sure your skin is glowing in the end, and you will be impressed with her thoroughness. No step of the facial is left undone - cleansing, toning, extractions, masking, moisturizing - brows are included too! Her Quick Fix facial is affordable - so there's no need to wait months in between for treatments. Seriously - go NOW! read more

Melissa Cope is wonderful and her facials are terrific. She runs this one-woman show in a tiny, sunny space on Sacramento Street and can get you in very quickly if you are in a hurry. (Her online appointment system works great too so you do not need to call, wait on hold, get called back, yadda yadda). I wish I had the funds to go every month but I see her every time I feel like my skin is looking kind of ill, and always come out feeling better. She is such a lovely person to chat with too. All in all a great way to improve your skin without the long waits and hassles of a spa to deal with. She is habit forming... read more

If you need a facial - look no further. Melissa is the answer to your facial needs. She has done WONDERS for my skin and I keep getting compliments every day about how great my skin looks. I've been to nearly all the facialist in the city and no one comes close to Melissa's talent and skill. Call her now and you will not be dissapointed with the results!!! read more

Melissa is wonderful. She made me look 5 years younger in about one hour. I recently had a baby and my skin got really dry after giving birth. She gave me an oxygen facial and it not only felt great but it made my skin moist and supple again! Her massages are to great too. read more

I have been to nearly every spa/medical spa in SF and Melissa is hands-down the best. She doesn't advertise(she doesn't need to), as her business is built purely on word-of-mouth. I was given her name by two separate MD's in SF, so I decided to try her out. Suffice to say, I haven't looked back. For 4 years now, she has been my secret to gorgeous, glowing skin. With all of the compliments I've received on my skin, it's about time I give credit where it's due. Without Melissa, I know I would still be struggling with less than perfect skin. Melissa is thorough, and effective, yet gentle. With every treatment, she cleans up the unwanted hair, shapes your brows, and tints your lashes (if you like). She provides excellent, painless extractions, gives you a peel, and a signature oxygen treatment. She is also an AMAZING makeup artist. She can apply everyday makeup, or glam you up for a special occasion. She knows everyone and everything about where to go and and who to see in the city. She makes you feel like you are going to see an old friend, entertaining you with good conversation, while she works her skincare magic. Whilst I know she is in high demand, she always manages to squeeze me in when she can. Her studio is immaculate and chic, conveniently located on Sacramento Street near tons of other cute shops and restaurants. read more

Melissa is fabulous and was able to fit me in one afternoon for a quick fix!! My skin looked amazing afterward. She did a fabulous job on my brows too. I will definitely be going back! read more

I have been going to Melissa for a while and It's been amazing! Her treatments are well tailored for your skin type and issues at the moment. Her skincare is amazing as well especially for my skin concerns. I highly recommend her! read more

Melissa to the rescue! Last year when I got engaged and got married all in the same week I used Melissa Cope (on the recommendation of my hair stylist, Melonnie Green at Tease Salon) to help with a quick transformation. The morning of my City Hall wedding, I arrived a plain Jane and left feeling...glamorous! She took one look at me and knew exactly what to do: eyebrow and lash darkening, natural make-up, and a lovely shade for my lips. She did this on the fly, last minute, and with confidence (all of which I appreciated very much)! read more

If you are in need of some facial "magic", Melissa is definitely the person to see. Melissa's been my aesthetician for years, and she tailors each facial to what's going on with you at the time of service. She's a wonderful person, too. She's also great at shaping brows and with makeup artistry. I think she may very well be the reason why I still get carded. Thanks, Melissa! read more

Best facial I've ever gotten, for a great price! She really focused on my particular skin concerns and didn't skimp on extractions. She was very honest about what my skin care routine should be (simple & didn't try to sell me lots of expensive niche products). Can't wait to go back! read more

Melissa and her services are FABULOUS! She's such a pro and so knowledgeable. I was really impressed by how much she knows about the skin and the magic she works. Her facials and other services (like waxing) are fantastic. I love going to see her. My skin looks so gorgeous after a visit to her. I highly recommend her! read more

She is great and she uses really good products and I respect her advice.

I was referred to Melissa about 4 years ago. I have suffered from cystic acne for most of my life and have tried everything from pro active to clairsonic to every single facial product on the market without any resolution. It's now 4 years later and my skin is healthy, glowing, and free of acne! I attribute my beautiful skin to Melissa. Thank you! read more

I visited Melissa for several flawless, high-end facial and eyebrow appointments before she opened her spa this fall, Melissa Cope Skincare and makeup Studio. The Sacramento Street victorian that also houses Goldberry jewelers belies the Euro-chic interiors of this great new spa addition to this sophisticated Presidio Heights neighborhood, following on the heels of the blow out opening of Spruce, just down the street earlier this year. Cope has upped the ante on the "lunch-time face-lift" by bringing Australia's blockbuster Hyperbaric Oxygen Facials to San Francisco (the $7,000 machine Madonna keeps with her at all times). I have had two of these (including one today) and am thrilled with the immediate reduction in dryness, fine lines, and blotches that lasts a few weeks (a series is recommended for more long lasting results). Melissa's natural warmth and professionalism round out the picture that also includes a marble-walled restroom, Frette sheets, and an appointment lead time that is still under two weeks. A must try. Am recommending the spa and that facial to all of my girlfriends. read more

Melissa of the MC namesake is fantastic. Formerly with Yelena's Spa in Union Square, she is now located in Laurel Heights. I got a facial there today and my skin feels great! She has terrific treatments and is always looking to offer her clients the best up and coming treatments and makeup. She also carries Becca cosmetics which can only be found at Neiman and Bergdorf's. But what I love best about Melissa is that she's a great person who never lets me leave unless I'm looking great. read more

AWESOME!! I have been a couple times for Wax/Tint and yesterday got a facial (wax & tint are included in the facial price). I had the Quick Fix facial and for 45 minutes was relaxed and pampered. I am already looking forward to going back for another service! read more

I had the pleasure of phoning Melissa's office this past week. Melissa had an hour opening on the day I called and it was an amazing experience. She did exactly what i needed in that hour. Brows tamed. Eyelashes tinted. Lip waxed. Oxygen facial. I felt very refreshed and am looking forward to my next appointment. For busy gals on the run she is the best! She is a one stop shop and very reasonably priced. Thank you, Melissa! read more

I always look forward to an appointment with Melissa. She is upbeat, fun to talk to, and her facials are amazing. I typically get the signature MC facial, but for my wedding I went with the Oxygen Facial and was hooked - I wish I could get the treatment done daily. Even though I was out to the wee hours of the morning the night before my wedding, I looked refreshed and my skin was glowing the day of the wedding after the O2 treatment. My wedding pictures are proof! She also helped my overworked sister get her skin glowing with just one oxygen treatment. Thank you Melissa!!! read more