i've been seeing Kim for a few months now and am really happy with my results! she charges a reasonable price for facials and customizes them to what your skin needs. the massages in between the face masks are so relaxing i could fall asleep. most importantly, my skin always feels smoother and less congested after a facial with her. read more

I left the bay for 8 years and was so thrilled to find out when I came back that Kim is still in her adorable salon in San Carlos! She's the best. Super happy with her services and she's a great person, so easy to talk to and very accommodating. I recommend her to everyone! read more

Great service, it was a comfortable experience! Thanks Kim for fitting me in last minute!

I moved out of the area two years ago but still traveled 40 minutes to see Kim for my monthly eyebrow and lip wax. It wasn't until 6 months ago that I had to accept I could no longer see Kim because of the distance. I still haven't found anyone in my area to replace Kim but I don't think I ever will. I just have to accept it. My point is that if you are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, Kim is the person for you. read more

I love Kim!! I get a facial and eyebrow wax every month from her and I am always so impressed. She will customize the experience to fit your needs. I have seen such improvements in my skin with her recommendations. She is so kind and just a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her! read more

Kim is the only person I'll trust my skin to. My face has never glowed so much so quickly! When it comes to waxing Kim makes me feel completely at ease and I'm always so amazed at how it's all over before I even realize it because we've had such great conversation. Thanks Kim for taking such good care of me read more

Last night I attended a mothers' club pampering night and had my eyebrows expertly shaped by Kimberly of Savvy Skincare. I usually am nervous about trusting the shape of my brows to an esthetician I haven't met before, but Kimberly knew exactly what to do and listened to what I wanted. I am very happy with the results and look forward to going in for a facial. Kimberly's got a great personality - the kind you can relate to and relax with. We all need some pampering, and not just for Mother's Day. read more

At last, I've found the one... I have been searching for a lady that can put my eyebrows back into shape, since I moved in June. It's been a bumpy, rough ride to get to Kim; I almost lost all of my eyebrows from over waxing, over shaping, under shaping, no shaping...well you get the idea. Finally I found Savvy Skincare-- Kim rocks! She has a very cozy, yet sleek, comfortable work space in the back of The Studio salon on Laurel Street. It's kind of hard to find, because their isn't a sign and you've got to walk directly through the salon to get to her. Tips- ~Parking is a little bit of a challenge in this area daytime, so park in the GW parking lot next door, or allow yourself enough time to find some beforehand. ~Bring cash or check, these are the only forms of payment she takes (currently) ~Be sweet to her and tip her well, she deserves it! read more

Called Kim at 3:30pm today to see if she could squeeze me in for a facial, and she graciously stuck around to take me, even though she was just about to pack up for the day. When I arrived at 4pm, she was ready to rock and made me feel right at home. I am super happy with the results. Kim was thorough, detail-oriented and painless. The shoulder/neck massage was insane - SO relaxing. Will definitely be going back regularly. :) read more

Kim from Spa Luxe has opened her own skincare salon, and I loved her there so naturally, I followed her. Her facials always leave me feeling wonderfully relaxed, and her advice for what I should be doing with my skin care regime is working wonders on my face. She's also offering hair removal (eyebrow/facial waxing, bikini waxing, legs and arms as well) which I have not had done with her, but I imagine would also come out well. read more

Kim is awesome - very accommodating and squeezes me in every time. She's easy to book thru text too! She is friendly and pleasant without being too intrusive or talkative. Her place of business is located in the back of the 1051 Studio salon and has a very welcoming and warm vibe. Her table is super comfy too. Parking is very easy to find on the street. I go to her for waxing and she gave me some great skincare products that I am now addicted to as well! read more

I go to Kim for my montlhy wax, and occasional facial. Kim is great, very nice and welcoming. I love the homy/chill atmosphere of her little shop, it's very comfortable. I'm not someone who gets comfortable so easily, but Kim made me comfortable right away. I love the time that I spend there and all the little advice that she gives me to take care of myself (skin, etc). As for the wax...she's a pro. She gets it done super fast and is very well. Another plus with Kim: she's accomodating with her schedule and will always try to fit you in even when you contact her last minute..... I love it! read more

I've been seeing Kim for years. I would follow this woman to the ends of the earth if I had to. When I first started working with her my skin was a wreck and I hated it. By trusting what she was doing and listening to the advice she dispensed. I was able to achieve a smooth complexion that is even and bright. Yes, the skin you want requires your participation and does take some patience. BUT I guarantee you Kim is the guru who will get you where you want. She carries amazing products that I swear by and don't worry she'll help you find the right combo. It's a scary consumer's market out there but with her by your side it's not so bad. I can speak for myself that once my skin got healthy I didn't need to use as much product and what I do goes a long way. Hint this should speak about her products quality. Aside from the great skin, going to see her is like a getaway. A facial is my sure fire way to make the bad melt away. It takes your mind off of everything. Her bed is uber comfy and is like a warm soft cloud. The overal ambience oozes zen. Oh and one more thing she does do waxing. AMAZING! My brows never looked so good. She really listens to what you want and will steer you in right direction if you need it. So if you are new or nervous about venturing into the world of skincare please trust me when I say to give Kim a try. Her kind and friendly disposition is just the right way to get you going. For those of you who are seasoned veterans in the world of skincare I say keep your options open, change may be a pleasant surprise. read more

Kim is fabulous! I won't go anywhere else now that I've found her. She really listens to your concerns and tailors her facials to fit your needs. No cookie cutter set of masks and peels here! Her space is cozy and very comfortable. And then Kim herself is simply a lovely person. She makes the whole experience beautiful from start to finish. I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

Kim was fantastic! I stopped in spur of the moment. She was very friendly while being professional. My eyebrows needed shaping. They look fantastic! Try her for sure. $18 is totally in line with other local prices and she didn't give me a hard time about using a debit card in the least. read more

Kim is wonderful! she does a great job doing facials. I always do my cleanings with her and hair removals as well. Love her! read more

Long overdue review of this wonderful lady and all of her services. Kim's facials, waxing, etc are all amazing and leave you feeling like a new person every time. Kim is incredibly knowledgeable about skincare, skin issues and has helped me with maintaining a glow year round. Services are well priced and she is always so accommodating. You couldn't book with a better person! read more

I have to say Kim is a pleasure and she took me in last minute my first time there and I felt so comfortable! My eyebrows look amazing thank you so much read more

Kim is really great! I went for a full leg wax and she was really fantastic. The wax she uses is high quality and her technique is wonderful - least discomfort I ever experienced. She was really thorough and got all the hair, and since she got it done so quickly she kindly offered to tidy up my bikini line too! Her room is very pleasant and the bed is so comfortable. I really want to try her other services! read more

Another very overdue five-star review for Kim. She is absolutely incredible. I've been going to her for a few years and have never once been disappointed... or even at all less than 100% impressed and happy. I've had to try other places to get my eyebrows waxed due to a few moves but have officially decided nowhere else is worth it. Kim is definitely worth whatever sort of travel you need to get to her. I have naturally pretty thin eyebrows and she has an amazing way of making my eyebrows magically look thicker and more alike. I now make sure to book an appointment any time I'm home for the holidays or in the bay area. Look NO further! read more

Ever since my second child was born; I have had a lot of issues (either breakouts or extreme dryness) with my face which I have never had before in my life. It was frustrating since I was going to somewhere in San Mateo weekly and I did see any results. I just happened to be shopping at a spa boutique in Redwood Shores. I asked about their facial services and they recommended Kim since she is the lead esthetician there. After my first facial with Kim, I instantly noticed the difference in my face. Her facial is nothing short of amazing and her shoulder and hand message is to die for. At the beginning, I was seeing her every 2 weeks but now since she has nursed my face back to normal, I go see her in her at her new place in San Carlos every 3 weeks. She went on her own and opened her own place recently. I love her new place located inside the "Studio" on Laurel Street in San Carlos. Her room is extremely cozy and her facial bed is so comfortable that I always fall asleep. I utilize all of Kim's services having my brow colored and waxed monthly. She gives the most amazing facial and I feel rejuvenate every time. My face has never looked or felt this great. I would recommend her to everyone. My best friend gets her Brazilian Wax done by her too. My mom is who has always had dryness issues with her skin is also a great fan of Kim. Since going to Kim her face is much more supple and has such an amazing glow. People are amazed by how nice her skin is and she is 60; all thanks to Kim. Kim is the most amazing esthetician. She has made me look and feel beautiful. Thanks Kim!!!! read more

My facial with Kim was absolutely amazing!! She's kind, through, and professional. Her salon space was warm and inviting. Kim was a pleasure and I can't wait to schedule my next facial! read more

My five star review for Kim is very overdue! She is AMAZING! I have been a loyal customer of hers for 2+ years now. I have thick Middle Eastern eyebrows and I am REALLY picky with who I go to for my eyebrows. I had someone make them too thin in the past and ever since I am really careful with who I go to. My sister had her eyebrows done by Kim for a few months before I started seeing her too :) Kim is SO talented at eyebrow shaping. I have never seen better! I only go to Kim now - and so do my mom and sister! I have also had a few facials with her and they are absolutely delightful! Her room could not be cuter or more comfortable. It is a soothing environment and my skin always comes out looking phenomenal. Highly recommend Kim's facials especially before a big event like a wedding :) Your skin will be glowing! Finally, I have to say Kim has the best personality! She is so much fun to chat with :) She always lifts my spirits and makes me feel great! LOVE her and look forward to being her customer for years to come! Thank you Kimmy!!!! :) read more

Kim is very professional and friendly. Top notch waxing services and atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere new. read more

Kim is a very special person and talented skincare specialist! My skin feels amazing, can't wait to come back!! She knows so much about so many things including health and wellness and what products to use on your skin. Can't wait until she does eyelashes!!! read more

Kim is amazing!! Her Studio is warm and inviting and she goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable. I received the most incredible facial leaving my skin smooth and beautiful. I most recently received an aroma touch which was incredible. I left feeling serene and relaxed and had the best sleep ever. Thank you Kim!! read more

I've been meaning to write this review for a couple of weeks... I went to Kim for a facial and brazilian wax. She did such an AMAZING job with both. she made me feel comfortable and she truly addressed all of my skin concerns. Kim recommended some products and I bought a couple of them that I LOVE! she wasn't pushy or didn't make it sound about the sale but about my skin :) Prices were very reasonable too! I really enjoyed going there and will be going there again! Love her. Thank you Kim for the wonderful experience - You have a loyal customer for life! read more

Kim is the truly the best. Always does a perfect job on eyebrows and is very helpful with any questions I've had. Also my facial was fantastic, left my skin feeling smooth and clean :) I live in SF and will forever commute to see her. read more

This review is so long overdue! Kim is absolutely amazing! I have been seeing her for almost 7 years now. I first started seeing her when she worked in another spa. She did such a good job with my Brazilian that I wold only see her, even way back then. Brazilians can be pretty painful if not done correctly. She is quick and efficient, but also very thorough. When she told me she was leaving that spa to start her own business I didn't even have to think twice about following her. I can't say enough good things about not only her and her fabulous personality, but about the quality work that she does. She keeps my eyebrows in shape, and gives great facials as well. She is very knowledgeable about her products and the type of skin care product that will work best for her clients particular skin care needs. She offers many services and is very reasonably priced. I live in San Jose and make the 40min drive to San Carlos every month just to see her. She is totally worth it awesome!! read more

I had my eyebrows done at Savvy Skincare and Kim did a fantastic job. I keep catching my reflection in the mirror and thinking that my eyebrows look awesome. Definitely going back for eyebrows and am excited to try other skincare treatments. read more

I have been seeing Kim for years. She is so great, I followed her from her last location. Kim is super friendly and makes you feel so relaxed, even when you're getting hair ripped from your face! My skin always turns out looking great and my brows get compliments often! I have seen many estheticians over the years, and she is by far one of the best. read more

I recently went to see Kim a couple of weeks ago because I was in desperate need of getting my eyebrows done. I found her off yelp and was a little nervous changing my eyebrow lady who I normally saw in San Francisco. Since moving back to the peninsula it has become more of a hassle to drive all the way to SF to get my brows done. Kim was very gently and answered all my questions. At my older place I used the peel off (green) wax which I thought was better for my skin. I've suffered from bad acne as a teen and had to go on Accutane. I was worried by skin might react to normal waxing as it did before but I had no reactions with her treatment. I'll be using Kim from now on. :) read more

As someone who, in the past, has spent a lot of money at high-end spas in Vegas and Santana Row, I can genuinely say that the quality of care Kim gives her customers at Savvy Skincare is far superior. I received a gift certificate from my best friend, who is one of her long-time clients, for a facial, and after my experience I was HOOKED! I now come from San Jose once every few months to get my glow on! Not only does she have microderm abrasion, but she has this light and current machine that gives me an instant lift. Her prices are unbelievable considering the amount of time she spends catering to my specific skin care concerns! Her business is in the back of a busy salon, and parking in front can be tricky, but once I'm inside, I feel right at home. I love the casual and comfortable environment she has created. She is a great listener and has an awesome sense of humor too! Overall, she could (and should) charge a lot more for her services, but I am thrilled that she makes it possible for me to continue my beauty routine on a budget! I love that I can text her for appointments, and she is always quick to reply in between services. read more

She is the best, I love her sparkly personality, and she is very knowledgable about her craft. Thanks Kim

Kim is an eyebrow artist. She has brought my eyebrows back from a horrendous shape (created by my own plucking) into something symmetrical & natural. I've also done leg waxing with her, and she does a thorough job. She takes her time, but is efficient and gets it all done in a reasonable timeframe. She is also flexible with scheduling, which is great. read more

I have tried Kim's brazilian wax and eyebrow shaping and I am very pleased with the results. She is gentle yet gets the job done. She's also friendly and flexible with her schedule. I definitely recommend her services. read more