Start With What You Want From Your Facial

Before comparing every treatment, ask yourself what sounds closest to your goal.

Are you looking for:

✓ A quick refresh
✓ Hydration and relaxation
✓ Help with congestion or breakouts
✓ Professional exfoliation
✓ A simple first facial
✓ Skincare specifically designed for a teen
✓ A longer facial with more time to relax

Once you know your main goal, the menu becomes much easier to narrow down.

I Just Want a Quick Facial

Express Refresh Facial

30 Minutes · $55

The Express Refresh is designed for clients who want professional skincare without committing to a longer appointment.

It focuses on the essentials:

• Cleansing
• Exfoliation
• Hydration
• Refreshing the skin

The Express Refresh may be a good fit if:

✓ You are short on time
✓ You want a simple professional refresh
✓ You are new to facials
✓ You want skincare that fits into a busy schedule
✓ You are not looking for a more targeted treatment

If your main thought is:

“I just want my skin cleaned up and refreshed.”

This is a great place to start.

Related Service: Express Refresh Facial

I Want a Great All-Around Facial

Tacora Glow Facial

60 Minutes · $95

The Tacora Glow is a strong choice when you want professional skincare, hydration, and time to relax.

The treatment includes professional exfoliation and hydration along with a soothing jelly mask and LED red light therapy.

The Tacora Glow may be a good fit if:

✓ Your skin feels dull or tired
✓ Hydration is a priority
✓ You want professional exfoliation
✓ You want skincare and relaxation
✓ You are looking for a well-rounded facial experience

If you do not have one major skin concern and simply want your skin to look and feel refreshed, the Tacora Glow is an easy option to consider.

Related Service: Tacora Glow Facial

My Skin Is Congested or Breaking Out

Clear Skin Detox Facial

60 Minutes · $90

If clogged pores, breakouts, or congestion are your main concerns, the Clear Skin Detox provides more focused care.

The treatment focuses on:

• Deep cleansing
• Professional exfoliation
• Pore care
• Extractions as appropriate
• High-frequency therapy

Clear Skin Detox may be a good fit if:

✓ You deal with clogged pores
✓ Your skin becomes congested easily
✓ Breakouts are your main concern
✓ You want focused pore care
✓ You want extractions incorporated when appropriate

You do not need severe acne to choose this facial.

It can also be a good option for skin that simply tends to feel clogged or congested.

Related Service: Clear Skin Detox Facial

I’m a Man and Have No Idea What Facial to Book

Executive Men’s Facial

The Executive Men’s Facial keeps professional skincare straightforward.

You do not need to know your skin type, understand skincare terminology, or arrive with an elaborate routine.

Your esthetician evaluates your skin and customizes the facial around what you actually need.

The Executive Men’s Facial may be a good fit if:

✓ This is your first facial
✓ Your skin feels dry, dull, or congested
✓ You want straightforward professional skincare
✓ You want help understanding your skin
✓ You simply want your skin to feel clean and refreshed

Related Service: Executive Men’s Facial

I’m Booking for a Teen

Teen Facial

45 Minutes · $72 · Ages 12–19

The Teen Facial focuses on age-appropriate skincare while helping teens better understand how to care for their skin at home.

The service includes:

• Deep cleansing
• Extractions as appropriate
• Targeted treatment
• Customized mask
• Skincare education

The Teen Facial may be a good fit for:

✓ Breakouts
✓ Congestion
✓ Learning a basic skincare routine
✓ A first professional facial
✓ General skincare maintenance for younger skin

The Teen Facial is not only for acne.

It can also help teens begin building better skincare habits early.

A minor consent form is required when applicable.

Related Service: Teen Facial

I Want Stronger Professional Exfoliation

Two Tacora treatments are especially worth comparing:

Luxury Microdermabrasion

and

Lux Renewal Peel

Both exfoliate the skin, but they do it differently.

Should I Choose Microdermabrasion?

Luxury Microdermabrasion

45 Minutes · $95
60 Minutes · $115

Microdermabrasion uses a diamond-tip device for professional physical exfoliation.

It can be a good option when you want your skin to feel:

✓ Smoother
✓ Refreshed
✓ Professionally exfoliated
✓ Less dull

The core microdermabrasion treatment is the same in both appointment lengths.

The 60-minute option simply provides additional time for relaxation.

Some temporary pinkness or dryness may occur afterward.

Related Service: Luxury Microdermabrasion

Should I Choose a Chemical Peel?

Lux Renewal Peel

60 Minutes · $110

The Lux Renewal Peel uses professional chemical exfoliation rather than the physical exfoliation used during microdermabrasion.

It may be considered for concerns such as:

• Dull-looking skin
• Uneven-looking skin
• Texture
• Congestion
• Other individual skincare concerns

Visible peeling is not expected with Tacora’s Lux Renewal Peel.

Some temporary dryness or sensitivity may occur.

Certain medications, skincare products, active skin concerns, or recent sun exposure can affect whether a chemical peel is appropriate, so be sure to tell your esthetician about anything relevant before treatment.

Related Service: Lux Renewal Peel

Microdermabrasion vs. Chemical Peel

The easiest distinction is:

Microdermabrasion

Uses physical exfoliation with a diamond-tip device.

Chemical Peel

Uses a professional exfoliating solution.

Neither one is automatically better.

The right choice depends on your skin, goals, current products, and how your skin responds to treatment.

Related Guide: Chemical Peel vs. Microdermabrasion: Which Is Right for You?

I Want the Longest, Most Relaxing Facial

Tacora Signature Experience

90 Minutes · $135

The Tacora Signature Experience is designed for clients who want customized professional skincare with additional time dedicated to relaxation.

The Signature Experience may be a good fit if:

✓ You enjoy longer appointments
✓ You want skincare and relaxation
✓ Standard-length facials always seem to end too quickly
✓ You want a slower, less rushed experience
✓ You want extra time to unwind

This service is less about choosing the strongest treatment and more about enjoying a longer, customized facial experience.

Related Service: Tacora Signature Experience

What If I Mostly Want Relaxation?

You do not need to have a specific skin problem to book a facial.

Relaxation is a perfectly good reason.

If your main goal is professional skincare combined with time to unwind, consider:

Tacora Glow for a 60-minute facial

or

Tacora Signature Experience for a longer 90-minute appointment.

What If I Mostly Want to Address a Skin Concern?

Start with the concern that bothers you most.

Breakouts or congestion?

Consider Clear Skin Detox.

Dullness or surface texture?

Consider Luxury Microdermabrasion.

Interested in professional chemical exfoliation?

Consider the Lux Renewal Peel.

General maintenance, hydration, and refreshed skin?

Consider Tacora Glow.

The most advanced-sounding treatment is not automatically the right one.

The treatment should fit the skin.

What If I Have Sensitive Skin?

Tell your esthetician.

Sensitive skin can mean very different things from one person to another.

Be sure to mention if you:

✓ React easily to skincare products
✓ Have experienced irritation after previous treatments
✓ Use prescription skincare
✓ Use retinol or retinoids
✓ Have an active skin condition
✓ Recently had another skincare treatment
✓ Currently have irritated or sunburned skin

Your esthetician can help determine whether the facial you booked is appropriate or whether another option would make more sense.

What If I Use Retinol or a Retinoid?

Tell your esthetician before your treatment.

Retinoids can affect skin sensitivity and may change which treatments are appropriate.

For the Lux Renewal Peel, retinoid use should be stopped one week before treatment.

If you use prescription skincare and are unsure whether it affects your appointment, contact Tacora before booking.

What If I Have Never Had a Facial?

You do not need to start with the longest or most advanced option.

If you want a shorter introduction:

Express Refresh is an easy place to begin.

If you want a more complete facial experience:

Tacora Glow is a good all-around option.

And if you have no idea which one sounds right, ask.

Related Guide: Your First Facial: What to Expect Before, During & After

Do I Need to Know My Skin Type?

No.

You do not have to perfectly label yourself as dry, oily, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone before booking.

Instead, tell your esthetician what you actually notice.

For example:

“My face feels dry after I wash it.”

“My forehead gets oily but my cheeks don’t.”

“I keep getting clogged pores around my chin.”

“My skin seems to react to everything.”

Those observations are useful.

What If My Skin Changes?

That is normal.

Skin can behave differently because of:

• Weather
• Hormones
• Stress
• Products
• Travel
• Sun exposure
• Seasonal changes
• Changes in your routine

You do not need to book the same facial forever.

The best service for you may change over time.

How Often Should I Get a Facial?

There is no single schedule for everyone.

Many clients choose professional facials approximately every 4–6 weeks for routine skincare, while others come more or less often.

Certain treatments may have different recommendations.

Your esthetician can help you choose a schedule based on your skin and goals.

Related Guide: How Often Should You Get a Facial?

Can I Customize My Facial?

Tacora offers facial enhancements that may be added to eligible services.

Options may include:

• HydroJelly Mask
• LED Light Therapy
• Eye Treatment
• Enzyme Boost
• Lip Treatment
• Scalp Massage
• Extra Extractions
• High Frequency
• Gua Sha

Availability varies by treatment.

If you are unsure whether an enhancement makes sense, ask your esthetician.

Related Service: Facial Enhancements

What About a Back Facial?

If your skincare concern is on your back rather than your face, Tacora offers the Purifying Back Facial.

It includes professional skincare for an area that can be difficult to care for on your own, including:

• Cleansing
• Exfoliation
• Extractions as needed
• Hydration
• A mask
• Targeted back skincare

It can be a good option for back congestion, clogged pores, breakouts, dryness, or rough texture.

Related Service: Purifying Back Facial

Professional Facial vs. At-Home Skincare FAQs

Related Facial Resources & Services

Home Care and Professional Skincare Work Best Together

You do not have to choose between taking care of your skin at home and getting professional facials.

They serve different purposes.

Keep your daily routine realistic.

Use professional treatments when they make sense.

And if your skincare shelf has become a collection of products you are no longer sure how to use, bring a list with you.

Your esthetician can help you simplify it.

Tacora Massage & Esthetics
Waterloo, Iowa

Serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls & the Cedar Valley

Need help choosing? Call us at (319) 939-6637