Small Add-Ons, Major Results: The Extras That Transform Your Facial
By Cesar Vargas · Published August 4, 2025
At Joanna Vargas, we’re known for facials that lift, sculpt, brighten, and revive your skin with science-backed precision and a celebrity glow finish. But sometimes, your skin craves just a little more.

At Joanna Vargas, we’re known for facials that lift, sculpt, brighten, and revive your skin with science-backed precision and a celebrity glow finish. But sometimes, your skin craves just a little more. That’s where our custom facial add-ons come in, each one designed to target specific needs, amplify your results, and make a treatment that is customized just for you!
Body Booster
Because your glow shouldn’t stop at your jawline.
This full-body add-on extends your facial benefits from shoulder to toe. We use Joanna’s oxygen-boosting body formulas, lymphatic massage techniques, and hydrating treatments to revive dull, dry skin on the body while your face gets the VIP treatment up top. It’s especially loved by brides, red carpet clients, and anyone who wants their arms and décolleté as luminous as their cheekbones.
Best for:
Pre-event prep
Dull, uneven body skin
A full head-to-toe glow moment
Add-On Peel
The reset button for tired, textured skin.
Our add-on peel is a gentle but effective exfoliating treatment that can be seamlessly worked into any facial. Using custom AHA or enzyme blends selected by your esthetician, it dissolves dull surface cells, smooths texture, and preps the skin to better absorb serums. Your glow won’t just look good, it will go deeper.
Best for:
Skin that feels rough or congested
Clients needing a glow boost pre-event
Safe exfoliation that doesn’t compromise your barrier

Half-Hour Cleanse
Extra time, extra clarity, extra clean.
Sometimes skin needs more attention, especially if you're dealing with congestion, blackheads, or stubborn buildup. This thirty-minute deep-cleansing add-on gives your esthetician more time to detox pores, perform extractions gently, and treat the skin with precision. It’s like a mini facial within your facial, perfect for those who want a true skin reset.
Best for:
Acne-prone or congested skin
Clients who haven’t had a facial in a while
Blackhead-prone areas like nose, chin, and forehead
Magic Glow
Your fast track to glassy, radiant skin.
Think of Magic Glow as your glow booster shot. This add-on features Joanna’s proprietary brightening serum blend, delivered with techniques that help the skin absorb every last drop. Expect instant radiance, hydration that lasts, and a finish that feels as magical as it looks.
Best for:
Dull, tired skin
Brides and special events
Clients who want that extra “wow” effect
Décolleté Add-On
Neck and chest need love too.
Your décolleté is often one of the first areas to show signs of sun damage and aging, yet it’s often overlooked. This targeted treatment focuses on brightening, hydrating, and firming the delicate skin of the chest and neck with Joanna’s signature massage, oxygen infusion, and hydrating products. The result? A smoother, more youthful neckline that matches your post-facial glow.
Best for:
Visible fine lines or sun spots on the chest
Clients wearing low-cut or strapless looks
Lifting and hydrating an often-neglected area
Your Facial, Made Just for You
Every Joanna Vargas treatment is personalized but these add-ons take customization to the next level. Whether you want to level up hydration, extend your glow from face to body, or give extra attention to areas like the neck or T-zone, these small enhancements make a big difference.
Ask your esthetician which add-ons are best for your skin goals and turn your next facial into a fully bespoke skin ritual.
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