Mandelic Brightening Peel
Dark Spot & Melasma Peel · Hillcrest, San Diego
Mandelic Brightening Peel in San Diego
A mandelic acid peel for dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks, fully customized from several professional brightening products. Ruby Lux red light therapy included.
Questions? Text us at 866.956.1605 or see what’s included.
- 4.9★ on Google & Yelp
- Fully customized blend
- Ruby Lux red light included
- Open daily 9am–9:30pm
- Free private parking
The mandelic peel
Even, Luminous Skin, One Visit at a Time
Dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks rarely come from one cause, so a single acid on every face rarely clears them. A hyperpigmentation peel works best when it is built for the pigment in front of it.
Ours leads with mandelic acid and is fully customized by licensed skin therapists (also called estheticians) from several professional products, with lactic or glycolic acid where helpful and brighteners like kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, licorice, bearberry, tranexamic acid and glutathione. You choose no downtime or a stronger, flakier application.
After glow and smoother texture instead? See the Lunchtime Glycolic Peel. Older, deeper pigment or acne scars? The TCA Chemical Peel goes further.
What makes it different
Why This Dark Spot Chemical Peel Works
Six reasons clients choose it for pigment.
Mandelic Acid Leads
A large-molecule acid that works slowly and evenly, so we can brighten pigment-prone skin without rushing it.
Several Professional Products
Not one bottle for every face. Your peel is built from several professional products, chosen for your pigment that day.
Multi-Pathway Brighteners
Kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, licorice, bearberry, tranexamic acid and glutathione target discoloration from different angles.
You Set the Downtime
No-downtime brightening, or a stronger application with a few days of light flaking. You decide together before we start.
Ruby Lux Red Light
A 5-minute Ruby Lux red light session, with the energy of a full hour under regular spa panels, finishes every peel.
Series Pricing, One Visit
At $159, each visit is already priced like a series, without buying a package upfront.
Who it’s for
Who Is the Mandelic Peel For?
Brighter, more even skin without a harsh single acid.
Dark spots & sun spots
Fades the spots San Diego sun leaves behind.
Post-acne marks
Brown and red marks left after breakouts heal.
Melasma-prone skin
Gentle, steady brightening for hormonal patches.
Uneven, patchy tone
A more even, luminous complexion.
Dull skin
Fresh brightness and a smoother surface.
Before an event
A no-downtime version for weddings and photos.
Not sure which peel you need? Book the “I Have No Idea!” Custom Peel and we’ll choose. Pigment that has outlasted every peel? Ask about the Korean Coral Spicule Peel.
No-downtime option
Brightening with no visible peeling, ideal before events.
Stronger option
Light-to-medium flaking days 3–6; no gym or sweating 5–7 days.
Sun rules
No tanning or sunburn 10 days before or 30 days after; SPF 30+ daily.
Step by step
Your 55-Minute Brightening Peel
Six steps, fully customized around your pigment.
Skin & pigment read
Your skin therapist looks at the type of pigment, how deep it sits and how your skin responds, then plans your products and downtime.
Deep cleanse & prep
Skin is cleansed and prepped so every active applies evenly.
Your mandelic peel
A mandelic-led blend, with lactic or glycolic acid where your skin needs it, applied in careful layers and adjusted to your response.
Brightening actives
Kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, licorice, bearberry, tranexamic acid or glutathione are layered in for your type of discoloration.
Ruby Lux red light therapy
A 5-minute Ruby Lux session calms the skin, with the energy of a full hour under regular spa panels.
Protect & plan
SPF and calming finishers, plus your sun rules: no tanning or sunburn for 30 days, SPF every day.
About 55 minutes. Your skin therapist confirms your home care and sun rules before you leave.
Pricing
Mandelic Peel Pricing
One price, fully customized for your pigment.
Mandelic Brightening Peel
55 min
$159
A mandelic-led peel built from several professional products, layered with brighteners and finished with Ruby Lux red light therapy and SPF.
- Skin & pigment read
- Deep cleanse & prep
- Mandelic-led peel blend
- Targeted brightening actives
- Ruby Lux red light therapy
- SPF & home plan
HSA/FSA cards accepted if acne related, for post-acne marks. $159 is already series-level pricing with no package to buy. Most pigment fades best over a few visits 4–6 weeks apart. Digital gift cards welcome.
Compare
Which Peel Fits Your Skin?
Already know what you want? Book it directly.
| Peel | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mandelic Brightening PeelThis page | Dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks | $159 · 55 min |
| Lunchtime Glycolic Peel | Glow, texture, clogged pores | $139 · 35 min |
| TCA Chemical Peel | Acne scars, deeper sun damage | $169 · 55 min |
| “I Have No Idea!” Custom Peel | Not sure? We choose for you | Price after analysis |
Why Conjure
Why San Diego Trusts Us With Its Dark Spots
A melasma peel and dark spot treatment at series-level pricing, with Ruby Lux red light included, in our private Hillcrest studio, open late every day for clients from North Park, Downtown, La Jolla and across San Diego.
“I tried the Bright Skin Peel and it was incredible. I did a series of three, and each time it was layered and increased in strength. All my spots faded 80–90%. I can’t believe it. Pretty minimal downtime.”
Before you book
Mandelic Peel FAQ
Answers to what people ask most about brightening peels. Still unsure? Ask a skin therapist, it’s free.
How much is a mandelic peel in San Diego?
Ours is $159 for 55 minutes in Hillcrest, including Ruby Lux red light therapy. That is already the price many studios reserve for a series, with no package to buy. Around San Diego, pigment-focused peels are commonly listed from about $190 to $395 per session.
What is a mandelic peel?
A chemical peel led by mandelic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid with a larger molecule than glycolic. It penetrates more slowly and evenly, which makes it a favorite for brightening dark spots and pigment-prone skin.
Is this a good peel for melasma?
Mandelic acid is a well-studied choice for melasma, and we pair it with brighteners like tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin. Melasma is chronic and hormonal, so it responds best to repeat visits, daily SPF and steady home care rather than one strong peel.
Will it fade dark spots and post-acne marks?
Yes, that is what it is built for. Sun spots and post-acne marks usually fade over a few visits spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. HSA/FSA cards accepted if acne related.
Will I peel afterward?
Only if you want to. We can keep it to no visible peeling, or apply it stronger for light-to-medium flaking around days 3 to 6, with no gym or sweating for 5 to 7 days. You choose before anything is applied.
Can I get a peel if I've been in the sun?
Please avoid tanning or sunburn for 10 days before your peel and for 30 days after, because sun-stressed and freshly peeled skin can darken. Wear SPF 30+ every day.
How is it different from the Lunchtime Glycolic Peel and TCA Chemical Peel?
This peel is for pigment: dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks. The Lunchtime Glycolic Peel is for glow, texture and clogged pores, and the TCA Chemical Peel goes deeper for acne scars and older sun damage.
Can I get a peel while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Tell us when you book and we'll adjust your treatment.
Book Your Mandelic Peel in Hillcrest
Mandelic Brightening Peel $159 · 55 min · 1450 Washington St, San Diego · Open daily 9:00 AM–9:30 PM
