Toska Spa celebrated its 10-year-anniversary this week, and I was recently lucky enough to try a facial with Toska Usted herself.
Catch up: Toska reclaimed her eponymous spa earlier this year, after briefly selling it to private equity.
- Charlotte is her home base but she travels all over the world to work with celebrities and royals.
How it works: Her Charlotte spa includes The Facial Bar for mini facials and targeted treatments at a lower price point (starting at $139). Or you can head upstairs to a private room with a sleek fireplace for Toska’s signature facials, advanced treatments or Biologique Rocherche facial ($275+).
- Each facial is customized to your own needs, so the session starts with a stop at the Skin Instant Lab. This little device scans your face to provide an in-depth skin analysis.
- This was one of my favorite parts of the experience because it picked up on issues I never found the language to describe myself.
The experience: Toska certainly made me feel like royalty. The word I keep coming back to as I reflect on the experience and the skincare guidance she gave me is precision. Her technique is deeply clinical, and she’s obsessed with giving her clients their best skin.
- The facial left me glowy, hydrated and sculpted. After it was over, Toska suggested a lineup of products.
- There’s no pressure to buy anything, but I decided to try a handful of her recommendations.
My results: Her analysis solved issues I’ve had for years—especially texture and persistent dryness/dehydration.
- I have since seen my regular facialist and she even asked what I’ve been doing to transform the texture of my skin.
Final verdict: I will be back whenever I get off her waitlist. It is pricey but worth it when your current skincare routine isn’t cutting it, or as a treat!
