The Hollywood Peel at Ella Beauty Skin Care in Newark is $150 per session. It is a carbon laser facial: liquid carbon settles into the pores, a laser vaporizes it along with the oil and dead cells it has grabbed, and a second pass warms the skin to brighten it. There is no peeling and no downtime. One session gives a glow for one to three weeks, and a series of four to six changes oil and congestion over time.
- Price
- $150 per session
- Sessions
- 1 for an event, 4 to 6 for lasting change
- Downtime
- None
- Results last
- 1 to 3 weeks per session
How the Hollywood Peel works
A thin layer of liquid carbon is painted onto the skin and left to settle. The particles are small enough to sink into your pores, where they bind to oil, dead cells and congestion.
The laser then passes over the face. Its energy is drawn to the carbon, heats it instantly and vaporizes it, and everything the carbon grabbed onto goes with it. A second pass without carbon delivers gentle heat into the skin to brighten and even the tone. The whole appointment takes around thirty minutes.
What it treats
- Oily skin and shine, the strongest effect
- Congested, visible pores and blackheads across the nose and cheeks
- Dull, tired looking skin that needs to look good fast
- Mild breakouts, because less oil means less to feed them
- Uneven tone and mild texture, gradually across a series
What it will not do
It does not treat wrinkles, lift loose skin, remove acne scarring or clear melasma and deep pigment. For structure and texture, Morpheus8 or HIFU is the right tool. For pigment, a chemical peel series is. The Hollywood Peel is a surface treatment, and it is very good at being one.
Before and after your appointment
Simple rules
- Come with a clean face and no makeup if possible
- Stop retinol and acids three days before
- No active tan. Reschedule if you have just come back from vacation
- Afterwards: gentle cleanser, moisturizer and SPF 30 the next morning
- Skip the gym and the sauna for 24 hours
Pricing
| Treatment | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Peel | $150 | Oil, pores, instant glow |
| Chemical peel | $100 | Dark marks, uneven tone |
| Professional facial cleansing | From $120 | Congestion and extractions |
| Dermaplaning | $120 | Smooth skin, peach fuzz |
If you are not sure whether your skin needs this or a peel, the full Hollywood Peel guide walks through the difference, or book the free consultation and Priscila will look at your pores in person.
Where clients travel from
The studio is at 520 Ferry Street in the Ironbound, Newark. Clients come from Newark, Harrison, Kearny, East Newark, Belleville, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Bloomfield and the surrounding Essex and Hudson County towns. Street parking on Ferry Street, and Newark Penn Station is a short ride away.
Hollywood Peel: common questions
How much is a Hollywood Peel in Newark, NJ?
The Hollywood Peel is $150 per session at Ella Beauty Skin Care, 520 Ferry Street in the Ironbound. Series pricing is available if you are treating ongoing oiliness and congestion rather than booking for a single event.
Is a Hollywood Peel the same as a carbon laser facial?
Yes. Hollywood Peel, carbon laser facial, carbon peel and China doll facial are all names for the same treatment. There is no chemical peel involved, which is why the name confuses people.
Is there any downtime?
No. You may look slightly pink for around thirty minutes, and then you look like yourself, only cleaner. Makeup can go on the same day and nothing flakes afterwards.
Does the Hollywood Peel hurt?
No. Most people feel warmth and a light snapping sensation, along with a loud clicking sound from the laser. No numbing is needed.
Is it safe on brown and Black skin?
Yes, with correct settings. The laser is drawn to the carbon rather than to your skin, which makes the treatment forgiving on deeper skin tones. An active tan is still a reason to reschedule.
How many Hollywood Peels do I need?
One session for an event. For oily skin and congested pores that are a permanent feature rather than an occasional annoyance, a series of four to six spaced two to four weeks apart works far better.
Hollywood Peel or chemical peel?
The Hollywood Peel targets oil, pores and dullness with no downtime. A chemical peel targets pigment and texture and flakes for several days. If dark marks are your main concern, a peel series is the better choice.
Event this weekend?
Book the Hollywood Peel for the day before, not the week before, because the glow peaks fast. Consultations are free.