Meet the Spice of Autumn Facial: two treatment paths, professional pumpkin exfoliation, and time to settle into the season.
San Diego does autumn in its own way. Warm afternoons can linger, mornings turn cooler, and a dry offshore breeze can change how the day feels. Your skin may notice those shifts before your wardrobe does.
Start with the change you can describe. Perhaps your cheeks feel tight after cleansing, your usual moisturizer no longer feels comfortable, or your skin looks dull despite a familiar routine. Those details help your esthetician understand what needs attention.
Seasonal care can be a small adjustment. Keep the products that are working, bring your questions, and let your skin’s condition guide the next step.
The coast, inland neighborhoods, and foothills can feel quite different on the same day. Choose your care around the conditions you actually spend time in.
A walk through Balboa Park or lunch on a patio still calls for sun protection. Use broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher on exposed skin, along with shade and protective clothing.
Reapply about every two hours outdoors and after swimming or sweating, following the label. Cooler air does not tell you how much UV exposure you are getting.
Santa Ana winds can bring warm, very dry air toward the coast. When your face feels tight, try gentle cleansing and a moisturizer that leaves it comfortable.
Apply moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp. If your face is already peeling or irritated, give scrubs and exfoliating acids a rest.
You may prefer a richer cream at night while keeping a lighter texture for warm days. You may also find that your usual routine needs very little change.
Bring those observations to your facial. “My cheeks feel tight by dinner” tells your esthetician more than trying to choose a whole new routine by yourself.
Both seasonal facials pair professional exfoliation with a hydrating mineral masque and finishing care. The opening steps differ, giving your esthetician a focused starting point.
Appointments must be completed by December 21, 2026.
Choose this path when congestion, breakouts, or excess oil are your main concerns. Your esthetician begins with BIO Enzyme Cleanser and a second cleanse, then uses ICE Refining Masque before the shared seasonal treatment.
The distinction: an additional clarifying masque step before the retinol, hyaluronic acid, and Pumpkin Plus portion of the facial.
Choose this path when dullness, uneven texture, dryness, or the appearance of fine lines are what you would like to discuss. The treatment begins with MYSTIQ Illuminating Cleanser and a second cleanse, followed by Primer Plus preparation.
The distinction: a brightening-focused opening and preparation before the retinol, hyaluronic acid, and Pumpkin Plus portion of the facial.
Both options include active exfoliation. Tell us about sensitivity or current irritation before treatment so your esthetician can assess suitability. If you are unsure which appointment to reserve, Guest Services can help .
Choose the description that sounds familiar for a useful starting point to discuss at your appointment.
Notice whether tightness starts right after cleansing or builds through the day. Bring your cleanser and moisturizer names to your appointment.
At home: Choose gentle cleansing and consistent moisture. Peeling or irritated skin needs care before more exfoliation.
At your visit: Ask whether the Anti-Aging Facial suits your skin’s current condition or whether another approach would be more comfortable.
Describe whether congestion is concentrated around your nose, forehead, chin, or elsewhere. Mention tightness or sensitivity too, even if your skin also looks shiny.
At home: Keep track of the exfoliating products you already use. Bring their names so your esthetician can review the routine as a whole.
At your visit: The Clarifying Facial is the starting point to discuss. Its additional ICE Refining Masque step distinguishes it from the Anti-Aging path.
Tell us whether your concern is rough-feeling texture, a less radiant appearance, uneven-looking tone, or a combination. Those descriptions help focus your consultation.
At home: Bring your current cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, and active-product names. Avoid adding several new exfoliating products at once.
At your visit: Ask about the Anti-Aging Facial and its brightening-focused opening. Your esthetician will assess how much exfoliation is appropriate.
Tell us what tends to sting or cause discomfort, how long the irritation has lasted, and whether you have recently changed products or had another treatment.
At home: Avoid adding more exfoliation to skin that already feels irritated. Persistent symptoms deserve advice from a dermatologist.
At your visit: Speak with us before reserving an active seasonal treatment. Both autumn protocols include retinol and professional pumpkin exfoliation; another approach may be more suitable.
This guide helps you prepare for a conversation. Your esthetician assesses your skin before selecting treatment.
There is more to this facial than its autumn ingredients. Cleansing and exfoliation lead into a hydrating masque, with massage while the masque rests.
Both paths begin with two cleansing steps. The Clarifying Facial adds ICE Refining Masque; the Anti-Aging Facial uses Primer Plus preparation.
The protocols combine PRO C4 Retinol Serum with Pure Hyaluronic, followed by professional Pumpkin Plus. Your esthetician manages the application and your skin’s response.
BIO Hydrating Mineral Masque follows the exfoliation. During this portion of the facial, the protocol includes hand and arm, shoulder, and neck massage.
The finishing sequence includes PRO Lite Serum, BIO Hydra Infusion, eye care, and sun protection. Before you leave, ask how to care for your skin and when to resume your usual active products.
Before your visit: tell your esthetician about allergies, prescription skincare, recent peels or waxing, pregnancy or nursing, and any current irritation. Preparation and aftercare should reflect the treatment selected for you.
These Lira Clinical retail products also appear in the seasonal protocols. Ask your esthetician which belongs in your routine and how it works with what you already use.
A moisturizing product used in the finishing sequence of both autumn facials. It is one option to discuss when you are reviewing your daily moisture step.
At home Use as directed after cleansing. Follow the product’s application instructions and have your esthetician explain where it fits alongside your serums and morning sunscreen.
The eye-care step included in both seasonal protocols. Discuss it with your esthetician if you would like to give this area more attention in your home routine.
At home Apply gently as directed on the packaging, avoiding direct contact with your eyes. Ask your esthetician to demonstrate the amount and application area.
An SPF 30 sunscreen option included in the finishing care for the autumn facials. Bring your sunscreen questions to your visit, especially when reviewing an exfoliating routine.
At home Apply according to the package directions before sun exposure, as the final skincare step before makeup. Follow the label’s amount and reapplication instructions.
You do not need to replace your whole routine. Bring a list or photo of your current products. We can help you decide what to keep and where an adjustment may be useful. Follow the aftercare provided for your specific facial before returning to exfoliants or other active products.
The Clarifying Facial begins with BIO Enzyme Cleanser and includes ICE Refining Masque before the seasonal exfoliation. The Anti-Aging Facial begins with MYSTIQ Illuminating Cleanser and uses Primer Plus preparation. Both protocols then include retinol serum with hyaluronic acid, Pumpkin Plus, a hydrating mineral masque, massage, and finishing care.
Yes. Both seasonal protocols include hand and arm, shoulder, and neck massage while the hydrating mineral masque rests.
Both protocols include active exfoliation with retinol serum and professional Pumpkin Plus. Tell your esthetician about sensitivity, allergies, prescription skincare, and current irritation before treatment so they can assess suitability.
Share your current skincare routine, recent treatments, relevant sensitivities, and pregnancy or nursing considerations before your facial. Ask for preparation instructions when booking. Afterward, follow the guidance provided for your treatment, including when to resume active products and how to maintain sun protection.
No. Begin with the changes you are noticing and keep products that are working comfortably. Bring your current routine to your appointment so your esthetician can help you decide whether any adjustments would be useful.
Each Spice of Autumn Facial is 50 minutes and $135. Appointments must be completed by December 21, 2026.
Choose your treatment path, bring your skincare questions, and settle in. We will help you take the next step with care.
Local skincare suggestions apply general care guidance to seasonal conditions; individual treatment and product choices depend on your skin.