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Facials in Astoria, Queens: Wax Me Waxing Studio and Spa vs Adara Skin Care

Two Ditmars facial options a few blocks apart. Wax Me holds 4.9 stars from 315 Google reviews and publishes every facial price; Adara Skin Care holds 4.6 stars from 251 Google reviews.

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Ditmars has two well-reviewed places for a facial a few blocks apart: Adara Skin Care at 36-05 Ditmars Blvd and Wax Me Waxing Studio and Spa at 23-09 31st St, about 0.3 miles away. Adara is a dedicated skin-care studio. Wax Me is known for waxing, but it also runs a full facial menu, and its facials draw some of its best reviews.

At a glance

Wax Me Waxing Studio and SpaAdara Skin Care
Google rating4.94.6
Google reviews315251
Sunday hours (Google listing)YesNone listed
Facial prices publishedYes, $130 to $225Not compared here
Also offersWaxing, sugaring, massageSkin evaluation, skin care

Wax Me's facial menu

FacialLengthPrice
Deep Cleansing Facial60 min$130
Smooth Signature's Facial60 min$130
Lymphatic Facial (with gua sha)60 min$165
Microdermabrasion Facial60 min$185
Diamond Glow Facial90 min$200
Salmon DNA Facial90 min$200
Back Facial60 min$225
Lux Relaxation Combo (facial + 30-min Swedish massage)90 min$135

The combo is the standout value. At $135 it costs $5 more than the Deep Cleansing Facial alone and adds a 30-minute massage. Wax Me also runs a "Glow Monday" special at $65.

Choosing a facial by skin goal

  • Congestion and breakouts: Deep Cleansing ($130) for extractions; Microdermabrasion ($185) for texture.
  • Puffiness and dullness: Lymphatic Facial ($165). Drainage massage and gua sha reduce puffiness.
  • Glow before an event: Diamond Glow ($200) combines exfoliation, extraction and serum infusion in one 90-minute visit.
  • Dry or tired skin: Salmon DNA ($200), a regenerative facial built around polynucleotides.
  • Ratings

    Wax Me holds 4.9 from 315 reviews and Adara 4.6 from 251. Wax Me's reviews mention facials directly: one client wrote that her skin was "glowing" after a facial and massage, and another praised the "attention to detail, knowledge, and gentle touch."

    Where Wax Me does not lead

    Adara is a dedicated skin-care studio and starts with a facial evaluation, which suits you if you want a long-term treatment plan built around a specific skin condition. Wax Me's strength is a clearly priced menu you can book directly.

    Which to book

  • You want to know the price before you go: Wax Me. Every facial is priced online.
  • Sunday appointment: Wax Me.
  • Facial plus massage in one visit: Wax Me's Lux Relaxation Combo, $135.
  • A structured skin-care program: Adara's evaluation-first approach.
  • Book a facial at Wax Me, or read its guide to facials in Astoria.

    Ratings and review counts are Google's own and were checked on 2 November 2026; Google rounds larger review counts, so treat them as approximate. Prices are taken from each business's own published menu on the same date and exclude tax and tip. Figures change. If you are one of the businesses named here and something is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

    Sources & references

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much is a facial in Astoria?
    At Wax Me Waxing Studio and Spa, facials cost $130 to $225 before tax and tip. A facial with a 30-minute Swedish massage is $135.
    Is Wax Me or Adara Skin Care better rated?
    Wax Me is rated 4.9 from 315 Google reviews and Adara Skin Care 4.6 from 251, as of November 2026.
    Where can I get a facial in Astoria on Sunday?
    Wax Me lists Sunday hours on Google. Adara Skin Care lists none.
    What is a Diamond Glow facial?
    A 90-minute treatment that exfoliates, extracts and infuses a serum in one pass. At Wax Me it costs $200.
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