Facials in the Quad Cities
Custom facials built around your skin, your lifestyle, and your goals. Express to Diamond Glow, plus dermaplane, chemical peels, and light therapy. Performed by licensed aestheticians who actually plan for your skin.
5.0 on Google · 100+ reviews · Physician-led · Bettendorf, IA
What Is a Facial at Mint?
A facial at Mint is a customized skin treatment that starts with an actual assessment of your skin, not a one-size-fits-all menu item. Your aesthetician evaluates your concerns (dullness, congestion, texture, sensitivity, aging) and matches you to the right treatment, depth, and product combination.
Options range from a quick 30-minute Express Facial to the Diamond Glow medical-grade infusion. We also offer dermaplane (manual exfoliation), chemical peels (face or body), and Celluma LED light therapy.
This is not a spa-day relaxation facial that smells nice and does nothing. This is real skin work.
You've Been Getting "Facials" That Are Really Just Massages
The wellness-spa industry has been selling skin care as a relaxation experience for years. Soft music, fancy oils, and a lavender mask is a nice 60 minutes. It is not a treatment that addresses your skin's actual needs.
A real facial should leave your skin visibly different. Clearer, brighter, smoother, and reset. If you've been paying for "facials" and your skin looks the same in the mirror three days later, you have not been getting facials. You've been getting massages.
We can do both. But we'd rather your skin actually improve.
How We Do Tox at Mint
Step one | Book your FACIAL
Or come in for a quick skin consult if you're not sure which option is right for you. Tell us what your skin's been doing lately — breakouts, dullness, dryness, sensitivity, or just needing a reset.
Step two | We assess and match you to the right treatment.
Your aesthetician examines your skin in person and builds the facial around what's actually going on, including product depth, exfoliation type, and any add-ons like Celluma, dermaplane, or masks. Then we treat you depending on what you booked.
Step three | Walk out with brighter, clearer, smoother skin.
The kind of glow your coworkers notice on Monday morning, plus a clear roadmap for keeping it.
Who Facials Are For
Facials at Mint are for adults dealing with:
Dull or congested skin
Surface texture and roughness
Mild acne and breakouts
Dehydrated skin
Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
Sensitivity or redness
Pre-event glow (weddings, photos, travel)
Skin maintenance between bigger treatments (like microneedling or peels)
Patients who want professional skin care but aren't ready for injectables yet
Anyone tired of $200 facials that don't actually change anything
Our Menu of Facials
Express Facial
Quick 30-minute cleanse, exfoliation, mask, and moisture treatment. Great for maintenance or a pre-event glow.
Chemical Peel
Targeted exfoliation using glycolic, lactic, salicylic, or TCA acids. Levels range from light (no downtime) to medium-depth (some peeling for 3 to 5 days). Body peels available for back, chest, and hands.
Custom Facial
60-minute customized facial based on your aesthetician's skin assessment. Includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed, treatment mask, and finishing products.
Diamond Glow Facial
Medical-grade facial that exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses serums simultaneously. Skin looks visibly brighter and tighter the same day. One of our most-requested treatments.
Dermaplane Facial
Manual exfoliation that removes dead skin and the fine "peach fuzz" hair on your face. Skin looks instantly brighter and makeup applies more smoothly afterward.
Diamond Glow on Body is available for chest, back, and other body areas. Pricing varies.
Celluma LED Light Therapy can be added to any facial as a finishing treatment. It calms inflammation, supports healing, and boosts the results of whatever was done before it.
What to Expect
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Before your appointment
Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids 3 to 5 days before chemical peels or dermaplane
Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks before peels
Come without makeup if possible
Hydrate
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During the appointment:
Skin assessment with your aesthetician
Cleansing, exfoliation, and any active treatments
Optional add-ons (LED, masks, hand and arm massage)
Total time: 30 minutes (Express) to 75 minutes (Diamond Glow with Celluma)
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After your appointment:
Most facials have zero downtime
Chemical peels at higher depths may produce 3 to 5 days of light peeling
Avoid heavy workouts, sun, and active skincare for 24 to 48 hours
Drink water, use gentle products, wear sunscreen
What Our Patients Actually Say
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"Dr. Sundar and I discussed my goals, his recommendations and what the service entailed. He answered all of my questions, discussed any concerns I had, and communicated everything step by step leaving me feeling very comfortable and at ease."
— Kris Andersen
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"Expert professionals carefully analyzed my specific facial structure. I receive specialized advise based on their extensive knowledge of bone, tendons and muscle movement. Under their care and recommendations, I received beautiful results."
— Roxy S.
Real Skin Work, From an Aesthetician Patients Ask For By Name
Facials, dermaplane, chemical peels, and Diamond Glow at Mint are performed by Lori Caruso, our licensed aesthetician and skin care lead. Patients consistently call out Lori by name in their reviews. She matches treatments to actual skin needs (not a package upsell) and builds long-term skin plans for patients who want results that compound over time.
Mint is led by Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director) and Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), with Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP, on the clinical team. The full team supports Lori with medical oversight when skin issues overlap with hormonal, inflammatory, or nutritional contributors, which they often do.
Ready for a Facial That Actually Changes Something?
Book your facial and walk out with skin you can actually see the difference in.
More About Facials at Mint
Mint Aesthetics + Wellness offers a full menu of professional facial treatments at our Bettendorf, Iowa clinic, ranging from the 30-minute Express Facial to medical-grade Diamond Glow treatments. Every facial at Mint begins with a skin assessment by a licensed aesthetician, who recommends the appropriate treatment depth, exfoliation type, and add-ons based on the patient's specific skin needs.
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The Mint facial menu includes Express Facials, Custom Facials, Dermaplane, Chemical Peels (face and body), Diamond Glow, and Celluma LED light therapy. Pricing ranges from $65 for an Express Facial to $200 for advanced Diamond Glow treatments. Chemical peels are available in light, medium, and deeper-strength options using glycolic, lactic, salicylic, and TCA acid systems, with appropriate downtime and pre-treatment instructions provided in advance. Dermaplane treatments remove dead skin and vellus hair (peach fuzz) for an instantly brighter complexion and smoother makeup application.
Diamond Glow is a medical-grade facial that combines exfoliation, impurity extraction, and serum infusion in a single treatment, producing same-day visible results. Diamond Glow can also be performed on the body, particularly the chest and back. Celluma LED light therapy can be added to any facial as a finishing treatment to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing.
All facial services at Mint are performed by licensed aesthetician Lori Caruso, the clinic's skin care lead. Patients consistently mention Lori by name in their reviews for her expertise, customization, and the way she puts patients at ease. Lori's work also includes microneedling, chemical peels for the body, and ongoing skin plans for patients pursuing long-term results.
Mint is led by Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director) and Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), with Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP. The clinic serves Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Eldridge, LeClaire, Walcott, Silvis, Colona, Milan, Muscatine, Clinton, Iowa City, Aledo, Cambridge, Kewanee, Geneseo, and surrounding communities. Facials require an in-person visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Custom Facial is the best starting point. It includes a skin assessment so we can recommend the right ongoing plan after.
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Yes. The vellus hair on your face is removed manually. It does not grow back darker or thicker (that's a myth). What does happen is skin looks instantly brighter and makeup applies smoother.
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Yes, when performed by a licensed aesthetician at the right depth for your skin. We start light with most new patients and build up only if your skin tolerates it.
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Most patients see best results with a facial every 4 to 6 weeks. Diamond Glow patients often come in monthly. Maintenance schedules vary by treatment.
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Diamond Glow is a medical-grade facial that uses a patented device to exfoliate, extract, and infuse serums all at once. It produces visible same-day results that a traditional facial usually can't match.
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You can, but we usually recommend scheduling them at least 1 week apart. Talk to your provider about the best order.
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Most facials have zero downtime. Chemical peels at higher depths can produce 3 to 5 days of light peeling. Your aesthetician will tell you what to expect before booking.
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Yes. Chemical peels are available on the back, chest, and other body areas. Useful for acne, hyperpigmentation, and texture issues.
Related Services
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Microneedling
Texture and tone work that pairs well with neuromodulators.
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Skin Care Products
Take-home care that extends your in-clinic results.
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Botox, Dysport + Xeomin
Address muscle-driven lines that facials can't reach.