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The Dermal Formula
What I’ve seen about The Dermal Formula.
The Dermal Formula cleared every public-record check I run. Their domain, their identity, the way they talk about their work — it all holds up under inspection. Receipts below come from this week’s re-screen. The next bar is Aura Verified — and that one only the owner can volunteer for.
How they passed my screen.
Cleared on June 4, 2026. Their phone and address match across Google and their site at 82% similarity. Their website uses zero phrases my truth-in-advertising filter flags.
- 5★20
- 4★0
- 3★0
- 2★0
- 1★0
From the 20 reviews Aura sampled
2026
1 years of public review history
0 / 20
Owner hasn't responded to any of the recent reviews
NAP consistency
- Phone mismatch flagged
- Address 82% similar
- Site reachable
Live · secure · stable
- SSL valid
- Domain 10 years old
- HTTPS returns 200
CA medical-board · clean
- Zero red-flag phrases
- No 'guaranteed' or 'risk-free'
- No FDA-approved-procedure claims
Themes Aura found across their Google reviews. Not cherry-picked — just what appears most often.
- skincare products
- acne treatment
- custom facial
- tension relief
- oxygen facial
- massage
- relaxing studio
- knowledgeable staff
- personalized care
- face treatments
Tell The Dermal Formulayou’re interested.
Aura passes your note along, confirms back to you by email, and keeps an editorial eye on whether they follow through. No marketing list, no spa-sales call. Just an introduction.
Top 5from this spa’s Google reviews. Aura doesn’t curate them — newest 4-or-5 star with text.
- ★★★★★·May 2026
“I had a great massage by Tasha here. I found The Dermal Formula through Instagram and had been unable to book because I needed an appointment after work, plus I have had an intense work travel schedule lately. I was so excited when they opened up some early evening appointments, I was finally able to fit this into my schedule. It’s close to my office and th…”
— Jennifer C
- ★★★★★·Apr 2026
“I only wish I had met Patty earlier during the acute phase of my back injury. She was so helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. She’s really good!! I’ll definitely be coming back!😊”
— Arianne Abad
- ★★★★★·Apr 2026
“Ivonna was amazing! She was very gentle and made me feel comfortable immediately! The waxing was also not as painful!”
— Aswini
- ★★★★★·Mar 2026
“I had a great facial from Julia today! She was so sweet and knew exactly what to do to help bring my skin back to life. I also loved that she used Korean skincare. I'll definitely be visiting her again. Can't recommend her enough!!”
— Sese
- ★★★★★·Mar 2026
“I’ve had a lot of tension and stress lately so my body and muscles have been really tight. I had the best deep tissue massage with Patty. She really worked through the knots in all the right places. My body is feeling so much better today. Thank you Patty!”
— anne g
Next 30-day re-screen · July 4, 2026 · Badge revokes automatically if anything slips.
Screened means the public record holds up: their identity matches, their site is real, their copy doesn’t lie. It’s the floor — the bare minimum I’d send a friend toward.
Aura Verified is the next bar — and a harder one. It checks what the public record can’t see: who the medical director is, whether malpractice insurance is current, who’s actually holding the syringe, and whether the spa has written protocols for emergencies. The Dermal Formula hasn’t earned it yet — Aura would love to help them get there.
So — Screened is real, and revokable. Take it as a starting point, not a finish line. Ask the questions below before you book.
What to ask before you book.
- 01
Who’s the medical director?
California requires every med spa to have a licensed MD or DO supervising. If the front desk can’t name them, that’s your answer.
- 02
Who is actually injecting me?
RN, NP, PA, or MD — get the credentials in writing. Estheticians cannot legally inject. Ask before you sit in the chair.
- 03
What product brand and concentration?
Real Botox / Dysport / Juvederm with a lot number. If it’s vague ("a similar neurotoxin"), walk out.
I check the first two on every spa I screen. The third is on you, babe — but if you ask and they fumble it, that’s your sign.
70 N El Camino Real Suite B, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
San Mateo, CA 94401
- Women-owned
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Trans safespace
- Wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- Wheelchair restroom
- Wheelchair parking
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Free street parking
- Free parking garage
Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Mandarin, Russian
- Welcomes everyone
Soft signals · not badges · hover for how Aura found them
- Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Acne Treatment
Listed by Google as: Wellness center · Beauty salon
- Operational on Google
- 20+ Google reviews
- 4.0+ star rating
- Working phone number
- Live website
- Hours published
- California address confirmed
This spa has cleared every public-record check Aura runs. Re-verified every 30 days.
This is your dossier. Take it.
The Dermal Formula already cleared my screen — Aura did that work. Claiming the page is free, and stays free. Claim it to confirm the info I have is right, and your Screened badge flips on next to your name across the register.
- Activates your Screened badge publicly on the profile
- Confirm or correct your info — hours, treatments, photos, signature service
- Pin the page to your IG bio or embed the badge on your site (free)
- Listed in your city's featured directory
- Aura Verified ($59/mo) is a separate, earned upgrade — claiming stays free either way