How much does a Hydrafacial cost? What you really pay (and why)

You searched for how much does a Hydrafacial cost. And you found all sorts of answers.

One price here, double that over there, a "from" somewhere else. For something that carries the same name.

Annoying, isn't it?

Here is the truth: these gaps are almost never an accident. They come from the length of the session, the steps added, the options and the location. Someone still has to explain that to you.

That is what we do in this guide. You will see what you really pay for when you book a Hydrafacial, then the actual prices at SIMEHA Institut, as they appear in our booking system.

By the end, you will know how to compare two offers, spot what is included, and choose between the short version and the long one.

What is the price of a Hydrafacial?

The price of a Hydrafacial depends first on the length and content of the session. At SIMEHA Institut, the Hydrafacial Signature costs CHF 149 for 1 h, and the Complete Hydra glow costs CHF 199 for 1 h 30 min.

These prices are in Swiss francs and come from our price list.

They are the same for women and for men. And they match what you pay at the salon: no booking fee, no hidden extra.

Why do prices vary so much? Four reasons

Four things explain most of the price gaps between two Hydrafacials: the duration, the added steps, the type of establishment and the location. None of them is a secret; you only have to ask.

Let us go through them.

1. The length of the session

This is the first factor, by far.

A basic treatment generally follows four steps: cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration. A longer session leaves time to spend more on each step or to add some.

At the salon, the Signature takes 1 h and the Complete Hydra glow 1 h 30 min.

2. The steps added to the basic treatment

Many establishments offer extras: a targeted serum, a time under LED light, a massage. Each addition has a cost.

Do you see where we are going with this?

A very low headline price often matches the shortest treatment, with no extras at all. When you compare, ask for the exact list of steps included.

3. The type of establishment

A Hydrafacial can be offered by a beauty salon, by a specialist centre or by a medical practice. The overheads, the staff and the setting are not the same, and the price shows it.

SIMEHA Institut is a beauty salon: the treatment is carried out by a beautician, for cosmetic purposes.

4. The location

Prices follow the cost of living.

A price noted in France or in another part of Switzerland says little about what a treatment costs here. Compare establishments in the same city with each other.

Signature or Complete Hydra glow: which one to choose?

Choose the Hydrafacial Signature if you are new to the treatment or want regular upkeep; choose the Complete Hydra glow if you want the longest version. The first takes 1 h and costs CHF 149; the second takes 1 h 30 min and costs CHF 199.

Unsure? That is normal.

The beautician advises you after looking at your skin. You can also start with the personalised skin assessment, at CHF 49: it is there precisely to choose the right treatment.

How much does the Hydrafacial cost over several months?

The budget for a Hydrafacial over several months depends on the number of sessions you plan, and that number depends on your skin and your expectations. There is no single rhythm; the beautician suggests one after the first session.

Here is what a few sessions add up to, with our prices:

This table simply adds up the price of the session.

The price list also includes a Discovery Pack of three facial sessions, at CHF 450. Ask the salon which treatments go into this pack before you book it.

And what if you only want one session?

No problem. You can come once, before an occasion, or come back at the change of season. Both ways are reasonable: a facial does not have to become an expense you put up with.

How do you compare two offers without being caught out?

To compare two Hydrafacial offers, bring them down to the same duration and the same list of steps. A price only makes sense in relation to what it includes.

Check these five points:

1. The real length of the treatment, with or without settling in and the initial talk.
2. The steps included: the basic treatment alone, or with extras.
3. The person who carries out the treatment and the type of establishment.
4. The final price, including taxes and any extras.
5. The conditions of a package, if there is one: how long it is valid, which treatments it covers.

One last piece of advice, and it matters: be wary of promises of measured results.

A beauty treatment cleanses and hydrates the skin. It does not replace medical advice, and its effect varies from one person to another. At the salon, we promise no figure.

What the price includes at SIMEHA Institut

At SIMEHA Institut, the price of a Hydrafacial includes the talk about your skin at the start of the appointment, the treatment itself and advice for afterwards. You pay at the salon, on the day of the treatment.

You book online, with no account and no payment in advance. You choose the version, then the time, then you give your first name, phone number and email.

The price shown when you book is the one in this guide. Naturally: both come from the same price list.

The detailed steps of the treatment are described on the Hydrafacial page. The salon is at Rue Caroline 41, 1227 Genève, Suisse, in the Acacias district.