a different kind of facial, a different kind of esthetician.
Ekoko Pauline Skin isn’t your typical luxury facial studio. We don’t chase trends, overpromise with filters, or rely on celebrity name-dropping. Instead, we’re rooted in something far more powerful — results you can see, healing you can feel, and care you won’t forget.
Founded in New York City by a licensed esthetician and lifelong artist, Ekoko Pauline Skin is where plant-forward science, sacred touch, and seasonal wisdom converge. Her facials aren't just skincare — they’re a full-body exhale. Every appointment is designed to restore your nervous system, reset your skin, and remind you what true care feels like.
from survival mode to skin stewardship
I didn’t enter the skincare world through a wellness pipeline or a luxury lineage. I came to this work through grit, observation, and lived experience.
When I first moved to NYC, I experienced the kind of skin shock no one warns you about — breakouts, inflammation, and a complete loss of trust in my face. Dermatologists offered prescriptions. Trendy facialists offered promises. Neither delivered long-term relief.
So I researched. I experimented. I learned what my skin was actually asking for: hydration, soothing, protection, expert skin-safe recommendations, and breath. I became my own healer — and eventually, a licensed esthetician. Every facial I offer is born from that journey.
my mission
To create skin experiences that feel like sanctuary — grounded, plant-powered, emotionally intelligent, and rich in transformation. We’re here to serve high-achieving professionals, creatives, and everyday people who are tired of aggressive treatments, cookie-cutter routines, and industry gatekeeping. We believe your skin deserves more than a one-size-fits-all solution. It deserves care as dynamic as your life.
what makes us different
Most facials follow a script. Ours follow the season, your lifestyle, and your skin’s real-time condition. That means:
Botanical, skin-safe products that nourish without stripping
Thoughtful, pain-free extractions that leave you glowing — not bruised
Customized rituals — not conveyor belt treatments
Hydration and nervous system support baked into every step
We don’t believe in 10-step routines for the sake of it. We believe in care that’s grounded, not gimmicky. You won’t be handed a long list of products or pressured into a one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead, I work with what your skin is actually showing me that day. That could mean less exfoliation, more barrier support, or simply giving your skin space to breathe and reset.
Every facial is designed to be a turning point. Clients often tell me, “I finally feel like myself again,” or “My skin hasn’t felt this calm in years.” That’s not magic — it’s what happens when you’re met with presence, intention, and the right tools.
I also work differently because I see skincare differently. Skin isn’t a surface to perfect — it’s a living, breathing record of your life. What you eat, how you sleep, the stress you carry, the joy you allow — it all shows up. And that means your skincare should be dynamic, too.
This practice isn’t about perfection. It’s about reconnection. Rebuilding trust with your skin. Resetting what beauty means for you. And learning to care for yourself in ways that last.
Whether you’re coming in once before a wedding or joining as a seasonal member, you’ll be treated with the same precision, respect, and joy. Because your skin deserves better than a rushed appointment. You deserve better than a generic experience.
This is care — with context. Ritual — with results. Skin — with soul.