OUR STORY — SINCE 2013

Great skin,
made personal.

We don't sell services. We design plans built around the texture, tone, and history of your skin.
4.9 from 362 Google reviews 10,000+ treatments performed
VANILLA SUGAR
11 years, 5 specialists,
one obsession
Why
WHY VANILLA SUGAR EXISTS

Most spas sell services.
We design outcomes.

01
THE PROBLEM
One-size-fits-all skincare
Generic facials, generic products, generic advice costing years and thousands without ever solving the thing you walked in for.
02
OUR ANSWER
Plans, not menus
Clinical acne protocols, pain-free laser, age-defying facials, Japanese head spa every treatment chosen for you, by someone who has spent years studying skin.
03
THE PROMISE
A team that knows you
You don't get a service from a list. You get a plan that earns its place in your routine and a practitioner who knows your name and your skin.

“Because great skin isn't one-size-fits-all — it's designed.”

— ELIZABETH STEFFEN, FOUNDER & LEAD ESTHETICIAN
MEET OUR FOUNDER

Elizabeth Steffen - building skin like it's a craft.

Industry expert. Published author. Host of the Bombshell Beauty Rituals podcast.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

We’re not for everyone. We’re for the right ones.

01
Results-Driven
Science-backed protocols. No fad treatments. Every plan ladders up to measurable skin outcomes.
02
Apprenticeship-Trained Team
Every Licensed Esthetician completes our in-house apprenticeship before touching client skin.
03
No One-Size-Fits-All
From clinical acne plans to Japanese head spa ceremonies, every treatment is chosen for you.
THE ARTISTS BEHIND YOUR SKIN

Five specialists, one shared obsession.

Each member of our team brings their own focus — so you're matched with the right hands for your skin's story.
Elizabeth
OWNER & LEAD ESTHETICIAN
Functional Esthetics
Pigmentation
Acne Scarring
Functional Research Esthetician with nearly 20 years of experience in advanced skin treatments.
Carissa
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Acne
Brazilian Wax
Facials
Known for personalized facial experiences and result-focused skincare plans.
Saige
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Brazilian Wax
Confidence Coaching
Passionate about skincare, confidence-building, and modern beauty treatments.
Taya
LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST
Lashes
Brows
Detail Work
Specializes in precision beauty services with a focus on lashes and brows.
Kayleigh
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Makeup
Facials
Brows
Creates calm, elevated skincare experiences tailored to each client's goals.
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Your journey starts here.

From your first consultation to your personalized treatment plan, we make achieving your skincare goals simple, effective, and stress-free.