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Customized Facials and Skincare Treatments in Oakland CA
Thoughtful, results-driven Facial treatments tailored to your skin type, your concerns, and your goals. Experience expert skincare with a personal touch in Oakland CA.
Buongiorno!
Where every Skin treatment is completely customized, every single time.
Your skin is unique, and the care you receive should reflect that.
At Buongiorno Esthetics, we combine professional skincare treatments with practical, personalized guidance to help you achieve and maintain healthier-looking skin.
Whether your main concern is acne, sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation or age management, we’ll take the time to understand what your skin needs.
With a clinical approach, spa-like touches, and carefully selected products, our goal is to make skincare both effective and enjoyable.
Skincare Services Customized for Clients in Oakland CA
Facial Treatments
More than a relaxing facial. Our Classic, Essential, and Premium facial treatments in Oakland CA are tailored to your skin's current condition and goals, combining targeted skincare with professional, corrective treatments and restorative, spa touches.
Whether your skin needs a good reset, corrective care, or barrier support, we have intentionally ranked our facials into 3 tiers to simplify the booking process. Starting with the Classic maintenance facial, to the more corrective and all-inclusive Essential and Premium facials, each treatment allows for an approach that makes sense for you.
Acne Treatment program
Struggling with chronic breakouts? Our Acne Treatment Program combines specialized treatments, personalized home-care guidance, and ongoing support to help you work toward clearer, healthier-looking skin. Acne is a chronic condition, meaning there is no cure, but with the right home care and regular professional treatments, it can be successfully managed. We will also educate you on all of the common triggers for acne prone people and help you pinpoint what your own particular ones are. Every individual is different.
As a certified acne specialist since 2011, Francesca brings to Oakland CA years of dedicated experience to treating acne and supporting long-term skin maintenance.
Body Treatments
Skincare doesn't stop at your face.
Our customized back and body treatments help address breakouts, congestion, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation and skin laxity with the same thoughtful approach we bring to our facial treatments.
Our Approach.
Skincare That Works With Your Skin
Your skin isn't the same every day. Your treatments shouldn't be, either.
At our studio in Oakland CA we look at how your skin is doing now, what you've noticed since your last appointment, and what you're still hoping to improve. From there, we choose the treatments and products that best support your goals.
We Listen & Assess
Acne, sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation and age management all deserve thoughtful attention. We'll discuss your concerns, current routine, and lifestyle factors that may be affecting your skin and suggest a treatment plan to help you reach your goals.
We Customize Your Skin Treatment
Some days your skin may benefit from corrective work. Other days, hydration and barrier support may be the better choice. And sometimes, a little of both is exactly what you need.
We Help You Maintain Your Progress
What you do at home matters just as much as what happens during your appointment. We'll review your skincare routine, recommend adjustments when needed, and continue refining your care as your skin changes.
The goal? Brighter, smoother, clearer, and more resilient skin over time.
Meet Francesca
Your Oakland Esthetician
Hello! I'm Francesca Buongiorno, the owner and founder of Buongiorno Esthetics.
I've been a licensed esthetician since 2006 and a certified acne specialist since 2011. My experience spans both clinical and spa settings, and I love bringing the best of both worlds into my treatments.
For me, great skincare begins with listening. I want to know how your skin has been feeling, what's changed, what you've tried, and what you're hoping to achieve.
I also believe that good skincare advice should be practical. Your routine should work for your skin and fit into your life, not become another source of stress.
Whether you're looking for help with a specific concern or simply want to take better care of your skin, I'm here to guide you through the process.
Your skincare should be a joy, not a burden.
Raving Reviews from Our Clients in Oakland CA
Thoughtful care, ongoing guidance, and skin that feels its best.
“Francesca is a godsend! After years of dealing with skin issues (acne and fungal acne) she finally got my skin clear and in the maintenance phase. She is incredibly thorough with treatments and when suggesting products, combing through ingredients to make sure it will get you to your skin goals. Who does that?!? She goes that extra mile for her clients and I'm so lucky to be on the receiving end of it.
Incredible bedside manner, a wealth of knowledge on many skin issues, and an incredibly skilled esthetician! Office is adorable too!”
-Valerie M.
“Francesca is one of the best facialists I've ever seen (and I've seen tons!). I was looking for an acne specialist who also had expertise in anti-aging, and I found her! Her treatments are very effective, and the products she uses really work wonders. I love the glow that my skin has developed. And she's an absolutely lovely person, very patient with all my questions. Thanks so much Francesca!”
-Marissa C.
“I've been seeing Francesca for facials since January 2017 and she completely transformed my skin within the first 6 months. I originally had awful, inflamed cystic acne, and she completely transformed my skin. I haven't had a cystic pimple in years. I kept seeing her for maintenance and extractions, and over the course of the last few years she helped me transition from an acne-focused regimen to an anti-aging protocol. After every facial, my skin turned glowy and amazing. She's the best! Truly so gifted and knowledgeable, and a joy to talk to during each treatment. Highly recommend.”
-Melissa D.
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New Here?
Let's Start With Your Skin!
If you've never had a facial, had skin treatment, or you're not sure which service to choose, that's completely fine. New clients in Oakland begin with our Essential Facial + Consultation. We'll talk through your skin concerns, goals, current products, and anything else that may be affecting your skin.
From there, we'll customize your treatment plan and discuss a home-care routine that supports your goals.
Your first appointment: New Client Essential Facial + Consultation
Current Essential Facial price: $240
A Few Common Questions
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You don't need to figure that out on your own. We'll discuss your skin's current condition and goals, then choose an approach that makes sense for you.
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Not necessarily. We'll look at what you're already using, keep what’s working and ditch or replace what’s not. Sometimes small adjustments are enough. Other times, a more complete reset may be helpful.
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You may notice smoother, brighter-looking skin after a single treatment, but conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and early signs of aging usually require consistency and ongoing care. We'll discuss realistic expectations and find a plan that suits your lifestyle, budget & skin needs.
The Perfect Gift,
Anytime!
Give someone you love a little time for themselves.
Treat them to personalized skincare, restorative treatments, and an experience that's entirely their own.
Visit Buongiorno Esthetics in Oakland
Come visit our skincare studio on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California.
Whether you're ready to begin a new skincare routine or simply need a good reset, we'd love to welcome you.