Your Skin Called: It Wants to Glow for Date Night

February might be all about flowers and fancy dinners, but if you ask us? There’s nothing more romantic than skin that feels confident, fresh, and radiant.

Whether you're heading out for a Galentine’s happy hour, dinner with your forever Valentine, or a solo night of self-care with wine and your favorite serum—we’ve got the skin prep tips you won’t find on Google.

And speaking of love stories… This month marks 10 years of Skin Deep. A whole decade of glowing skin, loyal clients, and deep investment in our craft. So, let’s celebrate with a little skincare wisdom straight from the Skin Deep pros.

What Not to Do Before Date Night

Let’s get this out of the way: don’t experiment. The week of your date night is not the time to try a new exfoliant, go too hard with actives, or pick at your skin (please don’t—we know you’re tempted). Inflammatory breakouts, dryness, or irritation aren’t part of the look. Promise.

Here’s what you should do instead.

Skin Deep-Approved Prep Timeline for a Glow That Lasts

7–10 days out:
Book a facial. We love a facial to refresh skin, boost circulation, and get you glowing without any downtime. These give your skin that plush, healthy radiance you just can’t fake with highlighter. Plus, you’ll be perfectly primed for your at-home skincare to work even better in the days after.

3–5 days out:
Time to exfoliate—gently. This is your window to use a mild enzyme mask or something like PCA Skin’s Gentle Exfoliant to slough away dead skin and help everything go on smoother (makeup included). We can help you choose the right one for your skin type, especially if you're prone to sensitivity.

The night before:
Hydrate and sleep. Go heavy on serums, moisturizers, and eye cream—Rhonda Allison’s Drop of Essence is a favorite. Think hydration sandwich: toner, serum, moisturizer, oil. 

The day of:
Keep it simple. Cleanse, tone, hydrate. Nothing that might clog or surprise your skin. Finish with SPF if you're going out during the day, and let your skin do the talking.

Celebrating 10 Years of Skin Deep

This month, we’re reflecting on what it means to have been part of the Fort Collins community for a whole decade. Ten years ago, Mariquita and Beth opened the doors to Skin Deep with a simple mission: to create a space where expertise and heart come together. A space where clients don’t feel like just another appointment—but truly seen, supported, and cared for.

Now, with a growing team of brilliant estheticians and a loyal client community, we’re proud to still be doing things our way—with intention, consistency, and care.

Here’s to 10 more years of client-first skin care, results without pressure, and facials that feel like therapy.

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to see how we’re celebrating this month! 

Book Your Pre-Date Facial

February books fast, and our signature treatments are the first to go. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or just want a little “me” time—your skin deserves it.