HydraFacial
Cleans out the T zone and hydrates the cheeks in one visit. It is the easiest all rounder for combination skin.
- Downtime
- None
- Price
- $150 to $300 in Manhattan, from 34 practice menus
Skin type · Manhattan guide · Updated November 2026
Combination skin: what actually helps
Combination skin is oily through the forehead, nose and chin, and normal or dry on the cheeks. One product rarely suits both, so the goal is treatments that clear the oily zone without stripping the rest.
See your options
What it can look like
The same concern shows up differently on different skin tones. Find the one closest to yours.
Illustrations, not diagnoses. A licensed provider should look at your skin in person.
Sound familiar?
- Shine on the nose and forehead, tightness on the cheeks
- Larger pores in the center of the face
- Breakouts on the chin but flaky patches elsewhere
Your options, from easy to bigger
A light peel, tailored by zone
Good providers apply more where you are oily and less where you are dry. Ask if they do that.
- Downtime
- 1 to 3 days of light flaking
- Price
- $85 to $450 in Manhattan, from 62 practice menus
Microneedling
Improves pore size and texture over a series. Works across the whole face.
- Downtime
- 1 to 3 days of redness
- Price
- $225 to $600 in Manhattan, from 55 practice menus
What to skip
- Treating your whole face as oily
- Heavy creams on the T zone
- Skipping moisturizer because you feel oily
Ask before you book
- Will you treat my T zone and cheeks differently?
- Which product should I use where?
Where to start in Manhattan: HydraFacial
Most reviewed Manhattan practices that list it on their own menu. Ask them the questions above.
UnverifiedWest Village / Body SculptingVada Spa and Laser CenterLaser hair removal in Chelsea 4.3 (835)View profile →
UnverifiedMidtown West / Botox & NeurotoxinsSelfie House of BeautyMidtown beauty house for facials, lasers and injectables 4.9 (822)View profile →
UnverifiedNoMad / HydraFacialH&K Health Beauty MidtownHydraFacial in NoMad 5 (748)View profile →
UnverifiedNoHo / FacialsGreat Jones SpaFacials in NoHo 4.3 (646)View profile →
UnverifiedMidtown East / Body SculptingRadiant Beauty & Health ManhattanHydraFacial in Midtown East 4.8 (513)View profile →
UnverifiedFlatiron / Body SculptingSKINNEY MedspaBody sculpting in Flatiron 4.7 (495)View profile →Questions people ask
What is the best facial for combination skin?
HydraFacial is popular because it handles congestion and hydration together. A custom facial that treats zones differently also works well.
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This guide is general education from the NYC Hot List editors, not medical advice. A licensed provider should look at your skin before any treatment. Prices come from Manhattan practices' own menus and change often, so confirm with the practice.