Are Facial Add-Ons Worth It? Hydra Spa Boosts Compared
Kira Tia By Kira Tia · Licensed Esthetician & Lead Skincare SpecialistShare
Facial add-ons are worth it when they match a specific goal and are not already part of your facial. At Lumina, six Hydra Spa boosts are offered at $15 to $30 each, paid at your visit. Skip the boost if your facial already includes that step, and ask your esthetician before you add anything.
Reviewed by Kira Tia, Licensed Esthetician (FL Full Specialist license FS946982), Lumina Skin Sanctuary, Fort Myers.
In this article: What is a boost? · The six boosts compared · What is already included? · When is a boost worth it? · When should you skip one? · FAQ
Key takeaways
- Six Hydra Spa boosts are available: Cold Hammer Finish $15, Vibration Massage $15, LED Light $20, Eye Ultrasound $20, Oxygen Mist $25 and Microcurrent Toning $30.
- Boosts are paid at your visit and are always added to a facial, never booked alone.
- Some facials already include certain steps, so ask what you are getting before you pay for more.
- Boosts are cosmetic and temporary. Results vary from person to person.
What Is a Hydra Spa Boost, and How Is It Different From a Facial?
A boost is a short extra step layered onto a facial that you have already chosen. It uses one handpiece from the Hydra Spa Infusion Ultra Glow system for a few extra minutes, so it adds time and attention to a single area or goal without turning the visit into a different service. A boost is never booked on its own. You choose it at your appointment and pay for it at the visit.
The boosts are available now with Hydra Spa facials. You can see the full menu on the Hydra Spa services page, and the current non-Hydra extras live on our add-ons page.
How Do the Six Hydra Spa Boosts Compare?
Here is every boost, what it adds, and the kind of guest it tends to suit.
| Boost | Price | What it adds | Often chosen by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Hammer Finish | $15 | A cooling glide to calm the look of redness | Guests who run warm or visit after sun |
| Vibration Massage | $15 | Rhythmic massage for a relaxed, smooth look | Guests who love the massage part |
| LED Light | $20 | Soft LED light for any facial under 90 minutes | Guests who want a calm, quiet finish |
| Eye Ultrasound | $20 | A smoothing step for the delicate eye area | Guests who feel the eye area looks tired |
| Oxygen Mist | $25 | Hydrating mist and bubble-pen finish | Guests with dry, dehydrated-looking skin |
| Microcurrent Toning | $30 | A gentle toning step for cheeks and jawline | Guests prepping for photos or events |
Add all six and the total comes to $125 on top of your facial, which is most of the price of a whole Signature facial on its own. That is why most guests choose one or two.
Which Boosts Are Already Part of Your Facial?
This is the question that saves the most money. The menu includes some of these steps in the higher facials:
- Signature ($145): already uses vibration massage, so that boost overlaps. LED is not included, so the LED Light Boost is a good fit.
- Brighten ($155): pairs well with the LED Light Boost, since LED is not part of this 60-minute facial.
- Deluxe ($185): already includes microcurrent, cold hammer and V-shape steps; LED can be added as a boost.
- Ultra Glow ($225): uses all steps, including eye ultrasound, so most boosts are already covered.
- Express Hydrate ($95) and Clarify ($155): leave the most room for boosts, though Express already ends with a hydrating mist and a cool finish.
Before you pay for a boost, ask your esthetician which steps your facial already includes. You can read about each tool on its own page: the LED therapy mask, oxygen bubble pen, eye ultrasound and microcurrent.
When Is a Facial Add-On Worth the Money?
A boost earns its price when it solves a specific need on a specific day.
You Have an Event Coming Up
Microcurrent toning and eye ultrasound are popular before photos, weddings and trips. They are cosmetic touches that help skin look refreshed, and they work best after a full facial a few days earlier. Our bridal skin countdown shows how to time them.
Your Skin Feels Dry or Hot
In Florida, air conditioning and sun can leave skin tight and warm. Oxygen Mist and the Cold Hammer Finish are the two boosts that feel the most soothing on those days.
You Have Extra Time but Not a Bigger Budget
If you booked a 30-minute Express Hydrate and have a few more minutes, a $15 or $20 boost can turn a quick visit into something more relaxing without moving to a 60-minute facial.
When Should You Skip a Boost?
Skip it when the step is already in your facial, when your skin is sensitive or irritated, or when you simply want to keep the visit simple. Some guests, such as those with certain implants, who are pregnant, or who have certain health conditions, should not have some electrical or light steps, and your esthetician will screen for this. If you want a comparison of the extras we offer today, read galvanic vs. pore vacuum vs. high-frequency, or the guide to the pore vacuum add-on.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydra Spa Add-On Boosts
How much do Hydra Spa add-on boosts cost?
The six boosts range from $15 to $30: Cold Hammer Finish and Vibration Massage at $15, LED Light and Eye Ultrasound at $20, Oxygen Mist at $25 and Microcurrent Toning at $30. They are paid at your visit and are always added to a facial, never booked alone. Check the price list for every price.
Can I add a boost to any Hydra Spa facial?
Generally yes, though some boosts overlap with steps already included in a facial. For example, the Signature facial already uses vibration massage. LED light is included only in facials of 90 minutes or more, so the LED Light Boost can be added to any shorter facial. Your esthetician will tell you if a boost would repeat something you are already getting, and will suggest a better choice if so.
Do add-ons make results last longer?
Not in a way we can promise. Boosts add time and attention to a goal, but results from any facial are cosmetic and temporary, and they vary from person to person. Daily sunscreen and a consistent home routine have more effect on how your skin looks between visits than any single extra step.
Should I add a boost to my first facial?
Usually not. For a first visit, it helps to see how your skin feels with the base facial, then decide next time. If you are choosing one, the Cold Hammer Finish is a gentle, low-cost way to try the system. Our find your treatment quiz can help you pick the base facial.
Do I pay for boosts when I book?
No. Boosts are paid at your visit, not when you book. A 20 percent deposit holds the facial itself, with the balance paid at the visit. A boost is always added to a facial, never booked alone, and if you change your mind in the treatment room, you simply do not add it.
Can I book Hydra Spa boosts now?
Yes. Hydra Spa Infusion Ultra Glow facials and boosts are now booking. Book online any time on our Hydra Spa services page to pick your facial, then choose a boost at your appointment. Our current add-ons are listed on the add-ons page.
Want to see the whole plan? Browse the Hydra Spa menu, book a Hydra Spa facial, or book any Lumina facial online.
Planning more than a boost? See every Lumina facial, with prices and times, in our guide to facials in Fort Myers.
Last updated October 29, 2026. Lumina Skin Sanctuary is a licensed esthetician studio and is not a medical spa; our services support healthy, great-looking skin and do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.