Illuminize vs Vitalize vs Rejuvenize: Which SkinMedica Peel Fits Your Skin?
Body Balance Medical offers all three SkinMedica professional peels at our Summerlin clinic: Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize. Illuminize is the gentlest at $149, Vitalize is mid-strength at $199 and Rejuvenize is the strongest at $249. Ashiana Khar, our Licensed Advanced Esthetician, performs every peel and matches the strength to your skin at your assessment. On your first aesthetics visit you pay Premier member pricing: $120, $160 or $200. Book online below or call (702) 417-1261.
This guide puts the three side by side: how strong each one is, what it suits, what peeling looks like day by day and how many sessions each usually takes. For the treatment itself, including candidacy and what happens during your appointment, start with our overview of chemical peels in Las Vegas.
- All three are superficial, or light, chemical peels. SkinMedica grades them by strength: Illuminize for mild imperfections, Vitalize for mild to moderate, Rejuvenize for moderate to severe.
- Illuminize is the usual first peel, with 2 to 3 days of mild redness or light flaking at most.
- Vitalize adds salicylic acid and a retinoid step. Peeling usually starts on day 2 or 3 and lasts about 5 to 7 days.
- Rejuvenize peels the most and takes the longest to settle. SkinMedica notes fuller results over a series of 3 to 6.
- Ashiana chooses the strength after assessing your skin, especially for Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI, where stronger peels carry more risk of dark spots after healing.
SkinMedica Peels at a Glance
The short version, before the detail. Prices show the standard rate and the first-visit Premier member rate.
| Peel | Strength | Best suited to | Visible peeling | Social downtime | Typical series | Price | First visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illuminize | Gentlest | Mild imperfections: dullness, uneven tone, early texture changes. First peels and pre-event prep | Mild redness or light flaking for 2 to 3 days | Minimal | 3 peels, 3 to 4 weeks apart, then maintenance | $149 | $120 |
| Vitalize | Mid-strength | Mild to moderate: uneven pigment, post-acne marks, fine lines, congested or acne-prone skin | Starts day 2 to 3, lasts about 5 to 7 days | Low | 3 peels, 3 to 4 weeks apart | $199 | $160 |
| Rejuvenize | Strongest | Moderate to severe: stubborn discoloration, sun damage, more established texture | Several days, the most of the three | The longest of the three | 3 to 6 peels, spacing set by Ashiana | $249 | $200 |
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SkinMedica professional peels are not sold online and must be applied by a licensed professional. Appointments take about 30 to 45 minutes.
Which SkinMedica Peel Is the Strongest?
Rejuvenize is the strongest of the three, Vitalize sits in the middle and Illuminize is the gentlest. All three are still superficial peels, sometimes called light chemical peels, and SkinMedica describes its whole professional peel line that way. They work on the outermost layers of skin, not the deeper layers that medium-depth and deep peels reach.
Here is the mechanism. Each peel applies a controlled acid solution that loosens the bonds holding dead surface cells together, so they shed faster and fresher skin shows through. A stronger peel exfoliates more in one session. That is why it can do more for stubborn discoloration and texture, and also why it flakes for longer.
Stronger is not automatically better. A superficial peel matched to your skin and repeated over a series is often a better starting point than jumping straight to the strongest option.
Illuminize Peel: The Gentlest Place to Start
Illuminize is SkinMedica’s gentlest professional peel. It uses an alpha hydroxy acid blend to exfoliate the very top layer of skin, and SkinMedica positions it for mild skin imperfections: dullness, uneven tone and early texture changes.
It is the peel most people start with. It also works as pre-event prep and as a maintenance peel between stronger treatments. Expect little visible peeling, with up to 2 to 3 days of mild redness or light flaking. Most people go about their day right after.
One Illuminize peel is subtle, so results build over a series. The usual plan is 3 peels spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, then maintenance as needed. It pairs well with our custom facials, and it is worth checking our current aesthetics offers before you book.
Illuminize Peel: $149 · $120 on your first aesthetics visit
Vitalize Peel: Mid-Strength Correction
Vitalize is the middle step. It layers a blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol, then finishes with a retinoid step that keeps working after you leave. SkinMedica positions it for mild to moderate skin imperfections.
Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works into pores. That makes Vitalize a common pick for congested or acne-prone skin, alongside uneven pigment, post-acne marks, fine lines and rough texture. Post-acne marks tend to soften gradually over a series rather than after one peel.
Expect light peeling that usually starts on day 2 or 3 and lasts about 5 to 7 days, occasionally up to two weeks. It is mostly light flaking, so social downtime is low. Most people do a series of 3, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Vitalize Peel: $199 · $160 on your first aesthetics visit
Rejuvenize Peel: The Strongest SkinMedica Peel
Rejuvenize is the strongest peel in SkinMedica’s professional line, and it is still a superficial peel. SkinMedica positions it for moderate to severe skin imperfections: more stubborn discoloration, sun damage, fine lines and more established texture concerns.
It peels the most and takes the longest to settle of the three, so plan for several days of visible peeling. SkinMedica notes visible change after one peel, with fuller results over a series of 3 to 6. Ashiana sets the spacing for your skin.
If you are new to peels, book an assessment first. Ashiana may start you on Vitalize to see how your skin responds before stepping up. The same applies to Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI, where stronger peels carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: dark spots that appear after the skin heals.
Rejuvenize Peel: $249 · $200 on your first aesthetics visit
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Vitalize Peel Day by Day, Next to Illuminize
Here is what the first week typically looks like. Everyone’s skin is different, so treat this as a guide, not a promise.
| Peel | Treatment day | Days 1 to 2 | Days 3 to 5 | Days 6 to 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illuminize | Mild warmth or tingling, then slight redness | Mild redness or light flaking is possible | Any flaking is usually finished by day 3 | Back to your usual routine |
| Vitalize | Tingling and warmth, then redness | Tightness and dryness; peeling may start on day 2 | Light peeling and flaking, the most visible stretch | Peeling continues for many people and winds down over the following days |
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Rejuvenize is left out of the table on purpose. Healing varies more at that strength, so Ashiana gives you your own expected timeline at your assessment.
Mild tingling, warmth or brief stinging during application is normal. If you have severe pain, blistering or swelling afterward, call us right away at (702) 417-1261.
Prep and Aftercare: What Changes by Peel
The basics are the same for all three: cleanse gently, moisturize often, do not pick or pull at flaking skin, and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. Stay out of direct sun while you are peeling. In Las Vegas, that rule matters more than in most places.
The stronger the peel, the longer you follow those rules. About a week before any peel, Ashiana may ask you to pause at-home retinoids and exfoliating acids. She also asks about pregnancy and breastfeeding at your assessment and may recommend waiting. You go home with written instructions, and you can review our full aftercare instructions anytime.
How to Choose Between Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize
Your skin, your history and how much downtime you can live with decide it. A few common starting points:
The gentlest option, with 2 to 3 days of mild redness or flaking at most. Book it at least 3 days before the event.
Salicylic acid for pores plus a retinoid step, with low social downtime. Give yourself at least two weeks before anything important.
The strongest option. Best after an assessment if it is your first peel.
Vitalize vs Rejuvenize: When to Step Up
Vitalize is the usual starting point for mild to moderate concerns, and many people stay there. Rejuvenize makes sense when a concern is more established, or when a Vitalize series has helped and you want to go further. If you are unsure, Ashiana can start with Vitalize and step up once she has seen how your skin heals.
How Often Should You Get a Chemical Peel?
For Illuminize and Vitalize, the usual plan is a series of 3 spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, then maintenance peels as your skin needs them. Rejuvenize runs as a course of 3 to 6, with spacing set by Ashiana. Peels can also alternate with microneedling as part of a longer plan for texture.
If rough texture or enlarged pores are your main concern, peels are one of several options. Our guide to uneven skin texture treatment covers the others.
Your first aesthetics visit at Body Balance Medical is priced at Premier member rates, 20% off: $120 for Illuminize, $160 for Vitalize or $200 for Rejuvenize. Premier members get the same 20% off every aesthetics treatment for $149 a month, and that $149 goes into their Beauty Bank as treatment credit. See how our Premier aesthetics membership works. Payment plans are available through Cherry, CareCredit, Affirm and Klarna.
Where to Get a SkinMedica Peel Near Me in Las Vegas
If you are searching for a Vitalize or Illuminize peel near me, Body Balance Medical offers all three SkinMedica peels in Las Vegas at 7975 W Sahara Ave #101 in Summerlin. We see patients from Summerlin, The Lakes, Spring Valley and across west Las Vegas.
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Ashiana performs every SkinMedica peel at Body Balance Medical, along with our facials and lymphatic drainage. She assesses your skin before your first peel and chooses the strength with you. Follow Ashiana on Instagram.
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Ashiana will look at your skin, ask about your history and recommend Illuminize, Vitalize or Rejuvenize, or tell you if a peel is not the right fit.
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SkinMedica Peel FAQs
Which SkinMedica peel is the strongest?
Rejuvenize is the strongest of the three SkinMedica professional peels, followed by Vitalize, with Illuminize the gentlest. All three are superficial peels. Ashiana chooses the strength after assessing your skin.
How much does a Vitalize peel cost in Las Vegas?
A Vitalize Peel at Body Balance Medical is $199, or $160 on your first aesthetics visit at Premier member pricing. Illuminize is $149 ($120 on a first visit) and Rejuvenize is $249 ($200 on a first visit). Payment plans are available.
What do Vitalize peel before and after results look like?
Once the peeling finishes, usually about a week after it starts, many people notice smoother texture and a more even tone. Changes to post-acne marks and pigment build gradually, so results are best judged after a series of 3 rather than a single peel. Results vary from person to person.
Is there downtime after an Illuminize peel?
Very little. You may have mild redness or light flaking for 2 to 3 days, and most people go about their day right after the appointment. Plan it at least 3 days before an event.
Are SkinMedica peels safe for darker skin tones?
Many people with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI have SkinMedica peels, but stronger peels carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. That is why Ashiana matches the strength to your skin, often starting gentler, rather than letting you pick from a menu.
Do SkinMedica peels hurt?
Most people feel mild tingling, warmth or brief stinging while the solution is on, and it settles quickly. Stronger peels tend to sting more. Tell Ashiana right away if anything feels intense.
Can I buy a SkinMedica peel to use at home?
No. SkinMedica professional peels are not sold online and must be applied by a licensed professional. At Body Balance Medical, Ashiana Khar performs every peel.
How do I book a SkinMedica peel at Body Balance Medical?
Book online with the buttons on this page or call (702) 417-1261. If you are not sure which peel fits, book a skin assessment with Ashiana first. We are at 7975 W Sahara Ave #101 in Summerlin.
- SkinMedica. Professional Peels. skinmedica.com