Hydrafacial Boosters
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A standard Hydrafacial cleans and exfoliates the skin, then hydrates and protects it in one session. The booster step is what turns the same facial into a treatment built for your specific skin. At LaVida Massage, Skincare & Wellness in Smithtown, you can pick from 10 Hydrafacial boosters. They target dryness, fine lines, dark spots, or breakouts. This guide covers every booster we carry, who each one is best for, what it costs, and how to book.
What is a Hydrafacial Booster?
A Hydrafacial booster is an add-on serum used during the final step of the standard Hydrafacial. The base treatment cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin using a vortex-fusion handpiece. The booster step infuses an extra serum chosen to match your skin goals into the skin during that same step.
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That second part is the trick. A booster used on its own, like a serum at home, only sits on the surface of the skin. Used during a Hydrafacial, the booster is delivered through the same vortex-fusion device. That device helps the booster reach the deeper layers of the skin.
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The result is a Hydrafacial that looks different on every skin. Two people sitting in the same chair on the same day can get the same base facial and walk out with different boosters: one for dryness, one for dark spots. That choice is the value the booster adds. That is the point.
Book your Hydrafacial Plus today at LaVida and your Esthetician will help you choose the best Booster for you!
What's New in Hydrafacial Boosters
The newest launch is the Hydrafillic Booster, which Hydrafacial unveiled in June 2025. It pairs Pep9 – a proprietary complex of nine peptides – with a triple hyaluronic acid blend and fruit extracts to firm the skin, soften the look of fine lines, and deeply hydrate in a single step. It is the most recent addition to the LaVida Hydrafacial menu.
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Before that, Hydrafacial introduced the Hydralock HA Booster in October 2024. Clinical testing showed a 338 percent jump in skin hydration after a single treatment, a 63 percent reduction in the look of wrinkles, and brighter skin reported by 94 percent of trial participants 48 hours later. Both boosters are now part of the LaVida Hydrafacial menu and can be added on the same day as your treatment.
Available Hydrafacial Boosters at LaVida:
Curretly, LaVida carries 10 Hydrafacial boosters. They come from four brands: Hydrafacial, Murad, JLo Beauty, and Nassif MD. Your esthetician can help you pick the one that fits your skin best.
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FIRM BOOSTER: A relaxing peptide smooths the look of wrinkles. A second firming peptide supports skin firmness and overall skin health.
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BRIGHTEN BOOSTER: Improves skin tone and minimizes the appearance of dark spots.
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HYDRALOCK HA BOOSTER: Clinically proven to increase hydration by 3x and reduce wrinkles by 63%. Delivers 24-hour moisture and a fresh glow. Leaves skin looking plumper and firmer.
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HYDRAFILLIC BOOSTER (+$45): Combines Pep9™ peptides, hyaluronic acid, and fruit extracts to firm and hydrate the skin. Reduces the look of fine lines and brings out your natural glow
Read more about the new Hydrafillic Booster in our blog!
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J LO BEAUTY BOOSTER: Tackles lackluster skin for an even, glowing complexion.
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MURAD CLARIFYING BOOSTER: Glycolic & Salicylic Acids exfoliate and target congested skin. Helps to diminish the appearance of blemishes and post-acne scars.
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MURAD RETINOL BOOSTER: Murad's Retinol Tri-Active technology supports healthy youthful skin by plumping and reducing the look of wrinkles.
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MURAD VITA C BOOSTER: Gold Stabilized Vitamin C improves the stability and potency of L-Ascorbic Acid to brighten skin. Helps refresh dull tone and leave a smoother surface.
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NASSIF MD® HYDRAGLUCAN™ INTENSE HYDRATION BOOSTER: Hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan and Glucosamine refresh and saturate the skin with moisture. Leaves skin feeling healthier and younger.
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RESTORE BOOSTER (+$45): Multiple peptides reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Maintains skin's youthful look and overall health.
How to Choose the Right Booster for Your Skin Health
The simplest way to pick a booster is to match it to your top skin concern. Your esthetician at LaVida will walk you through this in your free 15-minute consult. Here is the quick map:
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Dryness or dehydrated skin. Hydralock HA, Hydrafillic, or Nassif MD HydraGlucan.
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Dark spots and uneven tone. Brighten, JLo Beauty, or Murad Vita C.
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Fine lines and early aging. Firm, Restore, or Hydrafillic.
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Stubborn wrinkles or sun damage. Murad Retinol.
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Breakouts and clogged pores. Murad Clarifying
If you have more than one concern, you can do different boosters on different visits. Many LaVida clients rotate boosters by season. Hydration in winter, brightening or clarifying in summer. The esthetician can adjust the plan as your skin shifts through the year. It is that easy.
Hydrafacial Booster Pricing and Booking at LaVida
The Hydrafacial boosters at LaVida start at around fifty dollars for the standard options. Premium picks cost closer to one hundred dollars. Two boosters, Hydrafillic and Restore, carry a separate $45 upgrade fee on top of the standard add-on price.
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Every standard booster (those priced at $49.95) is included free of charge in the Hydrafacial Plus treatment at LaVida. Hydrafacial Plus is a LaVida-exclusive package. It bundles the base Hydrafacial with one of the standard boosters at no extra cost. If you know you want a booster, Hydrafacial Plus is usually the cheapest way to get one.
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Booking is straightforward. The Hydrafacial is safe for almost all skin types. You can book the standard treatment directly through the LaVida website or by calling the Smithtown location. If you are not sure which booster fits you, request a free 15-minute consult with an esthetician before booking. The consult helps match the booster to your skin goals and is part of the standard intake at LaVida.
Verdict on Choosing Your Hydrafacial Booster
The right Hydrafacial booster comes down to your skin and your goals on the day of the visit. It is a simple choice.
For dryness, Hydralock HA is the top pick because the clinical results back it up. For dark spots, Brighten or Vita C are the standard picks. For fine lines, Firm or Restore both work well, and Hydrafillic adds extra firming if you want the upgrade. For breakouts, Murad Clarifying is the only choice on the LaVida menu.
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If you are new to Hydrafacial boosters, book the Hydrafacial Plus treatment. Let your LaVida esthetician guide you to a standard booster on the first visit. Save the premium upgrades for a return visit.
To book at LaVida Smithtown, use the website, call the studio, or download the LaVida mobile app.
Hydrafacial Booster FAQs
How do I book my Hydrafacial with Booster?
Because the Hydrafacial is safe for almost all skin, you may book directly online. If you are not sure, call and schedule a FREE CONSULT where you will receive a free 15 minute consult from one of our experienced estheticians prior to booking your appointment!