Halloween-inspired looks are taking over social media. Clients are excited and ready to recreate what they see in a perfected, often filtered image. The worst thing for any skin professional to see is a client’s results go down the drain because they chose to use awful, pore-clogging Halloween makeup. There is a good chance they have not thought of a plan to protect their skin when piling on layers of synthetic stage makeup or silicone. This kind of makeup can result in scary breakouts, redness, and even a prickly rash. Using the wrong products, like lower-priced makeup, acrylic, or latex paint, can cause skin to freak out, leaving it irritated and dry. Unfortunately, when skin is irritated, it can take a while to clear up and get back to balance. To help clients find the best skin-friendly options, professionals always need to recommend professional-quality products that are user-friendly and perform well so clients can be at their spookiest.

Jaclyn Peresetsky is the founder of Skin Perfect Academy, Skin Perfect Spas, and Colore Me Perfect Analysis and Cosmetics. Her passion lies in advanced education for aestheticians in real life aesthetics. She contributes her expertise through speaking, writing, teaching, and continues to see her clients to advance her knowledge and skill to share with others.