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Favorite Sensitive Serum

Eve Taylor North America
No. 1 Serum
No. 1 Serum is a top selling essential oil blend for correction of skin. It is recommended for skin that is sensitive due to problems relating to allergies, hay fever, smoking, long distance travel, poor air quality, and so forth. A soothing blend of essential oils containing geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, cypress, and sandalwood cool and reduce redness while improving oxygenation in the skin. Vitamins A and D gently nourish the skin and provide antioxidant protection. The blend reduces sensitivity and itching on the skin that can occur from dehydration.

Favorite Retinol Serum

Vivant Skin Care
Exfol-A Level II
Level two of Vivant’s patented vitamin A therapies, Exfol-A is an advanced formula for repair, retexturing, and rejuvenation. Clear acne impactions, reduce acne scarring, fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles with this synergistic blend of vitamin A, lactic, kojic, and glycolic acids, and hydrating and anti-inflammatory niacinamide for radiance and resilience.

Favorite Private Label Serum

CBI Laboratories
Amino Lift Peptide Complex Serum
This serum is an ultimate wrinkle-minimizing complex with the latest scientific discoveries for smoother, firmer, healthier-looking skin. The unique combination of four advanced matrikines and a plant-derived neuropeptide help to minimize the look of facial expression lines, especially crow’s feet, forehead lines, and lines around the mouth. The addition of oat kernel extract provides an immediate improvement in the appearance of skin firmness, while peptides work to produce long-term visible wrinkle reduction.

Favorite Hydrating Serum

Hydrating B5 Gel by SkinCeuticals

Favorite Firming Serum

ATZEN Superior to Organic Skin Care
DNA Repair Serum
A powerful cocktail of active remedies restores elasticity and tightens pores for radiant, hydrated, wrinkle free skin. This serum helps repair scars and sun damage for radiant, youthful skin. This flagship product, the one that launched the brand and the company, contains ATZEN’s proprietary ingredient INTACT DNA, effective in removing lines and wrinkles with fast results, while preventing premature aging for years to come.

Favorite Eye Serum

Hale Cosmeceuticals
Patent-5 Peptide Booster Deep Wrinkle Serum
Patent-5 Peptide Booster Deep Wrinkle Serum contains all active ingredients with no fillers, waxes, parabens, or oils. With its advanced bioactive and biogenic ingredients, this product is compounded at cold temperatures to preserve optimum potencies. Patent-5 Peptide Boosters Serum has 70 percent peptides in it using six unique peptides. This combination of peptides helps to firm, tone, and thicken the skin while stimulating microcirculation to brighten and improve color and texture.

Favorite Brightening Serum

Biopelle
Tensage Antioxidant Defense Serum
Biopelle’s Tensage Antioxidant Defense Serum is loaded with antioxidants and growth factors to help protect skin from free radical damage caused by pollution and other environmental stressors that accelerate signs of aging. This light-weight, oil-free serum features SCA Biorepair Technology for growth factor benefits, EDAFENCE for environmental defense, vitamin C, and ferulic acid. The result is a powerful daily-use product to help safeguard skin and promote a brighter complexion.

Favorite Antiaging Serum

Sorella Apothecary
Main Squeeze Hydrating Serum
Thirsty skin gets an enriching, smoothing boost through this ultra-hydrating, ultra-lightweight serum. Main Squeeze Hydrating Serum is infused with snow mushroom extract and peptides for immediate, super-increased, plumping hydration in just one application.

Favorite Acne Serum

Face Reality SkinCare LLC
8% Mandelic Serum
Face Reality’s 8% Mandelic Serum is an ultra-premium alpha hydroxy acid serum that contains the chirally correct versions of both L-mandelic acid and L-lactic acid. This revolutionary serum has a larger molecular weight than other alpha hydroxy acids, resulting in more even exfoliation with less irritation. It is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties work to improve the overall appearance of skin tone and texture making it ideal for those with acne, fungal folliculitis, and hyperpigmentation.

Favorite Sensitive Moisturizer

Hale and Hush
Hush Hydrate Gel
Hush Hydrate Gel is a delicate, moisturizing formula rich in botanical extracts that are not only highly antioxidant but also skilled inflammation fighters. The most remarkable extract is that of black rice, which studies have shown is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic compound. Hush Hydrate brings peace to aggravated skin.

Favorite Private Label Moisturizer

Collagen Cream by Raya

Favorite Oil-Free Moisturizer

Skin Blends
Cell Protection & Repair (C.P.R.) Gel
Cell Protection & Repair (C.P.R.) Gel is absolutely wonderful for dry and mature skin because it has immediate and long-term hydration benefits. This gel has powerful antioxidants, including green tea superoxide dismutase and wild plum harvest, to help keep skin healthy. Papain, willow bark, and bromelain encourage cell renewal. Aloe vera, chamomile, and cucumber soothe skin, while moisture-rich phospholipids, sodium PCA and panthenol, treat skin. Contains niaciamide (vitamin B3), which has been shown to increase circulation and lighten discoloration. The natural color comes from grapeskin.

Favorite Night Moisturizer

Sleeping Cream & Mask by Dr. Grandel

Favorite Neck & Decollete Moisturizer

Apothederm® Firming Neck Cream by Apothederm

Favorite Moisturizer with SPF

HydroPeptide
Solar Defense Non Tinted Moisturizer
Solar Defense Tinted is a smooth, matte sunscreen that self-adjusts to the color of skin tone offering flawless coverage. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide offer ultraviolet and infrared protection without feeling heavy.

Favorite Men's Moisturizer

MEN AGE-DEFENSE by Yonka

Favorite Eye Moisturizer

Circadia by Dr. Pugliese
Full Circle Eye Moisturizer
Optimize skin’s Circadian rhythms with this powerful eye duo. The daytime formulation utilizes advanced peptide technology to reduce puffiness and erase fine lines and wrinkles. The night-time formulation is designed to decrease dark circles, enhance hydration, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in total eye perfection.

Favorite Antiaging Moisturizer

 Ambra Lift Elixir by Elina Organics

Favorite Acne Moisturizer

Clearskin by PCA Skin

Favorite Sheet Mask

Roccoco Botanicals
Peptide Sheet Mask
Peptide Sheet Mask is designed for use after treatments such as microdermabrasion and microneedling. Enriched with moisture regulators that channel moisture on a cellular level, this mask contains anti-irritants and flower extracts that modulate the sensations of stinging and burning by deactivating the TRPV1 channels, resulting in a soothing and cooling effect on the skin. Results will be seen 15 minutes after application. Wrinkles are dramatically reduced in appearance.

Favorite Purifying Mask

Danné Montague-King
Enzyme Masque #1
Danné Montague-King Enzyme Masque #1 triggers activity in the basal cells and energizes transferase enzymes to kick start cellular activity in the epidermis. DMK is the only company in the world to utilize the beneficial effects of transfer messenger enzymes. Enzymes are living substances that regulate health and work with certain minerals in the body to form a natural system of antioxidants that fight corrosive free radicals. Properly formulated, they can remove dead protein, toxins, and other effluvia from the epidermis using a process called reverse osmosis.

Favorite Peel Off Mask

Bio France Lab
MEDI-COLD CRYO HEALING Peel Off Mask
Medi-Cold Cryo Healing Peel Off Mask is made with collagen alginate, spirulina cryogenic complex with menthol, arnica, and edelweiss flowers. Being of the marine world, this mask has a refreshing cooling effect after an invasive facial procedure. The spirulina, rich in vitamins E, C, and A (retinol), tightens and firms the skin, is a strong antioxidant, and has a noticeable, revitalizing, and cooling effect.

Favorite Hydrating Mask

Lira Clinical
BIO Hydrating Mineral Masque
This ultra-hydrating gel mask nourishes skin back to health with advanced mineral technology, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and green tea. The effective mineral combination of gold, silver, magnesium, and copper replenishes and restores skin glow. Formulated to help soothe and calm inflammation, perfect for dry, dehydrated, hypersensitive skin, and rosacea, it pairs well with post device assisted facials like LED and microdermabrasion. Micorcurrent treatments are also boosted with the powerful mineral conductivity.

Favorite Firming Mask

Le Mieux Cosmetics
Bio Cell + Mask
Bio Cell + Mask is a serum-saturated sheet mask that showcases freeze-dried marine collagen, vitamin C, and potent peptides in an advanced microencapsulation delivery system to firm, brighten, and smooth away fine lines.

Favorite Eye Mask

ToGoSpa
Ice Water EYES
Ice Water EYES by ToGoSpa collagen gel masks are micro-infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and add nutrients to the delicate undereye zone, creating a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. ToGoSpa is perfect for anyone with a face.

Favorite Charcoal Mask

Detox Mask by CosMedix

Favorite Brightening Mask

Dr. Jeff Skin Care
Dr. Jeff BioMVP Brightening Masque
Dr. Jeff BioMVP Brightening Masque is a smooth, creamy mask formulated with licorice root, meristematic cell extract, niacinamide, soothing botanicals, and moisturizing agents of sodium PCA and hyaluronic acid. Regular application will help to improve the appearance of dull and rough skin, brighten, and balance the overall skin tone, while maintaining a supple, firm, and radiant appearance. Rinse-free, it is ideal for hyperpigmentated skin.

Favorite Acne Mask

Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals
Perfection Clay Mask
A detox mask that tightens and tones while supporting blemished skin, balancing excess oil, smoothing coarse texture and refining pores in addition to helping the appearance of pebbled congestion on the skin. Great for very oily, blemish-prone, impure skin, this unique mask delivers sheer perfection to the skin. May have a mild stinging sensation when first applied to skin.

Favorite Private Label Makeup Product

Mineral Liquid Powder Foundation by Your Name Cosmetics

Favorite Powder Foundation

Glo Skin Beauty
Pressed Base
Delivering on the promise of healthy, beautiful skin, Pressed Base provides unsurpassed coverage that nourishes, corrects, and protects. Made with over 80 percent triple milled minerals and packed with other skin beneficial ingredients, including an exclusive antioxidant blend of vitamins A, C, and E and green tea extract, Pressed Base not only helps skin look incredible, professionals can feel confident knowing the formula is talc-, paraben-, and cruelty-free.

Favorite Nail Care Product

MAKEOVER Ridge Filler by Dermelect

Favorite Makeup Primer

Smooth Affair Facial Primer and Brightener by jane iredale

Favorite Makeup Brush

MORPHE X JACLYN HILL THE MASTER COLLECTION by Morphe Brushes

Favorite Liquid Foundation

Colore Me Perfect
Custom Blend Complexion Colore
Colore Me perfect Custom Complexion Colore is formulated for the perfect shade match and to include the skin nourishing and balancing ingredients for any unique complexion. It allows less foundation application and better coverage with superior performance, custom blended Complexion Colores. It is unique blend of pigment refractor with nourishing and hydrating ingredients keeps the skin looking healthy, fresh, and glowing. Choose formulas from oil-free to hydrating and coverage ranging from sheer to full. It is custom blended for each client to guarantee the perfect match, the optimum formula, and the ideal texture for perfect complexion color.

Favorite Lip Cosmetic

Velvet Air Lipstick by ECRU New York

Favorite Eyelash Extensions

Borboleta
C-Curl
A favorite of master eyelash artists worldwide, Borboleta’s most popular curl, the C-Curl, is the go-to curl for any eyelash client’s eye shape. With a true black color and soft, synthetic, faux mink material, these eyelash extensions were designed to closely resemble the weight and feel of a natural eyelash. Available in a variety of diameters and lengths, professionals are sure to find the C-Curl that works best for their artistry.

Favorite Eyelash Enhancement Product

Grande Cosmetics
GrandeLash-MD Lash Enhancing Serum
Infused with a proprietary blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids, GrandeLASH-MD promotes naturally longer, thicker-looking eyelashes in just four to six weeks, with full results in three months. It is a favorite for helping to enhance short or thinning eyelashes and is also ideal for restoring the appearance of brittle or damaged eyelashes. The water-based formula is ophthalmologist tested and approved and safe to use with contacts and eyelash extensions.

Favorite Eyebrow Care Product

ROCASUBA, Inc.
RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum
RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum helps condition, moisturize, and nourish eyebrows to give the appearance of a thicker, darker, and more voluminous brow line in just 60 days. RapidBrow is formulated with Hexatein 2 Complex consisting of potent peptides, biotin, panthenol, amino acids, keratin, apple fruit cell extract, and sweet almond extract that specifically target the health of eyebrow hair. It is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested, paraben- and fragrance-free, and never tested on animals.

Favorite Eye Cosmetic

Favorite Eye Cosmetic
Babe Lash
Nourishing Mascara
For the makeup lover and the beauty geek alike, it is categorized as a performance cosmetic. The Nourishing Mascara is peptide-fueled, water resistant, and safe for sensitive eyes. It boasts similar ingredients to the Babe Lash peptide enhancing conditioner and touts a uniquely curved brush that delivers a smooth, non-clumping application with a classic formula that conditions and protects delicate lashes. 

Favorite Contour-Highlighter

Ultimate Foundation 5-in-1 Pro Palette by Cinema Secrets

Favorite Concealer

VK #11 Palette by RCMA Makeup

Favorite Blush

Couleur Caramel Organic High Performance Blush by Couleur Caramel 

Favorite Wax Pot

Double Wax Depilatory Heater by Amber 

Favorite Tweezers

Slant Tweezers by Tweezerman

Favorite Sugar Paste

Sugar Paste by Alexandria Professional

Favorite Soft Wax

Cirépil
Cristal Océan
Cristal Océan strip wax represents quality with its ultra-thin application, hypoallergenic rosin, and fragrance-free formula. Designed for gentle hair removal, Cristal Océan works on even the shortest, coarsest hair leaving smooth skin behind.

Favorite Sensitive Wax

Caronlab
Brilliance
Caronlab Australia’s Brilliance is the number one sensitive hard wax for professionals in the beauty industry – its quality is truly unrivaled. Brilliance stays pliable and sets without going brittle. Using only the best ingredients, like hydrogenated resin and titanium dioxide, this wax will help give clients the best result with the least possible discomfort. Brilliance does not cause bleeding, bruising, skin-lifting, or excessive redness, leaving clients’ skin smooth and perfectly hair-free.

Favorite Roll-on Wax

ITAL WAX FLEX Roll-on by italWax

Favorite Pre-Hair Removal Product

Vanilla Glace' Pre-Epilation Oil by Candy Coat Beauty 

Favorite Post-Hair Removal Product

My Skin & Co.
My Skin Roll On
Discover how Industry Cosmetics My Skin & Co. is revolutionizing pre- and post-skin irritations associated from the hair removal process. The signature liquid treatment Roll-on is infused with certified organic tea tree oil, white and black willow bark, hamamelis Virginia, and salicylic acid with clinically-proven anti-inflammatories that work, no dryness of skin is experienced from these superior ingredients and superior formulations.

Favorite Natural Hair Removal Product

Equibal Labs
Nufree Nudesse
Nufree Nudesse is a non-wax hair removal process that will remove hair from almost any part of the body, virtually pain-free. Because Nufree is not a wax, clients will not experience the pain, redness, or swelling that often happens with wax-based products. Scientifically tested, Nufree is a self-preserving antibacterial and antimicrobial, ensuring that it is both safe and effective. Finipil, Equibal Labs’ patented and FDA-registered antiseptic lotion, kills 99.999 percent of germs, while it cools, soothes, moisturizes, and protects the skin from ingrown hairs and irritation.

Favorite Hard Wax

LYCON Precision Wax USA
Lycojet Lavender Hot Wax
Known as the Superhero Wax, LYCON’s Lycojet Lavender can remove hair as short as one millimeter. Made with lavender and chamomile, Lycojet Lavender is extra gentle, soothing on the skin, excellent for all delicate waxing areas, and fabulous for Brazilians.

Favorite Hair Removal Supply

Non Woven Strip by Cirepil by Perron Rigot

Favorite Exfoliating Peel

DermAware Bio-Targeted Skin Care
Saving Face Peel
Saving Face has never been so easy! One peel for all skin types, including sensitive, high-Fitzpatrick, or active acne, this modern Jessner peel is recommended for age, acne, and pigment control. A favorite of both professionals and clients alike, Saving Face resurfaces the skin while imparting deep moisture with Antarctic glycoproteins, healing arnica Montana flowers, and Q-triple brightening complex, leaving skin with beautiful even color and texture. Available in three professional strengths for progressive results, Saving Face can be used alone or in conjunction with other modalities. Corrective results saving one face at a time!

Favorite Exfoliating Scrub

Yüm Skincare
Bali Butter Volcanic Scrub
Experience the natural rejuvenating benefits of pumice, one of mother earth’s most sophisticated exfoliants and a natural residue of volcanic rock and glass. Fine pumice and silica are encapsulated in nourishing gel-cream rich in exotic oils and butters such as Kukui, shea, and astrocaryum murumuru. Naturally occurring fruit enzymes, derived from pineapple and papaya fruit, help to refine skin texture resulting in enhanced suppleness. It is recommended for all except very sensitive skin.

Favorite Exfoliating Cleanser

Vivant Skin Care
Buffing Grains Exfoliating Cleanser
Exfoliate, polish, and hydrate with this essential scrub for all skin types and tones. It clears cellular debris and encourages cell renewal to immediately reveal a more radiant, glowing complexion. Formulated with few ingredients for fine-tuned function, it can be used on its own or added to any cleanser for an exfoliating boost. It uses eco-friendly, renewable, and bio-degradable cellulose buffing beads.

Favorite Enzyme Exfoliant

Effective Anti-Aging Enzyme Peel by Expürtise

Favorite Acid-based Exfoliant

Skin Script Skin Care
10% TCA Depigmentation Peel
The 10% TCA Depigmentation Peel by Skin Script Skin Care is designed for lifting pigmentation and melasma; it is also suitable for acne. This TCA has been buffered with the lightening ingredients of kojic acid, azelaic acid, and arbutin. This is a mild, gentle exfoliant. TCA is designed to be used in a four-peel series over eight weeks. This peel series is safe for all Fitzpatrick types.

Favorite Ultrasonic Device

Bio-Therapeutic
bt-micro
The bt-micro is the ultimate in hand-held professional technology that offers ultrasonic exfoliation using forward-thinking, patented technology.bt-micro ultrasonic exfoliation works by creating high speed oscillations, leaving skin smooth, fresh, and perfectly prepared for product application. The bt-micro is powered by a rechargeable battery and is compact and lightweight.

Favorite Hydrodermabrasion Machine

The-HydraFacial System by the HydraFacial Company

Favorite Spray Tanning System

SunFX
Pro Mini
The device is the perfect mobile tanning system for the tanning professional on the go or at the spa, if floor space in the salon or day spa is at a premium. The Pro Series Mini may be tiny in size, but it packs a powerful output, making application of the perfect tan a breeze, featuring the same rugged and, yet, refined technology as the full-size Pro Series. It is designed to be both elegant and is efficient and available in color options.

Favorite Specialty Equipment

Rezenerate
NanoFacial Wand Pro
The Rezenerate NanoFacial WandPro System features cutting-edge nanotechnology, the pressure points of acupressure, principles of Yogic facial exercises, and the cool touch of cold therapy to produce unparalleled ‘Rez’ults! The Rezenerate NanoFacial WandPro System delivers immediate and long-term benefits, requires no downtime, and is a non-invasive, relaxing facial experience. Featuring ‘True Blue’ Tips, the best facial ever is now available in premier spas nationwide.

Favorite Sculpting Machine

CoolSculpting® by Cool Sculpting 

Favorite Radio Frequency Device

Skin Care Consultants/Lamskin
Lamprobe
The popular and revolutionary Lamprobe utilizes radio and high frequency technology to treat a wide variety of minor skin irregularities non-invasively with instantaneous results. Common conditions treated include: clogged pores, cholesterol deposits, milia, cherry angiomas, dilated capillaries, and skin tags. The Lamprobe has set the industry standard in quality, education, and training, enabling modern skin care practitioners around the world to offer new, revenue-enhancing, and highly in-demand services.

Favorite Permanent Makeup Machine

Nouveau Contour
IQ
The minimalistic design of the IQ is striking. The stainless steel cover and smooth touchscreen are modern, hygienic, and efficient. The IQ combines proven technology with a state-of-the-art look. With 70 to 150 needle insertions per second, IQ is ultraprecise. This makes IQ suitable for micropigmentation and medical applications, such as scar camouflage, areola reconstruction, skin repigmentation, and other procedures.

Favorite Oxygen Machine

geneO2 by OxyGeneo

Favorite Microneedling Device

Clinical Resolution Lab, Inc.
InnoPen
InnoPen, manufactured by Clinical Resolution Lab, Inc., is a microneedling device with a unique, dual spring-loaded disposable needle cartridge (InnoTip) that uses an automated, vibrating, stamp-like motion to cause microinjuries to the skin with minimal downtime. The patented InnoTip ensures the safest method by eliminating cross contamination, epidermal scratching, and microincisions to minimize patient discomfort and downtime. Made in the United States, InnoPen is made with 100 percent medical-grade components with a lifetime warranty.

Favorite Microdermabrasion Machine

Dermasweep
Dermasweep MD System
The award-winning DermaSweep system combines bristle tip exfoliation and oxygen driven circulation for a gentle, extremely effective treatment. Following the desired level of exfoliation, the skin is infused with proprietary SkinFusions driving the most effective ingredients to where they are most active. Multi-functional SkinFusions contain powerful, scientifically-proven, active ingredients like enzymes, skin renewing peptides, skin improving growth factors, nourishing proteins, antioxidants, and clarifying alpha hydroxy acids, probiotics, and beta hydroxy acids.

Favorite Microcurrent Machine

TAMA BlueOnyx Smart Microcurrent by TAMA

Favorite LED Therapy Device

Celluma By BioPhotas
Celluma PRO
Professional, versatile, and cost-saving, the FDA-cleared Celluma PRO is a three-in-one LED therapy device treating acne, wrinkles, and pain. A back-to-back Aestheticians’ Choice Award winner for 2018 and 2019, the Celluma PRO’s innovative flexible design allows targeted treatment of the face, neck, and décolleté for smoother, rejuvenated skin and improved texture. Ideally suited for medical spa use, the PRO can be used following laser, peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, injections, and more.

Favorite Laser Machine

Aerolase
Neo
Neo by Aerolase defines the new direction for aesthetic laser medicine. It provides custom treatment solutions for comprehensive rejuvenation, addressing the most common signs of skin aging. It also introduces new treatment options for medical conditions such as acne, melasma, and psoriasis. Neo’s 650 Microsecond Technology delivers exceptionally high energy in short pulses to gently and effectively address conditions in a manner previously unseen in laser medicine. Neo’s safety, efficacy, and tolerability for a range of treatments on patients of all ages and skin types make it a must-have device for any medical aesthetic practice.

Favorite Handheld LED Device

LightStim
LightStim Hand-Held lights
LightStim’s Hand-Held lights are the most effective and affordable technology to address skin from within – whether fighting signs of aging, destroying acne-causing bacteria, or temporary relieving arthritic, joint, and muscle pain. Easy-to-use and FDA-cleared, LightStim professional and retail Hand-Held lights are designed with the highest quality LEDs and the same professional strength as LightStim ProPanels.

Favorite Diagnostic Tool

Synergy MedSales
Optic Slim Advanced Aesthetic Imaging
The Optic Slim is the newest revolution in aesthetic 
imaging with a high-definition capture and tablet display. Providing the most convenient facial skin analysis, the platform scans a client’s face to determine certain underlying skin conditions, including pores, wrinkles, oil and sebum levels, sun spots, moisture, pigmentation, and ultraviolet damage. With a percentile scoring system, a client can rank their skin score against other individuals of the same demographic.

Favorite Cryotherapy Tool

H&O Equipments Inc.
CryoProbe
The CryoProbe is an innovative, efficient, and portable cryosurgical device for treating skin lesions. The device has pinpoint accuracy down to the millimeter (facial lesions), no discomfort for clients, and, most importantly, no scarring. Some examples of skin treatments include age spots, brown spots, skin tags, actinic and seborrheic keratosis, verrucae, and dermatofibroma.

Favorite Sensitive Cleanser

Eminence Organic Skin Care
Stone Crop Gel Wash
For those with even the most sensitive skin, Eminence Organic Skin Care’s award-winning Stone Crop Gel Wash washes away impurities without drying out the skin. The oil-free extracts help even skin tone and minimize the appearance of blemishes to leave a healthy complexion. It is cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, animal by-products, phthalates, GMOs, and triclosan.

Favorite Private Label Cleanser

CBI Laboratories, Inc. 
Refining Jojoba Cleanser
A refreshingly effective combination of alpha and beta hydroxy acids, along with biodegradable jojoba beads, work deep within pores to naturally exfoliate, improve circulation, and gently buff away makeup and impurities. Extracts of aloe and green tea soothe and calm, while panthenol attracts and seals in surface moisture. Daily use of this non-abrasive, paraben-free cleanser helps improve texture of skin and increases the effectiveness of treatment serums and moisturizers.

Favorite Milk Cleanser

Vitality Cleansing Milk by Sothys

Favorite Men's Cleanser

Multi Action Cleansing Foam by Cole Skincare for Men

Favorite Makeup Remover

2Phase Makeup Remover by Ofra Cosmetics

Favorite Foaming Cleanser

Pre-Treatment Foaming Cleanser by GlyMed Plus

Favorite Cleansing Oil

Bioelements Sensitive Skin Cleanser by Bioelements

Favorite Bar Cleanser

PHYTOMER
Phytomer Seaweed Soap
Phytomer’s natural body bar is the answer to cleansing and exfoliating needs. Seaweed soap has been a staple Phytomer product throughout the years, gently cleansing the skin and eliminating dead skin cells to uncover soft and supple skin. A great product to prevent ingrown hairs, this unique soap remineralizers the tissue, activates microcirculation, and delivers a high concentration of nutrients to the skin.

Favorite Acne Cleanser

Antibacterial Cleanser is a very effective cleanser for acne, with normal to oily skin types. It provides maximum control against P-acnes and inhibits the action of 5 alpha-reductase and cyclooxygenase-2 (cox-2). 

Favorite Supplement

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C by LivOn Labs

Favorite Sunless Tanner

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse by St. Tropez

Favorite Paraffin Wax

ALOE VERA PARAFFIN WAX WITH VITAMIN E by Satin Smooth

Favorite Massage Supply

Spa Revolutions
Lava Shell Massage
Spa Revolutions’ Lava Shells are the world’s first self-heating massage tools using the power of nature and science. These eco-friendly, service enhancement massage implements warm naturally with 100 percent pure mineral energy using just magnesium, iron, salt, and water. These remarkable and portable tools do not require electricity, making them the perfect solution to provide the finest heated massage therapy to any body or facial treatment.

Favorite Massage Product

Dual-Purpose Massage Creme by Biotone

Favorite Hand and Foot Cream

Sweet Tea by FarmHouse Fresh

Favorite CBD Product

Color Up Therapeutics
Dark Circle Reduction & Firming Eye Cream
This peptide formula boosts collagen production and reduces the appearance of fine lines. The benefits include a reduced appearance of dark circles under the eyes caused by colored blood pigments in skin. It has an anti-irritant effect to help reinforce firmness and tone of the eye area.The licorice root in the cream adds soothing, regenerative, and antioxidant properties to the skin and lightens skin pigmentation.

Favorite Body Wash

SHOWER MILK by Morrocan Oil 

Favorite Body Scrub

Little Barn Apothecary
Coffee + Mint Exfoliating Body Scrub
This scrub is made with organic, fair trade, hand ground coffee beans, virgin organic coconut oil, cocoa butter, and organic pure cane sugar. Coffee is packed full of antioxidants and caffeine to revive and firm the skin’s appearance. The scrub is blended with fresh nuances of Japanese mint oil.

Favorite Body Mud Mask

Alexandria Professional
Mud Puddle
Alexandria Professional’s Mud Puddle is an all-natural Hungarian wellness mud, rich in essential minerals and collagen. This multi-purpose, rejuvenating treatment is approved as curative by the Hungarian Ministry of Health and can be used for a variety of treatments on the body. Mud Puddle helps with ingrown hair issues, reduces inflammation, improves the skin’s tone and texture, and much more. It is safe for use on any area of the body for even the most sensitive skin types. All Alexandria Professional products are vegan and cruelty-free certified!

Favorite Body Lotion

Eminence Organic Skin Care
Stone Crop Body Lotion
This best-selling body lotion contains naturally healing stone crop, which reduces the appearance of unevenness to leave the skin looking years younger. Clients will notice the reduction to the appearance of age spots and skin blotches, while lemon keeps skin toned and refreshed.

Favorite Body Contouring Product

M’lis
Contour Body Wrap Cream
Permanently slim and trim 4 to 14 inches with this 60-minute detoxifying treatment. Proven safe and effective for over 35 years, M’lis’ award-winning formulation has won best contour product for seven years running. So, take a leap and see how this cellulite-busting, circulation-inducing, and deeply-nourishing contour cream will give clients nothing but confidence-building results – no matter the angle.

Favorite Aromatherapy Line

Aromatherapy Line by ZAQ Organic Skin + Body Care

This or That: Hydrating Versus Moisturizing

MOISTURIZING
Products that are moisturizing in nature are geared towards improving dry skin by decreasing water loss. Dry skin lacks oil and does not produce enough lipid cells on its own. Moisturizing products help trap the skin’s natural oils and lipids, preventing water loss and locking in moisture. Dry skin is a specific skin type that benefits from the use of moisturizing products.

HYDRATING
Hydrating products aim to add water to skin that is dehydrated and lacking in water. These products typically contain humectants and help trap water by catching moisture from the air to saturate through the skin layers. Dehydrated skin is something everyone can experience, regardless of skin type.

Mending Masks: 3 All-Natural Mask Ingredients

Spirulina: A blue-green algae, spirulina is protein-rich and contains iron and other minerals that promote skin and body health. It also contains fatty acids and antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and combat free radicals.
Lemongrass: This natural astringent aids skin in reducing excess oil. It is also known for its antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. Limonene in lemongrass also makes it a natural skin lightener.
Zeolite: Zeolite is a volcanic mineral that helps to rid the skin of toxins and pollutants.
A powerhouse ingredient, it cleanses, detoxifies, calms, soothes, improves complexion, and is rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, and other nutrients.

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Jaclyn Peresetsky Founder and CEO of Skin Perfect Spas and Colore Me Perfect Cosmetics & Analysis

Jaclyn Peresetsky is a master aesthetician, educator, speaker, makeup and micropigmentation artist, and instructor. She started her journey in aesthetics after studying portrait artistry in art college and retail sales at a cosmetic counter.  She later studied at Aveda spas then received an position as the lead aesthetician at OSU Plastic Surgery practice.  In 2007, she opened Skin Perfect Spas and developed Colore Me Perfect Analysis & Cosmetics and now she is up to her new challenge: Skin Perfect University for advanced aesthetics, eyelashes, eyebrows, makeup, and color opening March 2019. 

Why aesthetics?
I love the form and the beauty of the face from my passion for portrait artistry. It led me to the aesthetic field as I wanted to interact with people, so I could help them learn to embrace their unique traits and skin tone as well as improve the health and integrity of their skin.

What have you learned about yourself running your business?
I have learned that running a business was more challenging than I ever could have dreamed of but the rewards of seeing the progression of our vision and the growth and development in your team keeps you going each day.  I had to learn to adjust to the continual fluctuation process of continual challenges, successes, and setbacks.  I am a perfectionist and a definite overachiever, so not having constant control and falling short gave me an ulcer my first year.  But, after 11 years, I have built strength, fortitude, and a drive that will never allow me to give up!  “The school of hard knocks” for sure!

Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? Why and how did this person impact your life?
I would say my husband, who believed in me no matter the doubts I had in myself. He always pushes me to just go for it and gave me the money to start my companies.  A very close second is my business coach Meredith who really pushed me to learn to do camera work, live television segments, and step into the world of speaking.  She set up events or segments and said, “Okay, now just do your thing and be yourself.  Imagine that you are speaking to your clients and let people see your authenticity.”  This has taken me very far in my career!

What is the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? 
The biggest risk I have ever taken is opening my third location of Skin Perfect Spa in Naples, Florida and moving my family there to build a new life.  We were so connected and comfortable in Columbus, Ohio, but we knew it was time to shake it up and grow!

What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
I am in the Beauty Biz Club Master Mind group and I have a business coach and mentor.  I am obsessed with podcasts and I attend motivational events with pioneers like Tony Robbins and, my new favorite, Lewis Howes, creator of the School of Greatness Podcast.

What motivates you each day?
I am motivated by relationships with loved ones, my team, and my clients.  There is a huge reward in working through challenges and celebrating successes with the people you admire.

How do you approach change/the unknown?
I approach change with excitement!  I get bored if it is repetitive routine every day or if there are not enough challenges. I thrive off of challenges.  I have clients that ask me if I get tired of change and I always reply “never!”

How do you keep yourself grounded? What to you do to unwind?
My two boys (Misha 13 years old and Maksym 11 years old) keep me grounded.  I love seeing their love and joy for the simple things in life and it reminds me why we are here on this earth.  I must do yoga to unwind or my newest obsession, buti yoga!

What is your favorite spa treatment?
My favorite spa treatment is dermaplaning, followed by peel, then completed with 45 minutes of microcurrent.  My skin glows and is lifted in as little as 45 minutes!

If you could go back in time to when you first were starting out, what advice would you give yourself?
Know your numbers!  I hate math and I tried to avoid it; however, it was the cause of many frustrations early on in my business.  I took a Tony Robbins business mastery course a few years ago and I realized I just hated it because I did not understand how the numbers needed to work. I wish I could go back in time and learn what a profit and loss sheet meant from the very beginning of my business.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?
That you are okay just the way you are and not to be embarrassed about not having new clothes or family support. At times, this prevented me from not going to class as I became depressed or fearful people would know my family past.

What’s your most irrational fear? 
As a busy entrepreneur, I fear letting my family down with not meeting their needs, but, in all reality, those that love you will always be forgiving and understanding because ultimately that is what family does.

What’s something you wish you’d written?
I wish I would have written the story of my childhood that was filled with trauma, family plagued by addiction, and the loss of my parents.  I had no safety net growing up, so I had to figure out how to make it by my academics, extra-curricular activities, part-time jobs, and support of my grandparents, which gave me the courage to move forward in my life.  I think it could have helped a lot of others that may have gone through something similar.

How do you stand for what you believe in?
I get up every day and keep fighting towards my goals, no matter how tired I am or how beaten down I feel that day.  I believe in living each day and giving it 100 percent!  Walking through each door and giving it all you have will support your beliefs and vision, thereby keeping your stance strong!

What do you love most about your job?
I love every part! If I had to choose, it would be creating products that make our clients feel beautiful and have glowing skin and training other aestheticians and spas to carry on the mission of beauty education.

If you could ask another leader any question, what would it be?
I just love hearing other leaders’ stories and about their journey.  It is so challenging to lead and, at times, you feel like you are on an island by yourself. When you get to share with other leaders and ask them questions, you feel not so alone and learn that we all go through similar things.

How do you measure success?
I measure my success by my personal and professional growth.  I feel if I can work on improving myself, then I can help influence and encourage others that anything is possible.

Early bird or night owl?
I am a total night owl from my late nights finishing up projects in art school; however, now I am trying to learn to be an early bird CEO!

Sweet or salty?
Sweet all the way!  I love desserts!

Laundry or dishes?
Laundry! I love the warm clothes from the dryer!

Camping or glamping?
Glamping!  I love comfort!

What is your proudest accomplishment in the industry?
Hosting the International Congress of Esthetics shows in all four cities!

What’s the biggest myth in the industry?
That only medical, more invasive treatments achieve results for clients. I think combination skin therapies are where it is at to stimulate and revitalize the skin.

What hurdles have you had to overcome?
I have had a huge hurdle being a female CEO of four companies.  It is hard for banks and investors to take you seriously.

Where is the brand headed over the next 5 years?
My brand Skin Perfect is opening an advanced aesthetic school in Columbus, Ohio to offer intensive and advanced training for aestheticians that want to be leaders in the industry. I hope to open multiple locations of the school, specifically in Texas and Arizona. I am determined for my cosmetic and color analysis line Colore Me Perfect to be a leader of cosmetics in the medical spa, spa, and salon market. I think the industry needs healthier makeup that brings out the natural beauty of spa clients, embracing their unique heritage and skin needs.

Where is the entire industry headed?
I feel the entire industry is headed for reconnection of clients and beauty professionals.  I feel social media is wonderful to introduce your brands and for informational content, but the real connection is through relationship building. I think the industry will go back to its roots.

What distinguishes your company from others in the industry?
We value each client or professional account.  We strive to treat each person we meet as important to us, as well as their skin or spa goals.

What are your current goals?
My current goals are getting better systems in my spas to support the ongoing growth.  I just partnered with an equipment company and a new skin care manufacturer to have increased support for our new university opening.  I am focusing on our social media accounts this next year and executing our marketing blueprint to clearly define each company.  My final goal, of course, is the opening of our first advanced aesthetic school: Skin Perfect University in March 2019.  We want to be the leaders of advanced aesthetics in the industry!

How would you define your company’s culture?
Our company’s culture is based on a team and family environment.  We keep our spas boutique-style to maintain a tight group of team members.  We strive to help develop each employee to bring out their strengths and improve their weaknesses.  Our company culture focuses on high level education for every position and we continually invest in continuing education.  We do not work off of a hierarchy format but instead work on leadership development and an open-door policy, so everyone feels equally valued and important.

What has been the hardest lesson learned in business?
There have been so many lessons learned!  If I had to choose the absolute hardest lesson, it has been to not let other people’s choices and actions effect you personally where you carry it home to your family. It is necessary to clearly separate what is work and be peaceful and forgiving even when people may betray you.

How do you motivate your employees/team?
Training and nourishing our employees’ minds are key to keeping them motivated! I will often offer leadership and motivational events for them to attend and recommend podcasts or YouTube videos to inspire them.  We do performance-based gifts and bonuses and just implemented a yearly yoga getaway that any employee that has at least two years with our company will be able to attend.  This helps us strive to keep the connection with the group as well as offer them something unique to experience and remember for years to come.  This year, we are also implementing a benefit package that will help give us a long-term employee to settle in with our company.

Gut instinct versus expertise: which is more important and why?
My gut instinct always tells me the reality that I may not want to see or try to talk myself into believing what I want to see versus what is. To quote Maya Angelou, “People tell you who they are; believe them.” Business is about building relationships, so this is incredibly important to follow your gut on who to develop relationships with and who to let pass on.

How do you encourage creative thinking within your organization?
We give challenges or contests at our monthly meetings to encourage our team to think outside of the box.  It may be to create a new treatment or research new ingredients that could be impactful for client results.  We also have a policy that if you approach our company leaders with a problem, you must have an idea for a solution.

Where do the great ideas come from in your organization?
I have never ending ideas for our organization that I will bring to my key members of my team and they just make them even better.  I try to push each employee to contribute ideas as well, even if the pieces are not all there yet, as it may be the catalyst that helps the idea come to fruition.

What are the most important decisions you make as a leader of your organization?
The key decisions I make are the direction and vision for our organization and to keep our vision moving forward and fearless to tackle whatever may seem insurmountable and, instead, look at it as everything is doable. 

How do you stay relevant/current?
I have had the pleasure of attending or speaking at all the tradeshows, contributing to trade magazines, as well as reading them cover to cover, and connecting with other high-level thinking colleagues that continue to inspire me to stay on top of my game.

What is the hardest thing about being a leader?

The hardest thing about being a leader is not taking things personally and seeing above the day to day challenges to stay on our mission and vision.  Others may not see things as important as you do or give 110 percent and understand they have a different life experience and work ethic.  As a leader, I have had to recognize you need all different types of people to create a well-balanced organization and not everyone will think the same way you do and that is okay.

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