Product Lines for Solo Estheticians

I am so happy to see this group growing! I am in the process of opening my home treatment room and find that I am stymied by the choices and affordability of the different skincare lines.

At this time I use BioElements, Skin Script and have some HydroPeptide for retail. When my business grows, this may change.

I have been frustrated by wanting to purchase from certain companies but am not able to afford the minimums. (I called Glymed yesterday - they would like a 1500.00 opening order.) I also have a hard time trying to find my favorites and keep them all in one line. (Does that matter?) For example, I love most of the Skin Script products, but the SPF is a sticky, icky mess that makes my eyebrows stick to my face.

What product lines are you using? Are you able to keep some retail on hand for clients?

I am really looking forward to learning from you all!

Julia in Woodinville, WA

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Kristi erdmenger on November 10, 2011 at 6:21am

I would like to share a Seacret.....it is an amazing line made from minerals from the Dead Sea! Paraben free! Your clients will absolutely love the M4 Magnetic Mud Mask! The mask you remove with a magnet! It is a must see! Please visit my website, www.seacretdirect.com/loveyourskin
There is no minimum order and the best part you will actually benefit from your own purchases! Contact me for more info and free samples!
Magootm@aol.com or 920-377-1014.
I look forward to hearing from you!

Permalink Reply by Julia Elliott on November 10, 2011 at 4:10pm

Kristi -

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. While some estheticians might use MLM products, they are generally available to the public and less desirable for professionals. (Professional level products should require a license to use or recommend due to active ingredients.)

Again, thank you for your information.

Julia

Permalink Reply by Melinda Bridges on November 10, 2011 at 12:20pm

The Dermasound machine from Glymed is Wonderful!

Permalink Reply by Julia Elliott on November 10, 2011 at 2:02pm

Thank you, Melinda. Is this similar to a "skin spatula" type of product?

Julia

Permalink Reply by Melinda Bridges on November 10, 2011 at 2:07pm

Yes and the quality is excellent.

Permalink Reply by Willie Acklin on June 2, 2012 at 5:30pm

Hello,

Is the "skin spatula" similar to the bt-Micro?

Permalink Reply by Susan Lujan on November 12, 2011 at 12:20am

Excellent Anti-Aging line with No minimums is Le Mieux Cosmetics. Also PCA SKIN has no minimums.

Permalink Reply by Christine Byer Esthetics on November 17, 2011 at 10:52pm

I sell lots of Image Skincare. They have no minimums. They do weekly webinars on products and selling and such. Good customer service. I'm pretty happy with them. Started out slow but now I have shelves full of product. I sell alot of it and always set aside money for my next purchase so I don't have to use a dreaded credit card!

Permalink Reply by Julia Elliott on November 22, 2011 at 1:02pm

Great information. I keep hearing about Image - I think it is time to give them a call. I have heard good things about their sunscreen specifically - would you agree?

I appreciate your response.

Julia

Permalink Reply by Christine Byer Esthetics on November 22, 2011 at 4:33pm

Yes. Most of my clients love the new sunscreen formulations. I thought they felt a bit heavy at first but I'm now used to them. They are less heavy than most of dermalogica's sunscreens, for reference. (not sure if you are familiar with them{dermalogica} but they are everywhere so used them for reference). All of image's sunscreens smell like melon. Clients love it.

Permalink Reply by Devika Sherry Gordon on December 12, 2011 at 12:57pm

Yes, I also use Image and my clients' love it. I am also wanting to bring in a more "natural" line, but one that is effective. Has anyone heard of or used: Elina's Organice, Vital Therapeutics or Joanna Vargas, all supposedly organic lines?

Permalink Reply by Christine Byer Esthetics on December 12, 2011 at 1:25pm

I've never heard of any of those. Hmmm??? How did you find them? At a show? Image has an organic line that they say is purely organic but provides medical results. It's their Ormedic line. Wanted to let you know since bringing in a skincare line costs so dang much. Plus it's like learning a new language every time you bring on another line. Alot to learn. Good luck!