From celebrity estheticians to world-renowned beauty experts, we tapped some of the calmest, most composed, got-it-together-at-all-times beauty experts—they just so happen to all be forces to reckon with in their respected fields, too—for the inside scoop on their must-haves to have glowing and beautiful skin.
Janna Ronert, Founder and chairwomen of the board Image Skincare - Location: Palm Beach, FL
Three products she can't live without:
- Image Vital C AntiAging Serum
- Hush & Hush TimeCapsule
- Daily Hot water, lemon, and ginger
Best skincare advice:
"Exfoliating is key! Use vitamin C serum and sunscreen, daily. Sun protection is so important for skin health. Pro tip: every time you get a haircut, book a professional skincare treatment!"
Her new favorite product:
"The most recent launch from Image Skincare has a new superhero serum- Image MD Restoring Power-C Serum. A high-performance vitamin C and ferulic acid serum with the potency of 20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate to help restore, firm, and brighten the skin."
Sonia Summers, Owner and Founder of Beauty Barrage and newly launched Shielded Beauty.
Sonia sits on three important boards: ICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturer’s and Distributor’s), The Innocos Advisory Board, Global Cosmetics Community, and The WWD Women Innovating Retail Advisory Board.
Her best beauty advice:
"Wash your face twice a day! Believe me, I know we get tired and don’t always take our makeup off but, it’s so important to keep skin clean and not allow your makeup to settle into your pores."
Products everyone should have on their counter:
"You should always have a great hydrating moisturizer, a nourishing eye cream, and a kick-ass mascara. Everyday products that are good and nourishing for your skin (face & body). For me, I like to highlight the luxurious products that may cost more but make you feel incredible! Like my SkinCeuticals Body Retexturing Treatment and my La Collection Privee Candle by Dior.
Crystal Carlos, Esthetician and Founder & CEO of @kumimedspa - Location: Houston, TX
Her best kept beauty secret:
"My best kept beauty secret is collagen. The benefits of collagen have improved my skin health drastically."
Products she can't live without:
"Products I can’t live without are hyaluronic acid, I take both collagen and hyaluronic acid from my TimeCapsule vitamin."
Her skincare routine:
"My skincare routine isn’t the same without it! I always start off by double cleansing, using a vitamin c serum & SPF. At night I double cleanse, use my hyaluronic filler & a thick stem cell night cream."
Helena Chywski, Licensed Aesthetician at Modern Skincare - Location: New York City, NY
Three products she can't live without:
- Tretinoin (prescription retinoids)
- Skin Ceuticals Silymarin CF Vitamin C
- Biore UV Sunscreen 50
Her best skincare advice:
"Start taking care of your skin early- inside and out- early 20's, and never ever forget to apply sunscreen everyday."
Products everyone should have on their counter:
"Products that are targeted for their skin concerns and conditions. Never buy a product based on a current trend. Remember that what works for me, might not work for you. Get the basics to start: Gentle cleanser, vitamin C (a percentage your skin can tolerate- usually start with 10% or lower), a moisturizer that works for your skin type, and sunscreen (always!)."
Natalie White, Licensed Esthetician - Location: Southern California
Three products she can't live without:
- SPF
- Image Skincare Hyaluronic Acid
- Moisturizer
Her best skincare advice:
"SPF every day, sealing in your moisturizer with a barrier like facial oil or Aquaphor during dry seasons. Use Vitamin C and niacinamide for fading pigmentation."
Products everyone should have on their counter:
"Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C Serum, Ceramide Moisturizer, and a broad spectrum SPF."