Our Salon's 5 Best Selling Skincare Products - 2023
Choosing skincare products can be a huge challenge given the overwhelming selection staring at us from the skincare counter. Eyes glaze over, and soon we can’t tell our cleansers from our toners. So we ask our friends and family, “what do you buy?” for a chance at a shortlist of products to sift through.
We read recommendations and scan reviews online, trying to narrow in even further. But sometimes numbers are the biggest talkers!
So today we’ve put together our shortlist of our clients’ favorite skincare products at Professional Image Enhancement in Cedar Rapids - our top sellers in 2022!
With that being said, we like to remind you that skincare is personal. No product is perfect for everyone. The products listed here may not produce the golden ticket you’ve been searching for, but they can provide a solid starting point. All the products we sell in our Cedar Rapids skincare salon have the highest quality ingredients and come from brands with long standing reputations in the skincare industry. We’ve been trusting them on our own skin and our clients’ skin for years. The product information compiled here is a combination of descriptions direct from the brand, synthesized product reviews, and comments from Teresa, our facialist and skincare specialist.
So without further ado - here are our current top 5 best selling skincare products!
Our salon’s top 5 best-selling skincare products for 2023
#5 MAD: Glycolic Age Diffusing Cleanser
From the brand
Effective exfoliation and cleansing. A blend of Glycolic Acid and gentle cleansing agents lift away dirt and dead skin cells leaving your skin glowing and rejuvenated . Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and makes your skin look radiant.
Why clients love it
Refreshing
Clean feeling
Smoothing effect
*Not recommended for sensitive skin
From Teresa, our skincare specialist:
This is a gentle anti-aging exfoliating cleanser, and one you can start with at all ages to prevent and treat wrinkles. It’s a very gentle, so if you’re thinking of trying exfoliation this would be one of the products I would recommend to start with. This cleanser is for anybody who is concerned with defying aging at any time; this is the place to start.
#4 Dermaquest: Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift
From the brand
Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift offers instant lifting and firming of the delicate skin around the eye area. The stellar collection of advanced ingredients found in this eye cream will help to achieve healthy and youthful eyes at any age. Stem Cell 3D Eye Lift is an age fighting powerhouse due to its ability to take on, and control the “big 3” most common eye area concerns – puffiness, dark circles and aging. a polysaccharide blend provides an immediate age fighting “mini eyelift” as peptides and botanicals work to maintain that lifting, firming and reduction of inflammation of the eye area. Advanced hydrating ingredients like mdi complex® increase immediate and long term moisture retention as plant stem cells maintain skin health and integrity.
Why clients love it
Fights crow’s feet
Visible results quickly
Lightens dark circles
From Teresa, our skincare specialist:
This is another anti aging product that will feed and hydrate the skin if you’re using a lot of exfoliating. This is one of the best anti-aging moisturizers for crows feet as it works very well at diminishing the lines around the eyes.
#3 SkinCeuticals: Renew Overnight Dry Nighttime Moisturizer
From the brand
A nighttime skin-refining face moisturizer enhanced with a hydroxy acid blend for gentle exfoliation and hydration. Ideal for normal or dry skin, this nighttime skin-refining moisturizer contains a 10% hydroxy acid blend to gently exfoliate the skin for a healthier appearance.
Why clients love it
Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
Helps even out dry patches
Great for aging, dry skin
From Teresa, our skincare specialist:
This an exfoliating product that will work specifically well if you have dry skin. People with dry skin often don’t want to exfoliate, but this hydrates the skin and gently exfoliates. Ideal for normal, and more sensitive skin.
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#2 M.A.D. Everyday Renewing Toner
From the brand
The environment’s more damaging to skin than ever before. Pollution, stress and poor diet contribute to premature aging. Your skin needs a shield to protect against these environmental aggressors. Non-drying, balancing, quenching, a toner like no other, you’ll immediately feel the difference when you apply Everyday Renewing Toner. Sodium Hyaluronate maintains moisture and a synergy of antioxidants optimizes skin for treatments to deliver best possible results. Multi Fruit Acids for gentle exfoliation, Trinity Tea Complex to fight free radicals, and an Amino Acid-rich complex for natural UVA protection and accelerated cellular repair designed to maintain your skin’s optimal look.
Why clients love it
Pleasant neutral scent
Good for oily / acne-prone skin
Gentle
From Teresa, our skincare specialist:
This is a toner that everyone can use, and one of the few on the market that is alcohol free. For me, that’s the way toners are supposed to be. It has anti-aging properties and feels refreshing and moisturizing, bringing the ph of the skin to normal — gently.
#1: M.A.D. Photo Guard SPF 50 Self-Adjusting Foundation
From the brand
M.A.D Skincare Sun Protection products deliver cutting edge UVA/UVB protection and more. This non-greasy yet moisturizing liquid SPF 50 foundation goes on white and instantly adjusts to match your skin tone. Available in 2 shades, the Neutral is ideal for fair to neutral skin tones and the Medium is perfect for beige to tan skin tones. It can be used daily for an illuminating silky finish. The fragrance-free formula is lightweight and quickly absorbed with no dryness and is suitable for all skin types.
Why clients love it
Convenience, easy high sun protection
Light makeup
Smooth on the skin
From Teresa, our skincare specialist:
This is the most incredible product on the market that will protect your skin with SPF 50, and give you a glow with adjustable color. It protects and moisturizes at the same time. You get two, in one: your SPF and your makeup! This is for people who do want to even up their skin tone, but don’t enjoy heavier makeup. This gives you a gentle coverup without the heavy look or feel of foundation.
How to get personal skincare product recommendations
As mentioned at the top, skincare is personal. Your skin is unique, so your perfect skincare product for your specific skincare goal can be different from someone even with a similar skincare profile to you. So what is better than making your best guess at your next skincare product winner? Personal product recommendations from a skincare professional.
Many estheticians and skincare salons may offer a consultation or “first-time” style facial for clients who are just beginning their skincare journey, or who simply want to get to know their skin better.
At our own skincare salon in Cedar Rapids, we offer a skincare consultation for any new client scheduling their first facial, or first facial with us. Teresa takes some time at the beginning of the treatment to discuss your current skincare routine, the products you’re using, what, if any, sensitivities or allergies you have, and your specific skincare goals. This is followed by examining your skin then putting together a personalized facial based on your unique skin and its needs.
After your personalized facial, Teresa can provide personalized skincare product recommendations to match, some of which she may have even used during your treatment.
When you work with an esthetician or facialist or skincare specialist who focuses on getting to know your individual skin, they are able to give you product recommendations that have the highest chance of success for whatever your goals are. Not to mention, you’ll walk away better acquainted with your skin yourself, and can make your own better-informed product choices moving forward.
Skincare Products FAQ
We’re sure you’ve still got some questions! Here are some common ones we get about skincare products. If you still have product questions of your own, schedule a skin care consultation at our salon in Cedar Rapids by calling (319) 373-9596 or by requesting an appointment online.
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How do I know if a product will work for me?
No skincare product will work for everyone, even when following those helpful skin type labels like “dry” or “oily”. This is why there are just so many products to sort through! Quality ingredients certainly help, but at the end of the day, it comes down to your unique skin.
There are a few great ways to increase your new skincare product success, rather than just buying blind.
Get to know your skin type: Dry, oily, combination, mature, and acne-prone are some of the common labels for skin types, and are used to categorize many skincare products. Many skincare brands even offer self-assessment guides for how to find your skincare type and make shopping easier.
Ask for a sample: This takes the most risk out of buying a full size of a skincare product you’ve never tried before. If it doesn’t work out for you, you didn’t spend a lot of money, and you won’t have another bottle of product you won’t finish cluttering up your cabinet.
Get a skincare consultation for a professional assessment: Skincare self-assessments are a great starting point if you are just beginning your skincare journey. But if you’re looking for something a step further, consider a skincare consultation with a skincare professional. This will give you even further insight into what new skincare products could work for you.
What if a skincare product doesn’t work for me?
It’s natural to try a product and find it doesn’t give you the results you were hoping. Depending on where you purchased the product, there may be a return policy available, but not always. This is why samples are great options when trying a new product. Take note of what in particular didn’t work with your skin. Did you have a reaction? Did it make your skin oily? Did you break out? Did nothing change? And also take note of the ingredients in that particular product. Over time, and after trying many different ingredients and products, you may start to see a trend for how your skin reacts to certain ingredients. This information is priceless! A skincare professional can certainly help shortcut this process and give you a good foundation to start with.
What skincare products can I combine?
Just like all the ingredients in your kitchen, not all of them should be used at the same time! If you’ve already added something spicy to your dish, you might not want to double up. Same can be said about skincare products. You don’t typically want to mix like-type products, like two exfoliating products. Some product combinations just don’t want to play nice with one another. For example, when using retinol with a moisturizer, you many need to wait 20 minutes after applying retinol before applying your moisturizers. Be sure to read all the information that comes with your skincare product, as they may highlight what products to avoid using in conjunction. Keep track of how your skin responds, and stop using a product combination if your skin becomes irritated. Finally, talk with a skincare specialist for help building a personal skincare regimine, and to learn more about how and when to combine specific products you’re interested in using.
How can I buy one of these products?
While we don’t have an online store, you can give us a call at our salon in Cedar Rapids at (319) 373-9596 to order any of the products listed here. Teresa can help you further assess if a particular product is right for you and your skincare goals. If ordering over the phone, we provide pickup in our Cedar Rapids salon, or can ship directly to you. You can also schedule a skincare consultation over the phone or on our website where Teresa will be better able to assess your skin for even better personal recommendations.