Why Celebrity Estheticians Make the Best Skincare Products

As we age, stem cells decline, causing us to look, well…older. But the market is catching up and is now peppered with products that can help replenish this loss to promote bouncy, youthful skin. Beloved esthetician Angela Caglia created her (always sold out) Cell Forte Serum as a truly a next-generation anti-aging product that’s packed with heavy-hitting growth factors, human-derived exosomes, cytokines and peptides that regenerate cells and promote all-around skin longevity. Caglia says that you need nothing more than a cleanser and SPF while using this serum as it also quells pigment problems, reduces lines and smooths texture. Consider it the ultimate one-and-done product that is leading the way in skin rejuvenation.

In Poland, where skincare is valued as a science, Danuta Mieloch studied alongside derms before training in Paris where she created her skincare craft. Stateside, she opened the beloved Rescue Spas that people like Rosie Huntington-Whitley and Naomi Campbell flock to when in Philly or NYC. Her multi-tasking cleansing face balm is a fan favorite as it acts as a cleanser, balm, moisturizer and mask to regulate oils, fight hyperpigmentation, calm redness and impart radiance. It’s the ultimate way to get a bit of Danuta’s magic in your home.

When you think of “cult products” this legendary mask by Tracie Martyn (an OG celeb facialist who is still a sensation in her own right), comes to top-of-mind. Editors, celebs and retailers alike obsess over this pretty blue mask for its exfoliating AHA/BHA complex, pineapple enzymes, and volcanic minerals that create a luminosity that’s perfect for makeup prep or a night out. Impurities are drawn out, pores look smaller and like Martyn’s clients, you’ll be ready for your close-up.

If the name Ivan Pol doesn’t sound familiar, his alias – “The Beauty Sandwich” – just might. The man behind just about every famous face (including Emma Stone and Victoria Beckham), has now bottled a few of his own tricks. This one, aptly named “Secret Sauce,” was formerly a secret formula reserved for famous clients and industry insiders. And now, after a successful launch, it can be yours. With equal parts essential fatty acids, ceramides and phyto-cholesterols (along with line-reducing sea buckthorn and cell-regenerating red raspberry), skin firms up and gets super dewy – a signature trait of his coveted service.

Known for her mastery of treating “tricky” skin, Pavitt developed her own line of acne-friendly skincare at an accessible price (soteens, listen up!). The Mandelic Serum is a highly effective exfoliator that conquers break-outs with Mandelic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol without stripping, drying or irritation. Team it with the other products in her line for the ultimate clear-complexion regimen.

While Holey is now the Director of Skin Health at Marie Veronique in Northern California, she spent many years as a top-tier holistic facialist and can rival any MD  with her knowledge of skin. Her Multi Retinol Night Emulsion is a collab with Veronique but has Holey’s fingerprints all over it; with three different retinoid actives it serves as the first clean, microbiome friendly alternative for conventional retinoids. It’s gentle enough to use every evening and won’t cause any nasty redness or irritation. Plus it multi-tasks as a heavy-hitting creamy nighttime under eye treatment.

Czech is known to have touched some of the world’s most glamorous (we’re talking everyone from Uma Thurman to Anna Wintour), and is even the brains behind Kim K’s eponymous brand, SKKN. And while this might feel like a small fortune to spend on a beauty product, rest assured, you’ve never tried a Vitamin C like this. Its fast absorbing silky texture (that’s not sticky or stinky) makes this serum a dream to apply as your first morning step. It’s packed with hydrating ashwagandha, boosts collagen production, and even improves cell proliferation, but the glow is why you came. After patting in just a few drops you will radiate in a way that will make you feel famous.

While Nurse Nousha isn’t a traditional facialist per se, her hands have touched the skin of women like Miranda Kerr and Nicole Richie. As a registered nurse, celebrity skin expert and facial rejuvenation artist, she set out to create the ultimate all-natural facial oil for clients – and is now available to everyone. Infused with Vitamin C, Arnica, Rose Oil and MCT Oil, it will nourish, balance and reset complexions to their healthiest state.