AlumierMD & BeautyLab Home-care
by Lisa Young
Clinic Director at Studio 8 Beauty
Why we recommend AlumierMD & BeautyLab Home-care
Getting the right skincare at home is essential for all skin types and especially for anyone considering investing in professional treatments because it protects your investment in salon treatments.
Did you know that the right skincare alone can still give you great results at home and when combined with salon treatments can improve and accelerate your salon or clinic results ?
It’s no different to adding water and oil to your car between services, which is why you need to maintain your skin between visits.
So where do you start ?
There are a wide choice of brands available so when looking for skincare that works for your skin and delivers real results it goes beyond the packaging let alone what your best friend uses, after all skins are not all created the same.
At Studio 8 Beauty we understand that finding the right skincare is always a challenge and that is why we have done the research and removed the guess work so we can offer our clients 2 skincare brands that suit all budgets and deliver value & results.
The brands we choose to work with are:
The reason ?
Because it allows us to offer a comparable choice to our clients based on what we use in treatment room as well as catering for all budgets, preferences and needs.
A common question that we are often asked is which one is better BeautyLab or AlumierMD? And the answer is simply both because it all depends on your budget, skin goals & preference. You see, BeautyLab and AlumierMD are two distinctly different skincare brands, each offering unique approaches to skin health whilst still offering the best in professional skincare.
Here’s a comparison of AlumierMD & BeautyLab
BeautyLab
BeautyLab is a British brand that specialises in ground-breaking ingredients and pioneering formulations. The brand philosophy is about re-activating and re-educating the skin functions.
The BeautyLab brand combines advanced skincare science with natural ingredients. Their products are rich in natural actives (plant collagen, microalgae), oils, gemstones, peptides, and proteins to work synergistically with the skin to promote a healthier, younger-looking complexion and to deliver instantly beautifying and long-term results.
BeautyLab ingredients are:
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- Only the finest, purest and most refined ingredients used.
- Paraben and SLS free.
- Lightly fragranced.
- Strict ethical and environmental policy.
- Against animal testing.
The BeautyLab products are exclusive to selected spas, salons and retailers and also has built a reputation as a red carpet and HDTV celebrity secret with it’s products being used on Strictly come Dancing & Dancing on Ice. When you buy a product from a BeautyLab professional you know that they have been trained to understand not only your skin but the purpose of the product, it’s ingredients and what it can do for your skin.
Full size product pricing ranges from £18 – £100 and there are starter skin kits and the BeautyLab range offers a variety of product lines targeting specific skin needs, including:
Essential Skincare
BeautyLab Essential skincare products are both nourishing and conditioning skin care products suitable for all age groups and provide an age-preventative approach.
The products provide:
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- Deep hydration – rich in plant collagen and sea algae.
- Protection from free radicals and UV damage.
- Age preventative.
It’s a great all round product for most clients and age groups because it focuses on optimal skin health and hydrating and replenishing on the skin at a great price.
Anti-Ageing
The Anti-ageing range is focused on reducing lines and wrinkles through rejuvenating formulations and is suitable for aged and prematurely aged skin.
The products are:
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- Formulated with exclusive peptides and highly active plant-derived extracts.
- Softens and smooths skin.
- Reduces expression lines as an alternative to cosmetic procedures.
A client favourite is the Relax Neuropeptide Serum, which combines 3 potent peptides that work to relax facial muscles, reduce the depth of expression wrinkles and support skin-strengthening collagen production whilst providing hydrating & antioxidant properties.
Black Diamond
Infused with diamonds and precious gemstones, this line aims for immediate and cumulative youth-boosting effects.
The product range provides:
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- Instant radiance and luminosity.
- Re-plumps and hydrates.
- Long-term anti-ageing benefits.
The range includes Black Diamond Pearl Dermabrasion, an award-winning exfoliating cream that instantly improves skin softness and luminosity whilst nourishing the skin. It combines mother of pearl, lactic and glycolic acids to remove dead skin cells, boost cellular renewal, reduce irregular pigmentation and promote brightness, giving the skin a lustrous, airbrushed and younger appearance.
Specialist Skincare
A range for targeting specific conditions like blemishes, pigmentation, and acne-prone skin, including a range of glycolic products which are ideal for acne-prone, pigmented and dull skin.
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- Resurfaces, brightens and lightens.
- Unclogs pores and removes impurities.
- Evens out skin tone.
The Clear Skin Edit is a popular 3-step clarifying skincare routine designed for problem skin to deeply cleanse, balance and purify. Perfect for problem skin and a steal at £16.
The perfect way to try before you invest in full-size products.
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- GlycoWash 5% 50ml
- Foaming Cleanser 50ml
- Balancing Toner 50ml
In Salon Treatments
In salon professional treatments are available to kick start & maintain your skin with a professional:
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BeautyLab Essential Hydrate & Protect Facial
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BeautyLab Anti ageing Firm & Smooth Facial
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BeautyLab Black Diamond Antiaging & Glamourising Facial
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BeautyLab Glyco Peel Facial
AlumierMD
In contrast, AlumierMD is an international medical-grade skincare line focusing on clean science and corrective results. Their products are designed to address various skin conditions and concerns, utilising evidence-based, scientifically proven formulations to deliver targeted results. The AlumierMD provides a comprehensive range of products categorised by skin concerns alongside professional in-clinic luxury peels.
AlumierMD ethos is based on professional guidance via an informed and education skin consultation process, with products sold exclusively through trained & experienced skincare professionals to ensure personalised recommendations and optimal results utiliseing scientifically backed ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, as well as focusing on clean formulations free from harmful additives.
The brand focuses on 4 key areas but can be used for general skin health and preventative:
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- Anti-ageing.
- Blemishes & Acne.
- Redness & Sensitivity.
- Discolouration.
AlumiermD brand also focuses on general good skin health with everyday “essentials” that all skins should have daily for optimal skin health & age prevention which are:
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- SPF – mineral based to prevent sensitivity with a minimal of SPF 30
- Retinol – microencapusulated to optimise dosage in it’s purest form always and specific and used specifically to your skin tolerance
- Vitamin C – especially the optimal dosage of microencapsulated and L’ascorbic acid at 15% stabilised with vitamin E and combined with peptides for even greater effectiveness.
- Active serums selected specific to your skin concern and skin health.
Anti-Ageing
The anti-ageing range focuses on key ingredients that prevent skin ageing as well as corrective formulations for disclouration and lines & wringles. Popular products, like the EverActive C&E + Peptide Serum, aim to reduce not only the visible signs of ageing but to prevent the acceleration of the skin ageing process.
Blemishes & Acne
AlumierMD offers a range of formulations that are designed to manage acne-prone skin or solutions for blemishes when they occur that can be popped into a skin regime when needed to resolve a hormonal blemish outbreak. There are no rules that state that you cannot address acne alongside skin ageing because ethe brank is so versatile.
Products such as Retinol put the skin on the track towards good skin health as well as resolving
Redness & Sensitivities
The AlumierMD brand boasts amazing results for rosacea prone skin giving confidence back to it’s clients and reduced sensitivity. The products to calm and soothe sensitive skin alongside supplementing it with the essential ingredients to build tolerance as well as dramatically reduce redness.
Discolouration
Active & optimised ingredients combined to form targeted at home treatments to address & reduce uneven skin tone.
For optimised results we recommend AlumierMD Skin Peels
So there you have it !
They are both great brands and good value because they will address your skin concerns due to the quality and specific ingredients their formulations contain.
Whilst both brands aim to improve skin health, BeautyLab combines natural elements with scientific advancements for a luxurious skincare experience, whereas AlumierMD offers medical-grade, science-driven products tailored to specific skin concerns prescribed and dispensed through professional consultations.
If you would like to know more please contact the salon to arrange a skin consultation.
About the author
Lisa Young is the CEO and Clinic Director at Studio 8.
For more information, please give us a call on: 023 9238 0692 or email us at: salon@studio8beauty.co.uk