Skincare and self-care go hand-in-hand. These local skincare shops and Austin-based brands are bringing the best of the best to nourish customers’ skin. Discover your new favorite product from our list of top spots below.
LessHolistic esthetician Elizabeth Bentley is the mastermind behind Neu Skin, a skincare hub known for its healing organic facials and curated selection of natural offerings (also available online). Book a treatment to learn more about achieving and maintaining healthy skin using the store’s range of products. Heads up: On May 1, Neu Skin moves to Kiss N’ Makeup’s Rosedale location.
The popularity of K-beauty (skincare products originating from South Korea) is on the rise in the United States. HallYu Cosmetics brings the best of the best Korean skincare to Austinites at its Airport Boulevard location. Try the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun for serious SPF coverage or the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence to soothe damaged skin. Thanks to innovative technologies and affordable prices, a K-beauty shopping spree at HallYu won’t break the bank.
SOCO Botanicals brings a fresh line of natural products that encourage clients to nourish their skin and feel their best. Founder Scarlett Olson simplifies your skincare routine to include only the essentials, made with nourishing and non-toxic ingredients. The showstopper is the SOCO SYMPHONY Face Oil Elixir, created to replace your serum, night cream, eye cream, and day cream with one miracle product.
With apparel, home goods, and jewelry, Take Heart is a one-stop shop for many shopping needs, but its skincare selection is incredible on its own. Customers can find relaxing and useful body tools such as gua sha and face and body brushes, plus bath soaks, healing salves, face masks, and more.
Pamper yourself and heal your skin with a treatment by esthetician Carrie Sexton. Vetiver Skin Studio offers facials, Celluma Pro LED Light Therapy, HydraFacials, and facial waxing. It carries its own line of naturally-derived products, including a facial oil, body oil, hydrating mist, and body scrub. You’ll also find the Botnia face collection.
Luxe Apothetique is ideal for those looking to shop local for international brands such as Kérastase, Dermalogica, and Mario Badescu. The store also carries apparel, accessories, and home goods, with perfectly giftable Austin-themed items for family and friends.