Professional Skin Care & Beauty Since 1999
Founded in 1999 in Chicago, Skin1 (skin-one.com) built its reputation as one of America's most trusted online destinations for professional-grade skin care, cosmetics, and beauty products. With over 30 years of expertise in skin therapy, our licensed aestheticians helped thousands of customers find the right products for their unique skin needs.
Skin1 began as a professional skin care organization located at 680 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago — a historic landmark on the Northwestern University Medical Campus. What started as a boutique skin care spa and retail store grew into one of the internet's premier destinations for hard-to-find professional beauty brands. Our team of licensed aestheticians and skin care therapists brought decades of hands-on experience in every aspect of skin therapy, from treating acne and hyperpigmentation to developing anti-aging regimens tailored to individual needs.
Over the years, Skin1 earned recognition from leading publications and beauty authorities. Guinot's Hydradermie Lift Facial, offered at our Chicago spa, was featured in Time Out Chicago as one of the city's best advanced skincare treatments. Our curated selection of professional brands — from Obagi's medical-strength formulations to Jane Iredale's mineral cosmetics — attracted loyal customers who valued authenticity and expert guidance.
As an authorized retailer, every product we carried was received directly from the manufacturer and guaranteed authentic. We partnered with dermatologists and medical practitioners on the Northwestern campus, blending clinical expertise with personalized customer care. Whether a customer needed a high-performance sunscreen like Revision Multi-Protection SPF 50 or a targeted treatment like G.M. Collin's Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches, our aestheticians were always on hand to provide guidance.
Skin1 was proud to carry an extraordinary collection of professional skin care and beauty brands from around the world. Each brand was carefully selected for its commitment to quality ingredients, proven results, and innovation in skin science.
The leader in results-oriented skin care for over 20 years, Obagi products deliver clinically proven solutions for hyperpigmentation, sun damage, premature aging, and adult acne. The Nu-Derm System remains one of the most transformative skin care regimens available, working at the cellular level to correct and repair damaged skin.
Medical-Grade Skin CareThe world's number one recognized professional skincare brand, Dermalogica was founded by British skin therapist Jane Wurwand on the philosophy that skin care is not a luxury but a necessity. Their comprehensive range of fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formulations offers something for every skin type and condition.
Professional Skin HealthFounded by French chemist Rene Guinot over 40 years ago, Guinot Paris is a world leader in professional spa products. Their proprietary Cellular Life Complex — a blend of 56 advanced ingredients — encourages the renewal of key skin cells responsible for cellular metabolism, oxygenation, and skin elasticity.
French Spa ExcellenceA pioneer of aromatherapy and phytotherapy, Yon-Ka was founded in France in the 1950s. Over 130 plants from around the world are used in their formulations, and every product contains the signature "Quintessence" — a proprietary combination of five essential oils from the Mediterranean region.
Aromatherapy & PhytotherapyThe best-selling mineral makeup in the world, Jane Iredale provides high-quality, all-natural cosmetics that are genuinely good for the skin. Free of perfumes, dyes, oil, alcohol, and talc, six of their products have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation for UV protection.
Mineral CosmeticsKnown for their advanced clinical formulations, G.M. Collin combines cutting-edge science with high-performance ingredients. Their Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches, famously spotted on celebrities during travel, reduce fine lines by up to 76% and diminish crow's feet by 83%.
Clinical Skin CareRevision Skincare creates physician-grade products backed by rigorous clinical research. Their Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 — recommended by Spafinder as one of the top sunscreens — combines superior UV protection with a clinical blend of white birch extract, plankton extract, and Coenzyme Q10.
Physician-Grade ProtectionCreated by Dr. Nadia Payot, a pioneer in the relationship between beauty and well-being, Payot Paris combines advanced cosmetic science with the principles of movement and massage. The brand's heritage stretches back to the early 20th century, making it one of the oldest professional skincare houses in the world.
Heritage French BeautyHarnessing the power of the ocean for over 50 years, Thalgo is a world leader in marine-based skin care. Their products draw on the rich concentration of minerals, trace elements, and vitamins found in marine algae and seawater to deliver deep nourishment and visible rejuvenation.
Marine Skin CareA respected name in European professional skin care, Janssen Cosmetics develops advanced formulations in Germany using the latest dermatological research. Their targeted solutions address every skin concern from dehydration and sensitivity to aging and hyperpigmentation. Learn more in our Janssen FAQ.
German Precision SkincareCommitted to creating the purest, most healthy products on Earth, 100% Pure formulates exclusively with fruit, vegetable, and plant pigments instead of synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, or harsh preservatives. Every product is cruelty-free and colored entirely by nature.
Natural & OrganicRooted in over 45 years of holistic skin care philosophy, Dr. Hauschka uses biodynamically grown and wild-harvested ingredients to create products that support the skin's natural rhythms. Their preparations are free from synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives, and are certified natural by NATRUE.
Holistic Natural CareSkin1 also carried a wide selection of additional professional brands including Exuviance, Eminence Organics, SkinMedica, Sothys, Natura Bisse, Decleor, Peter Thomas Roth, Murad, IS Clinical, Jan Marini, and many more. Visit our complete brand directory to explore the full range.
What set Skin1 apart from other online retailers was our team of licensed aestheticians who provided personalized product recommendations based on each customer's unique skin type and concerns. Whether you were dealing with stubborn hyperpigmentation, looking for the right anti-aging regimen, or searching for a sunscreen that wouldn't irritate sensitive skin, our experts could help.
Professional skin care begins with understanding your skin. Factors like oil production, sensitivity, hydration levels, and environmental exposure all play a role in determining which products will deliver the best results. Brands like Dermalogica pioneered the concept of Face Mapping — a zone-by-zone analysis of the skin — to create truly customized regimens rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Daily sun protection is the single most important step in any skin care routine. Revision Skincare's Multi-Protection SPF 50 was one of our most recommended products — a lightweight, oil-free formula that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage while delivering antioxidant benefits from white birch extract and Coenzyme Q10. For fair-skinned customers or those with significant sun exposure, SPF 50 provides the level of protection that SPF 30 alone cannot match.
From Obagi's prescription-strength Nu-Derm System to Guinot's Acti-Rides Flash wrinkle eraser, Skin1 offered a comprehensive range of anti-aging solutions backed by clinical research. The key to effective anti-aging is addressing the problem at the cellular level — accelerating cell turnover, boosting collagen production, and protecting against oxidative damage from UV exposure and environmental pollutants.
For customers seeking clean beauty, brands like 100% Pure, Dr. Hauschka, and Yon-Ka Paris offered formulations rooted in nature. Yon-Ka's approach combines aromatherapy and phytotherapy with over 130 plant ingredients, while Dr. Hauschka's biodynamic farming practices ensure the purest possible raw materials. These brands proved that natural ingredients can deliver professional-grade results.
Founded in 1999, Skin1 was a professional skin care organization with over 30 years of combined experience in every aspect of skin therapy. Located at 680 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago — a historic landmark on the Northwestern University Medical Campus — Skin1 operated both a full-service spa and one of the earliest online destinations for professional beauty products.
Our aestheticians and skin care therapists were licensed experts who believed that ongoing education was critical to keeping the most recent advances in skin care available to customers. We worked directly with dermatologists and medical practitioners on the Northwestern campus, bringing clinical-level expertise to every product recommendation.
As an authorized retailer, every product sold through skin-one.com was received directly from the manufacturer, guaranteed authentic and fresh. We offered free shipping on every order with no minimums, complimentary samples with every purchase, and hassle-free returns. Our live customer service team — staffed by licensed aestheticians, not call center operators — was available to answer questions and provide personalized guidance.
Over the years, Skin1 earned features and mentions in publications including Time Out Chicago, Chicago Magazine, OK! Magazine, Seventeen, Spafinder, Organic Spa Magazine, and many more. Our commitment to quality products, expert advice, and genuine customer care made us one of the most trusted names in professional skin care retail.