The Duo We Recommend Over and Over | Lytic + Renewal Sale - $139 (Originally $172)
Some skincare combinations just work — and this is one of the core duos we come back to again and again for smoother texture, calmer skin, and healthier overall results.
Right now, our Lytic + Renewal pairing is available for $139 (originally $172).
If your skin has been feeling congested, textured, dull, irritated, or just a little off lately, this is such a good place to start.
Why These Two Products Work So Well Together
Step One: Lytic Tx ✨
Clear + Calm the Skin
Lytic Tx is one of the most-loved products in the Epionce line because it helps do multiple things at once:
Cleanse and clarify pores
Smooth visible texture
Reduce redness and irritation
Improve the appearance of blemishes and imperfections
It functions similarly to a retinoid in the way it helps refine and renew the skin — but in a gentler, more barrier-supportive way.
This makes it especially great for:
🤍 Redness-prone skin
🤍 Congested or breakout-prone skin
🤍 Uneven texture
🤍 Clients who struggle to tolerate traditional retinols
Step Two: Renewal Facial Lotion 💧
Restore + Strengthen
After Lytic helps clear and prep the skin, Renewal Facial Lotion comes in to hydrate, strengthen, and support long-term skin health.
Made with the same key ingredients as the iconic Renewal Facial Cream — but in a lighter formula ideal for normal to combination skin — this moisturizer helps:
Improve radiance and glow
Smooth the appearance of fine lines
Support elasticity and hydration
Calm visible redness
And honestly? It’s one of those moisturizers people try once and suddenly never want to be without.
The Secret Is in the Layering 👀
One of the biggest mistakes people make is layering products too quickly.
For best results:
✨ Apply your Lytic first
✨ Wait 5–7 minutes
✨ Then apply your Renewal
That short waiting period gives the Lytic time to do its job — clearing pores and refining the skin — before the Renewal steps in to fortify and hydrate.
Our favorite routine suggestion:
Apply your Lytic → brush your teeth → apply your Renewal.
Simple, effective, and easy to stay consistent with.
Why We Love This Pairing
Together, these products work synergistically to improve:
✨ Texture
✨ Redness
✨ Fine lines
✨ Congestion
✨ Overall skin clarity and balance
It’s one of the easiest ways to create a routine that feels active enough to make visible progress — while still supporting the skin barrier.
And don’t forget: these products work beautifully on the neck and décolletage too, areas that often show signs of aging first but are easy to overlook.
Limited-Time Pricing ✨
Lytic + Renewal Duo — $139
(Originally $172)
Available in studio for a limited time.
If you’re not sure which Lytic or Renewal formula is best for your skin type, stop by the studio and we’ll help guide you toward the right fit for your skin goals 🤍
Toner Sprays: The Step Your Routine Might Be Missing ✨
When most people think about skincare essentials, they usually picture cleansers, serums, and moisturizers — but toner is one of those underrated products that can completely elevate your routine when used intentionally.
At Illuminate, we love toner sprays because they do so much more than simply “refresh” the skin. They help remove lingering impurities after cleansing, support the skin barrier, balance hydration, and target specific concerns depending on your skin type.
And unlike the harsh, alcohol-heavy toners people remember from years ago, modern toner formulas are designed to support healthy skin — not strip it.
What Does a Toner Actually Do?
Even after cleansing, traces of dirt, oil, makeup, and buildup can still remain on the skin. Toners help sweep away those leftover impurities while prepping the skin for the rest of your routine.
They’re also one of the easiest ways to:
Add lightweight hydration
Calm irritation and redness
Help balance oil production
Support clearer skin
Refresh the skin throughout the day
Bonus: toner sprays aren’t just for the face. They’re amazing for areas like the chest, shoulders, and back where congestion or dryness can happen too.
Balancing Toner ✨
Hydration + Barrier Support
If your skin tends to feel dry, tight, sensitive, or reactive, Balancing Toner is one of our favorite ways to bring things back into balance.
This alcohol-free, pH-balanced formula gently removes leftover impurities while delivering hydration and soothing support to the skin. Botanical extracts and humectants help refine texture and maintain moisture without feeling heavy.
Why we love it:
Helps calm redness and irritation
Gives dry skin an extra layer of hydration
Leaves skin looking fresher and more balanced
Works beautifully as a hydrating mist throughout the day
It’s especially helpful after travel, or anytime your skin barrier feels stressed.
Purifying Toner 🔥
Clarifying + Oil Control
For oily, congested, or breakout-prone skin, Purifying Toner is the go-to.
This toner helps remove stubborn oil, dirt, and makeup while supporting clearer-looking skin and minimizing surface shine.
Why clients love it:
Helps control excess oil
Great for blemish-prone skin
Refreshes without overdrying
Amazing as a body spray for chest or back breakouts
It’s a perfect summer product or a great addition for anyone struggling with congestion and imbalance.
Which Toner Is Right For You?
Choose Balancing Toner if:
🤍 Your skin feels dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or reactive
🤍 You want more hydration and glow
🤍 Your skin barrier needs support
Choose Purifying Toner if:
🔥 You struggle with oiliness or congestion
🔥 You experience breakouts or surface shine
🔥 You want a lightweight clarifying step
The Little Step That Makes a Big Difference
Toners are one of those products people don’t realize they need until they start using one consistently.
Whether your goal is hydration, calming irritation, or clearer skin, the right toner can make your entire routine work better — especially when paired with the right cleanser and treatment products.
If you’re not sure which toner fits your skin best, stop by the studio and we’ll help guide you toward the right routine for your skin goals ✨
Microneedling + Tox | Summer Special
NYBGC x @injectionsbytanya
This summer, Kylee with NYBGC and Tanya of @injectionsbytanya are teaming up for one of our favorite treatment combinations for healthy, balanced, natural-looking results.
Because the best anti-aging outcomes usually don’t come from treating just one thing — they come from supporting both the skin itself and the muscle movement underneath it.
Why This Combination Works
Tox
Tox helps soften and prevent the appearance of fine lines by reducing repetitive muscle movement that contributes to wrinkles over time.
Think:
Softer forehead lines
Smoother expression lines
More refreshed, relaxed movement
Microneedling
Microneedling works within the skin to stimulate collagen production, improve texture, and support overall skin health.
It helps with:
Texture + uneven skin tone
Fine lines
Acne scarring
Overall skin quality + glow
Together, these treatments create a more complete approach to anti-aging:
✨ softer movement
✨ smoother texture
✨ healthier-looking skin overall
Summer Promo Pricing
30 units tox + 1 microneedling session — $465
Additional pricing:
Additional tox: $9.50/unit
Additional microneedling session: $165
A More Balanced Approach to Anti-Aging
One of the reasons we love this pairing so much is because results still look like you — just smoother, healthier, and more refreshed.
By combining skin-focused treatments with movement-focused treatments, we’re able to create results that feel natural, preventative, and long-term instead of overdone.
If you’ve been wanting to start treatments but weren’t sure where to begin, this is a really beautiful place to start.
To book or ask questions, message the studio or reach out to @notyourbasicgirlsclub or @injectionsbytanya ✨
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Why We Swap Retinol for Lytic in the Summer
As we move into spring and summer, one of the most common adjustments I make in my clients’ routines is transitioning off retinol and onto Lytic Tx.
Not because retinol is bad — it’s one of the most effective ingredients we have for improving skin — but because it’s not always the best fit for increased sun exposure.
The Problem with Retinol in Warmer Months
Retinol works by speeding up cell turnover, which is what makes it so effective for:
fine lines
acne
texture
uneven tone
But that same process also makes your skin more sensitive to UV exposure.
In the summer, when you’re naturally spending more time outside, this can lead to:
increased irritation
redness
dehydration
and a higher risk of pigmentation if the skin becomes compromised
Even with SPF, it’s just not always the most supportive option for this season.
Why Lytic Tx Is a Better Fit
Lytic Tx works differently.
Instead of aggressively increasing turnover, it focuses on keeping the skin clear, smooth, and balanced in a way that’s much more supportive of your barrier.
It helps:
refine texture (think: softening fine lines)
keep pores clear
reduce congestion
support overall skin clarity
And most importantly -
👉 it does not increase photosensitivity the way retinol does
That means your skin can still improve without becoming more reactive to the sun.
What This Means for Your Skin
Switching to Lytic during the summer allows you to:
continue working on texture + early aging
maintain clear, balanced skin
avoid unnecessary irritation
protect your progress instead of risking setbacks
It’s not about stopping your results -
it’s about adjusting your approach so your skin stays consistent year-round.
What to Pair It With
For best results, Lytic Tx should be paired with:
a supportive cleanser
barrier-supporting hydration (like Renewal Facial Lotion)
and daily SPF
This keeps your skin balanced, protected, and still moving forward.
The Bottom Line
Good skin isn’t about doing the most —
it’s about doing what makes sense for your skin right now.
Retinol has its place.
Summer just isn’t always it.
Lytic gives you a way to keep your results going without compromising your skin.
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If you want help adjusting your routine for the season, we’re always happy to walk through it with you 🤍
Mini Blueprints ✨
A lighter, more flexible version of our full Blueprint plans.
Think 2–3 treatments paired with a few targeted products — still intentional, still results-driven, just a little more simplified.
Perfect if you’ve been wanting a plan but aren’t ready to commit to a full series.
Epionce Luminous Eye Serum + Renewal Eye Cream
Product Highlight: Eye Duo (Serum + Cream)
Luminous Eye Serum
Awarded by Shape Magazine as a “Next-Level Treatment,” this silky, hydrating serum is designed to brighten and smooth the eye area for a more awake, refreshed look.
Formulated with botanicals like watermelon, astragalus, cacao, and algae extracts, it helps improve:
• Puffiness
• Dark circles
• Fine lines + wrinkles
• Overall skin tone and firmness
Lightweight, gentle, and safe for even sensitive skin.
Renewal Eye Cream
A deeply hydrating essential for all skin types, designed to soften fine lines and support the delicate eye area.
With advanced ingredient complexes and soft-focus technology, it helps:
• Smooth visible signs of aging
• Reduce the appearance of dark circles + puffiness
• Create a more bright, refreshed look (and pairs beautifully with makeup)
Better Together ✨
The Anti-Aging Eye Duo — pairing the Luminous Eye Serum with the Renewal Eye Cream — enhances results for brighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
THE SPRING RESET KITS
A curated collection of skin-focused routines designed to meet your skin where it’s at — whether that’s dullness, breakouts, or uneven tone. Each set pairs targeted treatment products with supportive hydration and barrier care, along with a selection of essentials to elevate your routine at home.
A curated collection of skin-focused routines designed to meet your skin where it’s at — whether that’s dullness, breakouts, or uneven tone. Each set pairs targeted treatment products with supportive hydration and barrier care, along with a selection of essentials to elevate your routine at home. Every kit includes a travel bag, Hydrating Enzyme Masque, masque wand, under eye gel pads, and select Epionce essentials — making it a complete, thoughtful reset for your skin.
the Clear Skin Kit - for oily, acne-prone skin / $72
A balanced routine for breakout-prone skin that needs clarity without over-drying. This set works to decongest pores, regulate oil, and calm active breakouts while supporting the skin barrier for more consistent, long-term results.
the Calm + Clear Kit - for dry, acne-prone skin | $72
Breakout-prone skin that leans dry requires a different approach. This set focuses on clearing congestion while maintaining hydration, helping reduce breakouts without compromising comfort or barrier health.
the Brightening Kit - for uneven tone + pigmentation | $55 - $62
A flexible approach to brightening that allows for either oil-free or hydrating support, depending on your skin type. This set works to even tone while maintaining balance, making it easy to tailor your routine without overcomplicating it.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
With 13+ years of experience, our program is designed to build confidence, real skill, and long-term success. Many of our students have gone on to become educators, studio owners, and thriving independent artists.
Applications are now open at Illuminate Beauty ✨
We offer opportunities for both new and experienced professionals looking to grow in the industry—from lash and brow apprenticeships to advanced esthetics education.
With 13+ years of experience, our program is designed to build confidence, real skill, and long-term success. Many of our students have gone on to become educators, studio owners, and thriving independent artists.
We’re also preparing for upcoming programs, including the updated Master Esthetics Apprenticeship and a new Skincare Permit Apprenticeship (coming soon).
If you’re ready to start or continue your education, fill out the form to learn more or secure your spot.
PROTECT YOUR PROGRESS // SPF
Sun protection isn’t just a summer habit - it’s the foundation of healthy, balanced skin year-round, especially as we move into brighter, more exposed months.
Sun protection isn’t just a summer habit - it’s the foundation of healthy, balanced skin year-round, especially as we move into brighter, more exposed months.
Coming out of winter, skin is often more sensitive, more reactive, and more prone to pigmentation. Daily SPF is what protects everything you’re investing into your skin — from treatments to products — while helping prevent premature aging, discoloration, and long-term damage.
One of the most common concerns I hear is that sunscreen feels heavy or causes breakouts — and for a long time, that was true with a lot of formulas. But the right SPF should feel weightless, breathable, and supportive of your skin, not something you’re trying to tolerate.
SPF is also one of the most important steps for maintaining results — whether you’re treating acne, working on texture, or investing in corrective treatments. Without it, skin is more vulnerable to irritation, inflammation, and uneven tone.
“I stopped skipping SPF once I found one that actually felt good on my skin.”
GLYMED | HYDRATING PROTECTION GEL SPF 15
A lightweight, water-based SPF designed especially for acne-prone and sensitive skin. This formula protects without heaviness, making it easy to wear daily — even for clients who typically avoid sunscreen. Originally developed for oily and breakout-prone skin, it helps protect, hydrate, and support the skin barrier while delivering antioxidants that defend against environmental damage.
It’s also safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, when skin is more prone to pigmentation and sensitivity.
A simple, breathable option that fits seamlessly into your routine — and one I recommend after every treatment.
EPIONCE | DAILY SHIELD TINTED SPF 50
A sheer, tinted SPF that blends effortlessly into the skin while providing broad-spectrum protection and a natural, even finish. It gives just enough coverage to smooth tone while still letting your skin look like skin.
The formula is lightweight, antioxidant-rich, and suitable for even sensitive skin, making it ideal for daily wear on its own or under makeup. With water resistance and award-winning performance, it’s an easy way to make SPF feel like part of your routine rather than an extra step.
Think of it as protection, tone-evening, and a soft finish — all in one.
BROW WAX + TINT // $25
A simple brow refresh designed to bring shape, balance, and definition back to your natural brows.
A simple brow refresh designed to bring shape, balance, and definition back to your natural brows.
Defined, balanced brows — without overcomplicating it.
A brow wax and tint is a simple way to bring structure and definition back to your natural brows. Each appointment includes custom brow mapping to create a shape that complements your features, followed by precise waxing and a tint to add depth and fullness. The result is clean, balanced brows that still feel soft and natural — no overfilling or harsh lines.
This service is offered at $25 from March 23rd–April 10th, making it an easy seasonal refresh. It’s a quick appointment with results that last, perfect for maintaining your brows or resetting your shape. Appointments are available throughout the promotional window — message to reserve your spot.
For a fuller, more structured brow like the one shown, a brow wax, henna tint, and lamination is available for $50 (normally $60) during this promotional window.
LASH LIFT + TINT BORBOLETA SERUM - $110
A low-maintenance lash refresh that enhances your natural lashes with lift, depth, and definition. Paired with a 3-month supply of growth-supporting serum to help keep lashes strong, full, and healthy over time.
A low-maintenance lash refresh that enhances your natural lashes with lift, depth, and definition. Paired with a 3-month supply of growth-supporting serum to help keep lashes strong, full, and healthy over time.
“My lashes still look like mine — just lifted, darker, and more defined.”
A lash lift and tint is a simple, low-maintenance way to enhance your natural lashes by lifting them at the root and adding depth with a custom tint. The result is darker, more defined lashes that open up the eyes without needing daily mascara. The treatment takes about 45–60 minutes, and most clients find it relaxing and easy to fit into their routine, with results that last several weeks.
This service is paired with the Borboleta lash serum, a nightly treatment that helps support stronger, healthier-looking lashes over time. Together, it’s a combination that keeps your lashes looking lifted in the short term while supporting long-term lash health. This offer is available for $110 from March 23rd–April 10th, with appointments available with Kam or Kylee.