The World’s Premier Skincare Competition
Where Legends
Are Made
September 9 - 11, 2027
The Skin Games is the #1 international competition for beauty professionals — a global stage where estheticians, and other beauty professionals compete, connect, and cement their legacy in the industry.
The Olympics of
the
Skincare Industry
The Skin Games is a live, head-to-head competition held annually, where estheticians step off the salon floor and onto a world-class stage to prove their mastery in front of expert judges, thousands of peers, and a global audience.
Think the Oscars meets the Olympics — but for estheticians, lash artists, wax artists, sugar artists, and facial massage professionals.
- Live, head-to-head competition judged by industry legends
- 20+ categories covering every specialty in skincare
- Networking with elite professionals, brands, and educators
- Educational sessions, brand showcases, and keynote speakers
- Media coverage and career-changing exposure for players
- Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorship partnerships available
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Twenty-Plus Ways to
Get Seen for Your Work
Whether you’re a master esthetician, wax artist, sugar artist, or Facial Massage Expert — there’s a category built just for you.
Skin
Acne
Licensed estheticians document an 8-week client case study, proving their ability to target and clear acne through clinical precision, customized protocols, and deep ingredient knowledge. Judged on visible skin improvement, treatment planning, and professional compliance.
Skin
Age Management
Competitors document an 8-week case study focused on reversing the visible signs of time — tackling fine lines, lost elasticity, and uneven texture through evidence-based protocols and advanced modalities. The ultimate platform for estheticians who make skin ageless.
Skin
Holistic
This category challenges estheticians to go beyond the treatment room — addressing skin concerns through an integrated approach that connects lifestyle, stress, nutrition, and wellness to lasting skin transformation, documented over an 8-week case study.
Waxing
Brazilian
A live, head-to-head test of precision and professionalism. Competitors are evaluated on their wax application and removal pattern, technique, speed, accuracy, and client care — in one of the most demanding categories on the competition floor.
Sugaring
Legs
Competitors are evaluated on professional technique, paste application and removal pattern, speed, and accuracy across a full leg sugaring service. Open to licensed sugaring professionals ready to showcase their skill on an international stage.
Massage
Facial
Practitioners from around the world compete live, demonstrating mastery across modalities including Japanese, Hungarian, European, Gua Sha, and facial cupping. Judged on flow, ergonomics, creativity, client safety, and professional presentation.
Your Path to
the Podium
The Skin Games is designed to be the most prestigious, fair, and professionally run skincare competition in the world. Here’s how the journey unfolds.
01
Register & Select Your Category
Choose from 20+ competition categories that match your specialty. Early registration secures your spot and often includes exclusive benefits. Competitors and atendee tickets are both available.
02
Prepare & Connect
Access competitor preparation resources, connect with fellow professionals in our community, and get ready to showcase your highest level of skill in front of a live audience.
03
Show Your Work
Our competition runs on two tracks. Estheticians competing in skincare categories submit an 8-week case study documenting their work, with finalists advancing to the live interviews. Competitors in waxing, sugaring, and facial massage compete at the event itself.
04
Be Judged by Industry Leaders
Each competitor is evaluated by an expert panel of judges using clearly defined competition guidelines—ensuring a fair, unbiased, and consistent scoring process.
05
Elevate Your Career
Winners receive awards, industry recognition, media coverage, and career-defining credibility. Even competitors who don’t take the top prize leave with connections, confidence, and growth.
From Past Competitors
Life-Changing.
Career-Defining.
Meet Our Champions
The Best in the World.
Celebrated Here.
We celebrate the estheticians who truly put in the work. From the preparation to the final results, this level of dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. At The Skin Games, we recognize it—honoring top competitors with awards and cash prizes that reflect the excellence they bring to this industry.
Michael Razzano
$10,000 Prize
Yelyzaveta Havrylchenko
$5,000 Prize
Sunshine Quintana
$3,000 Prize
Think you have what it takes to join them?