As of June 2026, Skincare Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 37/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Skincare Specialists
More exposed than 6% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$45,330. About 14,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Personal Care roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (89%).
- Sell makeup to clients.
- Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
- Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
- Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
- Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
- Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
- Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
- Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
- Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
- Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
- Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
- Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
- Provide facial and body massages.
- Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
- Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
- Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
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