Skincare Made Simple · @your.estie.ella

Life is difficult.
Skincare
shouldn't be.

Free skin profile quiz
What does your
skin actually need?
Answer 14 questions and get a personalized profile with ingredient guidance and curated product picks.
14 Questions
8 Profiles
3 Minutes
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Client love

Real results, real people

From podcast listeners to 1:1 clients — here's what people are saying.

★★★★★
"Life, skin, and confidence changing! Thank you so much for what you do Ella! This podcast and your content have changed my routine for the better! I have always struggled with acne and get way overwhelmed by skincare. My skin is finally improving after following your advice!"
— Bethany.Cait
Podcast review
★★★★★
"I finally understand why certain products were breaking me out and what to use instead. For the first time I feel like I actually have a plan for my skin."
— Sarah M.
1:1 Skin Coaching Session
★★★★★
"The course is the most useful skincare resource I've ever bought. I reference it constantly and finally feel confident about building my routine."
— Jamie K.
Course student
Before & after — client results
Individual results vary. These are real clients who worked with Ella directly.

Have a result to share? DM @your.estie.ella or email ellaelston@yourestieella.com

Virtual Services · 1:1 with Ella

Work with me

Skin analysis, coaching, and ongoing support — personalized guidance from a licensed esthetician, wherever you are. Every virtual service includes free access to the Library and its databases.

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Best value · Bundle
Skin Analysis + Coaching
60-min analysis + 30-min follow-up. Personalized protocol and written summary included.
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30 minutes · 1:1
Virtual Skin Coaching
A focused session for a specific question, product review, or progress check-in.
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Ongoing support
Skin Success Series
Structured support over time as your skin changes and your goals evolve.
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Weekly · Drop-in
Thursday Office Hours
Bring your questions, ingredient lists, and routine dilemmas. I'll be there.
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As a topical specialist, I work alongside your healthcare providers — not in place of them.

Curated by Ella

Ella Approved

Products I actually use, recommend, and stand behind. Curated by concern — updated regularly.

These are affiliate links — I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely stand behind.
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✦ The first courses are here

A mini course for
your skin profile

The quiz finds your skin profile — the matching mini course hands you the plan: what to use, what to skip, and how to sequence it. Every course includes Library access. No overwhelm, just your skin's playbook.

Available now · $14.99
The Congested One
Breakouts, clogged pores, and the strategic way out.
 Available now · $14.99
The Post-Acne Pigmentation Profile
Clear the breakouts and fade the marks they leave behind.
 Available now · $14.99
The Reactive-Acne Profile
Treat acne on skin that fights back.
Coming soon
The Spot Fighter
Dark spots and uneven tone — brightening that actually moves the needle.
Coming soon
The Barrier Builder
Calm reactive, sensitized skin before anything else.
Coming soon
The Peptide Person
Smart, evidence-first anti-aging without the gimmicks.
Coming soon
The Adult Acne + Anti-Aging Profile
Both concerns, one routine — layered in the right order.
Coming soon
The Multi-Tasker
Several moderate concerns, one balanced plan.
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Free · Takes 3 minutes

What's your
skin profile?

Answer 14 questions about your skin concerns, routine, and lifestyle. Get a personalized profile with ingredient guidance, a curated ShopMy shelf, and honest product recommendations.

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What this skin tends to need
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Track your skin
journey

A free private app where you can log monthly skin scores, document your routine, track habits, and watch your progress over time. Your data stays yours.

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Your skin dashboard
March 2026
Monthly skin score tracker (10 metrics)
AM + PM routine snapshot
Habit & lifestyle calendar
Progress photos — private to your account
Month-over-month progress chart
Product introduction tracker
About Ella

Your knowledgeable
friend who did the
research

I'm a licensed esthetician and certified acne specialist. I've spent years translating the science of skin into language that's actually useful — no gatekeeping, no fear-mongering, no unnecessary complexity.

My content lane is ingredient-science education communicated accessibly. I work in the space between the research and the shelf — translating what the studies actually say into language that's useful when you're standing in a product aisle or building a routine from scratch.

Licensed Esthetician
Certified Acne Specialist
Skincare Made Simple Podcast — Season 3
TikTok @your.estie.ella
"Life is difficult. Skincare shouldn't be."
— Ella · Skincare Made Simple
Now in Season 3
Skincare Made Simple
New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday
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The podcast

Ingredient science,
made simple

Every episode breaks down an ingredient, category, or skincare concept the way I wish someone had explained it to me — with the actual research, not just the marketing.

Two episodes a week: a long-form deep-dive on Tuesdays and a focused mini episode on Thursdays.

Join me on TikTok
@your.estie.ella
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Wednesday lives every week — bring your questions, ingredient lists, and skin dilemmas.
Ella's resource library

Go deeper

The books, tools, and references I actually use and recommend. A living list — I'll keep adding to it.

Free tool · Account required
Skin Tracker App
Skincare Made Simple
Track your monthly skin scores, routine, habits, and progress photos — all in one private dashboard. Free for everyone.
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Free tool · Third party
ClearStem Ingredient Checker
ClearStem Skincare
My favorite ingredient checker on the internet — flags comedogenic ingredients and common acne triggers. Quick, clean, and useful.
⚠️ Ingredient checkers are a guideline, not a guarantee. Formula concentration, pH, and how ingredients interact in context all matter. Use this as a starting point, not a verdict.
→ Check an ingredient list
Podcast
Skincare Made Simple
Ella · @your.estie.ella
Season 3 is live. New episodes every Tuesday (long-form) and Thursday (mini). The ingredient education you've been looking for.
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Book · Recommended reading
The Beauty of Dirty Skin
Dr. Whitney Bowe
One of the best books on the gut-skin axis I've read. Dr. Bowe makes the science of skin health genuinely accessible — and the connection between internal health and your complexion is real.
→ Find on Amazon
This resource page is a living document — I'll be adding more books, studies, and tools over time. If there's something you'd love to see here, send me a message or drop it in the comments on TikTok.