I keep running into job postings for skincare and wellness advisor roles. These seem different from regular beauty jobs because they focus more on the whole wellness experience instead of just makeup and basic skincare.
What I really want to know is if people actually make decent money doing this work. Are most of these jobs just commission based where you only get paid when you sell stuff? Or can you find companies that pay a regular salary?
I’m also trying to figure out if these advisors really help people or if it’s mostly about pushing products. My cousin went to one of these consultations last month and walked out with recommendations for like 6 different serums and creams all from the same brand. That seemed like way too much.
Anyone here actually work in this field? What kind of background do you need to get started? Is the training legit or is this basically just another version of those pyramid scheme type jobs? I want to help people with their skin concerns but not if it means being pushy about sales all the time.
I switched to this field after years in traditional retail beauty, so I can weigh in on whether it’s legit. The wellness advisor role has actually evolved beyond just pushing products - at least in established medical aesthetics practices and high-end wellness centers. But you need to think hard about your financial needs and how comfortable you are with sales.
For pay, hybrid models are getting more common - you get a small base salary plus performance bonuses. It gives you stability while rewarding expertise and building client relationships. Here’s how you spot the difference from sketchy schemes: legitimate employers invest in your education. They’ll pay for ongoing training in ingredient science, skin physiology, and consultation techniques.
Your cousin’s experience shows what happens with poorly trained advisors who only care about sales volume, not client results. Real wellness advisors schedule follow-ups to see how products are working before suggesting anything new. The most successful ones I know build long-term relationships through conservative, results-focused recommendations - not overwhelming people with endless product lists.
Your cousin’s experience sounds typical of sketchy places, unfortunately. I got into this after working at a regular spa and there’s definitely good money if you find the right spot. What saved me was starting at a wellness clinic that actually cared about results - they made me shadow experienced advisors for weeks before I could work with clients alone. The pay structure was $18/hour base plus percentage of services booked, not product sales. Way less pressure and clients actually return because they trust you’re not just trying to empty their wallet. Look for places mentioning ‘consultation fees’ in job posts - usually means they value the advice part, not just moving inventory.
This field has real potential! Lots of wellness centers now pay base salary plus bonuses instead of straight commission. Try established spas or dermatology offices - they want actual expertise, not pushy sales, and they’ll train you properly!
I’ve worked in wellness for three years, and pay varies wildly depending on where you work. Medical spas and dermatology clinics usually pay $15-22/hour plus commission. Standalone wellness centers are mostly commission-only. Corporate chains like Ulta or Sephora give you more stable base pay.
For product recommendations, good advisors do proper skin assessments first. Six products from one brand is definitely a red flag - legit consultations use multiple brands based on what you actually need. Most reputable places also want certifications like CIDESCO or state esthetics licenses.
The big difference from MLMs? Real employers don’t make you pay upfront or push you to recruit people. Look for jobs with actual training, existing clients, and clear pay structures instead of vague “earning potential” promises.