A Cosmetician’s workday consists of several things, beginning with the number of clients booked in for the day and what treatments they choose to receive. Treatments will significantly differ between skin types and concerns, so workstation preparation at the start of the day will depend on the appointments scheduled.  
  
Before an appointment, Cosmeticians will analyze the customers’ skin types to determine treatments and products necessary to improve their skin conditions. During this consultation, they will ask clients about pre-existing skin conditions and allergies to prevent unnecessary damage.  
 
Various treatments are available for enhancing the skin’s appearance and texture. Cosmeticians expertly perform these procedures using special tools and devices, such as professional micro-needling pens, blemish extractors, and carefully selected skincare that will address clients’ concerns.  
  
Repeat appointments for makeup applications will also be on the books for Cosmeticians, where they apply cosmetic products for special events or demonstrate how to use products for an enhanced effect, such as winged eyeliner and contour. 

Roles and responsibilities of a Cosmetician
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of everyday tasks Cosmeticians are required to complete:  

• Analyze customers’ skin types and other dermal attributes to determine the variety of products and treatments necessary.  
• Use specialized tools (e.g., magnifying lenses and pH meters) to determine crucial customer skin characteristics. 
• Ask customers about pre-existing allergies or unusual reactions to products or compounds.   
• Thoroughly cleanse the customer’s skin.  
• Apply skin treatment procedures and clean pores using adhesive strips, facial masks, peelings, cleansing, deep pore cleaning, etc.  
• Apply various lotions, treatments, and creams to restore the skin’s health.  
• Coach customers about the process while and explaining how different products may benefit or harm their skin.  
• Demonstrate to customers the proper use of skincare products.    
• Explain the properties and components of skin products and how they can benefit the customer.  
• Promote products, treatments, and services to customers. 
• Illustrate the results of using specific skin treatments and products.   
• Administer dermatological treatments when possible.  
• Use lotions and creams to treat skin conditions such as dryness, excessive skin oil, or acne.  
• Recommend customers seek dermatological treatment when conditions require a specialist (e.g., dermatitis, psoriasis, and melanomas). 
• Explain how certain products may aggravate existing skin conditions and recommend products designed for sensitive skin.  
• Demonstrate the proper use and applications of makeup, taking special consideration when dealing with sensitive skin.