The Esthetician’s Guide to Skincare Basics, Volume I
The Esthetician’s Guide to Skincare Basics, Volume I
Written by Angela Hugghins, Creator of Cult of Reason Skincare and Owner/Esthetician at Monarch Brow + Facial Studio (North Carolina)
Skincare advice is everywhere. Clear answers are harder to find.
The Esthetician’s Guide to Skincare Basics, Volume I is a practical, experience-driven e-book guide designed to help you understand how skin works, why common issues keep returning, and how to build a routine that supports long-term skin health.
It’s written by Angela Hugghins, the creator of Cult of Reason Skincare (the brand you’re shopping right here) and the owner and principal esthetician at Monarch Brow + Facial Studio in North Carolina. This guide reflects the same grounded approach behind Cult of Reason: fewer steps, intentional products, and results built through consistency.
This is not a trend-driven skincare book. It is a foundation.
What You’ll Learn Inside
If skincare has ever felt confusing, then this book is for you.
This guide breaks down complex skincare topics in clear, usable language, without fear-based messaging or unnecessary technical overwhelm.
You will learn:
• What skin actually is, how it functions, and why barrier health matters
• How to identify your skin type and what that truly means in practice
• Why issues like acne, sensitivity, dryness, and irritation often cycle back
• How to build a skincare routine that supports skin instead of overstimulating it
• The difference between short-term results and long-term skin stability
• A realistic, pressure-free approach to well-aging rooted in skin resilience
Each section is designed to help you make informed decisions, whether you are simplifying your routine or trying to understand why nothing seems to stick.
PLUS, when your order directly from our website you'll receive a complimentary companion PDF guide to Angela's favorite professional treatments. (Not available for Amazon sales.)
Why This Guide Is Different
Most skincare guides either oversimplify or overcomplicate.
This one is built from decades of treatment-room experience. It reflects what actually works on real skin, across different ages, concerns, and sensitivities.
Angela Hugghins does not write from a lab bench or a marketing desk. She writes from years of watching patterns repeat, products fail, and skin finally improve when the right fundamentals are in place.
The tone is honest, steady, and practical. No miracle claims. No panic language. No ten-step routines you cannot sustain.
If you want skincare education you can actually use, this guide is for you.
Format Details
• EPUB digital format
• Works on all major e-book readers
• Easily convertible to Kindle format
• Readable on phones, tablets, and desktop devices
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from 52 reviewsI’ve recently been asked by my regular derma-plane provider, “what have you done differently to your skin, it looks incredible”. I noticed too, within first week of using cult of reason. Also had an MD appt, technician looked at me, then to paperwork and said, “your age isn’t tracking”. These products work like I’ve never experienced… This is my second round and I never want to run out. I’m turning 55 in 2 weeks. Buy the trio
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Im on my third reorder of the trio and now getting extras to give to all my loved ones. Highly recommend.
I have been using the Trio since they all first came out and I don’t ever want to use anything else on my skin. It is a perfect and complete regimen. Angela is a skin wizard.✨
This stuff makes me think about washing my face in a longing way, like, ooooh I can’t wait to wash my face later. On my third reorder so you know its real.
I have been using Cult of Reason products since Grit first appeared on the market. I love this natural 'scrub'. Adding Quench and Shield to my daily routine has changed the texture of my skin. I'm 73 and my skin looks like that of a 30 year old....
Shield, Quench, Hydrating Face Masks or any Cult of Reason product seem to not only help my skin and face glow and thrive — they leave me feeling calmer and ready to face the changes in life. True! Barbara
I've recently started using these products and I LOVE Quench! It lives up to it's name and makes my skin feel - and look - great. I'm a mid 50s something woman who was looking for something to freshen and liven up my skin. I've found it. I started off with The Duo product set
The products are phenomenal. Angela is a perfectionist. She has created a product that works for all skin types. Cult of Reason has become my go to product.
Amazing product. More than worth the price. Smells and feels amazing; hydrates better than any lotion I’ve tried.