Compromised Skin Category - The Skin Games

Skincare Competition

Compromised
Skin.

Where esthetics meets compassion. Where skill meets humanity.

Competition

Skincare

Duration

8 Weeks

Entry Fee

$195

Format

Case Study

This category counts toward

Esthetician of the Year.

$10,000

Grand Prize

Compete in 3 or more qualifying skincare categories. The Esthetician of the Year title is awarded to the competitor with the highest combined score.

For the Skincare Heroes.

Prove the transformative power of esthetics for clients who need it most.

From Challenged

to Cared For.

The Compromised Skin Category is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of your clients. Designed for licensed estheticians, this category showcases your expertise in treating skin affected by health conditions and medications, one of the most clinically complex and emotionally meaningful challenges in the profession.

Clients living with conditions like diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis, lupus, psoriasis, and eczema face skin challenges that go far beyond aesthetics. Their skin is reactive, unpredictable, and often undertreated because most estheticians don’t have the knowledge or confidence to work with it safely.

This category proves you do. Document your client’s 8-week journey from compromised skin to a calmer, more comfortable, more manageable state and show the world the profound impact professional esthetics can have on quality of life.

This category qualifies for the Esthetician of the Year title, carrying a $10,000 grand prize for the competitor with the highest combined score across three or more qualifying categories.

What the Judges

Are Looking For.

Your case study is scored across four weighted criteria by an independent panel of licensed estheticians and industry experts. Understanding the rubric is your first competitive advantage.

Visual
Improvement

The client’s skin must show a distinct, measurable improvement over the eight-week period. Before-and-after photos are the centrepiece of your submission — judges evaluate the magnitude of visible change, the quality of documentation, and the consistency of photography. Same location, same lighting, same angle throughout.

Protocol &
Planning

Estheticians must provide a complete treatment and homecare plan for all eight weeks. Not a generic protocol, but a fully customised plan that responds to the individual client’s acne presentation. The forms provided must be completed in full. Judges evaluate the clinical logic, sequencing, and adaptability of the treatment approach.

Modality &
Product Knowledge

Demonstrate deep knowledge of correct protocols and ingredient science for acne treatment. What you used, why you used it, and how it interacts with the skin’s condition — all evaluated through the written case study, video submissions, and the live interview process. Generic product use without justification does not score well.

Compliance &
Standards

Judges verify that you are working within the scope of your esthetician license, following TSG competition guidelines, and providing all required documentation. This includes a current license or compliance documentation, and a clear explanation of why the chosen treatment plan was selected. Standards matter — this is a professional competition.

The Skin Games 2025-26 Category Winners