Amber Products

What Amber Products does

Amber Products, operating under the brand name Amber Skincare, is a privately held, founder-operated direct-to-consumer skincare company headquartered in Imperial, United States, with origins in the early 1970s. The company began with professional waxing and paraffin treatments before expanding into a full line of skincare formulations sold both to consumers and to licensed estheticians through a parallel professional channel. Its product portfolio is organized into six core collections: Classic Skincare (normal to sensitive skin), Age Defense (dry or aging skin), Acne Defense (oily or acne-prone skin), Serumology (customizable serums), Specialty Skincare (eye, lip, lash, sun protection), and Eye & Face Masks, with individual SKUs priced between $5.00 and $85.50.

The company's formulations rely on bioactive botanicals, vitamins, enzymes, and lipid complexes marketed for cellular renewal and skin barrier support, with a strict no-animal-testing policy. Notable technical offerings include a patent-pending Pure Retinal serum, a serum customization system (Serumology), and a premium 24KT Gold product tier. Distribution is conducted through a Shopify-based DTC e-commerce storefront at amberproducts.com and a separate B2B portal at store.amberproducts.com serving spas and skincare professionals, with shipping to the US via ground service (6-10 business days) and international orders via air freight.

The business model is a one-time purchase unit pricing model with no disclosed subscription tier, supported by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and marketing primarily through email newsletter capture (10% first-order incentive), organic social channels (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), and verified customer reviews. The company has remained independently owned throughout its five-decade history with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional funding, and the founder (Erin) personally oversees formulation and ingredient selection.

Name

Amber Products

Legal name

Amber Products

Website

https://amberproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare Products

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABAAAB

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

SECONDARYCRABAAAA

Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Toners, Moisturizers)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

SECONDARYCRABALAF

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Professional Salon & Spa Products

SECONDARYCRABAAAF

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

SECONDARYCRABAAAC

Eye & Lip Skincare

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

Keywords

• Professional skincare formulations
• Anti-aging skincare products
• Acne treatment skincare
• Natural botanical skincare
• Skincare masks serums

Headquarters

HQ city

Imperial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (DTC): The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of skincare products via its e-commerce website (amberproducts.com). Products are sold as one-time purchases at various price points ranging from $5.00 to $85.50. The company also operates a separate professional site (store.amberproducts.com) for B2B sales to spas and skincare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amber Products (dba Amber Skincare) manufactures and sells professional-grade skincare formulations spanning six collections: Classic (normal/sensitive skin), Age Defense (dry/aging skin), Acne Defense (oily/acne-prone), Serumology (customizable serums), Specialty Skincare (eye/lip/lash/sun), and Masks. Products include cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, exfoliators, masks, and travel kits sold direct-to-consumer via amberproducts.com and to spas/professionals via store.amberproducts.com.

Product overview

Amber Products is a professional-grade skincare company with 5 decades of experience offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into six core collections: Classic Skincare (for normal to sensitive skin), Age Defense (for dry/aging skin), Acne Defense (for oily/acne-prone skin), Serumology (customizable serums), Specialty Skincare (targeted treatments), and Eye & Face Masks. The company also offers travel-sized bundled kits. Their formulations emphasize bioactive botanicals, vitamins, enzymes, and lipid complexes with a strict no-animal-testing policy. Products range from cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and exfoliators to advanced treatments including retinoids, vitamin C serums, collagen creams, and gold-infused luxury masks. The company sells directly to consumers via their e-commerce platform while maintaining a professional site for licensed estheticians and spas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Skincare Collection A collection of gentle yet effective formulas designed for normal-to-sensitive skin that enhance the skin's natural beauty through gentle nutrients. Includes cleansers (e.g., Classic Cleanser with White Oak Bark and Yucca Extract), toners (e.g., Soothing Effects Toner, Cooling Cucumber Toner), moisturizers (e.g., Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer, Collagen Revival Cream), and exfoliators (e.g., Botanical Scrub).
• Age Defense Collection A line of products designed to restore skin elasticity, reduce age lines, and prevent further damage for dry or aging skin through high-potency serums and effective formulations. Includes Hydro Collagen Serum, Pure Retinal Serum (patent pending), Unique C Serum, Supreme Beauty Oil, 24 Karat Shine Serum, Retinol Recovery Night Cream, and Collagen Revival Cream.
• Acne Defense Collection Acne formulations that work synergistically to clean pores, reduce breakouts, and generate healthy, vibrant new skin cells for oily and acne-prone skin. Includes Corrective Cleanser, Rapid Repair Toner (with Glycolic, Salicylic, and Lactic Acids), Micro-Shine Control Serum, Acne Control Serum, Corrective Day Cream, and Pineapple Exfoliator.
• Serumology A customizable facial serum system enabling customers to target specific skincare needs or ailments using concentrated serums applied after cleanser and toner. Compatible with the Classic, Acne Defense, and Age Defense product groups for personalized routines.
• Specialty Skincare Focused treatment products including eye creams (Ultra Silk Eye Cream), dermatologist-approved Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30, lash and brow growth serums, lip treatments (Collagen Lip Therapy), and overnight renewal products for specialized skin concerns.
• Eye & Face Masks Pre-moistened, individually packaged masques providing immediate and intense hydration with botanical extracts for maximum penetration. Includes 24KT Shine Masque, Diamond Illuminating Collagen Masque, 24KT Shine Eye Masque, 24KT Shine Lip Masque, Cooling Gel Eye Set, and Wine Crystal Eye Mask.
• Travel Kits Travel-sized kits containing cleanser, toner, and moisturizer offered across collections: Classic Collection Travel Kit, Age Defense Travel Kit, and Acne Defense Travel Kit. Each is priced at $14.95 for healthy, anti-aging, or acne-prone skin on the go.
• Pure Retinal Serum A patent-pending retinal serum that performs closest to Retinoic Acid in a cosmetic topical, providing ultimate aid for wrinkle reduction and prevention. Described as the first stable Retinal offering highest effective activity value to skin with least irritation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-day satisfaction guarantee ensures customer confidence in product efficacy

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mario Badescu: Iconic facial skincare brand with original professional spa heritage and DTC e-commerce focus, directly comparable in category, channel mix, and brand maturity stage.
• Paula's Choice: Science-backed, treatment-focused skincare brand sold DTC and through retailers, with similar emphasis on ingredient efficacy and consumer education.
• Dermalogica: Professional-grade skincare brand with both licensed-skin therapist channel and direct-to-consumer retail — a near-exact analogue of Amber's dual-channel architecture.
• The Ordinary (DECIEM): Treatment-serum-led DTC skincare brand emphasizing science and active ingredients at accessible prices; comparable on serumology/actives positioning.
• Drunk Elephant: Premium clean/biocompatible skincare brand with DTC roots that expanded into Sephora; comparable on ingredient-philosophy positioning and treatment-serum portfolio.
• Tatcha: Premium skincare brand built on botanical-and-science formulation heritage with strong DTC and Sephora presence; comparable on positioning and price points.
• iS Clinical: Professional skincare brand distributed through spas, physicians, and DTC with treatment-focused collections; directly comparable on professional + DTC dual channel.
• IMAGE Skincare: Professional skincare brand with a professional-channel origin and treatment collections targeting aging and acne; closely comparable in collection architecture.

Broad incumbents

• SkinCeuticals: Medical-grade skincare brand owned by L'Oréal with physician channel plus DTC; broader portfolio but overlapping on treatment-serum and anti-aging positioning.
• Murad: Clinical skincare brand with treatment-serum portfolio and DTC focus; broader assortment and larger scale but directly comparable on category and channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amberproducts
• Facebookfacebook.com/amberproathome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://amberproducts.com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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