A skincoach in the backroom, the skincare line of The Today Project
Science with soul. Beauty with integrity
a skincoach in the backroom is the personal skincare brand by Paola Gugliotta, developed with more than 20 years of experience as a product formulator and skincoach.
Advanced formulas, visible results, and mindful beauty that transforms.
“THE BACKROOM”
my intimate vision of skincare
For years, I worked behind the scenes developing skincare - often without ever seeing the real impact on the people using it besides the efficacy tests. That disconnect stayed with me. So I chose to step closer. I began listening. And I created a private group of 300 loyal clients who have trusted me with their skin for over five years.
Their honest feedback has shaped every formula in this collection. It allowed me to test, refine, and understand how different skin types react, what conditions they face, and how they truly heal. Through them, I’ve learned what works—not just in theory, but in life.
“The Backroom” is that small, quiet space behind the storefront—the lab, the workbench, the safe space where formulation happens. The Skincoach is the one in the room with the client, diagnosing, guiding, caring.
This collection lives in that tension—between science and empathy, between listening and creating. I’ve spent 24 years doing both. And I believe that being a formulator and a skincoach is what allows me to offer skincare that is not only effective, but deeply human.
This is where real skin is respected. And where skincare becomes personal.
OUR RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENT when developing skincare
A Skincoach in the backroom is not just another skincare line. It shares the same commitment to sustainability, integrity, and conscious science that defines The Today Project:
Highly biodegradable formulas
Science-backed, soul-driven:
Minimal packaging
Refillable and returnable
a skincoach in the background / The Ritual Philosophy
Three intuitive rituals that guide you through different needs and moments
CLEANSE, TREAT & NURISH
RESET: cleanse & prepare
ELEVATE: high performance
NOURISH: restore lipidic barrier
the best skincare products to suit your needs
The most advanced performance skincare collection
Each formula combines proven actives, elegant textures, and visible results, thoughtfully crafted to guide the skin toward strength, balance, and lasting luminosity.
Your skin speaks. We listen.
Take our skin diagnosis and discover the routine that matches your moment, your skin type, and your lifestyle.