The Cosmetic Workshop
Studio in Kensington, MD
The studio was founded in 2018 by JoBeth Hollenczer and works by appointment only. Bookings are made online through the website, since text, email and phone are no longer used to schedule appointments. Clients come from Kensington and nearby towns including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.
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The studio was founded in 2018 by JoBeth Hollenczer and works by appointment only. Bookings are made online through the website, since text, email and phone are no longer used to schedule appointments. Clients come from Kensington and nearby towns including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.
The skincare menu ranges from a 30-minute dermaplane facial to 75-minute custom sessions. The New Client Skin Consultation and Custom Facial begins with an in-depth skin analysis and consultation and ends with home care guidance and a treatment plan. Other options include an oxygen-based facial aimed at inflammation and congestion, a hydrodermabrasion and oxygen infusion facial, a dermal renewal treatment offered as an alternative to traditional chemical peels, and a back treatment built around deep cleansing and extractions.
Makeup covers airbrush and traditional special occasion looks, with lashes included, and one-on-one lessons where clients can bring their own products or use the studio's. On-location makeup for weddings and events is available across Maryland, Virginia and DC, and bridal trials are completed in the studio and can be booked online.
Brow and lash services include brow tint, brow stain, brow lamination, lash lift and lash tint. Body treatments include custom spray tans, hand-sprayed and matched to undertone and depth preference, and body waxing with professional-grade wax. Groups of four to eight people can book skincare or makeup parties held in the studio on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Services are described as results-driven and customized to each client, offered without sales pressure. Every service is performed by a trained and licensed esthetician following the studio's own protocols.
Specials & promotions
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The Ritual membership, $159 per month
$159
6 month commitment. Monthly treatment must be used within the active month and does not roll over. Monthly facial may be gifted to a friend within the same month, subject to availability.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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The Results Membership, $189 per month
$189
6 month commitment. Monthly treatment must be used within the active month and does not roll over. Monthly facial may be gifted to a friend within the same month, subject to availability.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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The Skin Authority membership, $229 per month
$229
6 month commitment. Monthly treatment must be used within the active month and does not roll over. Monthly facial may be gifted to a friend within the same month, subject to availability.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Custom hand-sprayed spray tans tailored to undertone and depth, plus body waxing with professional-grade wax.
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Body Waxing Price at booking
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Custom Spray Tan Price at booking
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Custom Spray Tans Price at booking
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Tanning Price at booking
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Waxing Price at booking
Brow tint, brow stain, brow lamination, lash lift and lash tint for color and shape.
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Brow Lamination Price at booking
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Brows Price at booking
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Brow Stain Price at booking
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Brow Tint Price at booking
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Lashes Price at booking
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Lash Lift Price at booking
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Lash Tint Price at booking
Custom and targeted facials, including oxygen treatments, a dermal renewal option, a dermaplane facial and a back treatment.
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Book a skincare Party Price at booking
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Clarifying Back Renewal Treatment Price at booking
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Facials Price at booking
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Glow & Go Dermaplane Facial Price at booking
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HydroGlow Oxygen Infusion Facial Price at booking
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New Client Skin Consultation & Custom Facial Price at booking
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Oxygen Rx Calming & Clarifying Facial Price at booking
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Signature Custom Facial Price at booking
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SWiCH Dermal Renewal Treatment Price at booking
Makeup and skincare parties held in the studio for groups.
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Makeup and Skincare Parties Price at booking
Special occasion makeup in airbrush or traditional styles, one-on-one lessons and on-location work for weddings and events.
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Airbrush Special Occasion Makeup Price at booking
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Book a Makeup Party Price at booking
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Makeup Price at booking
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One on One Makeup Lesson Price at booking
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On-Location Makeup Price at booking
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Traditional Special Occasion Makeup Price at booking
Three monthly membership tiers with a monthly treatment and retail discounts on skincare.
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The Ritual Membership $159
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The Results Membership $189
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The Skin Authority Membership $229
A first-visit facial experience with skin analysis, treatment and home care recommendations.
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New Client Facial Experience Price at booking
Skincare and makeup parties for groups of four to eight people, offered on select evenings.
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In Studio Makeup or Skincare Party Price at booking
Photos
Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.thecosmeticworkshop.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- The studio says it is the only studio in Kensington, MD offering professional spray tanning
- New Client Facial Experience and New Client Skin Consultation and Custom Facial for first visits
- Monthly memberships with a six-month commitment and retail discounts on skincare
- Deposits required for all services, non-refundable and applied to the final balance
- On-location makeup for weddings and events across Maryland, Virginia and DC
- Gift certificates and Circadia products ordered through the website
- Good for
- first facial
- new clients wanting a skin consultation
- special occasion makeup
- bridal trials
- wedding and event makeup
- skincare and makeup party groups
- spray tanning
- brow and lash services
- one-on-one makeup lessons
- monthly membership routines
- Treats
- congestion
- inflammation
- unwanted hair
- brow color
- lash color
- special occasion makeup
- Techniques
- dermaplaning
- hydrodermabrasion
- airbrushed oxygen infusion
- nano infusion
- double cleanse
- targeted exfoliation
- extractions
- dermal renewal alternative to chemical peels
- brow lamination
- lash lift
Products & treatments
- Circadia
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