Brand

SkinMedica

Known for growth-factor skincare, especially the TNS serums (TNS Recovery Complex, TNS Advanced+).

SkinMedica was founded in 1999 and became known for growth-factor skincare built on its proprietary TNS (tissue nutrient solution) technology. Allergan acquired it in 2012, and it is now part of Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company.

Founded

1999

Founder

Founded in Carlsbad, California (dermatology-led)

Headquarters

Founded in Carlsbad, California; now under Allergan Aesthetics (Irvine, CA)

Ownership

Owned by Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company

Ownership and scale

Allergan acquired SkinMedica in November 2012 for $350 million plus up to $25 million in contingent payments. It joined AbbVie when AbbVie acquired Allergan in 2020. Current standalone valuation is not publicly disclosed.

Brand timeline

1999
Founded in Carlsbad, California
2001
Launches TNS Recovery Complex, an early growth-factor serum
2012
Allergan acquires SkinMedica for $350M (plus up to $25M contingent)
2020
Becomes part of AbbVie after AbbVie acquires Allergan

Where to buy

Brand siteDermstoreAuthorized dermatology and medspa officesSkinStore

Where to get the best offers

A professional-channel brand: look for authorized-retailer promotions at Dermstore and SkinStore, brand-site value sets and auto-ship, and Alle loyalty rewards. Buy only from authorized sellers to avoid counterfeit or expired product.

SkinMedica products we have reviewed

luxury

TNS Advanced+ Serum

SkinMedica

Key Ingredient

Next-generation TNS growth factor blend

Patients felt 6 years younger (psychometric, 12 weeks)Addresses sagging skin at 8 weeksProgressive results through 24 weeks

$295.00/ 30ml (1 fl oz)($9.83/ml)

Review Product

Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.