Celeste Hilling

Described by MSNBC as giving the cosmetics industry a makeover, Celeste Hilling is an innovative, dynamic and respected expert on beauty, wellness, lifestyle trends, customer service and brand loyalty. She is a recurring guest expert for health and beauty segments on MSNBC, Fox, and The Doctors.

As the CEO and founder of Skin Authority, Celeste Hilling leverages her expertise as a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in digital marketing and technology to redefine consumer access to professional guidance, personalized wellness rituals and the 1-1 human connection. Utilizing her mobile platform experience as Vice President of Compaq Computer Consumer Division and President, Consumer Software Group, Ms. Hilling led the development and patent application of the first virtual skin health coaching service on mobile platforms.

She leads the development and licensing of a new class of topical biotech ingredients and formulations designed to support skin health with protection from digital and environmental pollution. Hands on from product formulation to education and content, Hilling ensures Skin Authority remains authentic and relevant to its core purpose of inclusivity and accessibility.

Hilling is also host of her podcast, Bare Skin which features intriguing interviews with entrepreneurs, influencers, experts, and thought leaders in the field of health, beauty, and well-being. Her interview style allows guests to lay out not only wellness tips, business and personal advice to live your best life but also engages the experts to lay bare the challenges they have encountered along the way and how they have risen in those moments.

She has been recognized for her contributions to the community including San Diego Woman of the Year awards, Women Who Move the City, Women Who Mean Business and the Spirit of Giving Awards.