Irene Cara, the driving force behind Cara Laser Skincare, embodies self-love as the core of her entrepreneurial spirit. Having established several businesses, including her eponymous skincare brand, she has meticulously built an ecosystem that embraces and celebrates beauty in its diverse forms. “Through my work, I wanted to share the message that no matter how busy you are or how many problems you face, you can always find time to nurture your beauty,” she explains.
Irene’s journey into the beauty industry is deeply rooted in her medical background as a nurse. Her desire to blend her passion for beauty with her healthcare expertise led to the creation of Cara Laser Skincare. “I was always very mindful of my health and appearance, and that’s when the idea for Cara first emerged,” she reveals.
As an entrepreneur, Irene has encountered her fair share of challenges, particularly in finding a balance between her personal life and business demands. “Being a mom was a significant challenge,” she shares. “I had to manage a household with children, attend to their needs while simultaneously running my business. There are immense pressures associated with being a woman in business. For instance, men’s mistakes may not be scrutinized as much, but when women falter, they often face harsh judgments. People might label you as a bad mother or a failing business owner, and it’s difficult to overcome that stigma.”
Despite these obstacles, Irene established Cara Laser Skincare as a platform to empower women through innovative aesthetic treatments. The clinic offers three primary categories of services: “Clear & Bright” solutions for preventing breakouts through deep cleansing facial treatments, “Fresh & Youthful” remedies to restore the skin’s natural state using non-invasive methods, and “Smooth & Fuss-free” solutions targeting unwanted hair with painless hair reduction treatments for various body parts.
Irene’s vision for Cara Laser Skincare has always been to create a beauty brand accessible to everyone. “It was a conscious decision to ensure that Cara remained affordable and accessible, even though we utilize the same technology as other clinics,” she emphasizes. This accessibility is a testament to Irene’s dedication to empowering women from all walks of life. She shares this vision with aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs, emphasizing the significance of grounding your entrepreneurial journey in a clear purpose.
Visit Cara Laser Skincare at their clinic located on the 2nd Level Phase 2 of U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. For more information, visit their website and follow them on Instagram at @caralaserskincare.
Photography by JL Javier. Styling by Jason Mago of Gee Jocson Studios. Hair by JA Feliciano. Make-Up by Guilly Valenzuela. Art Direction by Andie Quintos. Produced by Bradly Hao. Project Implemented by Ian Urmaza and Leahkim Orsolino. Written by Gab Yap.
