Colorescience vs AnteAGE

The short version

Colorescience sells mineral sun protection and skincare products to practices through a partner program, and directly to consumers. AnteAGE sells growth factor treatment solutions and home care products for skin, hair and vaginal rejuvenation, with its AnteAGE MD retail line sold only by approved medical providers. Neither site publishes product prices. AnteAGE publishes its ordering and return terms in a public provider agreement; Colorescience's site does not state wholesale prices or return terms for partner accounts.

Pricing

Neither site publishes a starting price.

AnteAGE publishes how ordering works: payment is made in full when ordering, a minimum opening order applies, and each later order has a $500 minimum. Its published extra costs are $10 standard ground shipping on US orders under $1000, free shipping at $1000 or more, and a 20% restocking fee on returns.

Colorescience's site does not state wholesale prices, order minimums or payment terms. Its one published extra cost is free ground shipping on partner orders of $1,500 or more.

Contract and cancellation

Neither site states a minimum term.

AnteAGE's provider agreement says unopened, unused retail products can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund or account credit, with a 20% restocking fee, and that expired products are not accepted.

Colorescience publishes a return policy for consumer web orders only: returns on eligible items within 30 days of order shipment, approved in advance. Its site does not state return terms for partner accounts.

Built for med spas

Colorescience's partner page lists a dedicated partner relations representative, a Finishing Touch Protocol for post-treatment application, the Lasting Beauty Rewards consumer loyalty program, a partner rewards program, Colorescience Professional Academy e-learning, a branded e-commerce landing page for the practice, a partner locator listing and a staff discount program. Its testimonials page names five partner practices, including Genesis Medical Spa, and invites applicants to a live webinar. Support channels are chat, phone, contact form and email, with hours of 8AM to 4PM Pacific, Monday to Friday.

AnteAGE lists growth factor treatment solutions for use with microneedling, laser and radiofrequency, drop shipping of home care products for providers, consent form templates and a provider portal with pricing guides. Its site does not name clients. Support channels are phone, email, contact form and a sales representative, and its provider agreement says orders are processed Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm PST, excluding holidays. Its site does not state a webinar or demo.

Which one to look at first

Look at Colorescience first if you want a retail sun protection and skincare line with a consumer loyalty program, staff e-learning and a branded e-commerce landing page attached, and you want to hear from named partner practices before you apply.

Look at AnteAGE first if you want treatment solutions to pair with microneedling, laser or radiofrequency services, and you want order minimums, shipping charges and a return window published before you apply.

Neither site publishes product prices, so ask each for a price list covering what you would stock. Neither publishes a case study with a stated result. See the rest of the category in injectables and product suppliers.