High school best friends, 24, are set to make $20MILLION this year after coming up with a ‘miracle’ face mask – and they’re selling one product every 22 seconds
- Friends Manny Barbas and James Hachem, 24, launched Alya Skin in early 2018
- The pair noticed a gap in the market for a clay mask that didn’t dry out your skin
- They sell a cleanser, moisturiser and exfoliator alongside their pink clay mask
- Alya Skin is set to earn the best friends $20million in revenue this year alone
Best friends who launched a women’s acne-fighting skincare line are set to make $20million this year from their ‘miracle’ line of products.
Manny Barbas and James Hachem, both 24, came up with the idea for Alya Skin’s signature Australian pink clay mask ($49.99) in 2018 after noticing a gap in the market for a face mask that didn’t dry out the skin.
‘Most masks we tried left our skin feeling dry and irritated afterwards – we both suffer from sensitive skin,’ Mr Barbas, from Victoria, told FEMAIL.
‘We then came up with the idea to make a pink clay mask that was rose scented and was suitable for all skin types.’
Manny Barbas (right) and James Hachem (left) came up with the idea for Alya Skin’s signature Australian pink clay mask after noticing a gap in the market for a mask that didn’t dry out your skin
![So they decided to make their own rose-scented version that was suitable for all skin types (pictured), launching it to the public in early 2018](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467578-8408389-image-a-2_1591832532110.jpg)
So they decided to make their own rose-scented version that was suitable for all skin types (pictured), launching it to the public in early 2018
While the pink packaging is primarily targeted at women, that hasn’t stopped men applying it as part of their weekly routine too.
‘We used the clay mask to catapult our growth in the market and then built products around it to develop a skincare brand that is now one of the fastest growing brands in Australia,’ he said.
As part of their popular ‘complete skincare bundle’ ($104.99) customers can get the pomegranate facial exfoliator, native berries moisturiser and micellar cleanser for a full face routine.
They sell approximately 500 of these packs a day, which is equal to $52,495.
![While the pink packaging is primarily targeted at women that hasn't stopped boyfriends applying it as part of their weekly routine (a transformation pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467582-8408389-image-a-3_1591832556390.jpg)
While the pink packaging is primarily targeted at women that hasn’t stopped boyfriends applying it as part of their weekly routine (a transformation pictured)
![They sell approximately 500 of these packs a day, which is equal to $34,995](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/01/29467596-8408389-They_sell_approximately_500_of_these_packs_a_day_which_is_equal_-a-1_1591836806733.jpg)
![As part of their popular 'complete skincare bundle' ($69.99) customers can get the pomegranate facial exfoliator, native berries moisturiser and micellar cleanser for a full face routine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467606-8408389-image-a-8_1591832593458.jpg)
As part of their popular ‘complete skincare bundle’ ($69.99) customers can get the pomegranate facial exfoliator, native berries moisturiser and micellar cleanser for a full face routine
‘We sell a product every 22 seconds around the globe, selling to more than 60 countries globally,’ Mr Barbas said.
Six months after launching the brand they started to see it take off and now the pair are growing their business at an average of 75 per cent per year.
Alya Skin was awarded Best in Beauty by Beauty Heaven New Zealand in 2019, cementing its status as a force to be reckoned with, but the individual customer reviews are just as positive.
‘I have tried most of Alya Skin’s skincare products and they work really well on my skin… I love the clay mask in particular. They are a bit pricy but to be honest they are worth it so I don’t mind paying extra for good skincare products,’ one woman said.
‘Impressed is an understatement. I never leave reviews but these products are worth the hype,’ said another.
![Alya Skin was awarded Best in Beauty by Beauty Heaven New Zealand in 2019, cementing its status as a force to be reckoned with](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467576-8408389-image-a-9_1591832618911.jpg)
Alya Skin was awarded Best in Beauty by Beauty Heaven New Zealand in 2019, cementing its status as a force to be reckoned with
![These comments only spur Mr Barbas and Mr Hachem to work harder on Alya Skin, and they have two new products to add to the bundle by the end of the year (a transformation pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467604-8408389-image-a-10_1591832628802.jpg)
These comments only spur Mr Barbas and Mr Hachem to work harder on Alya Skin, and they have two new products to add to the bundle by the end of the year (a transformation pictured)
A third added: ‘Alya Skin products are now my new daily skin care routine, I love how clean and fresh they make my skin feel’.
These comments only spur Mr Barbas and Mr Hachem to work harder on Alya Skin, and they have two new products to add to the bundle by the end of the year.
‘Quite simply we work like crazy,’ Mr Barbas said.
![While their success is unprecedented it has come as no surprise to the pair who are on the frontline at the office each and every day (all of their products pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/11/00/29467592-8408389-image-a-11_1591832651194.jpg)
While their success is unprecedented it has come as no surprise to the pair who are on the frontline at the office each and every day (all of their products pictured)
‘We care about our customers and our community. We focus not only on the products we produce but the entire experience when you purchase from us.
‘It is important to focus on all aspects of the business in terms of customer care, product quality and packaging. We also have amazing products that truly do work.’
While their success is unprecedented it has come as no surprise to the pair who are on the frontline at the office each and every day.