Malin+Goetz

I have been in this store a few times over the last couple of years and every time it is a light, informative and friendly experience. And you can try samples of just about anything in there without the pressure of having to buy.
I was having breakouts in a bugging way about a year ago and while my facialist kept my skin supple and young looking, the pimples still needed help. I met Gabriel and he was so sweet to load me up with samples of products the first time around. Granted, not everything may work brilliantly for you from one skincare range so it’s important not to change all products at once.
I found the few that worked well (for me more the cleansers and treatments than the moisturisers and creams) and because of the trust I had garnered with Gabriel, when he suggested the Sulphur spot treatment and Glycolic Peel Pads I just went with. Am I glad I did!!! My facials had already helped me considerably with previous acne markings and now this product line helped my skin stay clear for a whole year or so. I’ve only just recently gone for a facial as a yearly visit (and post holiday party season ;)) but even my facialist said my skin is doing so well and I honestly attribute this to Malin+Goetz!
Things I use:
Grapefruit cleanser
Jojoba Scrub
Replenishing Serum
Glycolic Peel Pads
Sulphur Spot Treament
I find collectively that these treatments and cleansers are head and shoulders above others that I have tried — and I have tried a few. Malin+Goetz is clinical, effective and brilliant for sensitive skin.
Oh and I just tried their new Clay Mask. It’s excellent!!! Thank you Malin+Goetz and the team at Larchmont :)

I was first introduced to this line when staying at the Delano Hotel who has their product in their rooms. The b5 moisturizing lotion is the best lotion I have ever used. It’s well worth the price. I also love the rum bar soap. If you’re looking for a quality product, this is it.

my boyfriend and i decided to get salt and straw in the afternoon, and we strolled in to malin+goetz just to browse. jake, the guy at the register, was very friendly and casually explained to us the concept behind the skincare line. he hooked us up with some really awesome baggies of samples based on our skintypes. and i mean. hooked it up!!! i don’t think i have ever gotten such a generous selection of samples. i had told him my skin can be very picky, and i do not buy any luxury skincare products without extensive testing. and he totally understood me! thanks so much jake!, D
i wish i had more awesome retail customer service interactions like this. i am very excited to test out my samples, and look forward to returning to make a purchase in the future :3

Sorry to say, but would not recommend their products at all. Especially the vitamin e facial moisturizer. Never really had acne but for some reason I used their grapefruit facewash and vitamin e moisturizer for about 4 months and I could not figure out for the life of me why I kept getting random zits all the time. Thought it was diet, vitamins, etc, but finally realized it was the moisturizer that was clogging up my pores. Ended up switching back to the regular drugstore moisturizer I was using before and my skin started to heal, but still have some scars from their product. I suspect it’s the salicylic acid in it. Not sure why you would need that in a moisturizer, or want to have that on your face all day considering how drying it is. Seriously, most overpriced crap product I have ever used. Glad I don’t have to spend 96 bucks on a bottle of moisturizer ever again. So highly consider it before you use the vitamin e moisturizer… or whatever other product of theirs you intend to buy.

I felt rushed and a little pushed. Sorry, just not interested in facial moisturizer, which they seemed quite urgent for me to try. Extremely surprised that no samples were offered, considering I had driven across town to spend $ 70 on grapefruit facial cleanser and deodorant. From other reviews, seems like women are given samples and men aren’t? At least when you order by mail you get samples. When all items cost $ 20 and up, a sample or two is valuable to me as a potential customer of additional products. Surprising.

After walking past too many times on my way to yoga, I finally went inside. Friendly enough shop assistant but they don’t offer any samples. The shop assistant will also get visibly anxious if you pick up products to check them out.
I bought a face wash and deodorant and my friend bought two face products but when I asked if they had samples of the perfumes or face products the sales assistant said no. That seems odd — how are you supposed to switch to a new product — based on the packaging? Is the no samples policy only in Larchmont? Just odd…
I will stick to the products I already know and love — like aesop.

This is my new happy place. I stopped in today in not the best of spirits because it suddenly decided to start drizzling in LA (in July!) but Eric behind the counter made all my blues go away.
I started using the grapefruit face cleanser a few weeks ago (bought it in SF) and saw my skin drastically improve and a couple trouble spots disappeared.
Now sold on the quality, I stopped in for some face moisturizer. After playing around with a few products, I settled on the serum and the face repair cream. Prices are steep but the goods are legit.
And I don’t know about you, but I’d rather shell out a few bucks for some nice skin now rather than so much more down the road. I’m a big believer (and I’m totally picky… just see my column over at Racked:
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Another 5 stars goes out to Malin & Goetz! Again, I say — Goodbye La Mer! Goodbye Keihls! Hellooooooo Malin & Goetz!
I’ve been wanting to purchase a Malin & Goetz t-​shirt, because I love the design and I even more love their products! I swung by the Larchmont store to pick up a shirt and walked out an even newer man! I was hoping to get a grey Malin & Goetz shirt, but they were all out of my size. The sales clerks offered to order me one and have it ready for pick up next week. Since I don’t live in the area, I settled for a white shirt instead. [Note: PLEASE open a store on the West Side of Los Angeles!!]
When I entered the store, I was warmly and pleasantly greeted by salesperson Eric. He was super cool, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the products. Best of all is that the sales people aren’t pushy. They are knowledgeable!
I first mentioned that I was only in the store to pick up a shirt, as I recently purchased several items from Bloomingdales. Eric pointed out that they had a new Bug Spray, because it was Summer. After one squirt, I fell in love with the citronella smell and decided to purchase one. As I perused the other items in the store, I also inquired about the Chamomile Treatment Oil and the Grapefruit Face Cleanser. I learned that the Chamomile Treatment Oil is so clean, it can be used on the face, hair, body, and during showers. Nice!!! I used it tonight and love it. I also was able to use the Grapefruit Face Cleanser after my shower. It gave a nice soft clean to the face. Nice!!!
The thing I like best about the product is that they are very clean and light. I’ve tried very cheap products and learned that you need to invest money into your skincare. I’ve tried very expensive products, and learned that you don’t have to spend your whole paycheck for skincare products. BUT, I’ve also learned that I’m a HUGE Malin & Goetz fan!
In addition to my 13 ratings in my original Unilocal Review, I have five more items to comment on:
Bug Spray: Nice Citronella smell. Effective. Grade: A–
Chamomile Treatment Oil: Not a fan of the smell, but it works amazingly! Grade: B+
Grapefruit Face Cleanser: Soft and gentle. Grade: B+
Regular Lip Balm: Like putting unflavored cake frosting on your lips. Grade: A–
Mojito Lip Balm: Lemon tasting, cake frosting feeling. Grade: A–
EXCELLENT customer service! Thanks, Eric!
If you are interested in products, don’t hesitate asking for samples. They are very welcoming to giving you some to try!
Product Grade: A–
Service Grade: A+
Worth the Money Grade: A–
Overall Impression Grade: A

I first found out about this brand by someone I met who works for them. I then started seeing their products advertised on birch box and many other sites. I reached out to them on their Facebook page as I wanted to see if they had a store in Los Angeles, and I got an immediate response from them telling me about this store. I was so excited that they had a flagship store vs me having to go to a department store where I wouldn’t get as educated about the products.
Any-​who, I came into the store and it was quite. The sales associate came right out from back to help me. I told him I was looking to change my Skincare line. I also told him that I work in the skin industry. I told him I was looking for a cleanser, exfoliation product and a moisturizer. He asked me all the right questions about my skin to recommend the right products. He of course recommended more stuff to me than what I wanted. I did get one extra thing, deodorant (which I am obsessed with) and then he gave me samples of everything else I need but did not get. Great customer service and I will be back to add more to my collection and also to stock up.
I do wish this store was more central to Los Angeles or closer to West Los Angeles. :)

My hands were disgusting — skin was breaking and flaking. I couldn’t wash dishes or cut food without cringing — open wounds. My eczema was out of control. These people know their shit. My hands are still a bit dry but well on the road to recovery.
If you’re like me and have spent literally thousands of dollars on eczema, go in here and ask for samples. This place is super generous with samples. After a week of samples I was confident that the products here are amazing for eczema. I even use the lotion on my baby’s face and his face is no longer red and dry! LOVE.

Malin+Goetz should be a staple in everyone’s washroom. The products are simple, smell amazing and work. So happy LA finally has its own storefront. Looking to make a memorable impression on someone … check out the gift sets.