About The Founder
Maria Gomez
Founder & CEO, Allura Beauty Imports Inc.
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A passionate entrepreneur and dedicated leader in the beauty and wellness industry, Maria is the driving force behind Allura Beauty Imports Inc., the exclusive Canadian importer of Gerard’s professional skincare from Italy. With a strong foundation in luxury retail and spa management, her journey is one of passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to helping others succeed.
Before founding Allura Beauty Imports, Maria built her career in high-end retail as a manager at Saks Fifth Avenue Canada, where she honed her eye for quality, customer service, and luxury experiences. Her path later led her to open and operate Allura Life Medical spa, where she combined her love for aesthetics with her natural talent for leadership and client care.
With a background in teaching and training, Maria is known for her hands-on approach and dedication to education. She works closely with estheticians, spa owners, and schools, providing personalized support and product knowledge to ensure they are empowered to offer the best treatments and results to their clients.
Above all, Maria is inspired daily by the love and support of her family, who continue to be her greatest motivation and source of strength. Their encouragement fuels her mission to bring beauty, balance, and excellence into the lives of others—one product, one partnership, and one spa at a time.
Company Profile:
Allura Beauty Imports Inc.
Overview:
Allura Beauty Imports Inc. is a premier distributor of high-quality professional skincare products in Canada. As the exclusive importer of Gerard’s—a renowned Italian skincare brand—Allura Beauty Imports brings decades of European skincare innovation to the hands of beauty professionals across the continent. We proudly serve spas, medical spas, and esthetician schools that demand excellence, results, and luxury.
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Our Mission:
To empower skincare professionals with cutting-edge, results-driven products rooted in European expertise and clean, high-performance formulations.
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Our Products:
We specialize in the import and distribution of Gerard’s skincare—crafted in Italy with a fusion of natural ingredients, advanced biotechnology, and dermatological research. Gerard’s products are known for their efficacy, elegance, and safety, making them a trusted choice for professionals who demand the best for their clients.
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Who We Serve:
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Day Spas & Wellness Centers – Elevate client experiences with luxurious, effective skincare.
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Medical Spas – Offer scientifically backed treatments that complement aesthetic procedures.
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Esthetician Schools – Equip the next generation of skincare professionals with world-class products and training support.
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Why Choose Allura Beauty Imports Inc.:
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Exclusive distributor of Gerard’s Cosmetics Culture in Canada.
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Personalized customer service and support.
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Training and product education for skincare professionals.
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Commitment to clean, cruelty-free, and sustainable beauty
About Gerard’s Cosmetics Culture
From Generation to Regeneration
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Founded in 1970, in beautiful, florid, green Franciacorta, Gerard’s Cosmetics Culture is a cosmetic brand which is exclusively made in Italy. We meet the needs of both beauty professionals and consumers, by utilizing elements which are eco-friendly in order to create a functional modular cosmetic system, based on special formulas which produce immediate results.