i have recently finished my training in facials and i have been very patiently trying to source a good skin care range to use in my clinic. i run a holistic and beauty therapy centre. i have looked into dermalogica, environ etc but all too expensive as work on my own.
i have got info on priadara (they coming to shwo me the range this month)
i had a lady show me a range called Artistry- any good.. anyone used it before? i never heard of is before contacting this lady.
looked into skin truth...
looked at eve taylor.. i have used their oils before and they are quite good.. does anyone know if they do demos in the salon?
i know i have a lot of questions but getting the right brand is crucial.
any comments in support or against any of the above mentioned products would be apprecaited.
plus any other brands i could look into.

please help me as it drving me crazy!

thanks in advance

em x

I have faced the same problem and sourcing a good skincare range on a tight budget is a nightmare.

I looked at Nimue which some geeks on here use and swear by it. Unfortunately again start up costs were too high, same with Academie Scientifique de Beaute.

I will be looking again at Babor - a German skincare range that is very good. My local college used to train using Dermalogica and they have recently converted to Babor, they are very impressed with it. When I originally spoke to them the start up costs were around £600 and that included some retail in that price.

I am currently using Carat facial by Sterex. Whilst I am happy with the product it is more of a treatment rather than a facial. However customer back up hasn't been what I think it should be.

Hope you find what you are looking for. If you want Babor's number and rep contact details, please pm me.

Have a look at Germaine de Capuccini - although they are not so well known in the UK the samples that I have tried are fab!

The have a minimum start up costs of £250 to enrol on their training and then they allow the cost of that from thier products.

germaine de capuccini web site

HTH

It would help if you told us what your budget is hun!

thanks for the reply!

when you have a budget it is hard to find the correct brand. i have been reading what other geeks have said about different products. i suppose it about what i feel comfortable working with too!

i am going to ring eve taylor tomorrow and see if they do salon visits. i may even see if skin turthdo vosots?

i dont want to end up buying a brand that clients think is cheap and nasty!

my client base is very important to me and i have been building it up for over 2 1/2 years now.

its just too hard being slef employed at times!!

thanks

my budget is prob upto £500/£600. if the range is good then i dont mind paying that little bit extra. at present i have a client base for my other beuaty treatments but as i have not sourced a range yet i am not offereing facials so i am also going to building my client base up for facials too. i know it takes time to build up a cleint base and i dont wnat x number of pounds worth of product just sitting around on the shelf! all your advise is very much appreciated

thanks xxx

I use Eve Taylor,it is fantastic value for money without compromising on quality.Feel free to pm me and I will give you any details that you.

Oey,we used Germaine in our last salon and they have excellent products and customer service.

i have heard some positive things about eve taylor. i think i will def ring them 2moro and see what they can do in terms of a demo.
i am so glad i found this site as it is good to chat to like minded individuals.

the more info i am armed with the better able i will be to make my decision. i have decided to give myself a bit of time and not rush any decision.

i am still not sure about the artistry demo i had today.

em xxx

Eve Taylor dont do in salon demos to my knowledge but they do do free training,dates can be found on their website.

They have some wonderful products at reasonable prices.I have had very positive feedback from the people I have carried out facials on.

As I said anymore info that you would like then feel free to pm me.

I've been using Priadara, which everyone I've used it on has liked male and female (which was important for me).

I use Eve Taylor. Lovely products to work with. Definitely get some samples to try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

With that budget Environ is within it.

I have recently taken on Environ and I have not looked back

I have used 2 lines. In the past I used Yonka, and now I only use Dermalogica. Both are similar in price.

Have you tried Eva's esthetics? They have a pretty good skin care line with a lot of support... Eva's Esthetics

I have not used these myself but heard great things about La Mer, Kinerase and Jurlique. One down side--they are expensive.


Though, I have been using Murad for awhile and love it. Reasonably priced as well.

You should look into these brands. hope that helps hun!

Have your tried monu by susan molyneux, sorry not sure how its spelt but we used it at college and I use it on myself its all natural and great quality but for a medium budget, they look great for retail too.