I have always had a great deal of respect for Mychelle Dermaceuticals as a brand because they offer a high-quality skin care product at a very reasonable price. Frankly, their formulations are way more sophisticated and effective that some of the really expensive department store or trendy boutique brands. You get a lot of bang for your buck. I was also lucky enough to meet the formulator, Kimberly, at Expo West last year, and beauty science nerds that we both are, we became fast friends. When I was deciding which brands to reach out to for my first beauty box, I knew that I wanted a Mychelle product in there for sure.
So without further ado, meet the lovely Kimberly, who I managed to snag a few moments of chatting time with:
What was the inspiration to create a natural beauty brand?
A mission to provide scientifically advanced, and clinically active products with professional results that are clean, natural, and ethically sourced–something that was not available and still is rare in the natural skin care industry—as well as advocate for 100% transparency for all skin care and beauty companies.
How did you get started in the natural beauty space?
Over 15 years ago, MyChelle developed products based on the demand for skin care that was active enough for professional and visible results for use in spas and clinics- something that was not available for concerned consumers and estheticians looking for safe, effective skincare. From our beginnings, all of our products have been, and are, vegetarian, cruelty-free, and free of phthalates, parabens, sulfates, ureas, artificial fragrances and colors, petroleum, GMO’s and gluten.
Did you have a mentor?
My elegant, lifestyle-focused, naturally beautiful and effortlessly chic 90-year-old mother.
What makes your brand different from other natural beauty brands?
With natural products now the mainstream expectation from consumers, MyChelle’s progressive 360-degree approach to beauty is to provide clean, conscious and comprehensive skin care products that are bioactive, ethically sourced and formulated with high performance ingredients for superior results and a lifetime of natural, healthy skin.
What are the three most important ingredients to avoid in beauty products?
The ones that despite all of the warnings as toxic to skin, are still used extensively in beauty products and not focused on enough to avoid: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG); Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) /Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES); and Benzoyl Peroxide.
Do you take risks?
Always. Risk taking means being disruptive to the status quo and ALWAYS opens up opportunities you may never have considered.
What motivates you to jump out of bed every morning?
My Bull Terrier (or Bull ‘Terror’), Zelda.
What’s your beauty morning routine?
I start with Refining Sugar Cleanser to gently cleanse and exfoliate. Next, it’s our Perfect C Serum (my damage-defending antioxidant super boost of 17% Vitamin C) and then add Clear Skin Pore Refiner to help refine pores and prime skin. I follow with lightweight Serious Hyaluronic Moisturizing Gel for maximum hydration, as my skin tends to be oily. I add our Advanced Argan Oil when I travel to more dryer and colder climates. And of course, ALWAYS end with our Sun Shield SPF 28 sunscreen.
If you were to describe yourself as a film star – who would that be?
Any actress that would be opposite a romantic role with Bradley Cooper or Daniel Craig.
What do you hope to be doing in 5 years from now?
Fly Fishing on a River in Montana, hiking in British Columbia, and continually advocating for safety and transparency in the beauty and skin care industry.
What’s your all time favorite quote?
People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
To learn more about MyChelle and all of their fabulous products visit www.mychelle.com. MyChelle’s Prefect C Serum is one of the featured products in my first ever Sophie’s Pick Beauty Box along with eight of some of my favorite green beauty products. Get on the waiting list for Sophie’s Picks Beauty Box by clicking on here. Enter your name and email address, you’ll be notified when the box launches.
