It’s that time of the year! Finalists have just been announced for our 3rd Annual Spa & Wellness Awards including the People’s Choice Awards.
Our expert panel of judges are busy working through all the amazing spa and wellness business nominations and now you can help decide on our People’s Choice Winners. The Spa & Beauty Categories for People’s Choice Awards this year are Best..Day Spa, Skincare, Skincare for Men, Bodycare and Haircare.
Below we share the People’s Choice Awardees (previously Consumer Awards) from the past two years. So, who will be next? You can have your say by VOTING NOW via THIS LINK. Voting closes 5pm, Friday, 4th October 2024.
BEST DAY SPA
BLANC SPA (2023 Winner)
Located in the chic inner city neighbourhood of Malvern, Melbourne, Blanc Spa is a luxe space for wellness and self care. Experienced therapists use leading-edge technologies and innovative treatments to recharge the skin cells, clear the mind and create a space for change. Pick from a curated collection of their most favoured wellness treatments for the ultimate spa experience.
LAVADA (2023 Runner Up)
Lavada is a beautiful architecturally designed space in Hobart, Tasmania. With six treatment rooms, including a deluxe couple’s suite, and two distinct lounge areas – the Energy lounge for IV and LED light therapy and the Relax lounge – they have a team of highly qualified therapists committed to offering unrivalled nurturing and care. Conveniently located close to premium hotels, with a design aesthetic, treatment offering and service experience that makes it an attractive wellness stop for Hobart locals and visitors alike.
FIVE STAR DAY SPA (2022 Winner)
Located on the NSW Central Coast, just one hour north of Sydney, Five Star Day Spa takes its luxe namesake seriously and is totally devoted to your journey. With its French inspired interiors and glittering chandeliers, it offer locals the finest in holistic wellness providing relaxation, rejuvenation, and rebalancing. Offering superior skin care solutions in their seven treatment rooms, they also have a three-person infrared sauna, a luxurious steam shower, and body contouring with Onda Coolwaves body sculpting.
BEST SKINCARE
WATERLILY (2023 Winner)
Waterlily is an infusion of pure plant ingredients, anti-ageing vitamins and exquisite sensory botanicals. Each formulation and spa ritual is a melting pot of organic botanical luxury. From ingredient selection to product development Waterlily values reflect the emphasis on holistic, effective and sustainable practices while delivering the ultimate sensory and aromatic rejuvenation experience.
ENDOTA ORGANICS (2023 Runner Up)
TIA Wellness Resort blends authentic well-being with understated luxury, offering much more than just a relaxing escape by integrating progressive wellness into each stay. Situated on a stunning beachfront in Vietnam, TIA takes bold steps in helping guests break free from routine to explore their creative potential for a journey of self-discovery. Learn to upgrade your diets, breathe to regulate your system and move to better manage stress, returning home refreshed and renewed
IKOU (2022)
The iKOU ethos was founded on the philosophy that skin health is an outward reflection of your well-being and emotions. They believe you get the best results when you treat body and mind as a whole, creating rituals to de-stress and relax, and nourish your skin with modern organic skincare. The purity of iKOU Skincare is renowned globally: chemical-free, organic and derived directly from nature.
BEST SKINCARE FOR MEN
GROWN ALCHEMIST (2023 Winner)
Whether the man in your life is looking for routine men’s grooming products such as shaving gels or cleansers, or specialised treatments such as anti–ageing or ingrown hairs and shaving rash, the Grown Alchemist men’s skincare range has been scientifically developed to keep skin looking and feeling its best. Their products use natural bio-active ingredients to smooth and hydrate the skin. Each product is carefully formulated with unique and inviting fragrance, but not likely to cause sensitivity.
VITAMAN (2023 Runner Up)
For conscious grooming that’s made for high performing men, Vitamans’ award-winning products are sourced from natural Australian botanicals, free from harsh preservatives, and certified VEGAN. Made in Australia they offer a range of skincare, body care and haircare products and bundles perfect for gifting the man in your life.
BEST HAIRCARE
GROWN ALCHEMIST (2023 Winner)
Through the understanding of cellular renewal and nutrient metabolisation, Grown Alchemist formulates products which represent a new evolution in skincare and haircare. Scientifically–innovative formulas are capable of influencing the way the hair repairs and regenerates.
MUKTI (2022 Winner & 2023 Runner Up)
The eponymous brand name MUKTI, originates from Sanskrit and means freedom and liberation. This philosophy underpins their actions and approach to encompass sustainable, ethical and organic principles in everything that they do. Their core mission is to reconnect people back to nature, creating healthy, sustainable lifestyles and beauty routines with minimal impact on the environment. Mukti Organics ingredients and formulations are selected based on their functionality, efficacy and safety, all from our HQ in Mullumbimby, NSW.
BEST BODY CARE
iKOU (2022 Winner)
iKOU Organic Bodycare is the natural choice for lovers of plant based natural and organic ingredients, and pure essential oils. This is the same Organic Bodycare used in Spa Treatments at leading luxury resorts & spas, so you can enjoy the same luxurious quality and experience as a “home spa” experience. iKOU Bodycare is created for “Mind & Body” benefits, using textures and aromatherapy that gives you the skin results you want, while at the same time changing the way you feel.
Have your say on who will be our winners this year by voting today via THIS LINK. Voting closes 5pm, Friday, 4th October 2024.
Part of the Spa & Wellness Industry? Then come and celebrate with us when we announce our winners this year in Byron Bay at The Crystalbrook Byron on Sunday Monday October 21st. All the details can be found HERE.
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