My story
I'm Tenille, a certified skincare coach, founder of It's Tenille, and hopefully your skin's new bestie. I'm here to take the confusion out of skincare and help you build a simple, personalised routine that actually works for your skin right now.
What I believe
Trust
You can rely on my expertise, experience and honest advice. I care about your skin and stand behind all of my product recommendations.
Commitment
Your skin is my priority. I'm with you and for you, every step of the way.
Warmth
You'll feel seen, heard and celebrated here. Not judged, not rushed and never made to feel like you should already know this stuff.
Fun
Skincare doesn't have to be serious. You'll leave every interaction feeling better than when you came in (and maybe laughing a little too).
How It's Tenille came to be
In my early 30s, some big life changes led to big body changes. I hated the way I looked, and how my body felt, so I punished myself for years. Body shaming, self-loathing and restriction. Constant, and so, so loud.
Eventually (thankfully), I chose to stop waiting until I looked different (thinner) before I started being kind to myself and showing up as the best (and cutest) version of myself.
I decided I wanted great skin, but a tight budget meant clinical treatments and expensive products weren't an option. So I got to learning. Over the years I studied skin function, ingredients, formulations and hundreds of products. The more I understood my skin, the better it looked, and people noticed.
Women started asking for skincare advice everywhere I went. At parties, in the office, on the street. A nurse once asked about my skincare routine during my mammogram. (My results were all clear. We chatted skincare the whole time. It was amazing.)
Again and again, people told me about the money they'd wasted on products that didn't work and the time they'd lost trying to figure it all out. One night at my best friend's birthday dinner, three brilliant businesswomen said: "You should start a business." And I thought "Why not me?"
So I studied, got certified and started It's Tenille.
How I work
Every It's Tenille recommendation is built on two proprietary protocols I developed through real client outcomes. One for product selection, one for program development. Nothing is random. Nothing is influenced by brand partnerships or trending ingredients.
01. Product selection protocol
Every product I recommend has been independently researched, ingredient-assessed, consumer-reviewed and personally tested. If a product targets a concern I don't have myself, a trusted supporter with that concern tests it for up to six months before I endorse it for It's Tenille clients.
02. Program development protocol
Every personalised skincare program is built around the individual - their skin type, concerns, goals, sensitivities, budget and lifestyle. I don't do generic recommendations or same-same routines. Every program is intentional, achievable and designed to get results.
03. Brand impartiality. Always.
Every product I stock and recommend has earned its place through my protocol. Each is independently researched, tested and assessed before it goes anywhere near a client recommendation.
I don't accept payment to test or endorse products. If a brand's product passes my protocol, I'm happy to work with them. If it doesn't, no amount of money changes that.
Qualifications and ongoing study
Certified Skincare Coach, International Coaches Association. Course content developed and delivered by Hellen Davis, CEO and President of Ellie Glow.
Certificate of Facials (in progress), Australian Beauty School.
Ongoing professional development through Science in Beauty e-summits, peer-reviewed research, expert-led industry content and continuous self-directed study.
The bit that matters most
I started It's Tenille because comfy skin shouldn't be complicated, expensive or reserved for people with big budgets and plenty of time. It should be accessible, achievable and honestly a little bit fun.
I'm so glad you're here.
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