It’s that time of year! The shortlist for our third annual Spa & Wellness Awards, including the People’s Choice Awards, has just been announced.
our expert panel The judges are busy processing all the amazing spa and wellness business nominations, and now you can help decide our People’s Choice Award winners. The spa and beauty categories at this year’s People’s Choice Awards include Best Day Spa, Skin Care, Men’s Skin Care, Body Care and Hair Care.
Below we share the People’s Choice Award (formerly the Consumer Awards) winners from the past two years. So, who will be next? You can express your opinion by voting now this link. Voting closes on Friday 4 October 2024 at 5pm.
Best Day Spa
BLANC SPA (Winner 2023)
Blanc Spa is a luxurious wellness and self-care space located in Melbourne’s trendy inner-city suburb of Malvern. Experienced therapists use leading technologies and innovative treatments to recharge skin cells, clear your mind and create space for change. Choose from a selection of their most popular wellness treatments for the ultimate spa experience.
Rawada (2023 runner-up)
Lavada is a beautiful architecturally designed space in Hobart, Tasmania. With six treatment rooms, including a luxurious couples suite, and two unique lounge areas – the Energy Lounge and the Relaxation Lounge for IV and LED light therapy – they have a team of highly qualified therapists dedicated to for providing unparalleled care and attention. Conveniently located near premium hotels, its design aesthetic, care offerings and service experience make it an attractive wellness center for Hobart locals and visitors alike.
Five Star Day Spa (2022 Winner)
Located on the New South Wales Central Coast, just an hour’s drive north of Sydney, the five-star day spa is renowned for its luxurious namesake spa and is dedicated entirely to your journey. With its French-style interiors and sparkling chandeliers, it offers locals the best in holistic wellness, offering relaxation, rejuvenation and rebalance. Their seven treatment rooms offer exceptional skin care solutions and also feature a three-person infrared sauna, luxurious steam showers and Onda Coolwaves body sculpting services.
Best Skin Care Products
Water Lily (2023 Winner)
Water Lily is an infusion of pure botanical ingredients, anti-aging vitamins and exquisite sensory botanicals. Every recipe and spa ritual is a melting pot of organic botanical luxury. From ingredient selection to product development, Waterlily’s values reflect a focus on holistic, effective and sustainable practices while delivering the ultimate sensory and aromatic rejuvenation experience.
ENDOTA Organics (2023 Runner Up)
Blending true wellness with understated luxury, TIA Wellness Resorts offer more than just a relaxing vacation experience by integrating progressive wellness into every stay. Located on Vietnam’s scenic seaside, TIA takes bold steps to help guests escape the norm, explore their creative potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Learn to upgrade your diet, regulate your system with breathing, and take action to better manage stress so you can go home refreshed
Iguchi(2022)
The foundation of the iKOU ethos is that skin health is an outward reflection of your well-being and mood. They believe you’ll get the best results when you treat your mind and body as a whole, create rituals for stress reduction and relaxation, and nourish your skin with modern, organic skincare products. iKOU skin care products are renowned around the world for their purity: chemical-free, organic and straight from nature.
Best Skin Care Products for Men
The Alchemist of Growth (2023 Winner)
Whether the man in your life is looking for regular men’s grooming products, such as shaving gel or cleanser, or specialized treatment products, such as anti-aging products–The Grown Alchemist men’s skin care range is scientifically developed to target aging or ingrown hairs and shaving rash, keeping skin looking its best. Their products use natural bioactive ingredients to smooth and moisturize the skin. Each product is carefully formulated to have a unique and alluring scent, but is unlikely to cause sensitivities.
VITAMAN (2023 Runner-up)
Vitamans’ award-winning products are sourced from natural Australian botanicals, contain no harsh preservatives and are VEGAN certified for conscious grooming for high-performance men. Made in Australia, they offer a range of skin care, body care and hair care products and sets perfect for gifting the man in your life.
Best Hair Care Products
The Alchemist of Growth (2023 Winner)
Through an understanding of cell renewal and nutrient metabolism, Grown Alchemist formulates products that represent new developments in skin and hair care. Scientifically innovative formulas impact the way hair repairs and regenerates.
MUKTI (2022 Champion and 2023 Runner-up)
The brand name MUKTI of the same name originates from Sanskrit, meaning freedom and liberation. This philosophy underpins their actions and approach, integrating sustainable, ethical and organic principles into everything they do. Their core mission is to bring people back to nature and create healthy, sustainable lifestyles and beauty habits while minimizing the impact on the environment. Mukti Organics ingredients and formulas are selected based on their functionality, efficacy and safety, all sourced from our headquarters in Mullumbimby, NSW.
Best body care
iKOU (2022 winner)
iKOU Organic Body Care is a natural choice for lovers of plant-based natural organic ingredients and pure essential oils. This is the same organic body treatment used in spa treatments at leading luxury resorts and spas, so you can enjoy the same luxurious quality and experience as a “home spa” experience. Designed for “mind and body” benefits, iKOU Bodycare uses texture and aromatherapy to give you the results you want on your skin while transforming the way you feel.
Have your say on who will be our winner this year by voting today this link. Voting closes on Friday 4 October 2024 at 5pm.
Part of the spa and wellness industry? Well, celebrate with us as we announce this year’s winners on Monday 21 October at The Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay. All details can be found here.
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