wonder woman: TERRI VINSON

MEET TERRI VINSON… 
Australian Skin Scientist, Cosmetic Chemist, Entrepreneur, 
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Founder of Synergie Skin {which we are just obsessed with}. Scroll to find out more about her, and be inspired by her passion for life and her amazing skin-changing range of products…

Terri Vinson is dedicated to helping people feel empowered, informed and confident when it comes to their skincare choices. As the founder and formulator of Australian based global skincare company, Synergie Skin, she formulates her own line of active cosmeceuticals and intelligent mineral makeup all in accordance to her trademarked ‘Clean Science’ philosophy.

Having built the vertically integrated business from the ground up, she has worked tirelessly to create safe and ethical products aimed to protect, change, and nurture the skin for long-term results and optimal dermal health. In a market that’s often fraught with false buzzwords and questionable ingredients, Terri’s unique ‘Clean Science’ philosophy arms you with enough scientific insight and confidence to identify which products truly work, and why, so you can decide for yourself what’s best for your skin.

“I’ve always had a passion for the science behind beauty. We all have the right to look our very best at every age. I’m on a mission to cut through what’s science versus hype and help everyone achieve their best skin.”

– Terri Vinson

Terri holds a Bachelor of Science (Immunology & Microbiology), a post-graduate Diploma of Formulating Chemistry, a Diploma of Education (Biology & Senior Science) and is a member of the ASCC (Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists). She is a world-recognised formulator, lecturer in the field of cosmetic science, and author of ‘Skinformation: A Clean Science Guide to Beautiful Skin’.

When she hangs up her lab coat, Terri is a proud mother of two. On her days off you’ll find her painting oils on canvas, or in the kitchen concocting healthy food and smoothie recipes.

Here we asked her the bellamumma Q’s to find out a little more about her…

You, in three words? Tenacious, driven, nerdy.

What inspires you? Making people feel great about themselves with my skincare formulations.

What’s your work title? Managing director, founder, and formulator of Synergie Skin.

What was your first ever job? Working in the handbag department of Myer Chadstone.

What did you want to be ‘when you were little’? A doctor.

How did your business come about? I couldn’t find what I needed for my skin and for my kid’s skin, so I decided to create it myself.

Explain your usual day? 
Exercise in the morning while listening to my fave podcast, a great coffee at my local café, hitting the laptop researching, responding to emails, and Zooming with my team. I wind down with a walk on the waterfront, a huge salad or stir fry for dinner, and a good binge-worthy series!

What ‘makes your day’? Knowing that I have touched someone’s life and confidence in a positive way with my products or advice.

Three things in your life you can’t live without?
 A cup of strong tea to start the day, avocados, and hugs.

4 fave songs you play on rotation? 
Don’t Stop Me Now (Queen), 
The Diary of Horace Wimp (ELO)
, Sounds of Then/This is Australia (GANGgajang)
, and It Must be Love (Madness)

Fave place to escape to? 
Bedarra Island in the Great Barrier Reef.

What’s your favourite time of the day?
 Early evening when the light is golden.

How do you relax? Painting a big canvas and losing hours.

Best piece of life advice you’ve received? Treat your mistakes as your friend and own them.

What will you be doing 5 years’ time? 
Still formulating skincare I hope!!!

CONNECT

Follow Terri here @terri_vinson and @synergieskin
& SHOP her Synergie Skin range here