QED Skincare

Once upon a time. a girl had a dream.

The girl became a woman and the woman became a pharmacist.

and the pharmacist wanted to use her knowledge, talent and experience to assist other women who shared her dream to enhance and beautify skin through the application of natural ‘good for you’ and ‘good for the planet’ skincare.

and as the woman became a mother and a worker and a provider her dream became a reality and the reality became QED Customised Skincare.

simply put, the aim of the girl who saw her dream become a reality, are for others like her – who want to feel good about themselves and have a healthy respect for their skin and what they apply on it – to have the ability to create their own personalised skincare.

and if enough women, men and families share that ideal then the girl behind the dream behind QED will live happily ever after.

bedtime stories aside, how was QED skincare born?

the ‘girl who had a dream’ has worked as a community pharmacist in sydney since 1997 as well as a couple of years in the big apple. living in new york gave me a new perspective on customer service.

the customer was always right, (really!) and shopping was fun. more importantly, in such a competitive (& loud) market, it taught me about listening to the customer.

returning to sydney & back to my old pharmacy jobs, i kept hearing the same requests from customers. they wanted natural skincare.

they wanted affordable skincare. they wanted effective skincare. they wanted all of these as well as beautiful textures, gorgeous scents & to be suitable for their sensitive skin.

they wanted all of these as well as recyclable, biodegradable…oh yeah & also fun.. hey, i thought why not. i also noted, that people bought their skincare with their nose.

the first thing everyone does when they choose skincare, is inhale…the scent. since i was starting from scratch, i figured that i could try and meet as many of the customer ‘wants’ as possible.

& so, customised skincare was born, or rather built to service what you, the customer wants.

QED signature treatments

Fresh papaya alpha-hydroxy acid resurfacing peel
$75/40mins $300/course of 5 treatments

This resurfacing treatment is designed to improve the texture and appearance of aged skin and dry skin as well as blemished skin. It is based around AHA, Papain (an enzyme found in papaya) and green tea extract. AHA has been proven to increase collagen density and improve the elasticity of your skin. It also has moisturising effects which plump up the skin, improving the appearance of wrinkles. Contrary to the name, your skin does not peel off and there is no downtime. Your skin will look plumped, with a soft glow. It is incredible!

Wrinkle Rewind Anti-Aging Facial $140 – 80 mins for mature skin

This contour enhancing facial is designed to energise and firm your skin. Accumulated dead skin cells sit in wrinkles, making them more obvious. A combination of masks and massage relax tight muscles and creases and refine the skin’s surface revealing dewy skin beneath. Using steam and massage, moisture is pushed into the skin to reduce further ageing and improve the appearance of your skin. This treatment is performed all the way down to your decolletage and also includes the exquisite eye treat.

Stimulating Body Treat $110/60 Mins
This gorgeous treatment will have your skin feeling baby soft. You start with an all-over stimulating body exfoliation. This is followed with Swedish Massage, which will have you completely relaxed while pushing in lashings of protective QED everywhere balm. I want one now…

Golden Elixir Neck And Decolletage Facial $60 – 20mins

We spend time caring for our skin, yet often neglect the delicate skin around our throat, which is why your neck will often give away the secrets of your age. In this treatment we pamper the skin of your neck & decolletage with deep exfoliation, use masks as required & finally a luxurious massage with lashings of QED’s golden elixir – the QED wrinkle rewind skin repair serum. Made of 4 pure actives: evening primrose oil, camellia oil, vitamin e & rosehip oil. This serum is bursting with antioxidants and skin-cell builders, all designed to deliver skin which is softer, stronger & more supple.

Facials

Choosing your facial is easy with QED

1) Choose the length of treatment

express facial $90/40 mins

targeted facial $110/60 mins
– all the benefits of the 40 minute facial extending into the decolletage

indulgent facial $140/80 mins
– all the benefits of the 60 minute facial with more time for maximum impact and relaxation

2) Choose the treatment or let us help you choose

deep cleanse facial – combination/oily/blemished skin
This peppermint and cypress facial is designed to clear impurities, even skin texture and reduce congestion. The treatment includes: deep exfoliation, a series of masks with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties and steam if appropriate.

jojoba hydrating facial – normal/dry/dehydrated skin
The perfect pick-me-up for dry skin, this facial focuses on refining the surface of your skin and adding lasting moisture, using steam, masks and massage.

sensitive skin facial – for sensitive, uncomfortable skin
Sensitive skin needs luxury and pampering too. We use specialised low allergen and scent free products with a gentle touch to improve skin evenness and provide lasting moisturisation – well moisturised skin is less likely to flare up.

pregnancy facial – for all skin types
As we know, the skin on our face is greatly affected by hormonal surges and nothing sends your hormones nuts quite like pregnancy. This facial was designed specifically for pregnant women, using unscented products or simple essential oils that are safe in pregnancy.

mens peppermint refreshing facial – for all skin types
Men’s skin has different properties than women’s and as a result needs a different approach. The focus of this facial is on reducing congestion and evening the skin’s surface. This zesty treatment will leave him refreshed and raring to go.

Target treatments

20-30 min target area treatments
20% discount when combined with facial or massage

natural tinting & ‘high’ brow services

We searched the globe to find a natural lash tint which will safely deliver you lashes that appear longer and fuller for 4-6 weeks. Save time in the morning and always look glamorous – even while you workout or swim.

• eye brow tint $18
• lash tint $25
• lash & brow tint $34
• ‘high’ brow shape $35 (wax and tweeze) $45 (tweeze only)
• eye brow tidy $25
• lash & brow tint & brow shape $60

lip and chin waxing $15 per area

We use the gentlest waxes and follow up with QED’s cucumber cooling mask for ‘ouch-free’ waxing and minimal redness.

back’facial’ $110/60 mins – $80/30 mins

This treatment is an intense cleanse for an area of your skin that you can’t reach. It is an area prone to congestion and accumulation of dry skin. The best thing about this treatment is that it feels SO GOOD. It involves deep cleansing, exfoliation and a mask, all finished off with massage and heat. 60 minute treatment can include extractions if required.

exquisite eye treat $50/20 mins

The perfect pick-me-up for tired eyes. This cooling, soothing treatment reduces dark shadows, while tightening the area around the eyes. It includes use of the wrinkle rewind® exquisite eye cream, massage and a cooling mask to improve micro-circulation and drainage.

QED signature body massage $110/60 mins – $80/30 mins

QED signature packages

intense papaya facial $150

80 mins RRPS185 (save $35)

This treatment delivers high impact results in a short time.
In 80 minute your skin will be deeply cleansed, exfoliated, masked, AHA peeled and hydrated. You will walk out super-relaxed with a fabulously smooth glow! This treatment incorporates a 60 minute QED Signature facial, with a Fresh Papaya AHA Resurfacing Peel built in.

heaven for 2 hours $180

120 mins RRP $220 (save $40)

Enjoy your choice of facial, all the way down to your decolletage. Follow this with the stimulating body treat for a heavenly glow. You will float out the door.

head to toe pamper treat $160

100 mins RRP $220 (save $40)

Be indulged with a 60 minute Signature Massage for blissful rejuvenation. When you are fully relaxed you will be treated to a QED 40 minute signature facial customised to your needs.

pure bliss treatment $150

90 mins RRP $190 (save $40)

Begin with a 30 minute QED Signature Massage to completely bliss you out. This is followed with a 60 minute QED Signature Facial customised to your skins needs. Your skin will look as good as you feel…

Services fully redeemable for product

introductory mini facial $40

20 mins all skin types

This seated mini-facial is the perfect intro treatment, individually customised for your skin’s needs. The treatment lasts 20 minutes and includes deep exfoliation, a mask and a hand treatment. All customers leave with a sample customised to their needs. This treatment is fully redeemable for product.

Eyelash Extensions

• Glamour set of Lashes $140
• Full set of Lashes $120
• Party set of Lashes $80
• Lash Infill $75

Call on 02 9388 9397 to book

I just want to start by telling you why we started providing eyelash extensions.  Quite simply, they are one of the most dramatic, non-invasive improvements you can make for your face in just overan hour and from only $120.

The lashes we use are a silk fibre and we can customise the length to your taste.  We also customise the shape to deliver you anything from a natural lush look to Absolutely Fabulous!  At QED, the goal of eyelash extensions is for people to comment:” I never realised what gorgeous lashes you have”.

As you know, we are also about convenient, time saving saving treatments that make you feel good about yourself.  With eyelash extensions, many people don’t feel they need to use mascara, which saves them time in the am.  They wake up looking glamorous & ready to face anything.

So, how does it work?  Naturally curled lashes are carefully applied one by one to your top lashes, using a fume free glue.  No glue comes in contact with your skin, only the lash.  We start with shorter lashes near your nose & gradually taper to longer lashes to achieve a natural, glamorous look.  Initially, it takes about an hour & is completely pain-free.  Most people fall asleep…

How much???? A full set – more natural look (takes just over an hour), costs $120.  For a more glamourous look, we add more lashes & costs $140.  Lash infills, (2-3 weeks after initial set), costs $75 (40 minutes).  A party lash costs $80 & consists of a flare of lashes applies expertly to the outer eye.  (If you are a big eye rubber, you may need a full set at 2 weeks… but most people only need an infill.)

How long do they last?  Well, that depends on a few factors but generally you will get about 4-6 weeks of glamour (unless you are a big eye rubber)  After 2 weeks, some start to get loose & so if you want to maintain perfect eyelashes all the time, there is a window of opportunity to get your lashes filled in ($75) around the two week mark.  After three weeks have passed though a full set will be needed to get back to perfection.

Can I wear mascara with my lashes?  Many of our customers don’t feel they need mascara over their eyelashes, which is great for work or on holiday.  You can use mascara over the extensions, though as long as it is not waterproof.

I am very fair, do I need to tint my lashes first?  We do recommend tinting first for fair lashes as your lashes will continue to grow with the extensions on & any regrowth will be obvious.

I wear contact lenses, can I get eyelash extensions?  Yes, no glue comes in contact with your eyes or skin.  It is probably best to have your lenses out when you have the extensions or infills.  If you tend to rub your eyes a lot due to your lenses, you may need to have them infilled more often.

I am pregnant, can I get eyelash extensions?  Sure, we use the fume-free glue.  We will probably elevate the bed a little though for your comfort.  It is also fine in breast feeding as the glue doesn’t come in contact with the skin.

What about sensitive skin? It is not likely to be an issue because of the lack of skin contact but we are happy to do a little patch test, where we will apply a single lash to a hair right behind your ear.  Then you wait 24 hours & see if you get a reaction.

Who can’t get eyelash extensions?  If you have no lashes at all (eg. right after chemo), then there is nowhere to graft the eyelash extensions to.  As long as there is some lash there, we can apply extensions.  We have some post-chemo clients, where it works beautifully, even though their lashes are still quite short.  Feel free to drop in if you want someone to look at yours.

How can I make my eyelash extensions last as long as possible?  Don’t rub your eyes or pick at your lashes!!!  Use oil-free makeup removers (we give you one free with your lashes) & oil-free mascara.  Always clean your eyes in the direction of your lashes.  PLUS, we send you away with a little brush to tame them back in the right direction if a few become askew.

Yes, I know that was a lot of info but these are the main questions we get asked about eyelash extensions.  I hope I have answered any of yours but of course, feel free to drop by anytime or call us with any further questions…