I HIGHLY recommend this gem in Carmel!! Lisa and Shanna…read morewere SO awesome to us. We walked in and immediately Lisa was this beautiful, warm and welcoming associate who dropped everything that she was doing to assist us. My husband had heard of Cos Bar ALL the way in Paso Robles, and had spoken of coming here for years!! He had a lot of questions about the perfumes and colognes that were being sold there, and again, Lisa and Shanna were on it! I don't know what everybody's talking about with rude associates, that's not true at all!! I hate when people do that... I mean, to each their own but the atmosphere in here was so professional. I think that can't be true, and I'm very honest if I feel there's a chance of that. There's not here. We had questions about the makeup for my daughter as well, and Lisa related to being a parent while helping me choose colors for a 13 year old - which matched and looked great! Our daughter ended up buying some Charlotte Tilbury lipstick and gloss. We purchased a really nice cologne and were gifted a COOL red bag full of goodies!! They were also very patient with my son who hung around too, we all felt so welcome there. It lived up to the expectation we had to visit, but it's a special thanks to Lisa and Shanna for the hospitality!! Great reps, great experience... we will be back!! Thank you!!

Very good curation of skincare and beauty products. The store has a prime location and the staff is…read morevery knowledgeable and helpful!

Cute little shop in Carmel Plaza. We actually met the owner who started this company as a 5th grade…read morestudent & made a business out of it! They have free honey tasting: wild flower, avocado, orange blossom & black sage. They were all delicious! We ended buying a few bottles of honey. If you love honey, this is a must visit!

I love this store so much! The gentlemen tending shop was very helpful and kind. Helped pick…read more delicious honey! Love the honey comb one!!! Will definitely be back!

Went to Soiled Doves Bathhouse during a recent trip to Carmel. I love the old cottage and hearing…read moreabout the history of the place. I collect perfume and nicer bath products and I was the most excited to check this place out above all other places I had on my list. Betsy has everything from bath salts, soaps, bubble bath (which I got), lavender satchets, and much more. I've seen some reviews saying that the owner is unfriendly. I wouldn't say she came off particularly super warm but I wouldn't say that she was rude either during my visit. If I return to the Carmel area (likely since it's always been a favorite place with my family), I'd love to come back and try other products. The shop isn't that massive but has products both local and from further away (France). She put a ton of different products on me as samples and let me see what I liked. I went with a French branded bubble bath and a lavender oil. I haven't tried the bubble bath yet but the lavender oil is pretty. Perfect for relaxing right before bed.

A few of us annually visit Carmel every September ~ last few years have not been the case due to…read morefamily circumstances. This little shop is so sweet. Betsy is very knowledgeable about her products and willing to share the Best for you ~ I come with the intent of purchasing gift for others - but always walk away with something for self. Make a point of stopping by when in the area ~

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2020…read more Ocean Skin Care Boutique- is a place that had sold bath bombs, soap and skin care. I used to shop there then it changed to Body Frenzy. Most recently Body Frenzy (the sign outside the shop reads Body Frenzy) aka Body Friendly Carmel was closed for a few months due to COVID 19. Today, June 13, 2020 this shop and many others in Carmel by the Sea are open for business but with social distancing rules. I came inside the store and bought a few items- soap and bath bombs. The Co-Owner was in the store and he was friendly and helpful. In other reviews it mentioned the aggressive sales tactics and it's true - I've witnessed this before. I've never succumbed to the aggressive sales tactics. Today there were no aggressive sales tactics just good customer service. I came in with a mission to buy what I needed and that is what happened. I'm not a fan of the receipt as it lacks the prices. If you're looking for soap or bath bombs this is a good spot. It's nextdoor to Cottage of Sweets. Noelle's Notes Great bath bombs and soaps

I was also pulled off the street for a "quick eye cream sample"... which turned into an - I don't…read moreknow how long spa cream session. They put various Introstem creams on my face and showed me how they cost thousands of dollars on the website, and then offered a set to me for $350 or $900. Here is a dermatologist's review of these products: https://airmail.news/issues/2022-9-3/eye-of-the-beholder# She basically said it temporarily works but then quickly fails. It is a short lasting trick that isn't great for your skin. So glad I didn't buy any of it!

I visited Ajne several years ago while I was staying in the Bay Area on vacation (~2015). When I…read moreread about Ajne on a perfumer's blog in 2009, I always wanted to make sure if I ever vacationed out west, that I would be sure to visit Ajne. What a beautiful, quaint, fairytale type of location this is. The young woman who worked at the counter back then helped me smell lots of wonderful luxury fragrances. Definitely a peaceful vibe when I walked in the store. Fast forward a few years later, and I'm craving some Lakshmi perfume. I decided to cave in and purchase it, and I couldn't be happier. This is the most exquisite natural perfume I have ever tried. I am so happy with the fragrance and the bottle, and Rex happily answered all of my questions via email. If you're ever in the Bay Area, visit Carmel, and be sure to visit Ajne. You won't be disappointed. They also have a nice online sampling program if you aren't going to be visiting the store.

After careful consideration of my fragrance selection on the Ajne website, I chose three scents to…read morelift my effects of the cold Canadian weather (Aloha, Nassau & Wailea). I was so excited when my package arrived yesterday. I had high hopes and I was not disappointed. The bottles are beautiful, and the scents divine. These aroma blends do not have that underlying "scent" that I dislike. They are all very natural and soothing. I was pleasantly surprised to see a lovely hand written note from Jane and Rex, along with a sample of "Tropical", which I thoroughly enjoy. I am looking for a signature scent for my home, as well as one for my Real estate listings. I am sure I will have success with Ajne, and until then I will try on the aromas from my home, office and car vent diffuser. Thank you so much, and I look forward to more orders and a visit to your physical shop in the future.

This is a unique drug store that has been in Carmel seeing the community since 1905 …read more The merchandise they sell are very unique and pretty , not you day to day items that can be easily found in a pharmacy like Walmart or Safeway. We enjoyed looking at some hair clips with European styles , beautiful tote bags with purple flowers , whole collections of pocket knifes. On the top of the shelves are many different antique cameras collection that people donated . This is a special store , one of a kind ! Great service and very friendly .

This drug store is a true life saver if you are vacationing in Carmel. My friend needed a…read moretoothbrush during our visit and it was no problem at all. They have every essential you might forget at home along with a nice selection of small souvenirs. The store is clean, organized, and easy to navigate, which makes a quick stop feel simple and stress free. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown, so you can walk in during your day without going out of your way. This store is also open later than most shops in the area. We will definitely come back here if we need anything else during future trips. It is one of those places you are grateful to have nearby when you are traveling.

Predatory sales tactics!! Awful. The young woman handing out samples at the door tricked us into…read morecoming in and applied product under my mother's eye. Researched this product once we got home and discovered it contains bee venom. I understand it's a newly trending ingredient in skincare products, and that's fine, but the salesgirl didn't mention this ingredient AT ALL. What if my mom or any customer is allergic to bee venom?! It is not recommended to use products containing bee venom if you know you are allergic. Luckily my mother is not allergic. But bee venom is a serious ingredient and should not be applied without clear consent. I will be reporting this to the full extent. This is predatory and unsafe and should not be allowed to continue in this community.

This place is a scam. I'm filing a complaint with the California Dept of Consumer Affairs. They…read morescammed my 80 year old mother out of $700. When she got to the register and they told her it would be $700 and she said she didn't want the items they pressured her and threatened her. I'm filing a complaint.

Bought a groupon for Dina yo color my hair,called in to makr an appointment to just find out they…read moredo not take Groupons anymore. $150 wasted. Avoid these scammers.

Horrible experience. Smoked cigarettes the entire time she did my hair while arguing on her cell…read morephone with her boyfriend about her husband. She turned my hair yellow. It looked horrid. Over priced WORST hairstylist in Carmel. Unprofessional and trashy. Don't go here unless you want to overpay and have a horrible experience.

Friendly & great style - great place - I was visiting Carmel -i would give it 100 stars…read moreRosanna is Amazing

Unbelievably the nicest hairdresser in Carmel! If you need anything, Nancy is your place! She is…read moreclean, professional and does great color and styles. Thanks Nancy!!!