I really want more people to find out about this lovely, perfect, inexpensive hidden gem…read more I found the Threla booth at the Sowa market this past summer, and had a field day trying to decide what I NEED vs. what I WANT. I love handmade sugar scrubs, and loved how natural everything is, so I purchased some sugar scrubs, soap, and a lip balm. This lasted me for many months, and recently went to seek out the owner's tiny shop in Cambridge. HOW ADORABLE! I went berserk, and purchased a candle, soaps, several lip balms, a body spray, lotion, body balm, and many more sugar scrubs. The owner was soooooo lovely, offering me a bonus lip balm (I spent a lot) and asking me a ton of specific questions about her products and how I'm liking them. I really love her, her shop, her products, and her mission; I want her to survive this crappy economy and keep making me products I plan to love for many years, all of which I absolutely adore. Really though- these are the best sugar scrubs I've ever tried- velvety and emollient, but not at all oily. Keeps my icky white girl skin problems at bay, and everything she makes smells great. I've tried all the most expensive and highest rated sugar scrubs on the market, and I love these the most. AND they're the least expensive! Score! Please go check out Threla- where else can you find Pandan soap?

I am SO HAPPY to have this wonderful shop in my neighborhood!…read more The owner is super nice . . . I was looking at the body washes, but didn't care for the scents that were available. She was in the process of making some new body washes for the shelf, and offered to make one for me with a different scent. I sniffed at the soaps and LOVED the plum blossom scent, so I asked if she could make me a body wash with that scent, and she did! I also got a mango-passion lip balm, which I love too. She gave me two samples of facial scrub, and they are awesome. I have to go back and get some of that. I like that her products are also fairly priced. A large bottle of the body wash was $9. Whenever I need a beauty product in the future, I will be back at Threla. :)

This is a small boutique located inside the Witch City Mall. They sell jewelry, body wash,…read morekeychains, and other items. They don't have a huge inventory of things, obviously, because the store is small. I was interested in purchasing a body wash, but I didn't like the scents. The keychains I was also interested in were coffin shaped and cute but didn't look or feel durable. The jewelry was a bit overpriced, especially given that I've seen a few pieces elsewhere that weren't priced so high.

This is a really cool little place They had the door was super funny but also like all of the…read morethings the lotions and the sunscreens and the love it just smelled really good and that's saying a lot coming from me because normally this is really not my jam but I really enjoyed this one My wife's got a lotion that really smells lotiony... dope!

Although they had a "soft opening" in Dec 2013, I just…read morediscovered Kryolan professional make-up at an open house they had last night...and glad I did! MAKE-UP: Being in the entertainment business myself, I am thrilled to discover their "HD Make-Up Line," which is specifically developed to look fabulous...even on HDTV. This cosmetic company is the official sponsor of the TV SHOW, "FACE OFF" (SYFY network), and also supply make-up to "NAKED IN VEGAS"...Yes, that is their body paint used on the show. STAFF: Kryolan makeup is 3rd generation family owned, and the staff was highly educated about their products. Definitely stop by their Back Bay Boston, and ask questions of their sales staff and make-up artist, as they have a wide variety of cosmetics for an array of applications. THE DEAL: All pigments are made from natural sources, whenever possible, and their makeup is "food grade quality." So, some *say* their products are "good enough to eat." Most Kryolan body paint actually *is* safe for skin absorption. In addition, a majority of their make-up is MADE IN THE USA!

I loooove Kryolan products and have usually purchased their cosmetics via Amazon.com, but I'm not…read moretoo happy about their lack of a 'satisfaction guaranteed' policy at their physical store location. Most places, including MAC, Sephora and even CVS will allow you to return or exchange a cosmetics product if you aren't completely satisfied-- especially when the lighting in the store isn't the same as natural light. I checked their policy online (which does outline an exchange policy) and attempted to exchange a palette for one that has a better matching/ more complementing color range, but they wouldn't let me. Perhaps, they need to make sure they tell their customers that there is no satisfaction guarantee. I walked out pissed and doubt I'll be back to here. :-/

They are extremely nice here, but I always find that every lush, it's very overwhelming with staff…read more I think every single person asked me if they could help. The selection is good, and it was a little more spread out than most places.

Much better experience returning to this store last weekend. The store was well staffed and we were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in but were not given an extensive sales pitch and were able to browse. I always get their rose jam shower gel, which although pricey, smells and feels amazing. I also picked up a lip scrub and a soap. Super friendly staff person at the checkout even gave me a free sample of their store location's shower cream too. Much better experience shopping here more recently!

I come here for all my skin care and self care needs!…read more Faith's shop is really good if you are looking for great cleansers for any skin type. Personally as someone with oily skin, I like the tumeric face wash. It helps with some of my skin blemishes as well as making my face feel like it got a deep clean. The moisturizing face cream and body oils are also another good product! The best thing about faith's stores is that when you walk in, you feel like you are in good energy and the atmosphere makes you want to stay. The wall of affirmations is my favorite thing in the shop. Although things are a bit pricey, these products are high quality! Also, faith sells out (often and quickly) so ordering online may be best. Sometimes it can he hard to follow updates on the store because there is no email list, and everything is via instagram, which can be frustrating but overall i love the shop!

I just made my first purchase from Faith's and I can attest to its divinity. The lotion scents are…read moreheavenly and plentiful, you're sure to find one you like. They look and feel like frosting on your skin and there's no sticky greasy residue, it melts into your skin perfectly. She also sells beautiful Tibetan singing bowls, shampoos, loofahs, face lotion and has a section for men too. The shop is beautiful and Faith is super sweet. I'm proud to shop local and support a WOC-owned business! Go check it out!

I was walking by this place and had to check it out. It's very clean and well laid out, not to…read moremention it smelled amazing! They have skin care, hair care, organic baby products, lotions and teas. The woman working was very friendly and informative, without being pushy or trying to sell me things. I bought leather cleaner and leave in conditioner spray, all products are 100% organic. It looks like most of them are filled with essential oils so I'll definitely be back for skin products!

Walked by this place the other day and wandered in. Smells lovely! Has a nice assortment of…read moreproducts. Got some great natural deodorant and a delicious natural perfume: Go check it out.

Stopped by their booth and bought Seaweed & Luffah soap--which is wonderful. They were at Artbeat…read more2019, Somerville Davis Square. They also usually are at SOWA Open Market on Sundays, last year, I bought "Nasty Women" soap and gave to a friend as part of get well/care package and she loved it. Besides soap also make lip balm, solid perfume, and other items. Check the website for open/markets and locations where they sell!

I haven't bought any of her soaps, but her Whipped Shea Butter is fantastic for the winter. I have…read moreextremely dry skin and appreciate how the whipped butter feels light, but applies a strong protective layer. I have the one with lavender essential oil, and it's so heavenly when the scent is released on application. I carry it in my purse at all times. I recommend this product for people with seriously dry skin!

Went back with my mother and grandmother since they did such a good job-- the staff is all…read morepersonable and relatable, with enviable skin. They're incredibly knowledgeable, and I never feel like I'm being sold to any one thing or another. They often have little freebies in the store from what I can tell-- whether it be a 15 minute complimentary facial or a scratch off to win a product or even a facial! I'll be back to try mine, or when my shampoo runs out...

I love shopping at Credo when I go into Boston. The store is full of natural sunlight, a great…read moreselection of only clean beauty products, and nice salespeople who are enthusiastic about the products and concept. I'm one of those nerds who made a list of stuff i wanted to check out from their website to bring into the store. The ladies who helped me quick to help when I couldn't find something, and patiently explained to me everything from ph-balanced color-changing blush to jade facial rollers. The store is well-stocked. So many temptations! I applaud Credo for its commitment to wellness and to the environment. I like that my dollars are supporting this. Credo often runs promotions with qualifying purchases that are amazing. I qualified for the current promotion, which is a very generous bag of free products in a nice, reusable drawstring bag. FYI: Credo doesn't accept cash as payment.