Tess (Teen Everyday Skincare System) was born from the vision of two mothers, Susan Shand and Sheri Poe, and their daughters. They sought to create a skincare line that not only addressed the unique needs of teenage skin but also fostered a positive and healthy attitude toward beauty and self-esteem during those often-challenging years.
Recognizing the physical and emotional complexities of adolescence, Shand and Poe engaged directly with their target audience. Through extensive conversations with hundreds of teens and their mothers, they gained invaluable insights into what truly mattered to them. This led to the formation of the Tess Advisory Panel, comprised of girls aged 13 to 17, who provide ongoing feedback on everything from product naming and scents to packaging design.
The result is a collection of products carefully formulated with natural fruit and botanical extracts, essential oils, and vitamins. These ingredients work synergistically to cleanse, tone, moisturize, and protect delicate teenage skin. Tess products boast paraben-free blends featuring beneficial ingredients like aloe vera gel, lavender oil, and extracts of chamomile, green tea, hibiscus flower, comfrey, white willowbark, lemon peel, apple, and strawberry.
Tess offers two user-friendly “day to night” skincare kits tailored for combination and problem skin, along with eight full-sized “a la carte” products. These kits are designed to simplify skincare routines and encourage the development of healthy habits, making them an ideal gift, especially for back-to-school.
One standout example is the Skin with Attitude Kit, specifically formulated for teens prone to blemishes. This comprehensive kit includes Scrub-It-Off Strawberry/Jojoba Facial Cleanser, This Is Your Wake-Up Call Orange Facial Toner, Take No Prisoners Peppermint Serious Blemish Stick, Out and About SPF15 Lavender Oil-Free Lotion, Perfect Pout Strawberry Healing Lip Gloss, and Put on Your PJs And Vanilla Oil-Free Healing Night Cream.
Tess products are presented in clean, classic packaging with playful product names and vibrant accents of watermelon, lime, tangerine, and sky blue. More than just visually appealing, the packaging incorporates empowering statements like “take charge,” “dare to dream,” “speak your mind,” and “never settle,” serving as daily reminders of self-confidence and personal growth.