Keeley and Me Q+A
One of my oldest and closest friendships is with Keeley Aydin who you will all know from QVC, we met over 20yrs ago at Ragdale Hall Spa. The first thing I remember about Keeley was this bubbly, friendly, ball of energy. Our paths have crossed professionally over the years and most noticeably when we were guest presenters for rival brands. There was no rivalry between us, and we shared many fun times together in between shows, shopping, gassing, and gossiping. We have a common bond over great skincare and a passion for helping people achieve great skin
I thought it would be fun to do a Q& A with Keeley, so before we get into all thing’s Elemis, here’s a few things about Keeley that maybe you didn’t know, other than she is the queen of Elemis
Fiona: Tell us one thing that you think people won’t know about you?
Keeley: I know sign language!
F: That’s amazing I thought I knew you really well, but I never knew that.
F: What advice would you give your younger self?
K: Don't try to impress everyone. Sometimes the unhappiest people are those who care the most about what other people think.
F: That’s such good advice I think we all you can relate to this, I know mine would be don’t worry so much about what people think.
F: What was the first product you fell in love with from Elemis?
K: Elemis SOS Emergency Cream as I was struggling with my reactive skin. I was working for another Skincare brand but unable to use their skincare.
F: This is something that I think clinches the deal for so many of us, when your skin is literally on its knees and a brand comes along and fixes it, it makes you think, wow what else can this brand offer! When you see your own skin transformation, that’s the light bulb moment, as skin experts we always thinking of everyone’s skin, I can see why this product caught your attention and how you fell in love with Elemis. With so many ingredients included to help reinforce the skin barrier and replenish lost moisture the skin is instantly calmed and over time repaired. If you have sensitive skin and need a skin hug this is the one to soothe calm and comfort.
F: What is your favourite product that Elemis have discontinued that you would love to see make a comeback?
K: I really loved Pure Retreat Bath Soak, Tranquil Touch & Absolute Lifting Mask.
F: Oh, wow this sound amazing, the name sounds like something I would love, I am literally the bath queen and Pure Retreat Bath Soak sounds delicious, shame they have discontinued it.
F: Obviously, we know you can’t reveal what’s launching in 2022 but can you tell us which month has got you the most excited?
K: Every month we have an exciting collection or new launch, so 2022 is a busy year!
F: Well, if this month is anything to go by this is going to a be a very exciting year for Elemis. This month sees the launch of Serenity the newest member in the cleansing balm squad. If it’s anything like the famous and incredible Original Pro Collagen Marine Cleansing Balm, it will be a huge success.
The smell is divine, imagine the biggest, cosiest, softest duvet being wrapped around you, you’re in front of an open fire and as a you take a deep breath and inhale the stunning aroma, your mind is cleared, your shoulders drop back away from your ears, your head nestles in the velvet cushions, your breathing slows down and now this is your moment, a moment of tranquillity, peace, and calm. This is what serenity feels like and smells like. It’s exclusive to QVC for the month of March I can’t help wondering what is next.
F: What was your favourite product that launched in 2021 from Elemis
K: That’s difficult as I have 3, Pro Collagen Tri Acid Peel, Dynamic Peel & Reset and Pro Collagen Moisture Essence. I really also love the Superfood Midnight Facial but that officially launched this year!
F: I knew it would be difficult to choose just one, all of these are brilliant. There are essences which are very running almost watery, and you may be wondering what this is doing for my skin and then there is Pro Collagen Marine Moisture Essence. It’s slighting denser, almost serum like than other essences and that pleases me a lot, I feel it’s taking that little bit more care for my skin and my hydration levels. Not only do essences seriously hydrate the skin in a flash but they also path the way for the rest of the skincare almost like a snow plough opening the pathways for all the other ingredients, serums and moisturisers to follow. This is exactly what happens when you use Pro Collagen Marine Moisture Essence the instant hydration paths the way for the hyaluronic acid and the minerals to be able to deliver long lasting hydration.
F: If you weren’t doing what you’re doing what would you like to have done?
K: I would have been an artist, I have an art degree & love drawing.
F: Which celebrities would you invite to a dinner party?
K: I would invite Adele, Ant & Dec and Oprah!
F: I love this choice, can I come too?! Ant & Dec are brilliant and Oprah can spill the beans on all the gossip from all the high profile celebrity interviews she has done!
F: Which celebrity’s skin would you like to get your hands?
K: Katy Perry as I know she’s struggled with it for many years
F: If you could have any celebrity, be your personal assistant, who would it be?
K: James Corden as I think he’s funny and laughter is a high priority & I think he’d be quite organised too.
F: You two together, can you imagine it! I think you two would be loving life and laughing so much and concocting up master plans to play pranks on everyone. Although I do wonder what your carpool karaoke would be?!
F: What’s the last dream you remember?
K: I can never remember them, but I think that’s for a reason, sometimes we are not supposed to.
F: What’s your skincare pet hate? You can only have one 🤣
K: That’s another tough one, but applying facial oils direct to the skin with a pipette/dropper has to be the top!
I hope you enjoyed my Q+A with Keeley, thank you for reading!
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Fiona x
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