QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

A little nature. A little science. All you.

Discover the joy of making your own skincare. A hands-on cosmetic workshop to explore, learn and create something beautifully personal.

Explore the workshop

No experience needed. Just curiosity.

Hands exploring skincare with botanical ingredients and glass laboratory equipment

NATURE MEETS KNOW-HOW

Vegan formulas. Personal discoveries. Shared moments.

Vegan formulas. Personal discoveries. Shared moments.

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Slow down…
Get curious!
Learn along the way
Have fun!
Make something yours

Join me for a relaxed, creative workshop where you can explore the science behind skincare, make your own cosmetics and meet new people.

Working as we would in a small formulation laboratory, you’ll learn about your skin type, understand what goes into skincare products and discover how to build a simple routine that suits you. I’ll explain the chemistry along the way, making it approachable for everyone—no previous experience needed.

There’ll be time to experiment, ask questions, chat and unwind. You’ll take home your creations and educational materials covering your formulations, the science we explore and practical skincare guidance to return to afterwards..

02 / WHAT YOU’LL CREATE

Three products. Made by you.

These products are suitable for all ages and can be adapted to fit your skincare and beauty routine.

01 / HYDRATE

Korean Glass Skin Night Serum

Inspired by the fresh, dewy look of Korean skincare, create a night-time serum with niacinamide, panthenol (provitamin B5), centella asiatica extract and hyaluronic acid. Discover what each ingredient brings to the formula and how they support hydration, skin comfort and a smoother-looking complexion.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

01 / HYDRATE

Korean Glass Skin Night Serum

Inspired by the fresh, dewy look of Korean skincare, create a night-time serum with niacinamide, panthenol (provitamin B5), centella asiatica extract and hyaluronic acid. Discover what each ingredient brings to the formula and how they support hydration, skin comfort and a smoother-looking complexion.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

02 / PLAY

Your Own Signature Lipstick

Play with cosmetic pigments, blend shades and create a lip colour that feels truly yours. Choose a soft everyday shade or experiment with something bolder, using a vegan base made with ingredients of natural origin. Explore how pigments and the lipstick base work together to create colour and texture.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

02 / PLAY

Your Own Signature Lipstick

Play with cosmetic pigments, blend shades and create a lip colour that feels truly yours. Choose a soft everyday shade or experiment with something bolder, using a vegan base made with ingredients of natural origin. Explore how pigments and the lipstick base work together to create colour and texture.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

03 / NOURISH

Personalised Vitamin C & Aloe Vera Day Cream

Create a daytime moisturiser with vitamin C and aloe vera extract. Learn how ingredient choices influence a cream’s texture and suitability for different skin types, and discover the science of combining oil and water through emulsification.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

03 / NOURISH

Personalised Vitamin C & Aloe Vera Day Cream

Create a daytime moisturiser with vitamin C and aloe vera extract. Learn how ingredient choices influence a cream’s texture and suitability for different skin types, and discover the science of combining oil and water through emulsification.

Vegan · Made by you · Yours to keep

03 / A LITTLE SCIENCE, A LOT OF CONFIDENCE

Understand your skin. Get to know your ingredients.

Your skin, understood

Understand your skin type and its needs, and learn how to build a skincare routine that suits you.

Ingredient lists, made clearer

Become more confident reading labels and choosing products. Explore what ingredients do, how they interact and who they suit.

Chemistry you can see

Discover the science behind cosmetic making, from blending pigments to bringing oil and water together.

Evidence over fear

Explore ingredient safety in context: concentration, formulation and how a product is used matter. No blanket “good” or “bad” ingredient categories.

04 / MEET ANA

Hi, I’m Ana, a pharmacist and formulation development scientist with eight years of experience working in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

After that time, I decided to take a step back from industry and approach my career from a different perspective. So here I am, falling in love with science all over again!

If you’d like to join me, I’d love to share what I know and help you understand the science along the way. I believe everyone can understand chemistry when it’s explained clearly. Formula by Ana brings that belief to life: a space to learn, experiment and discover what you can create.

06 / GATHER IN QUEENSTOWN

A natural laboratory, at Te Atamira.

Te Atamira, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Thursday, 19 November 2026 · 6:00–8:30 pm

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 10:00 am–12:30 pm

07 / YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE

Good things are taking shape.

NZ$65 per person. Join us on Thursday, 19 November or Saturday, 21 November for a hands-on cosmetic workshop.

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