About Us

With close to 40 years experience in total, we know how skin behaves – and what it needs.

Welcome to Skin Atelier!

I’m thrilled to have you here and excited to share a little bit about myself and my journey with you.

My passion for beauty therapy runs deep — three generations, to be exact. It all started with my grandmother, the first beauty therapist to introduce her expertise to Fiji, all the way from India. She opened “PRIMROSE,” where she became known for her rejuvenating milk baths and herbal facials, transforming both skin and confidence for the people of Fiji.

Inspired by my grandmother’s pioneering work, my mother, Pratibha, took her own passion for beauty to new heights. Partnering with my father, they rebranded and expanded their business into the renowned Beauty Mantra Skin Care & Day Spa, always evolving and staying ahead of the latest trends and treatments to meet their clients’ needs.

This legacy ultimately led to me, the youngest of three. I graduated with top honors from Elite International, New Zealand’s leading beauty academy, and went on to earn my international qualification through CIDESCO, the world’s most prestigious certification for aesthetics and beauty therapy.

My personal experience with acne has only fueled my dedication to skin care, pushing me to continue my education and learn about the best treatments for every skin concern. I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate the sea of online “solutions,” so I’m here to make things easier for you. My goal is simple: to educate, guide, and help you achieve the best version of your skin.

If you have any questions or want to book a consultation, I’d love to hear from you.

Looking forward to working with you soon!

– Nandika x

Our Team

Caitlin

Senior Skin Therapist / Aesthetician

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Caitlin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Skin Atelier team.

Besides having previously worked at some of the best salons in Auckland, Caitlin ran her very own clinic in St Heliers for a number of years. After having her beautiful daughter Aubrey, Caitlin decided to take a step back and enjoy motherhood.

Caitlin has a bubbly personality and a way of making clients feel comfortable and taken care of. She’s an incredibly fast waxer, an absolute whiz with eyebrows, lash lifts & laminations. Above all, Caitlin’s true passion & expertise lies in helping clients heal their skin. From inside out.

She is committed to providing the highest quality service, ensuring that every client leaves feeling satisfied.

Nandika

Fill in / on call 

Nandika is temporarily filling in while Skin Atelier is on the hunt for their next senior aesthetician. Once this role has been filled, Nandika will return back to her management role and any clients under her care will fall under the new aesthetician. 

Caitlin
Skin Atelier's Nandika Singh

Caitlin

Senior Skin Therapist / Aesthetician

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Caitlin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Skin Atelier team.

Besides having previously worked at some of the best salons in Auckland, Caitlin ran her very own clinic in St Heliers for a number of years. After having her beautiful daughter Aubrey, Caitlin decided to take a step back and enjoy motherhood.

Caitlin has a bubbly personality and a way of making clients feel comfortable and taken care of. She’s an incredibly fast waxer, an absolute whiz with eyebrows, lash lifts & laminations. Above all, Caitlin’s true passion & expertise lies in helping clients heal their skin. From inside out.

She is committed to providing the highest quality service, ensuring that every client leaves feeling satisfied.

Nandika

Fill in / on call senior Aesthetician

Nandika is temporarily filling in while Skin Atelier is on the hunt for their next senior aesthetician. Once this role has been filled, Nandika will return back to her management role and any clients under her care will fall under the new aesthetician. 

Three Generations
Through the Years

 

1979

Indian-born Geeta Warid; my grandmother opens Primrose Beauty in Vanua Arcade in Suva, where she introduces Fijians to her milk baths and herbal concoctions that she makes herself at home

 
 

1987

Her daughter, my mother; Pratibha joins the business and learns the ropes

 
 

2000

Geeta retires and Pratibha takes over the running of the business, introducing international skin care brands and new technologies

 
 

2004

Rebrands to Beauty Mantra and opens the Suva Central flagship

 
 

2005

Beauty Mantra opens its second branch

 
 

2018

Nandika opens Malkia Beauty in Auckland, continuing my grandmother– and mother’s legacy of helping clients achieve great looking skin

 
 

2019

Nandika collaborates and joins Beauty Mantra to fuse together the two brands & offered treatments

Commitment #1

Client-Centered Care

Our skin clinic is committed to providing personalised, high-quality skincare services that meet the individual needs of every client. We truly believe that everyone's skin is unique and requires a tailored approach to achieve the best results.

Commitment #2

Advanced Technology and Treatments

We are committed to staying at the forefront of skincare science and technology. Our clinic continuously integrates the latest procedures, equipment, and innovations in skincare to ensure that our clients receive the most effective treatments available.

Commitment #3

Commitment to Client Safety

We promise to uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene in all our treatments and procedures. Our clinic is equipped with advanced, medically-approved equipment and we strictly follow all protocols to safeguard our clients' health.

Our Brands

Environ

Environ is the leader in formulating and manufacturing vitamin based, especially Vitamin A skincare products.

Environ’s aim is to normalise skin by replacing the vitamins lost daily through stress, pollution and overexposure to the elements. Environ chooses the best available ingredients that really work.

Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale believes the most beautiful cosmetic you can wear is a healthy skin and this is the driving passion that delivers an unparalleled range of products free from synthetic oils, dyes and preservatives. The range has beautiful colours across pressed mineral powder foundations & a liquid foundation. The entire line has been through tests to confirm our products are non-irritating and don’t block pores. You can use jane iredale with confidence, even if you have the most sensitive skin.

Institut

Institut was founded in 2008 as a highly effective, results orientated, Australian skincare.

Formulated by leading cosmetic chemists and pharmacists to ensure effective use of active ingredients, delivery systems and biomimetic formulations to deliver results and products that really work.

Advanced Nutrition

Using evidence-based research, the Nutritional and Skin Experts from the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (iiaa) based in the UK, have formulated supplements, which combine premium ingredients to help maintain skin health and target skin concerns. The quality and combination of nutrients in the formulations are at a level and can really make a difference. The ingredients, processes, partnerships and packaging all work together to provide a supplementation programme that not only encourages healthy skin but helps support a sustainable future. The team at Advanced Nutrition Programme™ includes experts specialised in nutrition, professional skincare and pharmaceuticals.

Heliocare

Heliocare provides the best daily defence against sun damage and premature skin ageing. Each product is packed with intelligent ingredients that provide maximum broad spectrum protection against the sun’s damaging rays and defend the skin from deep within. Heliocare understands that all skin is unique. That’s why they offer a range of formulations to suit your skin type, so that everyone can find a Heliocare product to fall in love with.

Aspect Sun

A collection of UVA and UVB SPF 50 skincare to elevate your daily routine. Ultra-hydrating, lightweight and fast absorbing for all-year-round use.

A unique formulation enriched with antioxidants offering broad spectrum 4-hour water resistant sun protection. Wear alone or under makeup for a sheer-glow finish.

PCA Skin

Formulating products that improve the health of the skin is a cornerstone of PCA SKIN. Daily care and professional products are created to work together in customized regimens that deliver healthy, beautiful, younger-looking skin. When choosing ingredients and developing products, a deep respect for human health, animals and the environment is maintained.

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