Monastery

Is Monastery Made a luxury brand?

Yes, Monastery is considered a luxury skincare brand. It combines high-performance formulations with carefully sourced, potent botanicals. It is also a clean beauty brand, meaning it avoids harmful or questionable ingredients.

Because of this commitment to purity and efficacy, it is carried by Beauty Heroes, a clean beauty retailer with the highest clean beauty standards in the industry.

Who is the founder of Monastery?

Monastery was founded by esthetician and herbalist Athena Hewett. She created the brand after seeing how skincare was not healing skin conditions. Monastery was born from her knowledge of healing remedies and herbs with the goal to heal and rejuvenate the skin.

What does Monastery Made skincare focus on?

Monastery takes a slower, more intentional approach to skin. Rather than chasing quick fixes, each formula is designed to help skin find its way back to balance. The focus is on supporting the barrier, encouraging repair, and creating the conditions for lasting resilience. It’s less about instant transformation, more about skin that feels steady, calm, and deeply well over time.

What product should I start with if I’m new to Monastery?

If you’re new to Monastery, a great starting point is one of their signature facial oils, such as the Rose Cleansing Oil, Gold Restorative Face Oil, or the Lapiz Matte Body Oil.

These oils are versatile, suitable for most skin types, and showcase the brand’s focus on nourishing, healing botanicals. They can be easily incorporated into simple and advanced skincare routines.

How does Monastery combine traditional herbal knowledge with modern science?

Monastery blends time-tested herbal remedies with modern formulation techniques. The brand uses potent plant extracts and traditional botanical ingredients (such as magnolia, lavender, raspberry seed oil, or sage, among others), then refines them using scientific methods to ensure stability, absorption, and effectiveness. This approach allows the products to deliver both holistic benefits and visible results.