Aesop

Edit: the management and sales folks have been super helpful with the accident that happened with one of their products that spilled into my bag. They offered to pay for cleaning my bag and to replace my product. I was worried before when I wasn’t hearing back but I am now grateful for the attention and care given.

I’m kinda a snob when it comes to skincare, so when I found out that Aesop was in Portland I had to make sure a visit to the store was to happen. Most of their products tend me to sold out online, and I was delighted to find the few coveted items in stock. The layout and design of the store is fun and earthy. The categorization of items I also found to be most helpful. The gal who was helping me that day was knowledgable with suggestions and also loaded me up with tons of samples! I love a place that doesn’t skimp on that for customers! My only gripe was the pricing and lack of displaying the prices. So really I had no idea what I was going to pay till I got to the register. Not really a happy time when the bill hit. Just be prepared when the total comes up.

Striking skincare products made with all natural ingredients. A little on the pricey side, but they serve you tea while you browse and you can try everything without getting judged.

Have you ever felt like you’ve been kissed by the Gods of the Tropics? You’ll smell like Bergamot and Ylang-​Ylang after using their soap slab. They are quality product that have been introduced to me by a friend over a year ago. The scent reminded me of home when I was a child. The fresh scent of Ylang-​Ylang, a very weird looking flower yet packs a lot of scent.
They have tons of potions and lotions to treat yo self and bring back your supple and youthful look. I’m a fan of their body oils. It is good if you’re feeling like a paper or when summer comes that you’re feeling like a crocodile skin bag. The crew is knowledgable and helpful of how to assist you and your needs.
Quality comes with a price. Let us put it that way. …even their post poo drops.
I love the darkness and simple open are display of the store. The only thing that I’m kind of turned off is the location. It is hard to find parking around that area. Plus the occasional bums by the bus stop.

Well presented store with a very friendly guy at the til who was patient enough to answer my questions and hooked me up with some reading material on the company. I was window shopping to get some ideas for the guy I am dating whom sort of started to take a mild interest and concern about aging a bit and looking better, especially around the crows feet. I took some flyers for him.

Gorgeous design. Wonderful product — everything smells divine. A bit pricey, but well worth it. Helpful sales people that give you space to shop independently.

I actually went to the NW 23^rd location and was helped by James, what a great guy! I had to unfortunately make a return, and he handled it great, smooth transaction! I even got more samples from him to try. I will be coming back to purchase more! great customer service.

Okay Aesop, you’re officially chasing me around the world. As if my husband already wasn’t upset that I spent half my monthly salary on your products when we lived in Australia, now you’re here in Portland and my spending spree can continue. But you know what? You’re worth it.
For the uninitiated, Aesop is an Australian range of high quality, incredible-​smelling skin care products that up your showers and hand washes to rock star status. Expect your soap to come complete with its own scent profile and expect to get obsessed quickly. Their shops are all different, each with their own unique natural/​industrial design-​forward flare that represents the city they are in, but the concept remains the same: you can come in and smell, spray, lather yourself with any of their products.
I can’t leave the store without buying the Resurrection Aromatique hand wash for the bathroom (mandarin, rosemary, cedar) and the exfoliating version for the kitchen (vetiver, bergamot). But the body washes and lotions with coriander, geranium and rose are also winners. If you’re looking for a fantastic gift for your discerning husband, girlfriend, mom, or really just anyone who enjoys the finer things, pick up one of their gift packs and prepare to win the holiday.