Kat Burki has done it all. She did interior design. She has a background in health. Now she is making a name for herself in the beauty industry with her signature fragrance and skincare lines. We were lucky enough to sit down with Kat before her appearance at Lord and Taylor in Mizner Park and discuss everything from where she finds her inspiration and how she plans to grow her brand.
How did you break into fragrance and skincare?
I never thought I would be in the beauty industry. It was kind of half-hazard and evolved over years. I was launching my lifestyle line and wanted to create a fragrance to capture its essence. It was part of the journey that life takes you on and the meeting of different worlds.
What brings you to South Florida?
I love the warm weather and really need the simplicity and healthy lifestyle of being in the sunshine. Our newest fragrance “Endless Summer” is inspired by that idea. It’s about that having that year-round state-of-mind, and that footloose kind of feeling.
How do you chose the scents you use?
I have a very keen sense of smell. I look for what I would want in a fragrance. I like light, crisp, notes, but I also look toward what our customers want and what’s trending. We keep working on it until it’s perfect. The process sometimes takes years.
What makes your skincare products different than other lines on the market?
I come from a health background so I use that same philosophy. You want everything to be as fresh as it can be. Everything in our products is raw and every ingredient has a purpose. We look for boosters that complement each other. For example the reishi mushroom in the Vitamin C Intensive Day Cream has great anti-aging benefits on its own, but it also makes vitamin-C more potent. The products also have multiple benefits. Our new Form Control Marine Collagen Gel plumps, fills and helps your own collagen build up over time.
Kat Burki will offer individualized consultations at Lord and Taylor in Mizner Park (200 Plaza Real, Boca Raton) on Saturday, March 21, from 12 to 3 p.m.
