GUYANESE entrepreneurs have been constantly adapting and changing, moving from being just suppliers to being even creators and producers, and this was the vision that founder of Trisee Luxury Cosmetic, Tristell Manifold had when she started producing her own line of lip-gloss and lip plumper exclusive to her company.

Manifold gave the Pepperpot Magazine an insight into her business journey, explaining that she was very passionate about the beauty community and she noticed that there was a lack of quality beauty products and make-up services in Guyana and wanted to make a difference. To her surprise, within months of debuting MakeupByTrisee, her business expanded to include one-on-one make-up courses, which she said was very rewarding as well as satisfying.

“One of the joys of being an entrepreneur is a constant challenge to create and build. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, so when life provided another path, I took the opportunity to share my knowledge with others, using a simplified course outline to help clients to create their own natural and trendy make-up looks. Over the years I have really enjoyed mentoring and coaching others, while learning more about the beauty industry,” she said.

The young entrepreneur stated that one of her biggest sources of motivation is her four-year-old son, explaining that she wants to create a business that can provide for him and that he can aspire in turn, to be inspired by and be proud of all the hard work she has put in to accomplish her goals.

Manifold told the Pepperpot Magazine that to take her brand to the next level, she knew that she had to take the initiative and move from simply supplying beauty products to creating her own products. She said that her locally made lip-gloss and lip-plumper are not her first venture as a product creator, adding, “Why not be innovative and create my own products? At the end of the day, my consumer base is Guyanese and I want to provide the best for us. I started by designing and supplying luxury 3D mink lashes. So, I created strip lashes that give that glamorous look.”

When asked about the process of her creating her own product, Manifold described it as challenging and said, “But I loved every moment of it,” noting her commitment to her customers, and the love she has for creating quality products. She stated that her love for make-up enables her to have an insight into customers’ need for comfort as well as style and that allows her to create the best possible products that would meet the need of her customers. Manifold stated that it has been quite a learning process, but she has enjoyed every second of the journey.

“People often glamorise the end results without taking into consideration the hard work that goes into it and trust me, it takes a lot of tears and sweat. Making Glossy Luxe by Trisee has been an amazing new challenge,”she said. “Larger companies normally make lip gloss in larger batches as opposed to the smaller handcrafted batches I’m currently making. I am using all-natural ingredients such as pure coconut oil and vitamin E oil, which help to soften lips and heal chapped lips.”
Manifold told the Pepperpot Magazine that the lockdown has allowed her more time to focus on the business and its future, stating that she is excited to grow as a brand and an entrepreneur. She stated that her business will continue to produce its own products to ensure that all the products she offers to her customers are locally produced and of the highest quality.

Trisee Luxury Cosmetics currently produces lashes, lip gloss, and glitter products and recently launched a Shimmer Body Spray. Manifold also told the Pepperpot Magazine of one of her upcoming products the “24k gold body oil,” infused with rose petals.
The young entrepreneur said that she had to ensure she invested a lot of herself into the business. She encourages other entrepreneurs, especially women, to follow their vision and never stop expanding and working toward their goals.

“Being successful takes a lot of work, vision, and perseverance. I would encourage young entrepreneurs and product creators to anticipate the customers’ needs and always deliver beyond expectations. It sets you apart from your competitors and helps you to develop a loyal consumer base. Above all, continue to challenge yourself, take risks, learn from complaints, study your craft and industry, and always believe in yourself.”