Tropic Skincare

About Tropic Skincare

Tropic Skincare is a privately held direct selling company headquartered in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2004 by Susie Ma, who began by selling at a London market stall. In 2011, Ma appeared on BBC The Apprentice and Lord Sugar invested in the business. The company is positioned in vegan skincare and operates through a network of independent Ambassadors, with products also sold online. The listed information provided here shows 2 European markets.

The product range covers skincare, make-up, body care and haircare. Tropic states that its products are vegan and cruelty-free. Based on the information supplied, the company’s website did not say here how broad each range is, how products are priced across categories, or whether availability differs by market.

For someone considering joining, Tropic uses a direct selling model built around independent Ambassadors. In practice, that means products are sold person to person as well as through online channels, with Ambassadors operating independently rather than as employees. The information supplied does not state how compensation is structured, what commissions are paid, or whether there are rank-based incentives, so those points should be checked directly with the company and in any current Ambassador materials.

Public review information is mixed and should be treated with care. One source listed is Trustpilot, showing a 4.8 rating from 26,535 reviews (Trustpilot (tropic.com), conflicting third-party data, 2026-10). However, review sources disagree, and MLM-focused review sites report much lower scores, so the overall rating is unverified. Before signing up, ask to see the current income disclosure, the starter-kit cost, any monthly purchase or activity requirements, and the refund or buy-back terms for unsold stock and starter materials. It is also sensible to verify which market you would join in and which policies apply there.