Does Clarisonic work? How do I choose the right model?

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Why should I use a clarisonic?

THEY SAY: It cleanses skin 6x better than hands alone, removing makeup and oil that can be left behind otherwise. By removing this, pores are clearer and can absorb other treatments more readily. For example, those who use a clarisonic enjoy 61% greater absorption of topical vitamin C vs. those who manually cleanse.

WE SAY: We ❤ makeup, but we know how important it is to take care of our skin and remove it thoroughly. We are sure when we use our clarisonics it is ALL OFF and it provides a light exfoliation that helps keep us feeling smooth. You really can FEEL the difference in the smoothness of your skin right away. (psst, one of our makeup artists’ husbands borrows hers!…)

What’s the difference between that and the one by Olay?
Oscillation vs. rotation. Olay’s cheap knock-off ROTATES which is more aggressive and can tug on delicate skin. Clarisonic’s oscillating technology makes rapid micro-movements back and forth so that it doesn’t tug or tear the skin, and mimics the movement an esthetician makes when extracting blemishes/blackheads from pores.

Can’t I just run to Nordstrom and pick one up?
Yes and no. You CAN get Clarisonic from Nordstrom or other fine retailers, HOWEVER we are able to sell more advanced models than they are FOR THE SAME PRICE. Because we have two licensed estheticians on staff that can answer your questions and ensure you get the best Clarisonic cleansing system for you! YOU CAN’T EVEN BUY THEM ON WWW.CLARISONIC.COM!

The difference between a “regular” and a PRO model Aria is this: The PRO has an additional DEEP PORE CLEANSING brush head, an ADDITIONAL year on the warranty (3 year vs 2) and a FREE year subscription to a popular health/beauty magazine.

The difference between a “regular” and a PRO Clarisonic PLUS is this: The PRO has an additional (faster) SPEED SETTING, a great handle brush that the Clarisonic can fit into to get difficult-to reach areas likes back and buttocks when using your BODY brush. an ADDITIONAL YEAR on the warranty (3 year vs 2 year) and the FREE year subscription for a popular health/beauty magazine.

So who WOULDN’T want to get the PRO models over the regular? Especially when it’s THE SAME PRICE!!! 🙂

What’s the difference between these and the Mia?
The Mia does NOT have a special PRO model. The difference between the two is very simple…the Mia has 1 speed, and the Mia 2 has two speeds. The Mia 2 also has a 2 year warranty (as opposed to a 1 year) and comes with a free travel case. Mias are great for travel as they are smaller and lighter than the PLUS and ARIA and are usually available in a wider range of colors. 

So, be honest, which is the better model? Honestly, we would always go with the PLUS PRO every time. Over time, you may like to adjust your Clarisonic to a higher speed. Instead of having to buy a new product altogether, get the extra speeds the first time! Additionally, the Pro is the ONLY Clarisonic machine that can be used with the BODY brush for exfoliating the backs of the arms, legs, butt—pretty much anywhere! Great for eliminating shaving bumps from the legs or bikini line, or chicken bumps (keratosis pilaris) from the backs of the arms.

That being said…the Aria is great for college students as it has a unique USB compatible charging cable (like an iPhone) and does have multiple speeds. The smaller size makes it easier to travel.

For those on a tighter budget, the Mia or Mia 2 are nothing to sneeze at. Easily portable, a wide range of colors, and easy to travel with–you just may “outgrow” it after a few years and want to graduate to the Aria or Pro!…

LATEST from Jouer (Fall 2013)

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We are SO excited about Jouer. We only started carrying it several weeks ago and already it is FLYING. We love the colors, the textures, and the ease of use of these beautiful products! Most recently launched, were FIVE new awesome red lipsticks and TWO new gorgeous hot red lip GLOSS hues!

They developed this awesome little chart to help you decide on your perfect red!:

LOVE IT! Lipsticks are $22, and Lipglosses $20

Also out recently, they expanded their color offering for their fabulous liquid liners! Now available in Lynx (shimmering golden olive) , Panther (dark charcoal), and Leopard (rich shimmering brown. LYNX already has gotten attention from Allure magazine for being a color of the moment!!! $22 each.

They also released FABULOUS new mascaras available in black (noir) and brown (brun) for $24! These have the same sliding components the glosses do so you can attatch them to your other fave Jouer products!!!

ALL JOUER PRODUCTS ARE PARABEN FREE!

EYELINER INGREDIENTS: water(aqua), beeswax, propylene glycol, copernicia cerifera (carnuba) wax, peg-75 lanolin, glycerly stearate, peg-100 stearate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, xantham gum, silica, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, phenoxyethanol, capryl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol MAY CONTAIN (+/-): mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides (Cl77492, Cl77499)
LIPSTICK INGREDIENTS: ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, octyl palmitate, ozokerite, hydrogenated vegetable oil, euphorbia carifera (candelilla) wax, hydrogenated castor oil/coplymer, beeswax, theobroma grandiflorum (cupuacu) seed butter, palmitoyl oligopeptide, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexyl palmitate, tribehenin, pvp/hexadecene copolymer, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, sorbitan isostearate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, retinyl palmitate, MAY CONTAIN (+/-): titanium dioxide (77891), yellow 5 lake (Cl19140), iron oxides (Cl77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499) mica (Cl77019), red 6 lake (cl 15850), carmine (Cl 75470), contains carmine as a color additive.
LIPGLOSS INGREDIENTS:polybutene, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, octyldodecanol, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, synthetic fluorphlogopite, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, trihydroxystearin, calcium aluminum borosilicate, polyethtlene, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, silica, bumetrizole, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, laminaria ochroleuca extract, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract, aspalathius linearis (rooibos red tea) leaf extract, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, ethylcellulos, isostearyl alcohol, hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, phenoxyethanol MAY CONTAIN (+/-): mica, titanium dioxide (Cl 77891), iron oxides (Cl 77492, Cl 77491, Cl 77499) red 7 lake (Cl 15850), red 6 (Cl 15850), red 6 (Cl 15850), carmine (Cl 75470), red 30 lake (Cl 73360), red 28 lake (Cl 45410), yellow 5 lake (Cl 19140).
MASCARA INGREDIENTS: water/aqua/eau, beeswax/cera alba/cire d’abeille, glyceryl stearate, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, vp/eicosene copolymer, propylene glycol, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax/candelilla cera/cire de candelilla, stearic acid, pvp, polyvinyl alcohol, triethanolamine, palmitic acid, 1, 2-hexanediol, talc*, lecithin, tocopherol, tropolone, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid, sodium dehydroacetate, caprylyl glycol MAY CONTAIN (+/-): iron oxides (Cl77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499, Titanium dioxide (Cl 77891)
*in brown shade only.

NEW Beauty For Real Color Lip Cream!

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We are excited to welcome the latest and greatest product from Beauty For Real! Popular for their volumizing ILLUMINATING lip glosses, these lip creams also have the clever light-up mirrored component so you can check your perfect application at the same time!

What THEY say: FULL COVERAGE, incredibly LONG WEAR that feels better than you’ve ever imagined possible. A unique formula that provides the ultimate care for the lips with high impact, saturated color and long lasting wear. The applicator is designed with an LED light and a mirror allowing a controlled application anytime, anywhere. The Cupuaçu butter is cold-pressed, refined, and filtered from the seeds of the Cupuaçu Tree in Brazil. This provides a creamy and emollient feel that promotes smoothness and softness. While the special blend of organic neroli and mandarin oils offer a soothing, calming feel.

What WE say: WOW these are highly pigmented! “Barely There” will be a FABULOUS fall nude…for a nude with some substance, unlike the sheerer nudes of summer! “Always There” emphasizes the pink of a naturally pigmented lip, and “Really Red” has a GORGEOUS rich undertone. These WILL stain the lip and last for HOURS! For $22, you can’t shake a stick at that!

Ingredients: rincus communis (castor seed oil), olea europea oil (olive), cera alba (beeswax), stearalkonium hectorire, silica silylate, theobrama grandifloruem (cupuacu seed butter), propylene carbonate, citrus reticulata oil (red mandarine oil), citrus aurantium oil (neroli), may contain: Titanium dioxide (CI 77991), iron oxides (CI77491, 77492,77499), red 7 lake (CI158, mica (CI77019), red 6 lake (CI16035), manganese violet (CI77742).

NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. MADE IN USA.

Facade in Fall 2013 INSIDE WEDDINGS! For gorgeous bride, Tori Pate!

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We are THRILLED to be published in the current issue (Fall 2013) of INSIDE WEDDINGS! We had the privilege of working with some of our favorite vendors in May of this year for the wedding of Facade bride, Tori Pate! The article featuring several photographs of Tori, her mother, her mother-in-law, and brides maids (all of whom had makeup done by Senior Staff artists Kate and Dayna) begins on page 110! Flowers by Abraham from Plants ‘n Petals, a cake by Cakes by Suzie, photography by Michael Carr, and the whole thing coordinated by THE best event planner in Houston– Ann Whittington. We are so excited to share this recognition with the creme de la creme in Houston’s weddings!

Kate and Dayna went on location to hotel Icon to do the makeup for the gorgeous young bride and her party. Kate then followed the bridal party to The Corinthian where she stayed until after the ceremony ended to touch up lipstick/gloss, and powder. (touch-ups on other makeup was un-necessary, as the majority of our products are waterproof and therefor VERY long-lasting!)

The LATEST from Paul & Joe Beaute (Fall 2013)

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Paul & Joe is re-thinking EVERYTHING. Hence, their recently launched “face colors”–or to the rest of us, what we call BLUSH! 😉 Now their blushes will be sold separately from a re-fillable magnetic compact. We are very thrilled at the selection of colors because they are all GORGE! $18 for the blush, and $8 for the re-fillable compact.

These will be added to their permanent collection, and word through the grapevine is that they will be discontinuing lipgloss G and replacing THOSE with new fresh formulas/colors as well!

They’ve also re-thought their loose powders! Now you can buy the container separately, (or save your old one) and purchase your own separate re-fills of color so you aren’t stuck buying the case every time! The new loose powders are different as well with high-definition pore-less technology! lovely! $18 for the powder container (with sifter and puff), and $36 for the powder refill (with new sifter).

Additionally, we are welcoming new LIMITED EDITION products!

We are beyond angry that these liner pens will not be making a home in their permanent collection because they are AMAZING. To get MEGA precision with a soft black or sepia brown tone, your lining possibilities are almost endless! $25.

For FALL, they have released these adorable gift sets complete with an eyeshadow, shadow/highlighter creme and loose sparkle shadow in three fairytale-inspired color ranges, as well as three new shades of lipstick perfect for the season! Here’s a closer look at the lipsticks!($20 for the re-fillable lipstick “bullet, $5 for the paper case it fits into):

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NEW from IT Cosmetics!

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Welcoming the newest addition from IT cosmetics— Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss stains!!!

These glosses are AWESOME! $24 Each

What IT says about it: These are your super- hydrating lip glosses, anti-aging lip serum and lip stain all in one! Delivers high shine and rich pigment that glides on like a lightweight serum that instantly hydrates, repairs and protects lips with a flush of naturally pretty color that lasts.

What WE say about it: These are GREAT glosses with a pretty range of color! We find that they ALL adapt a little from person to person. After a few minutes of wearing the color it will transform slightly based on your pH just like the Vitality Lip Flush lipsticks! LOVE the texture, and the scent is nice too! We also love that they are paraben free!

Ingredients:Polybutene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Silica, Bumetrizole, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vanillin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sorbitan Isostearate, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Cholesteryl Chloride, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140:1), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090:2), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 6 (CI 15850), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410).

Facade Fall 2013 Event!

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We are SO EXCITED to share the newest colors and hottest trends for the 2013 Fall/Winter season!!!

We have special gifts with purchase for our NEW LINE Jouer and also from Diego Dalla Palma, Kevyn Aucoin, Natura Bisse AND Priori to celebrate this event!

Call us (713-552-1545) or email facadeuptown@aol.com to reserve YOUR personalized update for just $50 (Usually $90 -$75)! In addition, take 20% off ALL Façade beauty products! MAKE SURE YOUR LOOK NEVER BECOMES “DATED” AND ALWAYS LOOKS FRESH!

Updates are 1 hour and 15 minutes–our artists will tell you about the newest products and the best ways to use them… PLUS help you pick out new colors suited personally to you!

STOCK UP ON FACADE BEAUTY!
It’s a FABULOUS time to stock up on your Facade faves–(why not get enough Bardot black eyeliner pencils to last you until SPRING!? And you KNOW you’ll have to get more foundation SOMETIME…) or it’s the perfect time to invest in quality makeup brushes.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR EVENT UPDATES!

DON’T HAVE TIME FOR AN UPDATE?
That’s okay! Come in and shop ANY TIME during regular business hours–we always have friendly staff ready to help you–appointments aren’t necessary to SHOP!
You can ALSO purchase Façade Beauty online! Use code FALL13 to get this great discount until October 31st!!

Introducing Natura Bisse’s NEW High Density Lift!!!

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What THEY say: Inspired by the most effective facial fillers currently used in aesthetic medicine, NATURA BISSÉ has created a revolutionary facial cosmetic treatment, a latest generation formula that restores the appearance of suppleness and a youthful volume to the skin through cutting-edge ingredients. This innovative treatment effectively eliminates the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles, provides the look of a visibly defined facial contour and helps the skin look lifted and youthful.

What WE say: If you are using (or have previously used) RETINOL/RETINOIDS have recieved LASER OR CHEMICAL PEELS or just have THINNED skin genetically or from medications/treatments, you NEED this in your life. It will help re-build and support stressed skin that has become thinned over time. It also gives a BEAUTIFUL poreless finish to the skin, and instantly smooths. This is NO “cindarella” effect…with regular use, the results LAST. We call it “Spanx for the face” because of it’s lifting, tightening effect!!

Recommended Use: For the ULTIMATE Anti-aging experience with Natura Bisse use in the AM layered over Inhibit Tensolift serum! At night, try Diamond Life Infusion layered under Diamond Extreme Cream!

Try it before you by it! Stop by our store today, and ask for samples! We’re never stingy!

Ingredients: Water(Aqua), Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate, propanediol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, pisum sativum (pea) extract, cetearyl alcohol, ethylhexyl stearate, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, distarch phosophate, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, coco-caprylate, hydrolized collagen, hydroglized hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed elastin, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, arginine, methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, sodium hyaluronate oligosaccharides, ascorbic acid, glutathione, thioctic acid, retinol, sh-polypeptide-59, allantoin, tocopherol, lacttic acid, sodium lactate, serine, urea, cyclopentasiloxane, sodium polyacrylate, peg-75 stearate, polyglycerly-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, sodium isostearate, ceteth-20, steareth-20,dimethiconol,ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, benzotriazolyl dodecyl P-cresol, cyclodextrin, sodium chloride, octoxynol-9, polysorbate 20, lecithin, phenoxethanol, pofassium sorbate, chlorphenesin, methylparaben, salicylic acid, sodium methylparaben, proplyparaben, fragrance (parfum), limonene, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, cintronellol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, benzyl benzoate

YLBB Lip Liner Stains!

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We posted a little while ago about IT Cosmetics YLBB Lip Liner Stains, and MAN we adore them! We couldn’t have anticipated how much we would love them. When they say it’s a stain it REALLY is. Great for lining the mouth as usual, or even coloring in the entire mouth and topping with a sheer gloss for long-wearing color! Previously it was only available in two colors a nude/light and nude tan/rich. NOW they have added true COLOR to the mix plus another nude! The nude/light has had a name change to “buff nude” and the tan/rich has been changed to “spicy nude” but are still the same colors! At $20 a pop, we’re sold!

Psssst! In case you were wondering, YLBB stands for “Your Lips But Better”!

Inner beauty comes from within, but a little lipgloss never hurt anyone!