20 Thursday Dec 2012
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20 Tuesday Nov 2012
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Give yourself a few gifts and get this holiday season off to a good start! Be thankful for products from some of our favorite brands that make packing for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years’ trips a breeze!
Stash your V Beaute IT KIT, $165, even in your carry-on bag! The hard case is TSA-approved, and contains your 5 essential skin products (Get it? V is the Roman Numberal for 5…)! You’ll have with you at LEAST a week’s supply of cleanser, exfoliant, serum, moisturizer, and eye cream. You can buy each product individually to re-fill. AND get this: You can even still pack a quart-sized clear plastic bag to stash your other liquids/creams other 3 oz and have it go through security safely too. (I was skeptical at first, but tried it to/from a trip to Seattle over labor day weekend and later to/from Baltimore airport. Nobody gave me any problems either way)
Also pack your Clarisonic Mia, $119, to supercharge your cleansing routine! It’s small and portable, and the oscillating bristles help really scrub away makeup, oil, and pollutants trapped on the skin. Everyone will wonder how your skin is still glowing despite change in climate and travel!
Keep your hair out of your face to wash your face or put on your makeup at home or away with a Tassi, $20. Last year, we gave these as Christmas gifts to all our friends and they LOVED them! Available in several colors and patterns (you might even find one to coordinate with your Clarisonic!) This stretchy headband not only keeps your hair back without clips or bands that will leave dents in your hairstyle. Simply put it on like a regular soft headband and tuck your strands in in the back. When your done, remove the headband and gently fluff your hair back into place!
Denblan toothpaste, $25, is a MUST at home or away. This toothpaste comes in an old-fashioned metal tube that you puncture with the back end of the cap. It uses gentle enzymes to scrub away surface stains on your teeth to whiten without stripping nail enamel. The flavor is vanilla-mint so it’s not an over-whelming flavor, while still leaving your breath fresh.
Get the most out of your Denblan toothpaste with a NEW SlimSonic toothbrush, $15! According to the manufacturer, it provides 22,000 brush strokes per minute. It also comes in a variety of colors and patterns INCLUDING a vented cover so you can keep it clean without trapping in moisture causing odor to develop. Great for your gym bag, purse, or for travel!
Our Facade Vanity Organizer, $75, has convenient pockets and sleeves to stash all your makeup essentials. It was specially designed to hold our own compacts, brushes, and foundation, but works well with other major beauty brands. Our customers love to keep their fave products organized in it at home on a daily basis–but whenever they need to get up and go it’s easy to zip and put in their luggage! The interior zip pocket is removable with snaps, so if it gets too full for your organizer to close, you can just take it out, zip the organizer, and pack the interior pocket seperately!.
Any of these products will make your (or anyone elses!) beauty routine home or away a little bit prettier, a little bit easier, and maybe just a little more organized!
All of the above products are sold in our Facade Store in Houston, TX. Call 713-552-1545 or email kate@facadebeauty.com with any questions about products or to order.
Also, he Facade Vanity Organizer can be ordered through our webstore.
15 Thursday Nov 2012
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We are THRILLED to announce, that Allure magazine has named Facade Houston’s BEST Beauty store in their December Issue!
Here is our favorite excerpt (Click on the photo to enlarge), but you can read the whole thing online or pick up their latest issue!
They also mention beauty products we carry (and have previously written about!) including Beauty For Real lipglosses, and Girlactik Glamorous Skin Glow!
P.S. They made a slight mistake–our waterproof eyeliners are just $22!
07 Wednesday Nov 2012
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Zooey’s makeup look has become almost iconic. Part of what makes her (and her makeup look) so magnetic is how effortless and carefree it all looks when it comes together.
What most people notice about Zooey is her EYES, but surprisingly the makeup she uses to accentuate them is relatively simple–allowing her the ability to play with a fresh pop of color on her cheek and lip without looking too made up or overdone!
START by prepping your face with the right foundation. Zooey’s skin never looks heavy, cakey, or fake. Our Natural Touch Foundation will give you coverage but still looks REAL. Absorb 2-3 pumps at a time into a damp sponge and use a dabbing/pressing motion to apply wherever necessary. (Zooey would likely be shade #2)
Next, be sure to use concealer to cover any under eye circles. This is one of the keys to keeping your eyes looking big and bright! FACADE Invisible Touch Concealer is very opaque so it can cover well even when only using a small amount. Using a big powder brush like our beauty brush, set with a thin veil of oil-absorbing powder like NillaCreme or Verano Pink if desired.
For CHEEKS try mixing blush colors Dizzy and Glendora, $25 each, with your Pom Pom brush and swirl onto the apples of the cheek for a healthy flush of peachy pink. or for something a little more subtle try Dizzy with Colette, instead!
Next for EYES:
Use #29 Wash brush to dust the entire eyelid with a sheer white shimmer eyeshadow like White Linen to instantly lighten and brighten the eye area.
Next, use #21 Perfect Blender brush DAMP to apply a soft caramel color like Sabrina over the lower half of the lid. (For variations with a little more COLOR try a pretty soft blue/silver like Spellbound, a soft lilac like Juju, or a delicate green like Limelight–all would look GORGEOUS with the rest of the shadows recommended remaining the same!)
gently dab off excess color, and using the same damp brush apply a more dense, pearlescent white like Venice to the inner corner of the eye–softly spreading into the tearduct and a little bit under the eye. THIS is pretty much her signature! You can stop here OR
ADD a matte earth tone like Mojave in the crease using the #25 mini flick brush.
Liner adds a LOT of pop–especially for Zooey. I’ve heard many people say that she lines the bottom membrane (waterline/rim–whatever you want to call it)of her eye with white–but in most examples I’ve found in pictures, that isn’t exactly the case. (Look closely, for instance, at all of the examples I found above!). What she DOES do is line the TOP membrane (underneath the lashes) with a black pencil (try BARDOT waterproof eyeliner) AND, either she lines the outer 3/4 of the bottom membrane with the same black pencil OR she lines the entire bottom membrane with a soft bronzey tone like Dorado. Additionally, she tends to have liner in the lower lashbed–something still in that taupe-y bronze family like Bombshell.
Zooey is all about the FRINGE-not just the bangs, but the lashes too! this is where she gets all the ooomph! Curl your lashes first! This is VERY important to really open up your eyes and help them look bigger. (We love the eyelash curler by Kevyn Aucoin!) Start with a mascara primer like the one we carry by Revitalash, and top with your fave volumizing mascara (We love Revitalash mascara in Raven). Last but not least, false lashes are pretty much always a must for Zooey. The trick is to find lashes that will add FULLNESS not over-the-top length. Also look for false lashes that have fibers that aren’t completely parallel–in order for them to look seamless with your own lashes, they should overlap slightly and be of varying lengths–just like your own lashes. You could also always try lash extensions if this sounds like way too much work!
FOR HER MOUTH:
She almost always seems to have something different on her mouth! On episodes of her TV show New Girl, she usually seems to have a pretty pop of pink like with Flamenco or Blossom. She also could try a shade like Florabelle, or Fandango. For something a little bit more subtle she could do Runaround or Caradona.
NEED MORE!?: There are a few non-makeup related things that help make Zooeys eyes POP:
1.) You can’t do anything about this if you weren’t: but SHE was blessed with LARGE beautiful eyes! They’re naturally big. That helps A LOT. Of course we can always make small eyes appear larger–but just know that if your eyes are very small, you won’t acheive the same results.
2.) They’re bright. Contacts come in a variety of colors–you can change your eye color completely, or just amplify your own color. Their intense color against her fair skin and dark hair make them appear to shine even brighter.
3.) Her heavy bangs don’t work for every face shape, but on her they work perfectly! They hit just above her eyes (BELOW her eyebrows) drawing your attention right to them. Aren’t ready for the commitment? Try inexpensive clip-ins to see how you’ll look before snipping. Also talk to your stylist about the best look to accentuate your eyes for your face shape!
18 Tuesday Sep 2012
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We may have appeared to be MIA but we’ve been busy getting ready for our fabulous FALL EVENT!
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! 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 to invest in quality makeup brushes!
DON’T HAVE TIME TO COME TO THE STORE? OR LIVE TOO FAR AWAY? Our 20% off FACADE brand items, includes all web or phone orders too! Just call in, and give us your order over the phone—we’ll send your items to you, and you’ll still save money! Or log on to www.facadebeauty.com add everything you need to your cart. Then enter FALL20 as your checkout code to save!
LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR EVENT UPDATES!
Updates are available year round, but our discounted price during the event is ONLY available this year Tuesday Oct 2nd through Saturday Oct 13th, so HURRY!
Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM.
Also: stay tuned for the latest dish on NEW products from Natura Bisse, Diego Dalla Palma, and Paul & Joe!
10 Friday Aug 2012
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Makeup by Facade.
Photo courtesy of Michael Carr Photography.
Madison had her high school senior portraits taken by Michael Carr at Michael Carr Photography. She is a natural beauty with a lot of spunk. Although Madison certainly doesn’t require a lot of makeup to look beautiful, she wanted to accentuate her eyes for a fun, playful look. After a full consultation, we create a look that best exemplifies each girl’s personality.
Every last detail is captured in a portrait, so makeup applications for this purpose (a “photo face” as we call them), are scheduled for 60 to 75 minutes to ensure a flawless finish. This service is $100 when scheduled with a staff artists Kate or Dayna or $125 when scheduled with the owner, Corinne.
False lashes, if desired, are $25 extra. We recommend having hair styled or placed in rollers prior to your makeup appointment.
To schedule, please call us at 713-552-1545.
25 Wednesday Jul 2012
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Visit our brand new online store to see all FACADE BEAUTY has to offer! We are known for our waterproof eyeliners & waterproof foundation but also have gorgeous eyeshadows, blushes, powders, bronzer, concealer, and brushes!
We are offering 20% off for orders over $100 when you enter code GRAND20 at checkout!
19 Tuesday Jun 2012
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WIN your favorite Facade Beauty Lipstick/Gloss/Liner! Go to our facebook and simply write it’s name in a comment for a chance to win it!
To get you started, the following are some of our best-sellers…
Our bestselling lipliner is VANITY
Bestselling lipsticks are: Heartbreaker, Marisol, Blossom, Babydoll, Cameo, Laguna Beach, Starlet, Sunsprite, and Florabelle.
Bestselling lipglosses include: Arabella, Odessa, Dazzle, Forget-me-not, Lingerie, and Mirage.
Above, Stephanie is wearing Facade Lipstick in “Heartbreaker”, $25.
14 Thursday Jun 2012
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Try these tips to start looking (or KEEP looking) younger and more revitalized!
1.) Moisturize!
Think of your skin cells like grapes vs raisins. Cells with plenty of water are plump and smooth– cells without it look shriveled and collapsed. For de-hydrated skin (i.e. skin lacking water NOT oil) try Darphin’s hydraskin serum, $75– what they like to call “the little black dress of skincare” because everyone could and should have one! Dry skin (lacking oil) might switch to a richer cream. Also drink plenty of water!
2.) Use a liquid to illuminate under the eyes.
Natura Bisse Sheer Cure Eye cream, $115, mimics the pretty glow from YSL’s Touche Eclat–but has something YSL doesn’t–powerful anti-aging benefits! Fighting under eye darkness and puffs, while lifting and firming. Plus sheer iridescence that gives skin under the eyes vitality! Avoid using thick concealers on this area: it thins as we age, causing this to look worse not better.
3.)Use a translucent powder.
Our hearts flutter a little when we think about Bye Bye Pores from IT Cosmetics, $24. It’s so finely milled that it doesn’t settle in and hi-light fine lines and wrinkles. Instead it creates a sort of “veil” like effect: diffusing and softening the appearance of the skin, and making larger pores magically appear smaller!
4.)Use cream/liquid blushes.
Cream Blushes keep the skin looking dewy and hydrated instead of dry and powdery. Apply it to the apples of the cheeks- where you would NATURALLY flush for the most youthful–and natural–look. We’re gaga for the 8 new shades from Kevyn Aucoin, $24–
pictured here in shade “Isadore”.
5.) Fill in eyebrows.
Whether it’s from over-tweezing or just becoming sparser over time–brows tend to lose their density as we age. Get the youthful look back by delicately coloring the skin between hairs in the brow. Paul & Joe’s “skinny brow” pencils, $22, are slim like mechanical pencils which makes it possible to draw in individual hairs-without fear of looking like Groucho Marx!
6.) Start with a shadow primer.
A primer not only increases wear-time of your eyeshadows–the best ones also help smooth the appearance of the tissue on the eyelid which can start to look crepe-y as the aging process takes over. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lid Lines, $25, not only does these things but also contains green tea, vitamin K, and collagen for their anti-aging benefits. Win-win!
7. Don’t be so scared of shimmer!
Seemingly every woman over 35 thinks she can’t wear shimmer– Unfortunately many makeup artists helped spread this falsehood. But look at Susan Sarandon, Diane Keaton, and Helen Mirin above and YOU tell ME they don’t look great! I double dare you! The key is to LIMIT shimmers to a few areas. All of these ladies have dewy glowing cheeks, and a highlight somewhere on the eye. Diane Keaton chose to highlight the inner corner of her eye–giving it that glint like she’s up to something. Mirin and Sarandon chose to highlight the browbone. The trick is to use shimmer on the FIRMEST part of the eye to show off how smooth it is! Using shimmer adds dimension and interest to your look. A face done entirely in matts looks dull and lifeless–and you want to GLOW! Try any number of our beautiful Facade eyeshadows with a satin or pearl finish, $18.50 each.
8.) Try a lash serum!
Long, dense lashes are a sign of youth and vitality. If yours are starting to diminish, try undoing the damage with a lash growth serum. We love Revitalash, $100, which goes on once a day like a liquid liner and helps generate new growth while conditioning lashes. It’s even better that there are no reported side effects like with the prescription, Latisse.
9.) Plump your lips!
We’re not talking about that over-injected bee-stung look–we just want to restore fullness from your youth.Lipsmart, $30, keeps skin cells in the lip hydrated so they remain plump and smooth (remember the raisin metaphor earlier?)
10.) Try on a NUDE lipstick.
It doesn’t have to be paler than your mouth–try something close to your natural lip tone. When you’re concerned about feathering in lines around your mouth bright colors are your WORST enemy! So instead try something a little more understated. Plus, when lips have lost volume very bright or very dark colors can make the mouth look even smaller. For suggestions from Facade, refer to our earlier entry: “The Perfect Pout“. Don’t believe you can get away with “not wearing enough color”? Look at those pictures of Susan, Diane, and Helen again! Their lips definitely aren’t loud!
12 Tuesday Jun 2012
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One of the FIRST pieces of advice you’ve probably already heard is go WATERPROOF! The natural moisture of your eyes, combined with Houston’s humidity, and possibly tears- waterproof is the only way your liner can last the day.
Of course, we recommend our very own FACADE WATEPROOF EYE PENCILS which are available in 10 shades. For lining the inside (or membrane) of the eye we particularly recommend Bardot (Black) or Lido (Dark Blue). $22 each. If you prefer a liquid liner to a pencil, we’ve recently become smitten with Diego Dalla Palma’s liquid version which is available in both brown and black, $30.
Many of you have used our liners before and STILL may have a problem with smudging. So HERE are some great trouble-shooting tips:
If it’s not WATER-soluble (i.e. water PROOF), it’s likely OIL-soluble–meaning anything with oils in it will cut right through it. So if you use an oil-based concealer around your eyes or a rich eye cream, they may be breaking down the eyeliner. You have options: For eye creams- try switching to something lighter and GEL-based for the day, and reserve your really rich eye creams for night (We like Darphin Anti-Fatigue Smoothing Eye Gel, $38; Natura Bisse Eye Recovery Balm, $95; and Natura Bisse Stimul-Eye Gel, $65). You can also try changing the formula of concealer you use.
Also try dusting a little bit of a translucent POWDER with a small fluffy brush under your eyes when you’re completely finished with your makeup. This creates a barrier so the oils in other makeup don’t mix with the eyeliner. [We like our FACADE pressed powder in NILLA CREME ($42.50 new or $30 for a refill) it Cosmetics BYE BYE PORES, $24; or Diego Dalla Palma Rice Powder, $52]
STILL getting smudgy?
Consider this: maybe your LINER isn’t the culprit–the problem COULD be mascara!
We don’t always recommend wearing waterproof EVERY day because it can be drying to your lashes—HOWEVER, if you coat them first with a mascara primer like the one by REVITALASH, $24, it may be moisturized enough to handle waterproof every day. We LOVE Diego Dalla Palma Semipermanente mascara, $36—it’s not going ANYWHERE until you take it off!
In addition, we recommend always using a waterproof mascara on bottom lashes (if you use mascara on the bottom lashes at all!) because the bottom is where you’re likely to smudge- especially if your eyes water, or you wipe at them frequently. We recommend Maybelline Lash Discovery in waterproof for this. The itty bitty brush allows for precision–and you don’t need volumizing/lengthening for these lashes–just color. This gives you exactly that!
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