The Jet-Setter! Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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The Jet-setter is always on the go. She loves to travel and needs beauty products that can simplify her routine while on the go and are easy to pack. All of the products recommended below meet the size limitations set by the TSA. The jet-setter might even be you this holiday season as you travel to see loved ones!

Please note the items in the images below are not to scale with one another.

A.) Slim Sonic Toothbrush (shown in dot pattern)- these toothbrushes are a big hit as a gift. Less bulky than a regular re-chargeable and with a convenient vented lid! The vent prevents the gross mildew-y smell from developing while still protecting the brush head. available in a variety of colors and patterns. Comes with battery and brush head replacement ($16).

B.) Marvis travel toothpaste (shown in strong mint)- these toothpastes are not only travel-sized but they come in quirky flavors like ginger-mint, jasmine-mint, cinnamon-mint, and licorice! They seriously keep your teeth feeling dental clean, and we’re all obessesed ($6)!

C.) Jouer eye crayon in rococo– Just before you land, use this creamy water-proof eye crayon to highlight around your tearducts so you look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed upon arrival! This versatile color can also be used to highlight your brow bone, cupid’s bow, the center of your lower lip (beautiful under gloss!) or smeared over your entire eyelid ($24)!

D.) Truffle Petite Clarity (shown in Lilac/Navy)- We’re seriously obsessed with these pouches if you haven’t noticed. available in a variety of colors, they are TSA- approved to carry on your liquids and are far more durable than your zip-loc baggie. They are easy to wipe clean in case of spills, and we love attaching clips from our key chains to the metal grommet to keep track of them ($32).

E.) Kevyn Aucoin roller ball eyeshadow in topaz- you won’t need to pack any tools to use this eyeshadow–no brush required! Just roll this baby right onto your eyelids and smudge a bit with your finger if desired. voila! Easy to pack, easy to use–we like that! ($29).

F.) Evian travel-sized mineral mist- dry, stale, recycled airplane air leaves us feeling parched. Re-hydrate and wake yourself up by periodically misting your face and/or body with a little evian mist! Also fabulous for cooling off by the pool or on the beach ($8).

G.) Natura Bisse Oxygen Mask- Smear this on in-flight (why not??? Everyone else looks ridiculous with their eye masks and neck pillows!) to keep your skin from becoming lack-luster in-flight. The oxygen helps purify and revitalize the skin to take it from dull to luminous. Everyone will wonder how you look so refreshed after taking the red-eye. (If you’re too chicken, use it in the hotel when you land) ($40).

H.) Facade Waterproof Eyeliner (shown in bombshell)- our eyeliners are super creamy so they glide on easily with out tugging or skipping across the skin but they dry WATERPROOF which also means they are NAP-proof on long flights! They’re also slim and easy to pack. You have about 60 seconds after application to smudge them out and create a lovely smokey effect ($22).

I.) Lipsmart- this hydrating lip treatment nourishes lips and plumps them without irritants that sting! Keep your lips moist in even the most severe weather conditions so lipstick glides on smoothly–or use alone instead of gloss ($30)!

J.) Jouer mini luminous moisture tints (come in a 4 pack) – What an awesome idea! minis of jouer’s fabulous luminous moisture tint formula make traveling easy–it provides a sheer (but slightly buildable) coverage, moisture, and an SPF 20 all in one! Plus they are so cute in their teeny tiny squeeze tubes! Also great for stashing in your purse or gym bag ($20).

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the sporty girl gift guide next!…

 

Facade Holiday Gift Guide 2012

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Stumped on what to get your finicky friends this Christmas? We have LOADS of fun trinkets and toys for any fashionable woman!

Worried about getting her the right color? The following list of items would be flattering on any coloring, suitable for any skin type, and if it’s available in a variety of colors and you choose one she doesn’t like–it is easily exchangable!

Upon request, we are more than happy to wrap any gift with gorgeous paper and a silk bow free of charge, OR to create goodie bags with a printed cellophane bag, sparkly filling, and topped with a silk bow. Absolutely free of charge to our valuable customers!

Still nervous?
We have gorgeous gift certificates available in any denomination! Does your friend already shop here? Have us look up her favorite lip stick, eyeliner, or mascara for a little tangible treat to go along with it!

Facade Waterproof eyeliners in best-selling colors BARDOT (black) or LIDO (deep teal) $22 each

Everyone’s lashes could use a little lift! $20 gets a trust worthy lash curler AND one replacement pad.

IT Cosmetics “Hello lashes” Mascara, $20. Has a lash growth serum, a primer, and a semi-permanant tint all in one! Plus the revolutionary shaped wand helps you seperate your lashes as you apply! (A Cute goodie bag could contain this, and one of each the above lash curler and waterproof eye pencil for a nice little theme!)

V Beaute IT KIT, $165, houses 5 skin essentials in a convenient travel kit. The formula is great for all skin types including the most sensitive. Every product is gluten free, paraben free, artificial color and fragrance free. 

The SlimSonic Toothbrush, $16, is great for travel and is available in a variety of prints and colors.  

Our Vanity Organizer, $75, conveniently stores all her beauty essentials. From Brushes, to compacts, to concealers and balms. The interior zip-up pouch is removable and can be carried seperately. 

A Clarisonic Mia,  $129, is available in a variety of colors and has a great oscillating brush to clean the skin removing built up oils, accumulated dead skin cells, daily pollutants, and makeup for a deep clean. Great for travel, comes with a charger!

The Glam Glow Mud Mask helps tighten and tone the skin, with purifying kaolin clay and major antioxidant power, it is great for every skin type to give that gorgeous glow revered by Hollywood elite! A Full-size is $69, or stash a mini in her stocking or gift bag for just $24!

The Tassi, $15, keeps your hair contained and out of the way while you wash your face, use a mask, or put on your makeup! It’s unique design prevents you from accidentally creasing your hair by putting it up with bands or clips. Also great to use when getting massages or facials! Try pairing this with a Glam Glow Mini as a fabulous “facial in a bag” gift! Sweeten the pot for close friends with a Clarisonic!

Paul & Joe Eye Shadow and Lip Balm Set, $60 contains essentials for sexy shimmering holiday eyes, and barely there pretty pink lips. The seemingly bright balm is actually quite sheer, and the eyeshadows can be used either dry or damp to create any look. 

A Beauty For Real Light Up Lip Gloss Trio, $49 can be given to one friend, or broken up and given to a few! $17 cheaper than buying three of these glosses individually. Available in four different sets of trios.

Rubis tweezers are THE greatest tweezer made. With a classic slant tip and amazing precision you can get even the shortest most stubborn hairs with ease, $45. Lipsmart, $30, provides moist plumpness for your lips. Our clients buy 2 and 3 at a time because their friends, sisters, etc “borrow” them and never give them back! It doesn’t tingle to plump–I like to think of it as taking your skin cells from raisins back to grapes–basically it fills each skin cell with more water molecules for natural plumpness. Great for anyone! 

Belle Fleur candles have gorgeous presentation in a beautiful gift box with their own box of matches. They have fabulous holiday scents including Kyara Clove, Neroli Pine, and Bergamot Cedar ($48 each) or you can get a mini of each scent in a trio set for $75.

Natura Bisse Spa HAND SILK, $35. This Long-wearing hand cream will really last. It absorbs well, but also leaves a great moist feeling behind–so you don’t feel like you constantly have to reapply. SPF15 and a nice light scent make this a great gift for men and women. The tube is small enough to fit in a purse, or fit in a bed-side drawer. Pair in a gift bag with a nail file and a cute polish for a sweet little “manicure in a bag!” gift.

Look Younger with Makeup

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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!

March issue of PaperCity features interview with Corinne Williams!

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We are thrilled to share that the owner of Facade, Corinne Williams, was interviewed for a piece in the upcoming issue of PaperCity! PaperCity is a local publication available free in Houston with articles about fashion, trends, events, and Houston society.

Here’s your sneak peek of the interview! You can pick up a copy of PaperCity here at Facade or at several other local businesses throughout Houston!

Want the products Corinne mentions?

Bye Bye Undereye from IT Cosmetics is $25 for a tube that will last you at LEAST 3 months. Bye Bye Pores also from IT Cosmetics is $25. These products are absolute MUST-HAVES as far as we’re concerned! The entire concept behind IT Cosmetics are products that look realistic even on High Definition television. If it’s good enough for that, it’s good enough for us!

Beauty For Real Cream Blushes, $30. We sell the “Beauty For Real” collection too! Each of these creamy blush compacts have two colors in them. In a beautiful dusty rose tone with a soft highlight color called “Get Lit/ In the Pink” and a gorgeous bronze color with a gold highlight called “Goldrush/After glow”. We recommend Using the pink and/or bronze on the apple of your cheek, and either of the highlight colors on the tops of cheekbones for a beautiful, dewy glow. The bronze/gold colors will be beautiful in the upcoming spring/summer months!

ERA spray foundation, $55, by Classified Cosmetics comes in a variety of colors, provides great coverage that looks like real skin, and contains skin-loving ingredients to soothe and heal sensitive or blemish-prone skin. Plus it’s WATERPROOF so you can dance all night long even in Houston’s high humidity and know that your look will last!

LIPSMART, $30, is a beautiful hydrating lip plumper. Old plumpers basically used ingredients they KNOW will irritate your lips to the point they swell–which accounts for the extra volume they provide. It’s usually not harmful–most companies use products like peppermint extract, but it IS irritating. Lipsmart, on the other hand uses ingredients that encourage water retention on a cellular level. Over time, the skin cell swells to accommodate the extra water molecules giving you plump, luscious lips without the sting!

Paul & Joe Beaute 001B Bronzer, $40, is beautiful for paler complexions. It doesn’t have any sparkle in it, and lends a soft beautiful warmth that never looks heavy or dirty.

Facade Natural Touch Foundation, $50, is Corinne’s liquid version of the ERA spray foundation. Great for girls intimidated by the spray application. This formula also feels a little lighter once on and therefor feels better on less oily skins than the spray foundation. It too, is a waterproof formula.

 

 

 

Facade Waterproof Eyeliners, $22. These are THE best eyeliner pencils for lining the inside membrane of the eye HANDS-DOWN. Available in 10 stunning shades that really last! When the nights over and you’re ready to remove, just use a waterproof eye makeup remover like “In An Instant” from Ilona or vaseline works very nicely too!

The Perfect Pout

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Let’s be honest girls– we typically don’t really wear makeup to attract or impress men. It’s more about the way WE feel. They don’t always notice all the trouble you went to, what they DO notice is the confidence it evokes in us when we know we look great.

But with Valentine’s day right around the corner, we can still try to use makeup in a way that will appeal to them. Most men will find a lip that looks like the best version of your own the most attractive–so instead of a bold red lip, try instead a color that is almost the same shade as your natural lip tone. Most girls have a color that ranges from a browny-pink to a soft petal, to even a slight berry tone.

Lips with a little sheen to them look sultry– Begin by lining the lips with a neutral lip liner like FACADE Vanity, and finish by applying a sheer gloss, or a soft lipstick. Don’t goop on too much, though– men typically don’t like it when a gloss or lipstick feels too sticky.

 

 

 

Products to try:

 

 

 

 

(From Left to Right) Facade Lip gloss in SWEET KATE, MAVERICK PINK, and ARABELLA are gorgeous neutral lip tones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(From Left to Right) Facade Lipstick in LAGUNA BEACH, CARADONA, AND CAMEO.

If you’ve been using your LIPSMART or Natura Bisse Lip Recovery Balm, as we suggested in our FIRST Valentine’s post, your lips will FEEL just as good as they look! (And Here’s a tip– for the most natural looking lip, try using ONLY Vanity Lipliner and LIPSMART together!)

Below, take a look at our short video tutorial by Facade Owner, Corinne Williams:

Feeling Flirty for Valentine’s Day!

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We’re going to Update with tips EVERY day from now until Valentine’s with tips to feel and look fabulous for one of the most romantic days of the year.

February 14th is just over two weeks away. Start getting ready by softening your lips! Try our two favorite products:

Lipsmart $30

This softens and PLUMPS the lip but doesn’t sting! Has a cumulative effect (which is why you should start NOW!) and leaves a beautiful glossy shine!

and BRAND NEW from Natura Bisse:

NBceutical Lip Recovery Balm $65

Not just any “balm” but an intensive treatment that repairs stressed lip tissue and keeps it supple. Perfect texture for under lipstick.

Happy Smooching!

Stellar Stocking Stuffers

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Looking for some of the best gifts Facade has to offer this Christmas for friends, family, or even yourself? Here are some of our staff picks! Try mixing and matching any or all of these things for what our girls here at facade would consider the PERFECT stocking!

Santa baby, I’ve really been an awful good girl…
You can trim my Christmas tree, with lots of goodies from Facade beauty…
I really do believe in you. Let’s see if you believe in me

A. Rubis Tweezers $40. These swiss tweezers are simply the best. A slant tip for excellent precision. The company also makes a scissor perfect for trimming rogue brow hairs!

B. Tassi $15. Available in an assortment of colors and prints. Used to pull back hair while washing your face or applying makeup. Doesn’t leave “dents” in the hair and doesn’t snag or pinch like clips or bands could.

C. Girlactik Pout Shine “Gorgeous” $18. Available in three other colors, this highly pigmented gloss gives a beautiful shine and has enough color it can be worn without a lipstick underneath.

D. Belvada Mascara $20. A fabulous mascara in a unique container. Remove the lid and use the slide to push the mascara wand out and through the mascara, for an even, clump-free coating on the wand every time!

E. Paul & Joe Kitty Cat Nail File $5. These adorable nail files get the job done.

F. Jessica Cuticle Oil $6. Fabulously nourishing, yet feels very light.

G. Makeup Mini Bag $10. Made out of neoprene (the same material as wet suits for scuba diving), this extremely durable bag can hold and protect your essentials. Also available in  a larger “brush clutch” size for $15.

H. Kabuki Brush $40. This brush is a great multi-tasker. Excellent for powder, bronzer or blush, and fits perfectly in the palm of your hand!

I. Paul & Joe Nail Enamel 019 $14. This nail polish is long-wearing and comes in a variety of colors–but we particularly love this sultry color–perfect even after the holidays!

J. Paul & Joe Nail Enamel 014 $14. This polish has silver glitter in a clear base- perfect for layering over more opaque colors (like the other shade shown here!) when you’re feeling particularly festive.

K. Tube Pencil Sharpener $5. This convenient sharpener holds pencil shavings from eye, lip, and brow pencils so you don’t make a mess! When it’s full, it pulls apart so you can empty the shavings in a waste basket.

L. Facade Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil $22. Our waterproof eyeliner is an absolute MUST for every girl. It’s available in 10 shades and is incredibly long-wearing. Perfect for lining the inner membrane or outside of the eye. We especially recommend gifting colors BARDOT (black) and LORELEI (gold) since they’ll look great with any skin, eye, or hair color.

M. LIPSMART $30. This amazing lip treatment is a balm and plumper in one. It uses an all-natural ingredient that binds water to the skin cell, keeping each cell plump and moist! Essential for quickly approaching cold weather.

Come look around the shop for OTHER gift ideas too! We would be happy to wrap any item(s) for you as gifts in wrapping paper and ribbon, or in a cellphane bag with ribbon.