Archive listing for August 2010

Alpha-H New Skin Begins

Posted in 'Brands' on August 5, 2010
We all have our own ‘little bevy’ of favourite Alpha-H skin care products here at The Facial Company.  Alpha-H is a family based business, almost our neighbour here in Queensland, creating the most comprehensive glycolic skin care range owned, operated and manufactured in Australia.  Alpha-H is the forerunner leading the way in advanced corrective and preventative skin care, meeting the demands of their worldwide audience of consumers.

The all-inclusive Alpha-H cosmecutical skin care collection is suitable for all skin types and concerns providing skin care solutions beneficial to all ages.  Glycolic acid is formulated with various vitamins, essential oils and herbal extracts to target skin care glitches such as fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage, congestion and blemishes, acne and acne scaring, as well as putting the life back into dull, tired skin.  Glycolic acid is one of the safest most effective Alpha Hydroxy Acids.  As the focal ingredient in the Alpha-H skin care range, glycolic acid removes dead skin cells, dramatically reducing the appearance of fine lines allowing skin to retain a healthy glow and smoother appearance.  It aids in the delivery of the combined active ingredients featured in the Alpha-H skin care products directly to the skin to restore moisture, elasticity and subtleness.

The year 2010 marks the 10-year anniversary of the number one selling product alpha-h liquid gold.  To coincide with the celebration Nicky Buckley, a much-loved Australian TV personality, has taken on the role as the first Alpha-H brand ambassador.  Nicky, the face of Alpha-H is a busy working mum like many of the consumers who support Alpha-H.  Nicky bears many of the characteristics that epitomize the Alpha-H brand as a whole, making her a perfect delegate and role model for women.  Nicky believes in good skin care and endorses Alpha-H because it ticks all the boxes for an extensive skin care range that meets all of her skin care needs.

At The Facial Company, the fully trained Alpha-H therapists will ensure you establish the most suitable skin care regime recommending the best products to address your own personal skin requirements.  With the opportunity of a face-to-face discussion with our therapists via our Live SKYPE video consultation, guidance on the correct use of any Alpha-H product offers our customers complete and total peace of mind.  The Facial Company is an authorised Australian Alpha-H online store and reseller offering competitive pricing on the entire Alpha-H range.

Alpha-H has all bases of skin care covered comprising of a diverse collection featuring essential daily skin care in addition to specialised treatment products.  The product line up includes cleansers & toners, exfoliators, vitamin serums, moisturisers, masks, eye care, sun care and body care.  The perfect introduction to Alpha-H skin care is a ‘Starter Kit’, consisting of specific treatments intended to address various skin concerns such as ageing, pigmentation and acne problems.  These ‘Starter Kits’ are a great way to try before you buy and the handy mini-sized packs make ideal travel companions.  Click here to find a kit to suit your needs.  

Some of the highlight Alpha-H products include their number one seller, as mentioned, alpha-h liquid gold.  The appropriately named skin refining solution with a cult following not only brightens and rejuvenates your complexion it also firms and tones leaving skin smooth, soft and silky.  The lightweight, non-foaming alpha-h triple action cleanser yields a three in one action to reduce the spread of surface bacteria, remove all traces of makeup whilst maintaining the pH balance.  The absorbent alpha-h balancing moisturiser and gentle exfoliant has multiple benefits such as refining texture, improving elasticity, reducing enlarged pores, wrinkles, fine lines, pigmentation and acne scaring for smoother, clearer, younger looking skin.  

A commemorative special edition alpha-h liquid gold intensive night repair serum, launched earlier this year, takes the original formula to greater heights.  This water based repairing and restructuring serum improves skin tone, texture and strength in a painless effective alternative to surgical procedures.  Over time, this treatment performs to keep your skin looking younger and healthier while you sleep.

Alpha-H understands we all have different skin concerns and therefore offer the best solution for radiant glowing skin at any age.  To find out more contact The Facial Company to book your SKYPE consultation and discover the appropriate Alpha-H skin care recommendation prepared just for you. 



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CLARINS Daily Energizer – young, PRETTY and fashion-forward.

Posted in 'New Products' on August 9, 2010
Shhh…Can you keep a secret?

I have some exciting news!  I am going to tantalize you with a preview of a new Clarins skin care range that will be available here at The Facial Company from early September.

Say hello to the new Clarins Daily Energizer skin care range!

Clarins, renowned skin care experts, are adding a skin care line, specifically developed for Generation Y, to their successful portfolio.

The Daily Energizer range addresses the needs of consumers in their teens and twenties and is the ideal introduction to Clarins skin care, priced appropriately for a simple affordable solution for its price conscious young audience.  The new collection focuses on all of the typical young skin flaws such as shine, minor imperfections and breakouts, uneven skin tone and signs of fatigue such as dull, tired skin. The Clarins Daily Energizer range, packed with essential vitamins and plant extracts will energise skin and boost radiance to promote a flawless, healthy complexion. 

The five-product line-up is suitable for all skin types and comprises of Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel, Clarins Daily Energizer Wake-Up Booster, Clarins Daily Energizer Cream, Clarins Daily Energizer Cream-Gel and Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion SPF 15.  Presented in an exhilarating ‘vitamin-inspired’ orange colour scheme the products feature a deliciously fresh fruity fragrance accordingly.  Designed to get your skin super lambent and prepared for the day ahead, the range promises textures that are non-oily and absorb instantly whilst naturally penetrating the skin.

If you’re not already impressed with the potential of an energising skin care collection that leaves your skin glowing with radiance, then this ‘sneak peak’ of the key products will be sure to have you on the edge of your seat anticipating its arrival.

Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel (75ml) RRP $22
The first important step in a skin care regime, this lightly foaming cleanser aims to remove all make-up and eliminate impurities to improve skin radiance.  This simple effective cleansing foam leaves skin clean and refreshed.

Clarins 
Daily Energizer Wake-Up Booster (125ml) RRP $30

This unique innovative light-gel lotion cools and revives skin tone refreshing the complexion first thing in the morning.  Refines the skin texture for softer, smoother skin and delivers an instant boost of energy and radiance; this is the perfect way to wake up skin each day.  Similar to a shot of fruit juice, the booster helps deliver a cocktail of hydration to the skin.

Clarins 
Daily Energizer Cream Gel or Cream (30ml) RRP $38 each
A daily moisturiser including a gel for normal to combination skin and a cream for normal to dry skin, that helps diminish imperfections and energises radiance.  Boasting the antioxidant qualities of Vitamin C skin is more resistant and full of energy.  It reduces excess shine while boosting microcirculation for a more even, healthy complexion.



Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion SPF 15 (30ml) $38
A lightweight, oil free, milky lotion moisturises with the added benefit of sun protection.  Vitamin C energizes skin providing antioxidant enhancements to increase resistance and decrease imperfections.  It helps deliver an even complexion with a matte finish for healthy, flawless skin while protecting from dangerous UV rays.

The Clarins Daily Energizer skincare range, also dubbed the "dream team” of products is pertinent for the future generation who live in the fast lane.  Often skin care is neglected due to lack of time, Clarins however took this challenge on board and provided a comprehensive, yet effortless, three-step skin care program that combines performance and pleasure to satisfy those needs of high quality products with immediate results.  The speculation and possibility of achieving immaculate skin is now fast becoming reality as the Clarins Daily Energizer range recoups exhausted skin and rejuvenates energy levels to guarantee a healthy, radiant complexion.  

Make dreams of flawless skin come true with the new Clarins skincare Daily Energiser range, arriving online soon at The Facial Company.

Prices quoted are subject to change without notice.


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Heal and Conceal

Posted in 'Skin tips' on August 24, 2010
Facial redness is extremely common and aggravated by a variety of conditions such as rosacea, allergies, broken capillaries and sun damage. It can even be a repercussion of over-exfoliating or scrubbing your skin. We all know that makeup can hide and conceal our imperfections but some of the best beauty products also help to heal our often-embarrassing complexion woes. Cosmetics applied to conceal redness are often multi-functioning and can tackle other skin concerns too.

One of the problems that often arise is finding makeup that will not further-irritate already sensitive or inflamed skin. It can be so daunting that sufferers are too frightened to using anything on their skin at all. It is that fear that makes us want to crawl into the nearest cave and hide out until the redness has diminished. Well fear no longer, help is on the way! Let’s focus on some effective makeup and skin care solutions to ensure you have less irritation and a more even complexion.

dermalogica treatment foundation
This lightweight oil free liquid makeup not only provides a flawless coverage it also keeps the skin protected from moisture loss. The natural looking coverage is sheer to full to conceal flaws it also has skin conditioners and antioxidant vitamins to keep moisture locked in. Natural colour pigments maintain the colour and texture all day without irritating the skin. Ideal for all skin conditions, including oily and acne prone skin. A full spectrum of eight shades makes this the perfect choice for all skin tones.

ultraceuticals even skintone compact
This stunning compact features lightweight reflective minerals that create a flawless glowing complexion. It assists in reducing the appearance of uneven skin colour and facial redness. This longwearing formula requires few touch ups and is beneficial for all skin types particularly sensitive, featuring minerals that are natural sun protectors, this formula is non-comedogenic and oil free. The inclusion of antioxidant vitamins and green tea extract combine as free radical scavengers, which assist in maintaining moisture to the skin.

glo minerals redness relief powder
This unique formula is a special powder blend that counteracts surface redness instantly. With soothing ingredients that alleviate irritated skin this powder is ideal for even the most sensitive skin and is highly effective after advanced chemical and microdermabrasion treatments. It can be worn alone, under or over foundation and re-applied throughout the day as required.

asap pure mineral foundation spf15
Featuring a revolutionary skin-brightening ingredient, this active formula visibly plumps and softens fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in firmer younger looking skin. Delivering a sheer, flawless, glowing finish this mineral makeup also offers SPF 15 protection. A concealer, foundation and sunscreen in one simple application. Available in four shades to suit any skin tone and age it blends easily to provide a natural looking coverage. Free from nasties this pure mineral blend is ideal for sensitive, acne, rosacea, pigmented and allergy prone skin.

dr. natasha cook sunscreen foundation spf30
This multi-tasker is a sunscreen, foundation and moisutriser combined. Packed with highly concentrated effective ingredients, incorporating antioxidants this TGA approved formulation combines the best of chemical UVA and UVB blockers. While presented in a liquid formula you can be sure this foundation provides a lasting matte finish. With four compatible complexion shades, including Anti Red this makeup is particularly good for rosacea prone skin hiding redness whilst being a low-irritant formula.

Tips


• Always opt for non-comedogenic cosmetics as regular makeup can irritate sensitive skin and cause further inflammation. Try bareMinerals.
• Green-tinted concealers can neutralise redness when applied to the red areas of your face. Follow with a shade that matches your skin tone to hide any further imperfections. Try napoleon perdis pro palette concealer – correct and conceal.
• Eyes are often extra sensitive so you need to select eye makeup especially for sensitive eyes. Neutral colours are the best to offset redness. Try bareMinerals loose eye shadow, glo minerals precision eye pencilnapoleon perdis mesmer-eyes black mascara.
• Most suffers of facial redness prefer to avoid blushers but if you must wear one opt for a mineral powder blush in a sheer colour for sensitive skin and apply sparingly. Try bareMinerals blush.
• Avoid red lipstick shades as they can draw unwanted attention to your skin colour. Instead, opt for glossy sheer formulas in a similar hue to your natural lip colour. Try glo minerals liquid lips.
• To minimise redness without using heavy makeup apply a tinted SPF moisturiser to soothe irritated skin while gently counteracting redness and protecting skin from additional sun damage. Try dermalogica sheer tint redness relief spf15.
• Never forget to remove your makeup before you go to bed, select a gentle, all-natural, chemical free makeup remover to avoid inflammation. Try jw organics phyto-vitamin face & eye make-up remover.
• Refrain from using skin care products that contain irritating ingredients. Avoid products with alcohol and added fragrances. Opt for a natural calming skincare routine to soothe and relieve redness and inflammation associated with delicate, fragile skin. Try NAT. Restore range.
• Always remember to apply sunscreen every day. Sun exposure will certainly exacerbate the condition. Try clarins sun care cream for sun-sensitive skin spf30.

There are ample skin care products available to alleviate facial redness; it’s just a matter of finding the right solution for you!

Tried and Tested - the reviews speak for themselves!


medik8 red alert serum
esthederm sensi system outdoor calming cream
alpha-h soothing & calming mask
skinstitut laser aid
emerginC hyper-vitalizer face cream
pier auge soothing ental delicate

Facial redness can undoubtedly affect your self-esteem and many aspects of your social life.With a proper skin care regime and corrective makeup, you can definitely minimise redness to improve your complexion and restore your self-belief.




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