Archive listing for October 2010

Nicky Buckley for Alpha-H

Posted in 'Brands' on October 12, 2010
The year 2010 saw our very own Alpha-H, one of Australia’s most influential skin care companies; celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their number one selling cult product alpha-h liquid gold.  Simultaneously, Nicky Buckley, a highly acclaimed Australian TV personality, accepted the role as the first Alpha-H brand ambassador.  Nicky, now the face of Alpha-H is a busy working mother, a regular contributor to many charities and much-loved television host.  Nicky portrays many of the attributes that typify the Alpha-H brand, making her the ideal candidate for the representative role.

Nicky a born Melbournian, pursued a career in modelling before shifting her focus to television where she began working as a model on ‘Sale of the Century’, an Australian game show that aired on the Nine Network.  She then broke into her first presenting role as co-host of for ‘Blind Date’ on the Ten Network before returning to ‘Sale of the Century’ to co-host along side Glenn Ridge in 1994.  It was during her six-year stint in this role that Nicky gained celebrity status and became a widely recognised female face of Australian television.

After ‘Sale of the Century’ Nicky has presented various pay TV programs while more recently she appeared on the Ten and Nine Networks presenting family and parenting segments during ‘Good Morning Australia’ and ‘The Today Show’.  No stranger to skin care, Nicky was also the resident Beauty Editor for New Idea before appearing on the Seven Networks highly rated ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as a celebrity contestant during the 2005 season.

Nicky has three young son’s, Cooper, Jasper and Baxter, and like many Australian working mothers, needs to focus on looking after herself and her family.  Michelle Doherty, director of Alpha-H is also a mother of three and a busy working mum like many of the consumers who support Alpha-H.  Michelle believes that Nicky, with her looks, joyful attitude to life and her easygoing demeanour epitomises the essence of the brand, making her the perfect delegate for an Alpha-H woman.

Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Nicky has had plenty of opportunity to try many skin care brands, but has never found one that was as results driven as Alpha-H.  "As a woman, who has experienced the various stages of the aging process, I understand the importance of effective anti-ageing skincare products and I am dedicated to improving and prolonging the youthfulness of my skin and have found everything I need in Alpha-H. I didn’t think my skin could get any better but it can and it did,” said Nicky.

Let’s take a look at Nicky’s top 5 Alpha-H products.

Balancing Cleanser –" This cleanser contains aloe vera so it doesn’t dry out my skin while cleaning it. It also effectively removes eye makeup so I don’t have to worry about that extra step”.

Ultra Protector SPF30+ – "This sunscreen moisturiser protects and quenches the skin all in one. It was an absolute lifesaver on my recent trip to Egypt for filming of Guide to the Good Life”.

Liquid Gold Intensive Night Repair Serum – "My favourite product of the Alpha-H range! The Liquid Gold Special Edition leaves my skin feeling noticeably softer when I wake up in the morning”.

Essential Hydration Cream - "This product smells amazing and helps to restore the suppleness and vitality to ageing skin”.

Age Delay Eye & Lip Treatment – "Perfect for hydrating the delicate areas around my eyes and lips, fine lines look less noticeable and my skin feels firmer after use”.



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Napoleon Perdis - Bringing out the Celebrity in YOU!

Posted in 'Brands' on October 22, 2010
Napoleon Perdis was born and bred in Sydney and is a makeup extraordinaire, the sovereign of Australian professional makeup artists, who in recent times has acclaimed international success, working with well-known famous VIP’s.  Napoleon Perdis is the name behind the iconic brand, appropriately labelled Napoleon Perdis.  Together with his wife and brother, they have evolved into a beauty empire boasting concept stores and point of sale locations primarily in Australia and New Zealand.  In more recent times, the Napoleon Perdis brand has also become popular overseas, now being represented in various locations worldwide.  Napoleon Perdis launched back in 1995 and over the past 15 years, it has grown into a well-respected, glamorous, high-end cosmetic brand that has begun taking the world by storm, even attracting numerous celebrity fans.  

Since the early days, Napoleon Perdis has continued experiencing considerable growth and currently boasts a full collection of makeup, brushes, tools and accessories.  The Napoleon Perdis product line-up additionally features a skin care line that compliments the lucrative cosmetics collection.  Distinguished for providing premium quality products Napoleon Perdis flaunts one of the most abundant palettes of make-up colours available on today’s market.  The versatile mix and match collection allows for endless layering between the ranges which include lines such as Auto Pilot, China Doll, Peep Show and Devine Goddess.  Napoleon Perdis also promotes a bath and body range along with a sunless tanning line.  The entire Napoleon Perdis collection delivers high-performance products presented in attractive, classy packaging.

Napoleon Perdis focuses on the aspiration of enabling every woman the opportunity to feel like a celebrity by virtue of makeup via constituting an enlightening product collection tailored to transform the catwalk style into a realistic look.  While the inspiration for Napoleon Perdis may come from the runway the key is to take these styles and make them wearable for everyday women.  Practical, gratifying yet still elaborate is the look you can expect from Napoleon Perdis.  A household name in Australia, Napoleon Perdis, synonymic with beauty, the phenomenal range of colours and signature products, endorsed by the makeup maestro Napoleon Perdis himself, all emerge with their own pro tip, giving everyday women the insight into a makeup artist’s edge.

The myriad of famous stars that affiliate with Napoleon Perdis keep the products in demand.  With big names like Lindsay Lohan, Nicolette Sheridan, Paula Abdul, Evangeline Lilly, Sarah-Michelle Gellar, Shannon Doherty, Melissa George and the Duff sisters Hilary and Hayley, the Napoleon Perdis collection is even more appealing to consumers.  This popularity sees Napoleon Perdis products used in many big all-star events such as the Grammys, Emmys, Oscars and not to mention the multitude of Fashion Exhibitions both in Australia and abroad.  Napoleon Perdis has also been linked as the official makeup partner of our very own Australian Film Industry Awards.

Napoleon Perdis is all about the variety of colour and the power to unearth your inner self by venturing into the world of makeup.  Experimenting with makeup is an amazing way to look and feel beautiful.  Napoleon Perdis is a strong believer of encouraging woman to step out of their comfort zones and explore the vast array of colour palettes available.  Now is the time to ditch those neutral shades and step out in style favouring a bold fresh look!  Dramatic colours can transform your everyday look and enhance your appearance.  It’s all about trying on new colours, textures or shades that you wouldn't normally use, these different hues can bring a whole new dimension to your face.  A little pop of colour from the Napoleon Perdis colour collection adds a little bit of interest to your face.

Our fully trained professional staff at The Facial Company can offer guidance in selecting appropriate Napoleon Perdis products to compliment your lifestyle.  We can also provide you with makeup tips or product suggestions for that special occasion to make you feel like a star in your own right and be confident with your appearance.  The Facial Company offer a huge range of Napoleon Perdis products with discount pricing and regular specials.  We also have a loyalty rewards system that enables you earn redeemable points just for purchasing your Napoleon Perdis products through our online store. Our fully trained staff can demonstrate to you the versatility and quality of the Napoleon Perdis products via a SKYPE video consultation. Here you can discover how to achieve the best possible results using your Napoleon Perdis products.

The star of the Napoleon Perdis collection is undoubtedly the cult napoleon perdis auto pilot pre-foundation primer.  Designed to create a smooth canvas for makeup application, Napoleon himself first voiced the famous words "Not to prime is a crime” upon announcing the launch of this iconic primer, now an illustrious makeup "must-have” to ensure complexion perfection.  The multi-tasking napoleon perdis camera finish foundation is a compact 3 in one powder foundation that conceals, covers and sets in a silky finish, eliminating the need for three separate products.  napoleon perdis lip lacquer will heal and protect your lips while drenching your pout in shimmering colour providing the ultimate dual-purpose lip product.  In 2010, we have seen the launch of napoleon perdis auto pilot skin renewal serum that is closing in on the gap between skin care and cosmetics, is a serum containing a cocktail of skin boosting ingredients to deliver smoother, brighter more radiant skin.  Finally an enlightening insight into Napoleon Perdis including makeup tips, essential beauty secrets, glossy photographs and instructions, napoleon perdis forever flawless: how to look your best at every age is a makeup gospel that should be on every makeup lover’s bookshelf.

Check out and buy Napoleon Perdis online at The Facial Company and stockpile your makeup collection, replace your day to day classic’s and while your at it don’t resist that temptation, embrace it and discover an exciting and different new you.



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Introducing Dermalogica UltraCalming

Posted in 'New Products, Brands' on October 25, 2010
Sensitive skin is a common condition, which typically generates complaints such as tightness, redness, itching and dryness to name a few.  Being highly responsive, with the tendency to react to certain products or environmental conditions, it is also is often allergy prone. 

Do you suffer from skin sensitivity?  Do you continually endure uncomfortable flare-ups due to an ineffective barrier function?  Do you get discouraged or frustrated trying to care for your skin, struggling to find a way to minimise the characteristics of sensitivity? Well, the good news is, it’s time to introduce you to some surefire relief.  Dermalogica, the skin care professionals, have developed a new innovative skin care range suitable for people with even the most hypersensitive skin. 

Here at The Facial Company we are well aware that over 50% of the population battles with some form of skin sensitivity, so we are thrilled to welcome the new Dermalogica UltraCalming skin care range to our extensive line-up of Dermalogica products.  Dermalogica UltraCalming is a complete skin care system to address and manage the multitude of factors that contribute to skin sensitivity.  The Dermalogica UltraCalming skin care range features a 5-product line up that assists in the reduction of facial redness and provides prompt, soothing relief to angry, inflamed skin.



After committing to extensive research at their International Dermal Institute, Dermalogica are all too familiar with the different triggers of skin sensitivity such as artificial fragrances, synthetic ingredients, medications, generics, hormonal imbalances, diet, physical and emotional stress, pollution and environmental assault.  The Dermalogica UltraCalming skin care line is developed void of any nasty irritants and spotlights the latest breakthrough formulation, the Dermalogica all-exclusive, clinically proven ‘UltraCalming Complex’ that productively controls the diverse effects of skin sensitivity.  The powerful Dermalogica UltraCalming skin care range delivers, packed full of cutting-edge ingredients such as actives, peptides, botanicals, antioxidants and vitamins to vanquish the adverse reactions of short and long-term skin irritation, discomfort and the redness that is commonly associated with inflamed, sensitive skin. 

The Dermalogica UltraCalming line up includes:

Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser - New improved formulation - An extremely effective extra-gentle, non-foaming, creamy-gel cleanser that removes impurities and delivers soothing protection for sensitised skin.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Relief Masque – A soothing and calming treatment masque which is enhanced with colloidal oatmeal to comfort inflamed, sensitive skin and reduce redness or rosacea.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Serum Concentrate – This highly concentrated serum is the elixir for skin sensitivity, which helps control irritation by calming, repairing and protecting sensitive skin.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair - This moisturiser is designed with a unique waterless formula that creates a protective shield to guard against environmental aggressors and strengthens the skins natural protective barrier to protect against future damaging assaults.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist – A hydrating facial mist that soothes inflamed skin and works fast to soothe the redness, discomfort and irritation associated with skin sensitivity. 

Experience the new Dermalogica UltraCalming range today and start looking forward to happier skin!


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