It’s preview time again, and yes this latest product brought to you by Clarins is going to ‘wow’ you when it debuts here at The Facial Company early September.  The launch coinciding with the commencement into the warmer months of spring, upon time to peel off those long pants, which have been disguising that luminous skin all winter, and spruce up your tan before swimsuit season really begins.  There is nothing as gorgeous as healthy sun-kissed glowing skin without the damaging effects of the sun and this Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse is about to change the way you think about sunless tanning alternatives forever.

The breakthrough Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse generates a new era in self-tanning that will be sure to restore your confidence in self-tanning products.  Promising to deliver an effective, tasteful formula that leaves skin a sun-kissed bronze in lieu of the unearthly orange ‘oompa loompa’ shade prominently related to so many of its predecessors.  It also eludes that bad odour that often accompanies fake tans; instead, Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse is fragranced using a delicious fruity concoction, combining peach, jasmine and lily with almond essential oil for a scent that smells almost yummy enough to eat.

The Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse has a rich, creamy, whipped texture, which reminds me of a decadent dessert.  The airy, lightweight mousse, that is white in colour, rather than the various bronzed hues commonly associated with tanning products, applies like a charm, gliding over the skin with ease, simply melting forthwith to reveal smooth, silky soft skin.  The non-comedogenic self-tanner enriched with the combined moisturising properties of Mirabelle Oil and Aloe nourishes and softens the skin whilst protecting against dehydration.  Consummately, the new technology makes ‘drying time’ a thing of the past, the Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse absorbs instantly into the skin, without yielding any sticky residue, so you can dress and go within minutes, devoid the risk of tan-stained clothing; even your lightest coloured apparel is safe to go.

Subsequently, after your initial application, you can go about your normal daily routine and within 1-2 hours, the magic of the Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse starts working its charm, with the colour gradually manifesting to expose a convincingly natural, even, streak-free golden glow.  Developing into the kind of tan that looks like you have just been holidaying on a tropical island, the tan that everyone is envious of and the best part is you can expect the tan to hold the results, looking just as good after 3-5 days as it did on day one.  Another added benefit of the Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse is that is boasts an SPF 15 for added protection against harmful UV rays and is reinforced with Safflower extract (exclusive to Clarins) to intensify and prolong your tan.

Application techniques
•    Always exfoliate the day prior to application so to slough away any dead skin cells and encourage an even tan.
•    Cleanse skin with a pH-balanced cleanser to protect the natural moisture levels of your skin.
•    Prepare skin with a moisturiser, focusing on dryer areas such as ankles, knees and elbows to assist in uniform application.
•    Apply with the spatula provided starting from the feet up then using light smoothing motions spread liberally all over your skin.
•    Avoid eyebrows and hairline, but as a precaution use a damp tissue to wipe gently around these areas after application. Also thoroughly wash hands and nails to avoid staining. (Consider using protective gloves to cover hands for a consistent distribution)
•    For a more intense colour reapply after 3 hours and for maintenance top-up your application every 3-4 days.

What more could you ask for?  With an impressive tan and soft hydrated skin courtesy of a super rich body moisturiser and self-tanner in one. It’s ‘pure indulgence’ in a tub!  The triumphant Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse offers an incredibly natural, beautiful, sun-kissed look in only a few hours, teemed with pampering skin care enhancers and protective sun filters, it’s certain to be a sure winner!  This irresistible delight is ideal for your face and body and suitable for all skin types, even those blessed with the fairest of skin.  Keep your eye on the latest arrivals at The Facial Company in September so you too can try the Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse to get the ‘wow’ factor and be ‘all systems go’ in time to step out into spring.

For over 10 years ASAP skin care has achieved major triumph being perceived as one of the rapidly growing cosmeceutical brands in Australia offering fast-performance skin care that delivers evident results using superlative active ingredients.

Beautiful skin is something we all strive for and with the support of ASAP skin care products this aspiration is actually possible to achieve.  Comprising of skin care solutions that accommodate both men and women of any age or skin type, ASAP skin care thrives on restoring and repairing sun-damaged and acne-prone skin, dry and oily complexions and minimising signs of ageing.  The easy to use ASAP skin care collection includes cleansers, exfoliants, anti ageing treatments, moisturisers, eye cream, body products and also features a men's skin care range.  By keeping it’s product line-up short and sweet instead of long and lax, ASAP skin care has made sure caring for your skin and obtaining a beautiful, healthy complexion has never been easier.

Albeit the ASAP skin care range may be simple, the products themselves are far from basic.  Formulated to pack a punch, ASAP skin care features powerful active ingredients such as AHA’s and antioxidants to stimulate cell renewal and protect against the onslaught of free radicals.  All of the ingredients used in ASAP skin care products are environmentally friendly, void of nasties and not tested on animals.

•    Glycolic Acid is the most productive and beneficial of AHA’s, proven to be effective in the treatment of acne and assisting to fight the signs of ageing by speeding up the skin regeneration process.  
•    Vitamins, such as A and C, are natural antioxidants and free radical scavengers.  Vitamin C is essential for supporting collagen production keeping skin firm and resilient whereas Vitamin A can reduce the appearance of lines and smooth the texture of the skin by aiding in the process of cell renewal to maintain younger looking skin.
•    Ceramides are a type of lipid (fat) found in the top layer of the epidermis, these lipids help to prevent loss of moisture that causes dehydrated skin.  By locking in moisture, ceramides are beneficial to dry, ageing and sun-damaged skin types.
•    Salicylic Acid, a beta hydroxy acid, is a key ingredient to reduce blemishes and purify skin.  It assists in sloughing away dead skin cells and clearing congestion while boasting antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Other key ingredients are vitamin K, CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10), green tea, pycnogenol, lactic acid, aloe vera, zinc oxide and sweet almond oil.  All of the scientifically researched ingredients featured in the ASAP skin care range are fast acting and work in harmony with your skin for superior visible results.

ASAP skin care is a professional skin care line and is only available from skilled, trained skin care specialists. The Facial Company is an authorised ASAP online store, offering you not only the complete range of ASAP skin care at competitive prices, we also pride ourselves on providing one-to-one skin care advice and recommendations on all of your ASAP skin care needs.  Get in touch with us today via phone or email, or better yet why not utilise our SKYPE live video consultation for the opportunity to speak face-to-face with a trained skin therapist about your skin concerns and recommendations for the best ASAP products to suit your needs.

Hero ASAP products loved by many of our devoted ASAP customers include the ASAP Daily Facial Cleanser for all skin types to gently give skin a deep cleanse utilising AHA’s to slough away dead skin cells and remove makeup and impurities without causing dryness or irritation.  The result is fresh clean skin with a smooth complexion.  ASAP Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub with AHA’s and gentle exfoliating beads will eliminate surface cells and encourage skin rejuvenation without irritating for a more refined complexion.  The five star ASAP Anti-Ageing Night Cream combines antioxidants and AHA’s to restore and nourish the skin stimulating collagen production and promoting cell renewal by gently discarding dead skin cells for a more youthful complexion.

ASAP understands that life is too short to be constantly inundated with a long, tiresome skin care regime so they have complimented today’s lifestyle with an affordable skin care program designed to achieve immaculate looking skin minus all the fuss.  Full credit goes to ASAP for granting consumers with a busy style of living the ability to get out the door fast and enjoy the things you love without sacrificing your glowing, healthy complexion.  Click here to discover a straightforward yet effective ASAP skin care solution for a radiant new you.

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.

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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 Clairns skincare Daily Energiser range, arriving online soon at The Facial Company.

Prices quoted are subject to change without notice.

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.