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Just Wing It with Colorescience!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Happy belated Valentines Day!  Whether you spent it out on the town, or at home on the couch, I hope we all got a little reminder of all of the love there is to share in our lives.

gel eyelinerNow, to celebrate not only this date night but every date night for the rest of the year, I am happy to introduce Colorescience’s New Gel Eyeliner to spice up your makeup routine!  This crème-gel, non-irritating formula is easy to apply and only uses the best mineral ingredients (can’t beat the Colorescience standard!).  It’s got the ease and control of an eye pencil but with a much more solid line, no fading, and no smudging to keep your look perfect all night.  Lindsay (our new esthetician!) LOVES this new eyeliner; she says that the gel stays on way longer than pencil liner, and that the pots last way longer!  If you’re curious about this (or any of our fabulous Colorescience makeup options, for that matter!), book a Free Makeup Consultation with Lindsay and come see what would work best for you!

Right now, the New Gel Eyeliner is available in black for $28!  If you come in before the end of the month, you can take advantage of some of our awesome Colorescience specials:

  • Buy the Core Four (Primer, Foundation, Setting Mist, Sunforgettable Sun Protection) and receive a Free Makeup Bag!
  • Pick up your Primer and Foundation (Compact, Brush, or Creme Foundation) and receive a Free Lip Product!
  • Mention this blog post when you come in to the salon this month, and receive $5 off your Colorescience purchase!

    Thanks for reading!

Finally, I’d like to share these videos that Colorescience shared with us, providing quick and easy tutorials on three different looks with their Gel Eyeliner.  Enjoy!

Bisous,

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Meet Christie from Colorescience This Saturday!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Makeup with Christie

Need a little sparkle in your weekend?  Have a spare hour to relax this Saturday?  Want to freshen up on makeup do’s and don’ts in time for Valentine’s Day?  Then call us now to book your appoint with Christie, our friend and makeup mastermind from Colorescience this Saturday!

Christie will be offering Colorescience makeup applications and tutorials between 10 am and 2 pm this Saturday, February 8th, and is excited to share her expertise with all of us!  We want you to be able to look your best for whatever your plans are for this Valentine’s Day; whether you’re making a romantic dinner in for two, or going out to celebrate with friends, we want you to positively glow!

So come in and ” brush up ” on the best ways to highlight your features, and check out some of the brand new colors in lip shines, lip sticks, and eye shadows that we’ve got to add something fun and new to your makeup bag!

And, if you’re still wondering what you’d like to make next Friday special, read all about our fabulous Valentine’s Day Special and reserve yours–for you or a friend–before the 10th (next Monday!).

While you’re here, be sure to ask about and reserve one of our Brand New Colorescience Gel Eyeliner!  The new, rich, crème-gel formula is quick drying, non-irritating, and will last all day without smudging or fading.GelLiner_esignature_FINAL

Christie only has a few hours with us and the spots are filling fast, so make sure you reserve your spot soon!  Plus, visiting us on Saturday will be the perfect opportunity to order your Valentine’s Day Special; makeup, flowers, and a bit of relaxation, what more could you ask for?

See you Saturday!

Bisous,

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Gifts for $25 and Under at A French Touch!

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

Christmas is almost here, and we want to help you relax and enjoy this Holiday season by helping you out with a few of those last-minute Christmas gifts!  Here’s a helpful list of some of our salon favorites for $25 dollars or less, perfect for you or your loved ones this month!

SpaSocksS-M-1– DreamTime is the perfect way to share a bit of relaxation this season, with their Aroma Therapy Spa Comfort products!  Their new Inner Peace Eye Pillow ($15) can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer to provide a cool, stress-relief that will alleviate headaches, sleeping difficulties, and eye puffiness, while lifting tension with the gentle scent of lavender and chamomile.  DreamTime’s Spa Socks ($20), which can be cooled or microwaved to provide a bit of cuddly warmth this winter, provide comfort and rejuvenation for sore feet that constantly go that extra mile.

sothys-soap-gift-box– The Sothys Hand Soap Trio ($18) is an excellent gift for that special someone who loves (or would love!) the luxurious smell of Sothys!  These three delicately-scented soaps are hydrating and leave you with soft, smooth skin with a touch of fragrance.

sothys-hydradvance-kittrial– Sothys’ trial kits also serve as a great stocking stuffer, and are the perfect size for travel!  The Hydrating Trial Kit ($20) includes Sothys’ Hydradvance Serum and Light Hydrating Cream, as well as their Vitality Lotion and Cleansing Milk, which will leave your skin smooth and refreshed with added and protected moisture (read more about it here!).  The Anti-Aging Trial Kit ($24) includes Sothys’ Grade Three Anti-Aging Cream and Serum Duo, along with Comfort Cleansing Milk and Lotion to sooth and soften the skin before  applying the anti-aging products (read more about Grade Three here!).

Spa Cells– Spa Cells ($15) are a revolutionary facial sponge that not only cleanses and removes make-up, but exfoliates and massages your skin, stimulating blood and lymph flow to decrease puffiness, eliminate toxins and promote cellular regeneration. Use this daily with your cleanser for softer, smoother, younger-looking skin.

brush heads– Clarisonic Brushes use patented sonic cleansing technology works with skin’s natural elasticity, oscillating at a sonic frequency that produces over 300 movements per second.  A new Clarisonic Brush Head ($20), which is recommended every 3 months, can help your Brush to loosen dirt and oil (and dead skin cells), removing deep-seated impurities from pores and priming skin to better absorb topical treatments. And now experience the NEW LUXE Cashmere Brush-head  for an even more luxurious, soft treatment .

bg gommage– Sothys’ Beauty Garden Gommage Exfoliant is another excellent exfoliation gift for only $25  (regularly $38) for the Holidays.  The word “Gommage” actually comes from the word “gomme” which means ‘eraser’ in French; so to complete the analogy, this exfoliant uses all natural ingredients like finely ground walnut shells (no irritants for sensitive skin types!) in a Helianthus (sunflower) lipid elixir to literally polish and erase away that dull top layer of skin!  As an added bonus, this product is paraben-free and Eco-certified organic.

age_intervention_gentle_cleanser_1– Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Gentle Cleanser ($24) is a mild cleanser for sensitive skin, including the eye area. This gentle cleanser has antioxidants and a non-foaming, hydrating cream base, which will not dry out the skin and is great as an adjunct cleanser for frequent washing (post gym, etc.). The non-foaming cream is also an effective eye makeup remover. It works beautifully with the Clarisonic Brush to reveal brighter, softer skin.

Look 2– Makeup Galore!  We have both Colorescience Mascara ($19.50) and Sothys Volumizing Mascara ($25), to help your eyes pop at any and every Holiday Party.  We also have in some brand new Cream Blushes in Afterglow and Nutty Berry to keep a bit of youthful color in your cheeks for only $15.50.  Finally, come explore our beautiful winter shades of Lipstick ($17.50) in Valentina, Candy Apple, Ava, Belle, and Grace, or our huge selection of Colorescience Lip Shines (with spf 35, for $25).  To top it all off, add on Colorescience’s Lip Exfoliator for only $10, with green papaya enzyme and glycolic acid which exfoliate, condition and produce a smoother lip surface to keep your lips healthy (a wonderful treatment for ongoing repair and for dry, peeling or chapped lips).

We hope that your Holiday shopping has been as fun as it has busy, but let us help you our with those stressful, last-minute gift-giving dilemmas!  

Bisous,

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Perfect your Holiday look with Colorescience at A French Touch

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Bonjour, Mes Amis!

What do you get when you combine the award-winning Colorescience makeup with one of  Colorescience’s official lead makeup artists with over 30 years of experience?  A Beautiful new look just in time for the Holidays!

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Don’t forget about our Colorescience event this Monday, December 16th, when A French Touch Salon will be hosting professional Colorescience Makeup Applications and Tutorials with Michael McCarthy!  He will be available for makeup application and technique consulting during half-hour appointments from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there are only a few spots left!

Colorescience’s focus on fusing the beauty of traditional makeup with the benefits and efficacy of skin care have lead them to become leaders in genuine mineral makeup products that protect your skin from the sun and environment without clogging your pores.  With their wide variety in colors and products—everything from primers to foundations to blushes to eye shadows to lip polishes and serums, in every possible color—Colorescience is the perfect way to add beautiful and skin-friendly products to your makeup bag. And remember, Colorescience is a unique natural makeup that is chemical, dye, talc,alcohol, and paraben-free.  And learning about what makeup techniques work best for you with our expert Michael will help you glow even more this season!

We hope you are able to take advantage of this opportunity with us on Monday. Call or email us to set up your appointment with Michael, and learn all about what colors, styles, and application techniques work best for you and your skin.

Bisous,

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New Product! Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45

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A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon is proud to present the latest product from Jan Marini Skin Research!

Marini Physical Protectant is a sunblock, but it is also so much more. It carries the same antioxidants as your favorite Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant, but at SPF 45 – a little extra protection never hurts!

With the holiday season coming up, sun protection may not be high on everyone’s priorities. But the sun still reaches your skin in cold weather, so that’s no excuse to allow damaging rays to prematurely age your skin. This particular sunblock works overtime to prevent aging through its use of purely physical filters to prevent sun damage without resorting to harsh chemicals. These filter both UVA and UVB rays to prevent skin damage and premature aging. In addition to this damage-fighting technology,  Marini Physical Protectant contains antioxidants which enhance your skin to keep it looking youthful.

Marini Physical Protectant is unique in that it carries a universal tint which works on any skin tone. The weightless formula carries microscopic sponges to absorb oil and give your skin a sheer, matte finish. In addition to all that, the sunblock is enhanced by the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits of green tea extract, alpha-bisabolol and CoEnzyme Q10 to soothe and calm the skin from stress caused by UV and heat.

The best part: this month, when you buy Marini Physical Protectant, you can get 50% off your next mini facial! Don’t miss this opportunity to try a cutting-edge new product and keep your skin healthy!

Legendary Lashes

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At A French Touch Salon, we are proud to introduce a new product to our repertoire – Sothys Mascara Soin Volume, or Volume Care Mascara.  As we all know, shopping for mascara can be a daunting task simply because there are so many options for such similar products.  Fear not, however; we’re here to make it easier.  Let’s take a look at the many components involved in mascara selection.

  1. The brush:  From futuristic bell-shaped bristles to those that literally vibrate, it seems as though each company is more desperate than the last to come up with the most outrageous design.  Yet none of these new technologies have actually caught on, and for good reason: there is just no way to improve the design of the classic mascara brush.  Just like the French manner of dress, the classic brush is simple, easy to manage, and never tries too hard.  The Sothys brush is classic in every way – symmetrical, medium-sized, with evenly spaced bristles and a tapered end.  Keeping it simple, as women have since Ancient Egypt.
  2. The color:  Colored mascaras belong on the runway and at costume parties.  Once again, keep it simple.  The Sothys mascara in noir is black, but a soft black appropriate for any lash shade, skin tone, or hair color.  Perfect for anyone, from those who wish to tint their blonde lashes to women with a penchant for dark, smokey eye makeup.
  3. The formula itself:  The formula is the most subtly complicated element of a mascara.  It is always better to opt for natural ingredients to put on your body, rather than harsh chemicals.  As with food, in beauty products it is important to look for ingredients that you recognize and can actually pronounce.  Sothys uses beeswax to naturally create a creamy texture, minimizing both chemical involvement and visible imperfections.  This is the benefit of makeup made by a skincare line – it is formulated to focus on benefiting the body, rather than simply looking pretty.

Whether or not you now feel enlightened in the realm of mascara, keep one thing in mind above all else: always buy beauty products that do something to benefit your face and body.  Even the creamiest of foundations can just sit on top of your skin and collect bacteria; even the most silky and lustrous of mascaras can make your actual lashes dry and brittle.  Opting for a beneficial product will be satisfying in the long run, and Sothys has found just the right combination of wholesome ingredients and effective makeup in this volumizing mascara.

And if all this still isn’t convincing, Sothys mascara was featured in Vogue Paris.  Très chic!

Stop by the salon today to try this new product!