Hello clara Beauties!

I want to introduce myself to the clara community as your new Skin Consultant. My expertise is in skin physiology and skin care ingredients. I started out as a color consultant and moved my way up to a certified makeup artist with Sephora. I soon learned the importance of skincare prep before makeup and was hungry to learn more about how I could improve their skin without makeup. I started teaching myself about ingredients, different brands, and how the skin really worked. I then moved my way up to being a skin care consultant and skin care lead for Sephora.

After my ten-year career with Sephora, I decided it was time to further my education in skin and join the clara team. The innovation of VISIA has fueled my excitement to learn about each one of our clients, their needs and the results they want to achieve with their skin. For the readers who are not familiar with VISIA, it is an in-depth analysis of your facial characteristics. It lets you see the benefits of proper skincare regimen designed by me and aesthetic treatments available at Vanguard Aesthetics.

Aside from skincare, I enjoy skiing and hiking with my husband and son. I am a freelance makeup artist in the Colorado Springs and Denver area. Cooking, baking and cake decorating are some things I’ll be sharing with our clara and Vanguard Aesthetics team! I have 2 little kitties Zelda and Mikey and I love to share their photos! 

*meet Zelda (left) and Mikey (right)*

Speaking of a proper skincare regimen, let me tell you about a few of my favorite clara medical skincare products that I have fallen in love with! To start off, if you are not washing your face 2 times a day, this is your notice to start washing with our clara Foamy Cleanser! This gentle, exfoliating cleanser takes the daily dirt, grime and oil off of your face to prep for your other skincare products.

I cannot preach enough how important SPF is to be wearing EVERY SINGLE DAY! Your skin works to protect you from harmful ultraviolet radiation, which is why you should use sunscreen to protect yourself from damaging UV rays. Even on cloudy days, your skin is susceptible to the sun’s rays which can lead to skin cancer, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles over time. My favorite SPF is our clara UV Luxe. For my combo/oily friends the UV Luxe offers a blurring technology that doesn’t leave a heavy, greasy feeling. For my dry friends, the UV Luxe+ provides a hydrating, luminous finish.

Finally, our Clara Bright Custom Blend has been the most transformative product I have used so far. This product is custom blended for your skin’s needs with prescription strength ingredients that provide powerful anti-aging and pigment concerns. It also provides antioxidant protection while gently exfoliating the skin to reveal a brighter, more even complexion.

I am so happy to join this amazing team and share my knowledge with you! To schedule your free consultation, please call 719-579-5555. I can't wait to meet you.

One more of Mikey and Zelda -