Votre Vu ~ Naturally Based French Skin Care

You can skip the plane to Paris. The botanical best of the lush French countryside has been bottled up for you %u2026 in Votre Vu. Lauded by its developers as the crème de la crème of custom-blended European skin care, Votre Vu will celebrate its official launch January 29 with a swank soiree at Chicago's Hotel Sofitel.

Purely sold online and through Independent Consultants, the prestige Votre Vu line boasts some 50 naturally based premier anti-aging products, including face crèmes and serums, slimming gelées, a bust-firming balm, shampoos, and a first-of-its-kind beauty beverage.

These luxe products began tantalizing tired skin this past September during the company's soft opening -- an effort to ensure smooth operations prior to Votre Vu's public launch. Since this quiet unveiling, more than 10,000 Vu-kissed clientele have fallen face-first in love with this divine line.

Their affection brought on some dreamy side effects. In the first two months alone, Votre Vu rung up close to $1 million in sales, garnered streams of positive client and consultant feedback, received a silver Davey Award for its Premier Catalogue, and secured an ever-growing sales team of more than 1,300 Independent Consultants throughout all 50 states. This January, the company prepares to hit the beauty market head on.

"We are ready." states co-founder, CEO and Chairman Harold Zimmerman, "We've formulated and produced superior French-made skin care that delivers famous results, we've slipped on our white gloves to provide a first-rate customer experience, and we're ready to thrill our customers and Sales Consultants beyond expectation."

But is Votre Vu ready to sell in today's less-than-viable marketplace? "Definitely," states Zimmerman, a seasoned entrepreneur, who 10 years ago co-founded a 15-million-dollar consulting firm for the direct selling companies. "Today's consumers are more value conscious than ever. Strategically, we offer intrinsic value with luxury products at less-than-luxury prices." Moreover, with its focus on the ever-aging baby boomers, Votre Vu repeatedly taps this market with the most discretionary income - with skin care products that continually need replenishing.

Still, in today's economy, a company launch can be a bold move. Fortunately for Votre Vu, luxury skin care traditionally bodes well in weakened economic times. Beauty products are among those items today's consumers are least likely to cut back on to save money, according to a December 2008 report by New York-based NPD Group, which adds that as discretionary income becomes more challenged, skin care basics like facial moisturizers and anti-aging products are winning among consumers.

For Zimmerman and company, the real bottom line lies in creating one of the most revered brands in history. "From the beginning, we put the stake in the ground that Votre Vu would be a lovemark brand, meaning customers don't just buy the brand - they become its biggest fans," states Zimmerman. "Our Sales Consultants are beautiful examples. Not only do they sell Votre Vu, but as consumers themselves, they love our products."

So let the Votre Vu love flow %u2026 over the internet and through the lips of Vu converts. "Our brand is spreading virally and through credible, personal testimonies," says Zimmerman, who believes words like righteous, credible, and fun encapsulate Votre Vu's essence. "We're making people happy with a thrilling end-to-end customer experience-from the dramatic results of our products to our red-carpet customer treatment. Happy You. Happy Vu."

True, the trends change and fashions fade, but your face is forever. When this timeless theme catches on, the word on the beauty street soon may be: Do you Vu?

Formed in March 2007, Votre Vu is a privately held luxury skin care company offering the finest French-made formulations. Company headquarters are in Sugar Grove, Illinois, with all products crafted in a family owned laboratory in France except the beauty beverage, SnapDragon, which is manufactured in the U.S.

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The French have practiced great skin care all their lives. Their philosophy on beauty is simply to make looking great and aging well a part of their daily life. They do that by pampering their skin with the most beneficial ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. A French woman sees her skin care as an investment in herself and will buy more skin care products then makeup. The philosophy is that skin care lasts a lifetime, while makeup lasts a day.

American women tend to see skin care from a clinical point of view, while French women often consider their time with their skin care as a pleasurable part of their day.

How to develop a French-style ritual so you to can baby your skin and look years younger:

~ Use cleansing milks intead of soap or other drying cleansers. French women love rich, creamy cleansers that are not harsh on their skin. If you are used to using soap or a foaming cleanser, cleansing milks will feel a little different but your face with thank you for being so gentle!

~ Don't forget to tone. Toning is a step French women do not skip. Not only is it an important step in removing residual oil or dirt, but it brings your skin to it's proper PH balance preparing it for the serums and crèmes that follow. If the PH balance of your skin is not in balance, your serums and crèmes will not work as effectively as they can.

~ Treat your skin to moisturizing oils. French women love aromatic oils. They believe in the power of oils to nourish the skin and the aromatics add to the pleasure.

~ Add a serum to your regimen. Serums are as important as crèmes in a French women's routine. Your serum is your power step repairing your skin from damage from your environment.

~ French women believe what you put in your body effects your skin just as much as what you put on your face. They drink lots of water and eat more fruits and vegetables then Americans do.

Votre Vu is bringing French beauty secrets to mainstream America and you can be a part of an experience that is adamantly focused on you - as a Client or a Consultant, or maybe even both! Welcome to the premiere of Votre Vu!

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This delicious private blend of powerful anti aging super-fruits and botanicals features Mango, Pomegranate and Acai Berry juices. A mélange of teas (green, white, and gorgeous red) infuse some spice to your life. Seven daily vitamins plus Collagen, Aloe Vera, Foti, Ginkgo Biloba and Baobab Fiber round out this exotic beauty mix, supported by naturally safe extracts, fruits and minerals which may enhance energy. No preservatives or sugars added (you're sweet enough). Used daily, Snapdragon may help repair, restore and re-balance your body's internal systems, naturally giving your skin a radiant, beautiful glow. It may boost your overall vitality when added to your daily beauty regimen for optimal health, inside and out. Luscious and fabulously refreshing, there is not another match on the market, just like you.

The idea behind a beauty beverage is that the nutrients that you ingest through the drink will be quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, where they will eventually reach your skin. The nutrients can then begin to work on the skin, softening, firming, hydrating and enhancing the look and feel all over your body. Pretty dramatic results from simply drinking a bottled beverage every day, but plenty of women are signing up for the beauty beverage program to see if they can indeed drink their way gorgeous.

These drinks are loaded with vitamins, minerals and botanicals that are supposed to nourish your skin to keep it looking young and healthy. There are formulas designed for firming, clarifying, replenishing and anti-aging. You can purchase the drinks in bottles that are ready to go in 2 Packs or 4 Packs

If you would like to enjoy more beautiful, younger-looking skin, perhaps a beauty beverage is the answer. You can have your vitamins and stay hydrated too. Drink up and look great!

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"As a former owner of an exclusive salon in Bellevue, WA I always had the most stylish, fashion forward hair style. I was always coloring my hair to get that golden "natural" bleached blonde look and to also cover the gray. Needless to say, this does a lot of damage to one's hair. I had always used special shampoos, the best I could buy, along with a fabulous conditioner and then on top of that another product to tame those "fly away" hairs in order to keep it somewhat healthy looking and feeling. Still, I was not happy and was always looking for a better product for myself and my clients.
After receiving my first shipment of Votre Vu products I called my sister to tell her how FABULOUS the shampoo and conditioner was!! My hair has not looked nor felt so good since I was a little girl%u2026before all of the hair coloring, bleaching and blow drying. Now, I do NOT have to use the extra product I was using either for the "fly a ways"! Thank you Votre Vu for giving us such amazing products!
Kristin Vogel, over 20 yrs. experience in the hair industry

A couple weeks ago a woman came into the store where I work and bought a couple things. After giving her the change, she asked if I would like to try this really great hand lotion. By the time she left I had a catalog and a sheer bag of foil sample packets (full benefits line). I REALLY liked the way the products made my skin feel! Hours later....I kept going back to the catalog, and then day after day, reading about the many different products and their ingredients. In just three days I started to notice some fine lines disappearing!

You should know that I'm a very smart shopper. I am the one that checks out all three travel.com sites to find the cheapest airline seats. I scan the grocery ads and am not afraid to visit several stores with a list of their sale items. I actually ENJOY getting the most for my hard earned money. I wanted to see if I could find anything out there on the market that could compare to these items in this catalog....

First, I started going through stacks of IN STYLE magazines searching for similar beauty products. Other than a few age defying things, I didn't find similar ingredients (did see some incredible prices like $229 for a Sephora moisturizer). I also went online and found a few somewhat similar products with prices comparable or higher. I needed to find out more because I couldn't find a product line close enough to compare it to.

I remembered this place I'd gone to a couple years ago. It was the Euro Institute School of Esthetics. My close friends had given me a gift certificate to enjoy a facial at this place. I remembered that they not only offered services (done by students)....but also sold beauty creams, lotions, toners and more. When I arrived, I was greeted by the receptionist at the desk. I told her that I was interested in this new line of skin care products and wanted to see how their products compared. She admired the Votre Vu catalog, left the room then re-appeared with one of the schools instructors.

I showed the instructor the catalog and explained my mission. She showed me two different lines (Dr Spiller and Vera Botania)- one of them was natural botanically based. We used the catalog as our guide....starting with milk cleansers and working through the pages, comparing their ingredients and prices. She complimented the fantastic ingredient list of the Full Benefits (mature) line. I asked her why the Full Benefit price was nearly double that of the Best Regards (normal/dry). She said it was because of the many added ingredients included in the formulas. You get what you pay for is the feeling that I got from her.

I had all the info that I needed - a product line that I fell in LOVE with.....and the testimony of an esthetician educator backing it. Another thing I love about Votre Vu is that you can use it very sparingly and get great coverage....that's a great value for the penny pinching side of me.

I have used up all of my samples and am parched for more! Can't wait to get my first order.
Kathy Murphy

I have been an esthetician for 11 years but skin care has always been a passion of mine. I have used numerous products over the years from store bought, department store, direct sales to professional products. I had used Dermalogica for 9 years until I tried Votre Vu. I said I would try VV so that I could have an informed answer for any of my guests or clients who used Dermalogica and asked me if I had tried Votre Vu. Well, I was pleasantly disappointed! I was looking for all the things wrong with it but my face had never felt so soft and smooth. I was hooked! I placed my first order and before it was even shipped, I signed as a consultant!
Kristina Sjolund
Licensed Esthetician

"My mild psoriasis was completely cleared up after drinking Snapdragon for one month!!"
Debbie Doran-Martinez

I'm using the Peau Equilibree line with huge success, along with Au Revoir. My sister signed as a consultant and is also using the troubled skin line. She used to be a ProActiv customer until she started using Votre Vu. Her skin looks much better. The big advantage I've seen in her skin since switching was the oil and redness control. Her skin overall is more radiant and healthy-looking, more natural. She also commented that her makeup applies much easier now than when she was using ProActiv.
Carrie Thomas

I'm 45, with aging skin that broke out with everything. My unique take is that my step son sells high end skin care in a dept store. I have received so many samples and product, and virtually all still broke me out. I was scared to try Votre Vu, but was so pleased. Not only do I rarely break out, but my oiliness has decreased considerably.
Sue Fernandez

Both of my daughters were on ProActive then perscription meds until we switched to Peau Equilibree and WOW what a difference. Even the dermatologist noticed a difference and asked to see the list of ingredients and gave us a seal of approval.

The big difference is the oil control as well as her break outs are very few! Hooray!!
Michelle Smith Rapoza

My FAVORITE Votre Vu products(s) are the hair care products. I have thick fizzy hair and have gotten so many compliments. Since we do not have samples, I purchase small containers from any crafts store and am able to give a potential customer a few shampoos, etc. to test out these wonderful products! I use the entire hair care line.
Terri Burns