My Current Skincare Routine | Spring Forward

Hey ladies,

Today I will be sharing with you my favourite skincare products. If I had to start this blog when I first started Mary Kay I wouldn't have been able to confidently tell you what I was using and loving but after trying the products and figuring out what I like, I can finally tell you my favourites. I want to say that one of my favourite things about Mary Kay's skincare is that you can mix and match between all the lines and they still work together greatly!

When choosing skincare that is going to work for you, you have to analyze your skin and figure what its needs are! My skin is combination (this means it is oily and dry all at once)! It is also sensitive but acne prone so I have to be careful with some types of products. If you are having trouble figuring out what works, just give me a massage and I will help you out!

After a long day at school wearing makeup I always look forward to coming home and wiping away my makeup. I use 2 cotton rounds from Walmart each time and I put a little bit of Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover on each and it gently takes away all my shadow, liner and mascara. I have also used it on my lips to remove stubborn lipstick and it works perfectly! (tastes a bit weird though)  

I then wash my face with the ClearProof Cleanser and Skinvigorate Facial Brush with warm water. The Cleanser is harsh enough to wash away my face makeup and treat my acne without drying out my skin. It has salicylic acid in it so it treats blemishes as it washes and the Facial Brush helps exfoliate daily without being to harsh on my sensitive skin. After this I use another cotton round and apply the Clearproof Toner. A toner is something most women forget or just don't know to use but it is a crucial step for having nice skin. Toner's rebalance your skin's pH - in other words it takes away that stiff feeling you get after you wash your face! After toning I apply a dime sized amount of Oil-Free Hydrated Gel! THIS TOOK ME FOREVER TO FIND. I knew it was a Mary Kay product, I seen it every time I placed an order and every time I flipped through The Look and I still wonder why I never thought anything of it. I got it for free one month as an ordering bonus and I ran out of whatever I was using and said "frig it now! It was free and nobody ever buys it?!" and when I started to use it I fell in LOVE. It is lightweight, it absorbs right into my skin and it creates the perfect base for my makeup. The thing is I was still skeptical on two things: this cream costs $40 a crock and I have dry skin around my nose yet this product was oil-free! I put it to the test and it won me over because this crock lasts me a lot longer than the other moisturizers I was using and it moisturizes my skin without making me oily. This is a hidden treasure!

On my eyes, I use the Cooling Eye Gel and it works wonders in the morning on my puffy eyes. It is super thin and once you leave it for a couple of minutes it doesn't even feel like you put it on. I also love the Firming Eye Cream but I do not use it religiously because I am not yet aging and I find I have no reason to YET. My mom swears by it though and it is on of my top 5 best sellers!

Weekly (sometimes twice a week), I use the Botanicals Mask. This is so nice. Its minimal ingredients make it wonderful for any skin type and even though it isn't geared towards acne prone customers, it is great to keep pores clear and skin's surface smooth and clean. I usually will put this on in the bathtub and wash it off before I get out.

Well everyone, that was my skincare routine. I will let you know if I change any of the products up! If you have any ideas for my next blog post, let me know and thanks for reading!

XO
 Victoria

My Favourite Under-Rated Products From Mary Kay | Spring Forward

Hey ladies,

When looking at Mary Kay's products a lot of people look for the nicest foundation or the typical creme lipstick so I thought I would share what I think are the most underrated products!

1. Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

This is easily my favourite product ever. I use this every single evening to remove my eye makeup in one swipe and I also use it to clean my makeup sponges. I have tried so many makeup removers and the reason why this remains my favourite is because:
- it is soft and gentle but it removes EVERYTHING (even waterproof mascara!)
- it has nice packaging - it has never leaked and it has a little squirt cap so I don't waste product.
- one bottle usually lasts about three months
- it is affordable for a high-end quality remover
If you haven't tried this, YOU NEED TO. It will change the way you remove your makeup.

2. Skinvigorate Facial Cleansing Brush

This isn't really a product but it is Mary Kay and in my opinion, it is very underrated. This product is like a little electric toothbrush for your face. It has 2 speeds and I just use a little bit of whatever cleanser I am using that month on it and it foams up and exfoliates my face without irritating it! This may be a little costly in some people's opinions but it is way cheaper than the more popular facial cleansing brushes and does the exact same thing! (Trust me, I have tried them and wasted my money on them)

3. Lash Intensity Mascara

I was pretty sceptical when this mascara first came out. The packaging was really funky and the brush had lots of little and big bristles so it looked hard to apply. But I ordered it and when I tried it out, it certainly surprised me. First of all, it is intense black so it gives lots of definition. The small bristles reach every lash and it doesn't only add volume but it also adds length! I love it! Totally worth the money.



4. True Dimensions Lipsticks



A lot of people ask which lipstick formula is my favourite and it is definitely the True Dimensions because they are so creamy! They are almost like a tinted lip balm except they stay on way longer. The packaging is super cute and unique and it always ends up being a topic of conversation. My two favourite shades are Sassy Fuchsia and Rosette. 

 

5. Mineral Powder Foundation Brush

This product is a little strange to talk about but it is a little mini brush that does not come included with the brush kit. It is made from 100% real hair and it is a flat top, dense brush. I do not use this for Mineral Powder. I use it for CC Cream and foundation. This has the perfect density to blend and distribute the product and it is easy to clean with the brush cleaner from MK. If you haven't tried using a brush to apply CC Cream or Foundation, you should really try this brush. I demonstrate this at my Skincare Parties!

I hope you enjoyed reading about these underrated products. If you want to try them for yourself please send me an email: victoriab14@outlook.com. Mary Kay has a 60 day money back guarantee if you aren't sold on the products.


Thanks for reading
Victoria

How I Handle Selling Mary Kay and Going to University at the Same Time!

Hey everyone,

I have been selling Mary Kay since the beginning of my Grade 12 year of high school which was believe-it-or-not the busiest year of my life. I had a boyfriend, I played on the basketball team, I tutored after school, I went to Girl Guides, I was a member of Student Leadership, I had lots of friends and I had to study and keep on top of all things school. Mary Kay was never my top priority but I still managed to attend meetings and events and keep track of my current and new customers delivering them nice customer service. Here's how I did it!

1. Keep an Agenda!!
This is so important and of course I still do this now! I use my agenda to keep track of school work and also keep track of Mary Kay. I colour coded my planner not just for school but my whole life! This way when I look at my calendar, I can see all my events and prioritize and manage my time in a way to get the most important stuff done first and still manage to fit it all in.

2. Use a simple system.
Keeping track of Mary Kay is SUPER SIMPLE! (Let me know if you want a blog post about this) I keep all my sales slips and I have a filing system for my customers. This way, if someone asks me to order them the same foundation that they had 6 months ago, all I need to do is glance at their file. Also, I have found that placing my orders on a schedule can help a lot too.

3. Social Media
Promoting my business is not one of my strong points BUT I do get most of my exposure online through my Facebook Page. It was super simple to set up and I just post all my Mary Kay related photos and little ads and such on there. I find it easiest to go on Pinterest and use some cute photos on there. I may not get a lot of business directly from the page but it keeps people aware that I am still a consultant and they get to see that I know my stuff when it comes to the products!

4. Multi-tasking
This is a big one. If it was not for this tip, I would barely have any customers. Multi-tasking is the reason why I am still here. I take Mary Kay wherever I go and talk about it at other events too. For example:
I wear makeup everyday so I wear Mary Kay to promote and sell it!
I attend Girl Guide meetings once a week so why not bring the Mary Kay tote bag with me to inform the mothers of the Brownies that I sell Mary Kay.
I moved to a different place for university and while I am studying why not take a break by looking at a Mary Kay catalogue and share with my friends.
I like to write about stuff so why not start a blog about my Mary kay!
It is so easy to pass the word around and share this wonderful company with others and Mary Kay Ash made it so easy to do just that.

I hope you found these little tips helpful. If you did please share my blog with your friends and let me know what other things you would like to hear about.

Victoria