Skin Care Sets: Mary Kay Acne Fighters Set

Hello again everyone! We are still talking about skin care sets. Lately, we've been talking a lot about anti-age and anti-wrinkle sets. Today we are going to the opposite end of the spectrum and we'll talk about something that most teens worry about (and some adults worry about it, too). ACNE!

Mary Kay has a set that targets the causes of acne and helps clear up the skin. Everyone wants clear skin, the teen, the adult and even those who are older. Both men and women want clear skin. So, this blog should be interesting to many people. The set consists of Velocity Cleanser, Velocity Moisturizer, Blemish Control Toner #3 and Acne Treatment Gel. The set is $42, plus tax. Very affordable.

Velocity Cleanser ($10, plus tax) deep cleans the face without removing essential oils from the skin. It also exfoliates and refreshes the skin.

www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Blemishes-/-Acne/Velocity-Facial-Cleanser/100801.partId?eCatId=10657

Blemish Control Toner #3 ($13, plus tax) reduces the number of pimples and blackheads and eliminates excess oil.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Blemishes-/-Acne/Classic-Basic-Blemish-Control-Toner-3-oily-/100202.partId?eCatId=10657

Acne Treatment Gel ($7, plus tax) penetrates the pores and eliminates blackheads, pimples and other blemishes. The Acne Treatment Gel also prevents new blemishes.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Blemishes-/-Acne/Mary-Kay-Acne-Treatment-Gel/100401.partId?eCatId=10657

Velocity Cleanser ($12, plus tax) softens and smooths the skin. The moisturizer also controls excess oil.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Blemishes-/-Acne/Velocity-Lightweight-Moisturizer/100802.partId?eCatId=10657

When I first started using Mary Kay products, my recruiter gifted the entire Men's line to me, so I could try the products. They were great. But once I started selling Mary Kay, I decided to try the other skin care lines to see which I liked best. I LOVED Velocity for a long time. It was the set I used until I started thinking about anti-age and anti-wrinkle. I use Timewise now, but I still think Velocity is great!

This set is perfect for the teens. If a teen has relatively clear skin, the Cleanser and the Moisturizer might be enough, with the Acne Treatment Gel as a spot treatment. Anyone with blemish prone skin should use all four products. For more information on the set, look here:

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Blemishes-/-Acne/Mary-Kay-Acne-Fighters-Set/100110.partId?eCatId=10657

And remember, the products are guaranteed. You can trade them out or get a refund anytime. And since we are talking about blemish prone skin, Mary Kay does have a medical relations department if you ever use something that causes a major reaction. It is rare, but I wanted to mention it anyway.

As always, I hope to hear from you. www.marykay.com/dmanor.

Take care!

Skin Care Sets: Timewise Repair Volu-Firm

Okay, so we are still talking about sets. Let's talk about the newest one. Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Set. This is the highest line of anti-age and anti-wrinkle in the Mary Kay line. This set is no joke. It launched in the early fall, this year. I've used this set over the last three months. I am younger than the recommended age, but I wanted to see how this product works for myself. Awesome is just not good enough. This set is made for those over 50 years of age, for those who have visible signs of aging or for those looking for the top of the line in skin care.

There are 5 products in this set. We've talked about 4 of them in earlier posts (see Cleansers, Day/Night Solutions and Eye product posts from earlier this month).

This is the second skin care set that has the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. This is a big deal. Mary Kay will stand behind this product. If it does not do everything they claim, you can get your money back. And if Mary Kay doesn't refund your money, then Good Housekeeping will. It's that good. Definitely worth a try. Ask yourself, what do you have to lose (other than wrinkles)?

Here are some of the benefits based on a 12 week study:

91% had less noticeable deep lines and wrinkles (NOTE--not FINE lines--DEEP ones)
86% said the skin look lifted
98% had less undereye puffiness (almost everyone)
93% said the skin looked more even toned
93% said they had a significant improvement in overall appearance

While using advanced wrinkle analyzer technology the following was found:

86% had a decrease in the appearance of average wrinkle length
81% had a decrease in the appearance of average wrinkle width

As a personal user, I can tell you for certain that the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes are gone. I'm 38 years old and people still think I'm in my twenties. I also noticed the two deep lines in my forehead are fading. I can't be more pleased.

One thing I can tell you is that my skin does feel a bit more oily than when I use the regular Timewise Miracle Set. I have combination skin, anyway. Someone with dry skin my not notice as much. Also, older skin tends to be more dry. This set will help with that. I find that if I use the Microdermabrasion twice per week and the Classic Skin Care #3 Mask for oily skin twice per week, I keep the oiliness down to a minimum.

This set retails for $199, plus tax. So, this isn't cheap. It's the most expensive line in Mary Kay at the moment. If you look for comparable products with other companies, they start at $400. The discount lines that are less expensive than Mary Kay don't have all the benefits that the Timewise Repair line has. So, you are either missing benefits by buying something cheaper, or you are spending too much money by paying more. If you buy the products separately, you pay $36 more. So, it saves you money to buy the set.

For more information on the set, check out this link:

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Set/100906.partId?eCatId=10655

For information on individual items in this set, look here:

Timwise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser ($25, plus tax)

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Foaming-Cleanser/100901.partId?eCatId=10655Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser

Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Day Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($50, plus tax)

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Day-Cream-Sunscreen-Broad-Spectrum-br-SPF-30-/100903.partId?eCatId=10655

Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Night Treatment with Retinol ($50, plus tax)

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Night-Treatment-With-Retinol/100904.partId?eCatId=10655

Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Lifting Serum ($70, plus tax)

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Lifting-Serum/100902.partId?eCatId=10655

Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Eye Renewal Cream ($40, plus tax)

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Advanced-Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Repair-Volu-Firm-Eye-Renewal-Cream/100905.partId?eCatId=10655

As always, I welcome questions, comments and product reviews. www.marykay.com/dmanor.

Take care!

Back to Basics: Moisturizer!!!

So now that we've talked about finding the right cleanser, we should now talk about finding the right moisturizer. Think of cleanser as food for your skin. Moisturizer is the water for your skin. Even those with oily skin need moisture. You just need the right kind. Did you know that a loss of firmness in the skin is usually just a sign of a loss in moisture? Try using one and seeing how your skin firms up in reaction to the moisurizer.

Mary Kay has 8 different moisturizers to meet your skin care needs. Here is a breakdown of what Mary Kay offers (and yes, don't forget that prices are subject to change at anytime).

Velocity Moisturizer ($12, plus tax). This moisturizer is paired with the Velocity Cleanser and is geared for the teen. It's a lightweight moisturizer that blends in easily. The cleanser and the moisturizer together are part of Mary Kay's acne treatment line (adding the Classic Line #3 toner and the Acne Treatment Gel). There are no anti-age or anti-wrinkle properties in the Velocity line.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Velocity-Lightweight-Moisturizer/100802.partId?eCatId=10026

Botanical Effects Moisturizer ($16, plus tax). The Botanical Effects line is targeted for those 18 to 25 years of age--so your typical college student. There are three formulas, one for Dry skin, one for Normal skin and one for Oily skin. There are no anti-age or anti-wrinkle properties in the Botanical Effects line. And again, the packaging is made from recycled materials for those who find this important. This line is also hypoallergenic, fragrance free and dye free.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Mary-Kay-Botanical-Effects-Hydrate-Formula-1-Dry-Skin-/100217.partId?eCatId=10026

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Mary-Kay-Botanical-Effects-Hydrate-Formula-2-Normal-Skin-/100218.partId?eCatId=10026

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Mary-Kay-Botanical-Effects-Hydrate-Formula-3-Oily-Skin-/100219.partId?eCatId=10026

Timewise Moisturizer ($22, plus tax). Timewise has three separate moisturizers, depending on your skin type. There is one moisturizer for Normal to Dry skin and another moisturizer for Combination and Oily skin. Mary Kay also has a third moisturizer for all skin types with an SPF of 30. So you can moisturize and protect the skin on your face daily.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/TimeWise-Age-Fighting-Moisturizer-normal/dry-/100708.partId?eCatId=10026

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/TimeWise-Age-Fighting-Moisturizer-combination/oily-/100707.partId?eCatId=10026

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/TimeWise-Age-Fighting-Moisturizer-Sunscreen-Broad-Spectrum-SPF-30-/10054102.partId?eCatId=10026

MK Men's Moisturizer with SPF 25 ($22, plus tax). Yes again, we are talking about skin care for men. More and more men are concerned about it. Men's skin, on average, tends to be more oily when compared to the skin of women. So there is a moisturizer in the Men's line that is geared for the man. Additionlly, this moisturizer has and SPF of 25 in it to protect the skin from sun damage.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/MKMen-Moisturizer-Sunscreen-Broad-Spectrum-SPF-25-/100606.partId?eCatId=10026

Again, you might need trial and error to find a moisturizer that works for you. Remember, every product purchased from Mary Kay is guaranteed. If you don't like it for any reason, exchange it or return it for a refund. Not a single Consultant will be upset about the return. That's what we are here for! To make you the happiest customer you can be!

Check out my website for more information. And if you have a question, please ask. I love to answer! www.marykay.com/dmanor

Take care!