Targeted Skin Solutions: Skin Brighteners

On this blog, we've talked about skin care and the basics and then moved on to a few supplements. The next few posts will involved targeted skin care. These items aren't necessary for everyone. They are obviously just intended for those who need them. Today's topic are skin brighteners.

There are a few factors that can darken the skin. The sun is a major factor for many problems with the skin. Some people have skin discoloration due to acne. This is particularly true with African American skin. For some, as the skin ages, the pigments change as well.

Timewise Even Complexion Mask ($20, plus tax). We are back to Timewise products, which are anti-age and anti-wrinkle. I find that an added benefit in most of the products. Not only do they do what they are targeted for, but they also help fight fine lines and wrinkles. This mask doesn't dry when it's on. But it immediately brightens the skin and helps even out skin tone so that variations in pigmentation aren't as noticeable. The mask will also help the skin feel smoother and be more moisturized. 

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Even-Complexion-Mask/100721.partId?eCatId=10654

Timewise Even Complexion Essence ($35, plus tax). Again, another Timewise product. This product works in harmony with the Even Complexion Mask. The Essence will help reduce pigmentation over time, restoring the skin. Clinical studies have shown that those who use this product will see results in as little as 4 weeks. It works on all skin tones from ivory to bronze.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Product/Targeted-Solutions/TimeWise-Even-Complexion-Essence/100720.partId?eCatId=10647

I know this blog is short today, but I truly hopes this helps someone. As always, I welcome any questions or comments. If anyone would like to try any of the products I've featured in my blog, I welcome it. Remember, Mary Kay products are guaranteed. If you don't like them or they don't do what you think they are supposed to do, return them. The Mary Kay Consultant doesn't lose anything.

I look forward to hearing 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!

Skin Care Sets: Timewise Miracle Set

We've talked about basics and some supplements. It's time to put things together. Mary Kay has a series of Skin Care sets met to meet specific needs. Today, we will talk about the Miracle Set. This set is perfect for those college age and older. Even if you don't have fine lines and wrinkles, it's better to prevent them than it is to repair them. This is the set to keep you beautiful your whole life.

The Mary Kay Miracle Set consists of 5 items. Mary Kay Timewise 3-in-1 Cleanser, Timewise Day Solution, Timewise Night Solution, Timewise Age-Fighting Moisturizer and any Foundation. It starts from $104, plus tax (price depends on your foundation).

The Timewise Miracle Set boast the following 11 benefits:

Cleanse, exfoliate, freshen, energize, hydrate, smooth, firm, soften,  protect, rebuild and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Can your current skin care program do all that? If not, give this one a try and see how it compares to your current skin care program. If your skin care program can do all of this, let's see if I can save you money.

The Day and Night Solutions are good for all skin types. Remember that the Cleanser and the Moisturizer have Normal/Dry and Combination/Oily formulas. Check out my earlier post on Foundation to know which to choose that will best meet your skin care needs.

If you'd like to try the Timewise Miracle Set, but don't want to over commit yourself, pick the Trial Version for only $44, plus tax. You'll get a 1 month supply, just long enough to see how this product works for you. As a bonus, this set is airline travel ready!!!

As an even bigger bonus, the Miracle Set is great for sensitive skin INCLUDING those who suffer from Rosacea. It does NOT cure Rosacea. So let's be clear. But it does not aggrivate the skin if you suffer from Rosacea. It's definitely worth a try.

Even better, the Timewise Miracle Set has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. This is HUGE!!! Mary Kay will already refund your money if you don't love this product. But the Good Housekeeping people stand by the Miracle Set as well. How can you go wrong? Does your skin care
routine have the Good Housekeeping Seal? And in case I have not sold this one enough, here are the results of  a 12 week study using just the Miracle Set:

83% had a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
up to 25% improvement in skin elasticity
100% had softer more supple skin (that's everyone, by the way)
46% had an improvement in more even skin tone.

Rosacea Benefits (two week study)
95% showed an improvement in skin texture
80% showed a more even skin tone (that's 4 out of 5--woo hoo!)
60% showed improvement in skin redness (that's 3 out of 5--still not bad!)

I hope this convinces you to at least try the Miracle Set. Remember, if you are not 100% satisfied, return it. Get your money back (or get some other products you like better). It's that simple!

I love this company!!!

For more on the Miracle Set, check out my website here:

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Miracle-Set-normal/dry-/100752.partId?eCatId=10654#false

For the Normal/Dry Trial Set:

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Trial-Miracle-Set-normal/dry-/100755.partId?eCatId=10654

For the Combination/Oily Trial Set:

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Trial-Miracle-Set-combination/oily-/100754.partId?eCatId=10654

And I am always available for questions or comments. www.marykay.com/dmanor.

Take care!

Supplements: All about EYES

Okay, so today we will talk a little about the eyes. There are great eye products that Mary Kay sells for the eyes. All four of them are Timewise. So, they are anti-age and anti-wrinkle. Did you know
that the skin underneath the eye is the thinnest skin on your face? Additionally, you should use your ring finger to apply product under the eye. The ring finger is the weakest finger on your hand. It'll
prevent any extra pulling on the skin underneath the eye.

Also, when applying products to the eyes, you should apply from the corner of your eye to your nose, rather than from your nose to the corner of the eye. This prevents any extra pulling on the skin.

Timewise Age-Fighting Eye Cream ($26, plus tax). This eye cream is meant to tackle the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. This is also the perfect product to moisturize the delicate skin underneath the eye. If wrinkles and moisture are your only issues, this is the product for you. This is good for anyone who is using the Timewise skincare system or anyone using another skin care line who wants extra products to protect the eyes.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Makeup/Eyes/Eye-Care/TimeWise-Age-Fighting-Eye-Cream/100705.partId?eCatId=10545

Timewise Firming Eye Cream ($30, plus tax). Firming eye cream is meant for those who are worried about fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes PLUS those who suffer from puffiness. This product is also known as the push-up bra for your eyes. This is a staple in the Timewise line and is part of the Ultimate Miracle Set.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Makeup/Eyes/Eye-Care/TimeWise-Firming-Eye-Cream/100722.partId?eCatId=10545

Timewise Targeted-Action Eye Revitalizer ($35, plus tax). Now, if you are concerned about fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, have puffiness AND are worried about dark circles, this is the product for you. This is a roll-on serum that is also a mini-massage around the eyes. If you have all three issues, please use this product.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Makeup/Eyes/Eye-Care/TimeWise-Targeted-Action-Eye-Revitalizer/100746.partId?eCatId=10545

Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Eye Renewal Cream ($40, plus tax). This is the newest eye cream in the Mary Kay line. This is ideal for those using the Timewise Repair system, but is also great for those looking for an extra boost for the eyes. This product targets DEEP lines, wrinkles and sagging
skin. It also under-eye bags, puffiness and dark circles. This product also targets crepiness and dry skin as well as moisturizing for 12 hours. Basically, this product does it all. And it has a fun metal ball tip to massage the eyes. I do like this new product.

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 hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to share it with anyone you think would find it useful. And if you have any questions, you can contact me here, or on my website
www.marykay.com/dmanor

Supplements: Microdermabrasion and Replenishing Serum +C

Okay, so we've covered the basics and the very basics. Now we are moving into supplements. Some of these are still strongly recommended for all skin types and all skin care regiments. But, you can pick and choose from these items as you need them. Or use them for a bit of needed pampering.

Timewise Microdermabrasion ($55, plus tax as a set). Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion has two steps to it. Step 1 is Refine ($30, plus tax). This step is after your cleanser and before any Day or Night treatments. You need a very little amount of this product. A little goes a long way.

Did you know that dead skin cells around the pores make the pores look bigger? The Refine step buffs away these dead skin cells almost instantly making the pores appear smaller. The "buffer" beads are all the same size and none are jagged. So this doesn't hurt or irriate the skin.

The Refine step is recommended once or twice per week. You won't need it more often than that. Mary Kay also recommends not using any masks on the same day as the Microdermabrasion.

Step 2 is Replenish($25, plus tax). Replenish is required after Refine. Refine has the antioxidants and botanicals which replenish the skin with vital ingredients after the skin is buffed clean.

Both of these steps are Timewise--so they are anti-age and anti-wrinkle.

Set http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Microdermabrasion-Set/100723.partId?eCatId=10654

Refine http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Microdermabrasion-Step-1-Refine/100724.partId?eCatId=10654

Replenish http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Microdermabrasion-Step-2-Replenish/100725.partId?eCatId=10654

Another great Mary Kay product is the Timewise Replenishing Serum +C ($55 plus tax). This is a lightweight serum packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.  Replenishing Serum +C is meant to eliminate free radicals which cause premature signs of aging.

This product is used twice per day, with just three pumps each. It is also meant to go on after your Day and Night products, but before your moisturizer. If you are using the Microdermabrasion Set, those two products are first. Again, this is another anti-age and anti-wrinkle product.

http://www.marykay.com/dmanor/en-US/Skin-Care/Concern/Age-Fighting/TimeWise-Replenishing-Serum+C-/100744.partId?eCatId=10654

My wife loves the Microdermabrasion. It is her favorite product from Mary Kay. She did have one professional facial. The salon worker asked her if she uses a microdermabrasion product of any kind. At the time, my wife said no, but her husband recommended one. The salon worker told her she had a smart husband. True story!

I am a big fan of the Microdermabrasion Set as well, but I do love the Replenishing Serum +C. While attending Seminar for Mary Kay, they gave us a three day sample of the Replenishing Serum +C so we could try it before the product launched. This is the FIRST product I fell in love with on the very first use. My skin feels amazing using it.

As always, feel free to ask me any questions. I love to answer and help. You can contact me here or through my website. www.marykay.com/dmanor
Take care!