DIY Facial

In response to the overwhelming number of people who have recently been complementing my skin, I thought I would share my at-home facial/cleansing routine. It is fantastic.

First, I start with eye make up remover. I use Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. It is about $15 a bottle, but is TOTALLY worth it.

Next, I use a cleanser. I use Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 cleanser for combination to oily skin. Yes, you will continue to see a trend in my products. All of my skin care products are Mary Kay. They are more expensive than the drug store brands, but I have been more than pleased with the results.

Next, a moisturizer. Yes, it is Mary Kay Timewise Lightweight Moisturizer. You are probably also seeing a trend in the type of Mary Kay product. I am only 26, but have been using Timewise products since I was about 22. They (they being the Mary Kay reps) recommend you start in your early 20s with the Timewise line. It truly is fantastic.

Next, I use an under eye firming cream. Mary Kay, of course!

Finally, I finish with my Satin Lips Balm. It is part of Satin Lips set that includes a mask and a balm. About once a week I use the mask to exfoliate any dry skin from my lips, and use the balm daily at the end of my cleansing routine.

Okay, I don't even want to tell you what retail prices for all these items are. I have been incredibly lucky in that I have always had a friend selling Mary Kay and was able to get things at a discount. I also just had a friend's mom stop selling Mary Kay and got a lot of my refills for these products absolutely free. Just 'cuz she loves me like that!

Basically, whatever the routine is, do it. I read somewhere that for every night you sleep in your makeup, your skin ages 7 days. So at 30, you could look 37. YIKES!! (FYI, 30 is so right around the corner for me!)

In honor of the woman who made all these products a reality:

"Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve." - Mary Kay Ash

I'm Back

So to start off, sorry I have been absent for a while. I have had a whole lot going on. First, we bought a new car. I know I havealrady posted a little about this but, it totally deserves more love!! Next, I have applied for and interviewed for a new job. In Statesboro, GA. That's about an hour from Savannah and is also where Billy has applied for his doctoral program. I'm super excited about it, and have been praying that God will put us where we are supposed to be. Third, I am totally re-doing my look. By that I mean my hair. Last night, my mom put a solid color on my hair. It is medium reddish brown. Tonight, my baby sister is highlighting and cutting my hair! I'm going to work tomorrow with a whole new look thanks to the super cool fam jam!! Last, I realize I didn't end last post with a quote... So here's too. "If you don't like what you see in the mirror, change what you do with your body" -don't know if anybody ever said this, but it is kinda my motivation right now. "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels" I believe Marilyn Monroe said this