SatinHands

So, in my last blog post, I hinted at my instant love for what I'm blogging about today- as I bought it on the spot!  Let's clear this up...I am not much of an impulse buyer.  I'm tight with money and if I didn't have a husband who liked to spoil me with spa days and pedicures, I wouldn't waste much money on myself.  (High five to the hubs, though, right?!)

Mary Kay has made it into my morning and nightly ritual.  My TimeWise set is definitely something I continue to endorse and brag about.  I AM NOT A MARY KAY CONSULTANT. I don't say this stuff to make a sell.  I brag about it because I've used it, I like it, and I want to help my fellow sisters out in their quest to find products worthy of their hard earned money!  Today's worthy product comes in a set of 3- Satin Hands Hand Softener, Hand Scrub, and Hand Cream.  I got it all in peach scent, because I'm a fan of the smell.  It's also a faint scent--nothing like Avon or Bath and Body Works scents (which I'm not knocking, because I like them too!).

The Hand Softener is probably my least favorite of the set, but it all works together beautifully, so I use it.  You add a dime size amount of this in your hands and rub them together.  For added hydration, you can dampen the skin with water first.  I wash this off and pat dry with a towel. Now, it feels gross after this step. Feels like you've rubbed crisco all over your hands and never fully got it off.

But no fear, because the scrub takes it away.  I use one pump of the scrub and use it like I would soap.  I rub all over my hands, wrist, and in between fingers.  Excellent for calloused or rough hands.  Admittedly, I don't do enough hard labor to have rough or calloused hands, however it's good to know :)

I rinse that, and pat dry. Then apply my hand cream.  Lotion, if you will.  And just like that, your hands are completely transformed into..wait for it...SATIN HANDS.  It's impressive, really.

Like I mentioned before, I was pitched this at work. I was so impressed, I pulled cash out and immediately bought it.  Later, I cleaned and had my hand in bleach water...and the softness of my hands never wavered. I love using this stuff before bed, after I do my TimeWise face cleansing ritual.  AND, for it coming in a set of 3...$35 was definitely affordable.  This stuff looks like its not been used.  Such small amounts have to be used that it's lasting forever!  I definitely recommend getting it for yourself...and honestly, at this price...as a gift for a friend too!!

So fresh and so clean clean

Have you ever said you didn't like a certain brand and that you would never use it...and later have to eat crow because it becomes your favorite thing ever?  I'm eating a ton of crow these days..between what I'm blogging about today, what I'm blogging about in my next post, and Wet n' Wild makeup!  Seriously not minding it though because I'm finding some really awesome products!

As a teen, I had really oily skin.  My dermatologist recommended Mary Kay or Clinique makeup since they were the few that even offered anything Oil-Free.  I tried some Mary Kay makeup at the time, and just didn't love it.  Of course, also at that time, I hadn't discovered that "cakey" makeup would be what would eventually satisfy me.  Anyhow, when a Mary Kay rep approached me at work one day, I sighed and listened to the sales pitch.  As a former Thirty One consultant, I understand and empathize with how difficult it can be to sell from a magazine alone.  Unless I had my stuff with me, I usually got the "no thanks." Samples, ya'll. Samples is what hooked me.  I ended up buying something on the spot from her that I sampled right there in front of her.  (That's my next blog!)  But something I was really interested in, was the first thing she pitched...a Time Wise 4-piece set.  However, at $95, I just couldn't commit to that. I would really have to think on it and save up for a splurge that big.

I began using the samples she gave me for the Time Wise set. I had fallen in love. The 3 in 1 face wash was the best I have ever used. I loved how fresh and clean..and NOT RED my face looked after using it.  I followed it with the sample of moisturizer (as the day and night creams do not have samples). I was a little unsure of it initially, because I felt it made my face look wet and feel somewhat greasy.  (BTW, I no longer have oily skin and used the dry/combination skin samples)  However, when I awoke the next morning, I decided I liked it and how my face looked. I even went makeup free the few days following.

Coincidentally, as I was on Facebook one night, I saw a post about everything in the book being half off for THAT NIGHT ONLY.  I jumped on that.  $47.50 for 4 bottles?  And I was down to my last squeeze of my samples.  The consultant had a goal in mind that prompted this awesome sale, but it totally drew me in and I was extremely pleased by how friendly and efficient she was. I got my order days later and was really impressed by the speed of the process.  As a side note, I would like to point out that yes, I did get samples from one consultant and bought from another. As a former consultant, I know a loyal customer is what you depend on.  I intend to split my loyalty between the 2 in the future, because I do appreciate being introduced to it by one, and I appreciate the wonderful deal that hooked me by the other.  

Moving on, let me explain these products a little more in depth.

3 in 1 Cleanser: Clease. Exfoliate. Freshen. This product gently clears away impurities as it begins the process to erase the visible signs of aging and restore the look of younger skin. (I'm pushin' 30. Gotta start now!)

Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35. I've learned sunscreen is essential.  And sunscreen does not equal albino skin all summer long!  You can still tan with sunscreen, but avoid the burn!  Wish I had known this when I was younger and refused sunscreen as I would lay outside for hours upon hours.  This also serves as a great base underneath your makeup. My makeup has been going on smoother than usual and we all know I gave my foundation 5 stars beforehand! I'm giving like 6+ now :)

Night Solution: This product contains ingredients that help reverse the signs of aging by enhancing your skin's renewal process while you sleep an help the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles fade away. (OH EM GEE. Not even lying guys when I say this...but this is the first time I'm reading this on the back of the box, and like, an hour ago, I thought I saw an improvement in my head wrinkles when I lift my eyebrows. Whoa, legit.) This remarkable solution helps counteract daytime damage with botanicals and two specialized peptides so skin looks and feels renewed. Vitamin-rich Nutribeads microcapsules burst as you dispense the serum to deliver fresh, highly effective antioxidants.

Age-Fighting Moisturizer: Firms, softens and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Proven to hydrate for up to 10 hours.  (And I can totally attest to that.)  

Morning routine looks like this: Cleanser, Day Solution, Moisturizer.

Night routine: Cleanser, Night Solution, Moisturizer.

All jokes aside, 29 isn't old. However, I began treating for aging skin at 25.  And I don't know if it's because of this or because of good genes, but the oldest age people have guessed me at is 18.  Sure, it's a little annoying at times now, but when that 30th birthday hits next year, and I'm freaking out...from that moment on, I'm going to relish every wrong guess of my age.  I've honestly seen an improvement in my skin's appearance, color, evenness of the tone, and the confidence it's given me going makeup free is worth it alone.  Sure, I got a great $47.50 deal on this.  But I can tell you this much, I will continue with this product. Even with it being full price.  When I hit the halfway mark on my bottles, I will begin saving up so I can replenish my stock so I won't have to go another day without it.  Can you say that about your current daytime/nighttime face cleansing products? I couldn't either, before this set.  Check it out... get the samples and see what I mean.  If you're interested in trying them out, comment below or reach me through social media and I will connect you to a consultant so she can mail you your samples!  They're FREE...what have you got to lose with that?!