#myMKjourney

So, here's the background:

I have been asked by many Mary Kay consultants in my life to come "get a FREE facial" or be on their "test panel for the NEW line" and so on, but I was never even remotely interested. So it was October 2016, the love of my life had just broke up with me, I had just quit a job I absolutely adored and started a new job that I was still unsure about, and school was hectic as always. I was at work one afternoon when my old store manager came into my new store. She came in with one of her friends asking me to sign up to help out her friend, Deavon, start her new Mary Kay business. At the rate my life was going during that time, nothing sounded better than a free, relaxing facial. So of course I signed up. A week or so later I show up at the Asheville Mary Kay Studio to receive my free facial, having no intention on ever using these products again- wasn't Mary Kay for old people anyways?? Before the facials started though, we had to go through the introductions of all the consultants and National Sales Director... I had never heard so many high pitch screams, annoying claps, and fake laughs in my entire life- nope, Mary Kay definitely was not for me. We finally make it through that suffering, and I can finally get my free facial. 

... with each product, my hesitant love for Mary Kay (surprisingly) began to increase....

From the cleaners, to the moisturizers, to the primers, and ultimately the CC cream foundation, my heart was low-key growing fonder by the minute. And, these annoying Mary Kay ladies, weren't actually all that bad after all. 

So after the facial I bought some product, told my consultant I would be in touch with her when I needed something else, and I thought I would be on my way. Until the next day, I received a text from the sales director asking when would be a good time for us to grab coffee.... I was not too sure at first about this- I did not want to get wrap into something I didn't want to do and I really didn't have time to add anything else to my plate. But then I agreed because what the heck, it is just one coffee date. I didn't have to do anything if I didn't want to.

So, guess who is having coffee with the Mary Kay director the next day? This girl.

That day my life changed. That one coffee date at the Starbucks inside of Ingles in Weaverville, NC gave me so much more than another job. Mary Kay has provided me with opportunities I never thought were possible. 

My MK Opportunities:

I absolutely had NO intentions of doing anything with Mary Kay. I partly did it to help out a friend, and I mainly did it to get a discount on good quality makeup that I had really fell in love with. So I placed one $600 order and sold through that within a week of initial orders.... So, my director came to me and pointed out how quickly I went through that order and suggested I place a $1,500 order next. She believed in me, more than I believed in me, and she obviously knows more about the business than I do, so I went for it. And the opportunities that has come from this were overwhelming.

• Hundreds of dollars of FREE products- both from the company and my amazing director
• A FREE weekend stay at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, NC for four friends and I
• FREE jewelry every month I place a $600 order
• Kate Spade ipad covers, coolers, bluetooth speakers, and so much more

I have been Queen of Sales multiple weeks and achieved Sapphire STAR consultant status. I LOVE working for a company that awards you when you work- big or small. This company presents me with literally 1000's of dollars of prizes, diamond rings, AND literal free cars! It gives me opportunities to move up quickly in the business and accomplish great things fast, or I can take it slow and steady accomplishing small goals in my own timing. 

I'm my own boss. I make my own schedule. I have freedom. 

Yet, even when I do "work"- It's actually a party (literally)!

This company has given me the opportunity to sit at the feet of professional, millionaire, businesswoman are learn from them. It has surrounded me with amazing, Christian women who truly put Christ first in their business and use their business as a ministry. They truly exemplify the meaning of a Proverbs 31 Woman.

This company truly gives me the opportunity to live out the motto of:

"GOD first, family second, career third"

All because I said "yes" to one facial.

All because I said "yes" to one coffee date, which led to many more.

All because I said "yes" to #myMKlife.

Are you all in, too?

Why You NEED Skincare

All I knew about Mary Kay up until I finally (reluctantly) agreed to go receive a facial was that my grandma used it. All I knew was that my mom and aunt loved it, and that middle-aged to older women sold it. And, that the company really pushed anti-aging products.

Why did a twenty year old, college student need anti-aging products and skincare?

Well, for one, your skin starts aging in your MID-TWENTIES and studies are showing that that age is getting younger due to college.

WHAT.

Your skin also stops producing Collagen in your mid-twenties, but bad diet and stress decrease it as well. Collagen provides elasticity and firmness to your skin. Without collagen, your skin starts to become more wrinkly and saggy.

There are two types of aging:
 >Intrinsic: occurs in everyone. It gradually happens over time and includes sagging, fine lines, and
   wrinkles.
 >Extrinsic: caused by external influences, mainly from UV rays and tanning beds. This is
   preventable by ALWAYS using sunscreen. This should be some part of your daily products. Also,
   late nights at work or going out on the town are other causes, so getting good amounts of sleep help
   prevent these side effects as well.

By the time that you are TWENTY years old, you should be using products that contain antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. 

So what if you aren't in your twenties and think you are "too far" gone? There is hope for you too!
Wrinkles and sagging can also be REVERSED. Yes. Some of the same products used to prevent wrinkles can also reverse current ones, along with products made specifically to reverse these beauty marks that come with age(;

Retinol helps with intrinsic aging, it helps with slowing down the effects of aging in the skin. It helps improve the elasticity of the skin, smooth wrinkles and lines, and increase moisture. It keeps skin looking youthful, vibrate, and glowing.  It can even minimize or reduce damage already done from aging.
Tripeptides is a new breakthrough in skincare. It specifically targets skin cell renewal through the regeneration of collagen (that stuff your body quits producing and keeps your skin elastic).

Anti-aging is not the only type of skincare to consider- there is also acne to consider.
We all remember the days of puberty and the embarrassment that came with pimples, especially when your face was covered. By getting on a good skin care line specifically for acne, will help with the health of your skin and increasing your confidence level.

Allergic to everything? Want to use all natural products? There is also a skin care line for you too. It is keeps your skin being naturally healthy and glowing.

So, Mary Kay carries skin care lines that meet all of the criteria above.
First off, the TimeWise Repair line is specifically to "restore what was lost and life away the years." It is never too late to help rescue your skin and "recapture a vision of youthfulness." This 5 product line contains Tripeptides and a Retinol Night Treatment.

• The look of deep lines and wrinkles is reduced.
• Lifted facial contours appear restored.
• Youthful volume is recaptured.
• Even skin tone is revealed.
• Vital moisture is replenished.

Another line to consider is one of Mary Kay's best sellers, the TimeWise Miracle Set. This is a 4- 7 product set, depending on how much you want to include. It comes with the basic 4 products but you can add on a Microdermabrasion set and Firming Eye Cream to add more benefits. But, the basic 4 products contain 11 age-defying benefits. This set is good for you to start between your late 20's and 30's in order to slow down and put off the aging process effects. The Day Time Solution also contains 35 SPF sunscreen in order to daily protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays (which also occur in the winter btw).

The TimeWise Miracle Set is good to help prevent the aging process, where the TimeWise Repair is best to use once aging has already started.

The Botanical Effects Skin Care is another great line to consider. This 4 product line can be personalized to your specific skin needs. It is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, contains no alcohol or synthetic dyes. The botanicals it is infused with help bring out your skin's healthy radiance.

Lastly, the Clear Proof Acne System is a 4 product line that has been clinically proven to provide clearer skin in just 7 days! This is a great system to get pre-teens or teenagers on in order to get them in the habit of using a daily skin regime.

• Clears up blemishes without irritation and helps maintain a clear complexion.
• Unclogs pores, removes excess oil and leaves skin feeling healthier.
• Fades the look of lingering acne spots.
• Attacks multiple factors that can contribute to acne breakouts.

Now to the most important part- how much is this going to cost?

To be honest, it is not going to be pocket change, but it is definitely affordable for all the benefits that come with it.

These are the prices broken down.

But, here the main concern- the other all, total prices:

• TimeWise Repair: $205 (Contact me for a $12 trial!)
• TimeWise Miracle Set: $90 (or $185 for all 7 products)
• Botanical Effects Skin Care: $58
• Clear Proof Acne System: $45

There truly is no price tag on being confident by having amazing skin.

~Invest in yourself- Invest in your skin~

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