Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you were able to spend time with your family and friends.

When it's time to open gifts on Christmas Day, do you take time to put on makeup or go without?
What is your Christmas morning makeup routine?

Mary Kay has a new catalog. You know what that means... new products :)

Mary Kay eCatalog

Holiday Special

I am running a holiday special until the end of the year!! Get 5% off all orders under $25, 15% off orders between $26 - $50 and 25% off of $50+. Take advantage of this great special by visiting www.marykay.com/stephanieprimo. Shipping is always free. Please contact me with any questions. Holiday special is running from today to December 31st.


Happy shopping :) 

Mary Kay Gift Certificates

Mary Kay has a TON of gift ideas but in case you still want to get someone a Mary Kay product and you just don't know what to get, gift certificates are available. They can be purchased in an amount. Check out the sample below:

Want to purchase a gift certificate? Contact me via email - stephanieprimo@marykay.com

Winter is approaching fast..

Winter hasn't officially arrived yet, even though it surely feels like it for my New England friends and family.Don't forget to protect you hands and lips from the cold weather.

Mary Kay has products for your hands and lips for year round but they are totally great for the winter months.

Satin Hands Pampering Set (available in peach and fragrance-free for $34) is a 3 step set -
Step 1 -  Hand Softener helps maintain skin’s natural moisture. Use it on hands before washing,
  or anywhere else skin is dry.
Step 2-  Hand Scrub cleanses and exfoliates.
Step 3 - Hand Cream provides instant moisturization that lasts up to 24 hours. It lasts even through several hand washings.

Satin Lips  is a 2 step set for $18 -
Step 1 - Mask contains miniature buffing beads that gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells that cause lips to appear dull and lifeless.
Step 2 - Lip Balm helps moisturize dry, rough lips. Clinical results show that a single application of Lip Balm moisturizes lips for at least six hours.

 

If you use either or both of these products your skin will love you. Also great holiday gifts for friends and family. If you don't think someone would love the pampering set Mary Kay also just sells the Peach or Fragrance- Free hand cream for $10.  

Gift Guide - contuined

I know I've already talked about the gift guide in my October 10th entry but it just keeps getting better!!

If you check out the gift ideas here it totally breaks it down for some easy online shopping!! There are links to different gift ideas just for her,  for him, stocking stuffers, under $35 and more.

I get so excited around the holiday season. You can always find a gift for anyone at the Mary Kay store :)

Best Sellers....

Do you love best sellers? When your looking for a new book, do you always check out the best or top sellers? Mary Kay also has best sellers.

Products from Mary Kay best seller collect range from age defining to smooth beautiful skin Mary Kay has it all.

Rather than me explaining each item, check out the video and see for your self!! 

It's never to early to start holiday shopping

Mary Kay as their holiday gift guide already out. This catalog has 8 pages for great gift idea's for her and him.


As well as the products Mary Kay already is selling there are some new holiday sent items or limited time items.
* Hand Creams - scents; vanilla berry, vanilla mint or vanilla
* Thinking Of You - Perfume (is my favorite scent), for a limited time you can get the Thinking Of You body lotion

* and more just to give you a little preview.

You can create a wish list and email your list as well as a catalog to your family and friends. Technology is sure changing and getting more advanced day by day. 

Don't forget you can check out the holiday gift guide here

Beauty That Counts - Mary Kay Creme Lipstick

You can join Mary Kay in its worldwide efforts to change the lives of women and children. In the U.S., from Sept. 16 through Dec. 15, 2011, $1 will be donated from each sale of limited-edition* Beauty That Counts® Mary Kay® Creme Lipstick in Give Hope, Give Joy and Give Dreams. As part of this effort in the U.S., Mary Kay Inc. is proud to support The Mary Kay Foundation^SM in its efforts to end domestic violence.

Check out the youtube video about this great way to help change the lives of women and children.

Changing lives Sept 16 to Dec 15th 2011. Numbers that really count.

Mary Kay wins a 2011 FITNESS Beauty Award

Mary Kay received the award for the Best Base: Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation ($20, marykay.com for info). This satiny foundation comes in 23 shades, controls shine, and hides imperfections. "It blends well -- a little goes a long way -- and gives me all-day coverage," one voter told us.

To check out the other winners and runners up check out the article, 2011 Fitness Beauty Awards

Enjoy! Stay beautiful.

The consistency club

I have made it into the Mary Kay consistency club :) I will be receive another Mary Kay wear-able item. Last month I received sunglasses and now I will be getting a Adjustable Fashion Ring.

Stay tuned for photos :)

New Catalog :)

That's right a NEW Mary Kay catalog is out, so that mean NEW products :)

Some of the new products include:
+ New nail polish colors
+ TimeWise Night and Restore Complex
+ Redefining Elegance Collection
+ Brushes
+ Gift ideas and more...

check out the PDF version ecatalog

Beauty On A Budget

Want to look your best without breaking the bank? It's all about rethinking your beauty routine – shop smart and guilt-free for multitasking products, salon and spa substitutes, and free makeovers.

Below is a list of some Mary Kay products that are proof that you can save a pretty penny and still look like a million dollars - 90 plus products for just under $10

* 31 shades of Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color, $6.50 each
* Mary Kay® Brow Tools perfectly sized for the Mary Kay® Compact, $4
* 10 shades of Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color,$10 each
* Fragrance-Free Satin Hands® Hand Cream provides instant moisturization that lasts up to 24 hours, $10
* 7 shades of Mary Kay® Concealer, $10 each
* 2 shades of Mary Kay® Lash Lengthening Mascara, $10 eac
* Mary Kay® Eyeliner (8 shades), $10 each
* Mint Bliss™ Energizing Lotion for Feet & Legs, $10
* MKMen® Shave Foam, $10
* Beauty Blotters® Oil-Absorbing Tissues, pk./75, $6
* and much much more check out the complete list  90 plus products under $10

Southern Women's Show - Charlotte

This upcoming weekend Mary Kay will be a vendor at the Southern Women's Show in Charlotte. There will be a TON of different vendors there ranging from food to make up to much much more.

Kathy (Senior National Sales Director in North Carolina) and Daniel have spent money to set up the booth for us, so you know we will have a rocking booth.We are going to try to get as many skin care surveys filled out as possible, pass out samples and just hang out with the girls.

I am very excited about this and come Sunday evening I am next to positive I will be posting about it. Check out the link for the Southern Women's Show.

Just a sample photo of what the booth will look like

O Magazines Spring Makeup Awards 2011 Best Beauty Products

In the April 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine Mary Kay Liquid Foundation is mentioned.

"Most comprehensive shade range ... two new adreess the full spectrum of skin tones - beauitfully"
O, The Oprah Magazine


The full spectrum of beautiful TimeWise Liquid Foundation. With 23 shades and two finishes - matte or luminous. It's easy to find your perfect age-fighting foundation

Let the beauty begin...

Mary Kay Ash

Check out the history of Mary Kay Ash - founder of Mary Kay. She is an very inspirational women and changed her life for the better. 

Charming. Spirited. A one-of-a-kind success story. Over the years, there have been many successful business leaders but none as unique as Mary Kay Ash, Founder of Mary Kay Inc. Her accomplishments left an unforgettable mark on American business and opened the door for women around the world to experience success on their own terms.

“You can do it!”

These words embody the very spirit of Mary Kay Ash and the Company she created. It’s the spirit she learned as a child growing up in Hot Wells, Texas. When facing new and daunting tasks, her mother encouraged her with, “You can do it, Mary Kay. You can do it.” Mary Kay Ash did more than embrace this empowering spirit – she passed it on through a remarkable company that would inspire millions for generations to come.

That company story didn’t begin until Mary Kay Ash faced a situation all too familiar to women. After 25 years in the direct selling business, Mary Kay Ash resigned her position as a national training director when yet another man she had trained was promoted above her – at twice her salary. Her response was visionary. At first, she started writing a book that would help women gain the opportunities she had been denied. But soon she realized she was creating a plan that would do much more than give advice. It formed the foundation for a new opportunity where women could develop their talents and achieve unlimited success.


So in 1963, with her past experience, her plan and $5,000 in savings, Mary Kay Ash enlisted the help of her 20-year-old son, Richard, and created Beauty by Mary Kay. It was a first – a company dedicated to making life more beautiful for women. It was founded not on the competitive rule but on the Golden Rule – on praising people to success – and on the principle of placing faith first, family second and career third. It was a company, as Mary Kay Ash often said, “with heart.”


Today her vision, her courage and her unwavering spirit continue to bring women the opportunity to achieve their potential and bring their dreams to life. With more than 2 million Independent Beauty Consultants throughout the world, Mary Kay® carries on the legacy of Mary Kay Ash – inspiring, enriching and empowering women to do great things.

Mary Kay isn't just for Women

That's right ladies, Mary Kay also sells skin care for men and cologne.

Skin Care Items:
MKMen Body Spray - this lightweight, refreshing body spray can be used any time of day

MKMen Shave Foam - helps soften the skin and beard to help protect against razor irritation

MKMen Cooling After-Shave Gel - Shields against razor irritation to leave skin feeling soft and moisturized

MKMen Moisturizer Sun Screen SPF 25 - Hydrates skin and provides UVA/UVB protection to help shiels it from harmful rays that can cause premature aging of skin

MKMen Face Bar - Cleans and buffs skin as it begins to process to help reduce the visible signs of aging

Also there are 4 different cologne scents.


MK High Intesity Cologne Spray - This irresistible men's fragrance is an ambery oriental with intriguing top notes of icy black fennel and silver sage heightened by crushed coffee beans. The fragrance demands attention with notes of living dianthus, Darjeeling black tea and dreamy violet leaves. Royal king wood, a Mary Kay exclusive, adds rich intensity to this men's cologne.

Domain Cologne Spray - Wrap him in the scent of hearth and home with Domain® Cologne Spray. He's a breath of fresh air and so is this blend of lavender and oak moss.

Tribute for Men Spray Cologne - He loves denim jackets, overstuffed leather sofas – and you. Show your affection with a gift of Tribute® for Men Spray Cologne, a sporty, masculine blend of citrus fruits and earthy patchouli, plus long-lasting sage and sandalwood.

Velocity for Him Cologne - Introducing Velocity® for Him Cologne, an invigorating, fun-loving fragrance just for guys. This airy fragrance captures the freshness of mountain air and the crisp, clean scent of wooded forests. Spritz it on and let the Velocity® adventure begin.

 


For easier shopping for Men, visit MKM Men

The Look Catalog

Another way to see what Mary Kay has to offer for products rather than going right to my website is The Look Catalog. With the eCatalog you can then save the PDF  to you computer and view it as much as you want, then just make a notes of what items interest you. Ordering is easy, Online, E-mail or Phone, the choice is yours!

Do you have a smartphone? Did you know you can get The Look on the go? You can download The Look eCatalog to your iPhone or BlackBerry.

If your interested in the eCatalog PDF or for your iPhone or BlackBerry the links are below

eCatalog PDF
eCatalog for your iPhone or BlackBerry

Isn't it neat how technology these days are so advanced?

Hope you enjoy and happy shopping. 

Virtual Makeover: Free Virtual Makeover

Have you every wanted a virtual makeover? Well now you can create your own personal virtual makeover.To get started just click here --> Virtual Makeover

Once the page loads you can create our own style of makeup. First pick your "face" or you can even upload a photo of yourself (once you are already registered on my website), then let the makeover begin. Pick from Lipstick, Eye Color, Eyeliner, Blush and much more. When you have finished your makeover you can either order it, save it or pick a couple items to purchase.

Go ahead and have fun - try new looks. You can try this as many times as you would like.

Happy Labor Day Everyone.

Happy Labor Day everyone. Posts will resume tomorrow.

How are you celebrating? 

Night Restore and Recover Complex

Want to awaken the age-fighting potential of your skin at night and get the most out of your beauty sleep? This advanced age fighter works with your skin’s natural cycle to recover from the day’s damage. So you can wake up to younger-looking skin with these benefits: activates collagen production, targets the skin matrix, helps skin recover from daily damage and restores the skin barrier. 

Available in combination/oily or normal/dry. 


Watch the video to learn more:

Want to intensify your eyes?

Want to make your eyes pop?  If you have brown eyes, blue eyes, green eyes or hazel eyes we have it. Check out the colors we have in the Mineral Eye Color Bundle. Each bundle comes with 3 colors all with their own applicators.

Beautful Brow;

Your eye color – intensified! Expert makeup artists have done the thinking for you – picking the right vibrant, long-lasting mineral eye shades to make your eye color pop. The Beautiful Brown bundle for brown eyes features three mineral eye shades in Sienna, Midnight Star and Silky Caramel, plus easy application tips and FREE eye applicators.

Brilliant Blue;

Your eye color – intensified! Expert makeup artists have done the thinking for you – picking the right vibrant, long-lasting mineral eye shades to make your eye color pop. The Brilliant Blue bundle for blue eyes features three mineral eye shades in Spun Silk, Chocolate Kiss and Hazelnut, plus easy application tips and FREE eye applicators.

Gorgeous Green;

Your eye color – intensified! Expert makeup artists have done the thinking for you – picking the right vibrant, long-lasting mineral eye shades to make your eye color pop. The Gorgeous Green bundle for green eyes features three mineral eye shades in Moonstone, Sweet Plum and Sienna, plus easy application tips and FREE eye applicators. 

Hypnotic Hazel;

Your eye color – intensified! Expert makeup artists have done the thinking for you – picking the right vibrant, long-lasting mineral eye shades to make your eye color pop. The Hypnotic Hazel bundle for hazel eyes features three mineral eye shades in Cinnabar, Hazelnut and Honey Spice, plus easy application tips and FREE eye applicators.

For more details check out Mineral Eye Color Bundle page - there you can see the before and after the make up had been applied.

Enjoy!

Four Mary Kay products are featured in Essence magazine

Four Mary Kay products are featured as Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards winners in the September issue of Essence magazine! Mary Kay TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser was selected as a winner in the “Facial Cleansers” category, Mary Kay Concealer is a winner in the “Concealers” category, Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation is a winner in the “Foundations or Tinted Moisturizers” category and Mary Kay Creme Lipstick is a winner in the “Lipsticks” category

Day to Day with Mary Kay

Mary Kay is big in my life, ever more so recently since I started selling. I thought I would share with you the products I use as well as the skin benefits they have to offer.
 

TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser (combination to oily) - 6 Days a week

This combination to oily formula washes away excess oil with a lathering cleanser that leaves skin feeling thoroughly cleansed and balanced. It cleanses, exfoliates and freshens in one step as it begins the process to reveal younger-looking skin. Plus, it's gentle enough to use twice a day for soft, smooth and refreshed skin. (also available for Normal to dry skin)

TimeWise Microdermabrasion Set - 1 time a week

Instant Results

Fight fine lines, refine pores and achieve beautifully smooth skin – immediately – with this simple, two-step set.

Step 1: Refine is an advanced exfoliator using the same professional grade exfoliating crystals used by dermatologists, to immediately energize skin and reveal more radiant, healthy-looking skin.

Application: After cleansing, apply a quarter-sized amount of Step 1: Refine to wet face with fingertips. Using circular motions, gently massage face with fingertips for 1-2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry. Follow with Step 2: Replenish.

Step 2: Replenish separates the set from the competition. It's a rich serum, containing vitamins, antioxidants and anti-irritants. This serum nourishes the soft, smooth skin revealed by Step 1: Refine.

Application: Following Step 1: Refine, use fingertips to gently apply Step 2: Replenish. Continue with TimeWise® Day Solution SPF 25* or TimeWise® Night Solution and then TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer.

Try it! Love it!

These results were experienced after just one week.**

85% saw improvement in skin texture.

73% saw a reduction in fine lines.

71% saw smaller-looking pores.

TimeWise Age Fighting Moisturizer (combination to oily) - 7 days a week

This oil-free lotion helps reduce the appearance of fine lines for younger-looking skin. Plus, it contains an antioxidant to help guard against free radicals which cause the skin to age. The combination to oily formula helps absorb and control oil while providing essential hydration and special ingredients to give the skin a silky feel with a matte appearance.

TimeWise Targeted-Action Eye Revitalizer - Day & Night

Diminish dark circles. Depuff under eyes. Discover real results. After just two weeks, 7 out of 10 women said their dark circles and under eye puffiness were less noticeable†.

Imagine a product so powerful it can reduce the appearance of both dark circles and under eye puffiness in just two weeks. Now you can get these real results with TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Eye Revitalizer. This power-packed serum contains an exclusive blend of ingredients specifically formulated to address the multiple causes of dark circles and under eye puffiness. Within seconds of applying it, you'll feel a cooling sensation as the product begins to work. The end result? Your eyes look rested. Refreshed. Revitalized.

Mary Kay Foundation Primer- 7 days a week

This must-have foundation accessory perfects skin as it enhances foundation benefits and extends wear. Glides on like a dream so makeup applies smoothly and blends easily. Its patent-pending, oil-free gel formula is mineral-enriched to absorb oil and diffuse light for skin-perfecting benefits. Dries to a lightweight, matte finish and can be used with any Mary Kay® foundation.

Concealer-7 days a week

Blemishes, little imperfections – nothing that a bit of concealer can’t fix. Mary Kay® Concealer in Ivory 1 partners perfectly with other Mary Kay® finishers

Mineral Foundation Brush

For perfect application of Mary Kay® Mineral Powder Foundation, use the custom-designed Mary Kay® Mineral Foundation Brush. The short, dense, natural bristles evenly and effortlessly blend the weightless skin-perfecting powder and allow for buildable coverage.

HOW TO USE:
Lightly dip brush into the powder and tap against the rim of the jar to remove any excess. Apply starting in the center of the face, working outward in a circular motion.

Mineral Powder Foundation - 7 days a week

A weightless, skin-perfecting powder foundation that provides buildable coverage

Mineral Cheek Color- 7 days a week

Shy Blush

Add a touch of radiance to your look with new Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush. The mineral-based formula is famous for its oil-absorbing properties, ease of application and excellent coverage. Plus, Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color is so versatile that, no matter what your skin tone, you can start with a natural glow and then build fade-resistant color as you like it. Contains vitamins A, C and E to help protect against wrinkle-causing free radicals. Designed to fit perfectly in the Mary Kay® Compact.

Mary Kay Mineral Highlighting Powder- 7 days a week

Designed to illuminate the skin for a more radiant tone, this mineral-based formula adds natural highlights and brightens the complexion. Plus, mineral-based formulas are known for their oil-absorbing properties, ease of application, excellent coverage and adhesion to skin.

To apply, use the Mary Kay® Compact Powder Brush or the Powder Brush from the Mary Kay® Brush Collection to swirl highlighter shades together. Tap off excess product. Apply Mineral Highlighting Powder to areas of the face you want to highlight, such as the tops of cheekbones, the brow bone and above the center of the upper lip. Mineral Highlighting Powder also can be used to create a gorgeous eye look.

Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara- 7 days a week

An exclusive formula for longer-looking lashes that lasts all day with up to five times the volume.

Have you used any Mary Kay products? Are you using any now? I would love to hear from you.

Act Fast

Act fast,  place an order between now and September 30th and receive 10% off. There is no limit on this special. Feel free to place an many orders as you like to take advantage of this.  

How does the 10% work?
Once I receive your order I will apply the 10% off. I will then contact you via email to tell you how much you saved.

You can place your orders by going to http://www.marykay.com/stephanieprimo%20

Welcome

My name is Stephanie Primo and I started selling Mary Kay products in June 2011. I love Mary Kay and use a wide selection of products day to day, from the time I get out of bed to the end of my day. This blog’s purpose is to share the new products that Mary Kay has out, offer tips and so much more.

In addition to this blog I also have a Mary Kay website where you can shop 24/7 as well. Don’t forget to visit, www.marykay.com/stephanieprimo and check out items as well.What's great about the website is that no matter where you are located you can shop and always contact me either through that website or my email (stephanieprimo@marykay.com) if you have any questions or need some make up advice.