I'm a believer.

For the past 2 years I've battled acne on my neck and chin. I've tried several things and nothing has worked. So many companies profess to be the best at this or that. How do you know who's really telling the truth.

Anyway, I've been in the market for something to clear up my face. I've also wanted to look vibrant, non-blotchy, and basically have a good palette for my make-up. One of my very best friends signed up with Mary Kay. I must admit, I've never been a fan. I don't get sold on things very easily. But since she's selling it and I wanted to help her with her income, I tried it.
And now... I'M A BELIEVER. The difference is HUGE and I love to wash my face like never before. I wash it in the morning and at night. I have a regimen down and totally endorse the cleansing system that Mary Kay has to offer.

While I'm on this subject. I must say I love make-up!!!!! Pictured below is my make-up box, and yes I use almost all of that makeup. Whenever I open this box it makes me happy. I love it because its like painting, and that's why I love make-up brushes too.

Some of my makeup must haves.

• eyelash curler
• mineral foundation

• bronzer ( I love physician's formula)

• Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara- best mascara that I've ever used. Laura taught me to put the mascara tube under my armpit while I do my make-up. It warms it up and makes it easier to apply. She also taught me something that has dramatically changed the fullness and length of my lashes. My neighbor even asked me if I had false lashes on the other day!!

• eye brushes, stipple brush, eyeliner brush, and big powder brush
• eye makeup remover from Mary Kay

• Mac Paint pot Painterly, a creamy nude beige color (what is a paint pot? Read below)The paint pot intensifies the color of your shadows, making them vibrant and true. Green is really green; blue is really blue.

  By Amber:Another benefit: MAC Paint Pot extends the life of other eye makeup you’re wearing. Preventing creases, it keeps eyeshadow in place and looking great. It works so well, you could even sleep in it and your eye make up would still look great when you woke up! It’ll at least make it through a night of dancing with your best girlfriends. It’s one of my favorite eye shadow primers I’ve tried.

  Another little secret? It works great as a concealer too, especially for covering dark under-eyes. Since the nude beige color of Painterly matches my skin pretty well, I just use a concealer brush and apply a little to my blemishes and under my eyes. It works better than a lot of actual concealers I’ve tried. I can’t say it would work for everyone, but if it matches your skin, I would definitely give it a try!

One more suggestion. If you want to learn some skills about makeup application, take a look at these amazing books. You can also call my friend Laura, she loves to teach anyone how to put on their makeup.

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