A Lipstick Girl in a Gloss World

It's true.  I am a lipstick girl in a gloss world and my collection is quite extensive.  I carry all of them with me, in my purse, in a clear make up pouch.  This usually makes people laugh a little but the truth is I never really know what kind of lipstick mood I am in.  I love the rich color of lipstick and finished, polished look it gives and re-applying it throughout the day helps to make me feel fresh and pulled together.

Here is a sampling of my collection - as you can tell, I'm not brand loyal either! :)

Lately I've been playing favorites!  Here are my go-to lip colors.

Maraschino Cherry by MAKE is my favorite red.  I got this little sample in my Birchbox and this sample is lasting me quite a while.  This color stays on for a long time.  It's the perfect shade of red for me!

Sassy Mauve by REVLON is a color I wear day to day.  At first I wasn't sure if I liked it but it goes with nearly everything.  The lipstick itself feels soft on my lips and lasts quite a while.

Pink Quartz by MAYBELLINE is a great pink color and one that is easy to mix with any other lip color.  It doesn't have quite the lasting power of the other two but I still love it.

Caribbean Kiss by LAURA GELLER is another lipstick I got in a Birchbox.  This lipstick is actually two colors.  One side is a bronze color and the other is pink.  Because it's two-in-one you can get a soft subtle look or a bold look depending on how you apply it.  

When I want to freshen up or extend my lipstick wear I add this clear gloss lip shine by CO Bigelow.  It works like a charm and acts click a chap stick.  You can grab this one at Bath and Body Works. 

This is my color of choice today.  Even though I'm working from home, I still put on a little lipstick! :)

I'm still on the hunt for the perfect wedding day lip color.  I'm looking for a pink that is not too bright and not too dark.  Any suggestions?!

My Daily Skin Care Routine

Yesterday, while I was getting my hair cut, my stylist and I started talking about our skin care routine so I got to thinking about how much I like mine, which lead me to this post.

I didn't always like my skin care program, mostly because I didn't have one.  I only used face wash and moisturizer which was whatever was on the drug store shelf or some of the expensive department store brand.  My face was clean but my skin was still dull and I could start to see sun spots (yikes - no more tanning bed tanning, even though I use SPF moisturizer!) Then I turned 29 and decided I needed to "get real!"

I had used Mary Kay in the past and liked it but didn't really have a consultant.  Fortunately I met a great consultant local to where I live (and have since become friends, you can meet Kenzie at her blog 100 Pretty Broken Pieces) and she put together an awesome skin care program for me that combines Mary Kay skin care lines and targets my exact concerns! Dull skin, fine lines, a little bit of acne and dark under eyes...

Here is what she helped me come up with and I love it!

Listed in order of use:

1. Timewise 3 in 1 Cleanser for normal to dry skin

2. Even Complexion Essence to even my complexion and reduce redness

3. Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Lifting Serum to help firm my skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles (my fav!)

4. Timewise Age Fighting Moisturizer for normal to dry skin

5. Timewise Repair Volu-Firm Eye Renewal Cream  to help firm and brighten my under eye area

Also, on alternating days, I either use the Mary Kay Microdermabrasion or the Even Complexion Mask. This has really helped to get rid of my sun spots and smooth out my skin.

I know that a skin care routine is pretty personal but the trick with a skin care program is to get it right for you - that's where Kenzie, my Mary Kay consultant came in.  The second most important thing is to be patient, you may not see instant results like we all hope for.  It took about 6 weeks or so for me to see results but I'm more than happy with them.

A great skin care program truly is the foundation for great make up and confidence!

Do you have a skin care program? What is it?

I'm linking up with for Random Wednesday at Because Shanna Said So!

This post reflects my own opinions. I was not paid by the Mary Kay Company to endorse this product.