What's good/affordable at Mary Kay?

[KennedyMcKenna]

Hi all!

I just won a $50 credit at Mary Kay. I've never used their product before, and will obviously use my credit, but I like to stick to things for awhile, and undoubtedly will be spending money with them if I like the product. What do you use that's worth the money (if you know the amount, that'd be great!) and what should I stay away from.

Thanks, I love the DIS!

 

[middleofamerica]

The eye makeup remover is wonderful, it's $14, the lipsticks and glosses are all great, they're $13, the neutral lip liner is great, $10. Eye colors and cheek colors are great too, but you really need the compact to put them in to make it easier and that adds up. You can get a filled compact with three eye colors, one cheek color, a lipstick and brushes for $65.50. I also really like their ultimate mascara, it is $15. Have fun!

 

[LMC]

I love the 3 in 1 Timewise cleanser and the Timewise moisturizer. I actually ran out of moisturizer and have since tried Avon and other drug store brands but nothing moisturizes as good. I do not have dry skin but w/o my TW moisturizer it feels dry.

 

[Justsyd2]

Other than what's been mentioned...the mineral powder foundation is $18 and will last forever. All of their skin care is awesome, too!

 

[Kae]

I love the lip scrub if you ever get chapped lips it saves you. the satin hands stuff is nice too. The timewise facial stuff get high marks alot of places. I have never cared for thier Mascara besides that anything I have bought I have liked.

Kae

 

[Rosiekins]

Satin Lips, it is the best lip stuff I have ever used (lip mask and gloss) It makes your lips so smooth and soft!

 

[NC State]

I love the 3 in 1 Timewise cleanser and the Timewise moisturizer.

I use all MK products but these are the two best products to purchase.

 

[ilovejack02]

love the timewise line! Have used it for years.

 

[irisesareblue]

I usually buy the facial wash cloths for about $20.00 for each pack - they're great for travelling. I cut them in half and get lots of use out of the package - and they're not liquid which is good for carryon luggage (I try not to check luggage).

 

[Alesia]

When you call the representative, she should get with you for a facial. That will give you a chance to try the products and find out what you like and don't like. Keep in mind that there is a money back guarantee on everything.

 

[Melrosgirl]

I use Satin Hands lotion, the eye makeup remover, and the timewise moisturizer.

 

[Joyful3Heart]

I use the satin hands kit, the medium coverage foundation and the timewise cleanser and moisturizer. I love them all but I wouldn't call them affordable. The only thing I absolutely can't do without is the timewise moisturizer, nothing comes close...

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

I agree with everyone else about the Timewise cleanser and moisturizer as well as the mineral foundation. I haven't bought anything that I haven't liked pretty well, but those three products are my favorites.

 

[TaraPA]

I also LOVE the 3 in 1 Timewise Cleanser & the Siganture Eye Shadow Primer. I do not, however, like ANY of their make-up products. They felt heavy & cakey & didn't wear well on my skin at all. The lipsticks/lip glosses I tried were either very dry & cakey or had a terrible taste & scent.

 

[left210]

I am trying some of the products now and have some questions. I have combination skin with adult acne. If I use products for oily skin or acne then it dries my face out too much. I have been using the 3 step program with classic skin care line creamy cleanser 2, hydrating freshner 1 and balancing moisturizer 2. It seems to be going ok but the moisturizer is too much for the day as I get oily. This morning I did not put on any moisturizer and my face feels like it needs something as it is a little tight. Would the time wise be better for me for day moisturizer under makeup? I need a light moisturizer for day - what do you recommend? Also, I am using the loose mineral powder. Do you need to keep adding more like Bare Minerals to get good coverage?

Also, is the toner absolutely necessary? I thought I heard that toners were old school and not necessary anymore.

 

[Mrs D]

I love the Miracle set for skin care. It contains a cleanser, moisturizer, day solution (anti-aging product with SPF20) and night solution (anti aging) for $90. You can get the basic set (cleanser and moisturizer) for under $50.
Their skin care products last about 3 months. Some a little longer.

 

[Mrs D]

I am trying some of the products now and have some questions. I have combination skin with adult acne. If I use products for oily skin or acne then it dries my face out too much. I have been using the 3 step program with classic skin care line creamy cleanser 2, hydrating freshner 1 and balancing moisturizer 2. It seems to be going ok but the moisturizer is too much for the day as I get oily. This morning I did not put on any moisturizer and my face feels like it needs something as it is a little tight. Would the time wise be better for me for day moisturizer under makeup? I need a light moisturizer for day - what do you recommend? Also, I am using the loose mineral powder. Do you need to keep adding more like Bare Minerals to get good coverage?

Also, is the toner absolutely necessary? I thought I heard that toners were old school and not necessary anymore.

These are great questions to go over with your consultant.

Just an FYI, acne doen't automatically mean your skin is oily. Sometimes skin over-produces oil due to dryness. In that case you might be better off with the normal/dry regimen. It sounds like the cleanser/toner are working for you, perhaps you just need to try a different moisturizer?

The TimeWise collect is meant to combine steps/products into one; the cleanser does 3 things, cleanser, exfoliate and tone (the exfoliants and toners are those little beads in the cleanser).
So while the Classic Basic of 5 steps (cleanse, exfoliate, tone, moisturizer and protect) have been simplified in the TimeWise set some people need to use them in separate products (such as skin too sensitive for the exfoliants in the TimeWise cleanser or who need customizer oil control).

Oh, another thought is perhaps the oil mattifier could be the answer to day time oiliness. The key to this is making sure your moisturizer is through absorbed and you skin is dry, then apply the oil mattifier and again be sure it is completely dry before applying our foundation of choice.

Regarding the mineral powder foundation - you start with a very thin layer and continue to add layers until you have the coverage you desire. For a regular day at home I use 2 thin layers, if it's an evening out or I might be photographed I use 4-5 layers. I also layer different foundations sometimes such as the tinted moisturizer under the mineral foundation or my regular foundation (I use full coverage due to dry skin) then 1 layer of mineral foundation over it.

HTH!

 

[apnep]

I have used almost all their products. My brother works for MK so I try new things out regularly. Needless to say, I felt compelled to answer.

Things I LOVE:

• eye makeup remover. EXCELLENT!
• absolutely cannot live without my YELLOW concealer. It hides my dark undereye circles!
• brush collection kit with the travel bag is awesome too. It has three pockets in it so you can put make-up and then role it up and pack it to go! 5 make-up brushes.
• compact cases either large or small are great for travel as well.
• Ultimate mascara makes my lashes long!
• LOVE the lip glosses.Pink Diamonds is my fav!
• TimeWise Miracle Set, Microdermabrasion set, moisturizer (can't live without).
• Satin Hand set is awesome.
• Mint bliss lotion is great for hands and feet.
• Tinted moisturizer with sunscreen is great. It's light coverage which I like because I don't like a cakey feel on my face. I like to look "natural" if you know what I mean.
• Pore minimizer is awesome too!

You can also get the fragrant lotions/body sprays. I also have the mineral poweder foundation, but I don't use it all the time...

 

[Disneybabe84]

I really love MK lip glosses, they are so moisturizing and last a long time. Also, MK eye make-up remover is hands down the best eye make-up remover I've ever tried. (I've tried many drugstore & high end removers and nothing else compares, make-up just whisks right off) Also, their mineral eye & cheek colors. They are silky and stay put, not to mention the compact makes everything so portable and the make-up can easily be switched out!

I tend to switch around my make-up, but last year I wore MK during my Disney trip and the make-up stood against the hot, July weather. I was super impressed!

 

[DVCBELLE]

If you just want something but don't want to do the whole makeover thing - I would HIGHLY reccomend the Satin Hands set - it is AMAZING!! I have never had my hands feel so great!