so as you can imagine.. when I go places with all of my kids, I often times get lots of stares. I think they are either trying to figure out if they are all mine? Or what. Quite a few times, I have been mistaken for an older sibling or a aunt?.. which to me is just HILARIOUS! (I mean really.. I don't look THAT young).. but recently I went into meet with my son Parker's, new high school teachers and the counselor there. When I walked in with Ben.. she looked at me.. and she said.. okay, so is your mom coming? or just your dad and your sister? I was like.. um. I am the mom! lol.. She started laughing and said "no really?" and I was like. um YES Really??? Then She said.. "I thought for sure you were one of the high school students here?" and that made me laugh even more. Because while people tell me I do look younger for my age.. to me I am thinking like 2 or 3 years younger.. not almost 20! Ben then said.. um excuse me? what about me? and that made everyone laugh. But I do get it alot. and I am not saying ANY Of this to brag.. because there is a reason I do look younger.. So then a second question people always seem to ask me is.. .. what skin care do you use or how do you stay looking so young?
and THAT is what today's post is on. I STRONGLY believe that the reason why I haven't aged much over the last 20 years is because of my skin care regimen. My mom taught us gurls, at a young age, to really take care of our skin. She sold Mary Kay for a number of years (had her pink car and everything).. and so from like age 11 or 12, I have been using really great skin care products. But then about 2 years or so ago, I started getting adult acne.. like little bumps all over my jaw line and cheeks and forehead and It freaked me out.I had bad acne in high school and I did NOT want to go through that again. So then I finally switched from MaryKay to Pro-Active.. which I LOVED.. at first... I mean it took away the acne incredibly but after a while it started to irritate my skin and I noticed spots on my face and dark colors and and other harsh reactions I was having too it. Maybe that was just age, but it felt like it was the pro-active that was doing it. I had been using it for about a year.. so early this last spring, I was sitting at dinner telling my sister about it.. and also commenting on HER skin.. She has always has age spots on her forehead and face and I noticed they were REALLY going away. I knew her husband and her had recently developed a line of skin care products but I hadn't ever tried them because I loved what I was using. So she told me she would give me a sample of hers and I could just see for myself if it would work for me. Umm holy cow. Can you say LOVE?? I mean REAL LOVE? It was calledMuvazi
not only did most of my weird spot go away, but it also improved my skin tone AND it faded my fine lines and wrinkles that I had started to get over the past couple of years. I was AMAZED! not since Marykay (which I had used for 20 something years).. had I found a product that I actually Like BETTER and with better results! anyhow.. I have been using it for almost 9 months now and I don't ever see myself using anything else. I only wash my face once a day.. (mornings only).I probably should do it twice.. but seriously.. at the end of the day, I am good to just take my contacts out and brush my teeth before i crash in bed. So for me the skin care system last about 2-3 months.
I love seeing that white Muvazi box.. in my mailbox every few months..
It's pretty dang cute too (plus It makes for a great altered art project! lol)
I truly do love this product. It's made for the real women. people who are not so "young" anymore with perfect skin (I mean I sure they can use it too)but it REALLY not only conditions and re-rejuvenates the skin.. it takes care of those age spots and lines and discolorations we all start to get in time. I don't mind getting older.. but I still want to feel comfortable in my skin. :) and now I do. I can go out of the house without putting on makeup. I can be out on the boat and swimming all day and not feel selfconcious of the spots on my face and stuff. I truly am SOLD on this skin care line.
okay.. so i know some of you are probably wondering how much is it.. where can you get it.. etc.
WEL....L and don't freak out.. but normally it costs $149.00 retail. STICKER Shock I know! it is a High end product.. its sold into high end spas and other high end retail stores... so when I was telling my sister I wanted to do a blog post on it.. I told her I also wanted to offer you gals some kind of coupon code though.. becasyeI was just honest with her.. I told them I couldn't afford to buy it for that price.. and I am the average person. And my BLOG readers are the average women. We can't spend a ton of money on our skin. Wish we could.. but with realy life and kids and everytihng else, I need something affordable). WELL.. they give me a "family" discount.. and so I told them.. that if they offered that SAME discount to my "blog readers" i know that some of you who would love to try it.. might be able too (because at $149.00 I wouldn't be able to use it..that is for sure). and she instantly said YES! SO for all my blog readers.. if you use the coupon codeiluvmv on their website when you check out.. you get it for 60% OFF the retail price.. which is $59.00 PLUS free shipping! Seriously? How can you NOT try it! If it lasts you 2-3 months.. you are paying around $20-25 bucks a month for skin care and even if you buy just stuff at walmart.. you are paying at LEAST that much. Seriously. that a freaking amazing deal! I promise you .. I am NOT being paid to write this post.. NOR am i getting a kickback from sales. I truly just love this product. and I BUY my own product. Because I am my own business owner and I know you can't give it all away for free.. so I don't expect them to give it to me for free, specially when I love it so much.
SO if you want to take advantage of this deal.. She said it would be good until the end of this month.. October (in honor of my birthday :))
simply put in the code
iluvmv at checkout
to receive the 60% d discount. AND FREE Shipping ANYWHERE in the world (including international!)
AND if you go to their facebook page (do a search on facebook for Muvazi or click HERE) and "like" them.. they do giveaways and other fun things on there too!
guess what else? Silly old me.. made a video for you.. I wanted to show you up close what it has done for my skin AND show you all the product and how each one works and how I use them.. so make sure to watch the video! I make a fool of myself.. so you have to watch it. :)
anyhow.. hope you don't mind this post. I know it's not related to art.. but it is apart of my life and who I am. Sometime I need to do a fun question and answer blog post and open it up to just about anything! that would be a super fun video! hum.. ideas are rolling :)
check back thursday for a new post on being creatively inspired.. and a new art project for FALL! :)
Happy Tuesday!
Glad you posted this. I have been seriously upset with my skin lately and planned on going to Ulta to see what I could use for the dryness and age spots.
Posted by: Cindy | October 18, 2011 at 08:40 AM
ordered and on the way. thanks for the insider information, christy!
Posted by: danielle | October 18, 2011 at 08:47 AM
I'm glad you posted this. I was just about out of Perricone skin care, which is great but really expensive and to be honest, rather harsh... I'm still not able to use it everyday, which worries me. Can't wait till this comes!
Posted by: September | October 18, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Just ordered it!!! Thanks for the advice!
Posted by: Elena Vigil-Farinas | October 18, 2011 at 09:03 AM
How timely! I'm looking for a new product now! I'm ordering it today! Thanks!
Posted by: Karenliz | October 18, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Thank you Christy.
I have just emailed your sister regaring my 60 year old face. I have taken very good care of my face all my life. Most people think I am in my late 40s'. But as most baby boomers I am seeing changes & makeup does not make them look any better.
I emailed your sister for more info.
TY so much for this blog.
I feel really excited about this product.
Judy
Posted by: Judy (Solo) | October 18, 2011 at 09:07 AM
It is truly exciting when someone is so in love with a product. As a Mary Kay consultant I know how important it is to take good care of your skin. It is our body's first line of defense. You mentioned this not being art related, but I think of my face as a canvas, and it is important for it to be in great condition before I embellish.
Posted by: BARB T | October 18, 2011 at 09:07 AM
ugh 35 has been a horrible year for my skin... always like suggestions from real-world people using products. Thanks for getting the deal too for us!!
Posted by: Liz Sawyer | October 18, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Just put in my order! I've been needing something like this -- thank you!
Posted by: Tomi Ann | October 18, 2011 at 09:08 AM
So so glad you posted this - I have been looking - I am 34 and for the past year I have breakouts that just will not go away. Must try this - thank you!
Posted by: Carol W. | October 18, 2011 at 09:14 AM
You sold me on it. I just placed my order, can't wait for it to arrive.
Posted by: Michelle Eberhart | October 18, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Thank you, Christy! I can't wait to try it. I'm turning *gulp* 40 in about 5 months and I'd like to not look like it. ;)
Posted by: kelly | October 18, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Just ordered my set - I'm 57 next month so I'll give it the true test!
Posted by: Geri | October 18, 2011 at 09:19 AM
You talked me into it! Sounds great...can't wait for mine to get here! And what a good deal!
Posted by: theresa | October 18, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I too ordered - I am 60 and i sure hope the age spots on my face disappear.
Posted by: Bette | October 18, 2011 at 09:31 AM
I just placed my order...I have used Mary Kay for 18 years...I am excited to see how this works!
Posted by: Mimi | October 18, 2011 at 09:46 AM
You are toooo funny! I love how you had to show your chevron shirt and when you put the head band on! Anyway, thanks for the info. I just ordered my kit. Can't wait! Quick question, if I get the product and like it can we use the coupon again before 10/30? Thanks again! Julie
Posted by: julie | October 18, 2011 at 09:48 AM
yes Julie! YOu can use it as many times as you wish before the 30th! and I am Sure I can twist my siters arm to give you a good deal on re-ordering too :)
Posted by: christy tomlnison | October 18, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Thanks so much for this post! I have never worn makeup (except at prom and on my wedding day-LOL) and I have darker skin, but lately I've been getting some crazy pimples that leave marks on my skin so I'm looking for something amazing to help me out! I just wanted to ask if you know if it works just as well on people with darker skin (women of color)? Thanks so much for all that you do and for the cute video!
Posted by: nitasha | October 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Nitasha! That would be a great question to ask my sister on her site.. go to the contact section. I would assume so, as it's for skin in general.. and for say "coloring" it's for texture and skin treatments.. but ask my sister Tia! :)
hugs!
Posted by: christy tomlnison | October 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM
How much are you charged after the first order? Is it the same discounted price, or do you have to pay the $120 or whatever original it was for the second round? I'd love to try it!
Posted by: sharon rittler | October 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Ok. Thank you so much!
Posted by: nitasha | October 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM
How much do you pay for the second order if you like it? Are you locked into that price, or do you have to pay the original price after the first order? I would love to try it!
Posted by: sharon rittler | October 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Sorry my computer is all wonky today and wouldn't post my original question until it popped up right now! Sorry!
Posted by: sharon rittler | October 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Thanks so much--you have provided a huge public service by posting this--and God bless your sister for extending the friends and family discount to your readers! I just ordered my starter set and hope it will help fade the age spots and fine lines that have appeared since I turned 50 six months ago.
Posted by: Deb | October 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM