I’m going to turn and show a side of me that many may not know about for a minute.
Why do I do what I do? What even do I do? I guess let’s get that out of the way. I am an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay.
Now. Why, on earth, would I want to do something like that? Well, there are a few reasons. Number one, the reason that got me going in the first place was that when we (I say we because Steven was there with me) first heard about the opportunity, Steven encouraged me to go for it. I was totally prepared to walk away with just a free dinner (yep, we feed you if you’re willing to hear us out) and say no. But I think he saw something in IT that could benefit ME. And maybe the possibility for some extra dollars was appealing to him.
Number two, and this is the reason that keeps me going, is the opportunity I have to help others. Before Mary Kay, I was using drug store… everything. And I didn’t particularly love anything I used. I had acne (ugh, WHY is skin so mean? I was an adult who wished she could go back in time to her teenager self and smack her and tell her that her “acne” was not that bad, but I digress). I didn’t really like the way I played guesswork with the foundation wall (SERIOUSLY, how in the heck are you supposed to know what color to buy? You can’t try it first because that would be stealing, I’m pretty sure…) I didn’t really know how to put on makeup. I felt it was all too expensive. I felt pretty enough, but not like anything really special.
Mary Kay helped me. First, the acne line cleared up my skin. I used to buy another, SUPER EXPENSIVE, super harsh acne line. You know what? It didn’t really work for very long. Anyway, clear skin= instant confidence (for me). Like, seriously. I am a mom of 3 little boys, did you know that? Did you know that some days, makeup just doesn’t make it on this face? That used to make me want to hide and not be in photos with my kids. Now, not so much. I don’t mind having my picture taken (or going out in public) with no makeup on. Side note: I still like to at least brush my top lashes with mascara because they’re invisible and I gotta have SOMETHING…
Also, I really love putting on my makeup. It is fun to learn new techniques and try new colors and basically do art on my face. (And then to be told my makeup looks fantastic!)
My point is, I am more confident because of Mary Kay. I want to help other women get there. I want to help someone resolve a skin concern they have so they can feel beautiful. And you know what? If you feel beautiful, you ARE beautiful! When you feel beautiful, your confidence radiates from you and people notice. I want to help women find the perfect shade of foundation. I still remember when I went to my foundation matching appointment (before I joined). First, it’s high quality stuff, so it goes on really nice. But more than that, when I put it on (before I bought it, mind you… that’s just how it works in Mary Kay: try before you buy!) I was completely BLOWN AWAY by how it looked on me. I was instantly more in love with myself. I want to share that feeling with others!
Think back to when you last bought any skin care or cosmetic from a drug store. Did anyone ever follow up with you to see if it was working out and if you were satisfied with it? I’m betting all my money the answer is no. Bet you can see where this is going… I will check with you. I want to make sure you are completely satisfied. And I want to fix it if you aren’t.
I know that people say you should love you the way you are, but that is really hard sometimes when you look in the mirror and see things that are hard to love. I submit that it’s easier to clear up the acne than it is to learn to love the acne. Sometimes it’s easier to get the right cleanser and moisturizer for your dry flaky skin than it is to learn to love your face feeling so dry it will crack and break off (I’ve been here). And sometimes it’s easier to use a lash building serum than it is to learn to love those cute little stubby, sparse lashes. I am here to help.
I really love what I do and I hope and pray that more people will give me the opportunity to do it!
