this pretty box with a pink bow arrived at my house and i felt a little giddy.
i didn't know what Mary Kay was going to be sending me.
i couldn't wait to open it!
ooohh la la!!!
i have always loved Mary Kay's pink packaging...ALWAYS.
let's check out all the fun goodies in my gift box!
the Mary Kay Compact Mini is so cute!
these colors will be so great for FALL.
it fits in the palm of your hand so it's small enough to take with you anywhere you go.
i love that i will be able to have what i need ON THE GO without carrying a bulky makeup bag.
it's in a small enough compact that it can just fit in the side pocket of my purse.
it is completely customizable.
it can be filled with powder or foundation.... all eye colors..... just one blush.... whatever colors you want!
AND the applicators are stored UNDERNEATH the makeup!
i thought that was a very nice touch....keeping the compact tiny.
this Mary Kay Creme Lipstick will look lovely with my new purple/pink shirt i just got.
when i bought the shirt i thought "this is just the perfect fall shirt."
now i have the perfect lipstick to wear with it!
i was so happy to see a new mascara in the gift box!
mascara is my favorite makeup product.
Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara gives my eyes a fuller finished look.
so far all of these products were great.
but what i was most curious and ready to use was the cleansing kit called TimeWise Microdermabrasion Kit.
It felt FABULOUS.
Step 1 is an exfloiant cleanser full of tiny crystals that got my skin feeling healthy right away.
it took off the everyday junk that builds up from makeup, exercise or sleep and let me get a deep clean.
Step 2 is a serum that moisturizes.
i love the names of these two products "refine and replenish" because that is exactly what is does.
my skin feels rejuvenated.
Mary Kay and BlogHer are giving away a $100 gift basket to help one of you feel refreshed and refined.
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love mary kay cosmetics used it in high school
Posted by: rosemarie | 10/24/2011 at 02:26 PM
Love Mary Kay eye makeup remover!
Posted by: Dena | 10/24/2011 at 02:29 PM
Mary Kay has great products that are packed so pretty!!
Posted by: Noreen Johnson | 10/24/2011 at 02:33 PM
I have never used Mary Key but would love to try!
Posted by: Holly | 10/24/2011 at 02:34 PM
Lip Gloss is my very fave cosmetic ever....I have lipglosses everywhere...in my purse, my junk drawer, my glovebox, my nightstand :)
Posted by: [email protected] | 10/24/2011 at 02:39 PM
I used to use TimeWise! Its ammmmazing
Posted by: Sarah | 10/24/2011 at 02:41 PM
customize is the key word with Mary Kay. You can make it your very own very easily.
Posted by: Robin Canter | 10/24/2011 at 02:42 PM
Mary Kay's Satin Hands is awesome ... but it's been a few years - hope they still make it. When I was a kid I loved Mary Kay ... because everything was pink ... remember the pink car?
Posted by: Wendy | 10/24/2011 at 02:42 PM
I'm pretty low-maintenance...I never leave home without my chap-stick.
Posted by: Betsy | 10/24/2011 at 02:44 PM
My favorite must have is the MARY KAY mineral powder foundation. I love this stuff and would be so upset if they ever discontinued it. I have never found anything that matches my skin tone like it does. LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Christina Self | 10/24/2011 at 02:44 PM
Mascara is my fave beauty product. I always try to put on a little mascara, even if I don't have any other make up on. It makes a big difference. I love Mary Kay and have been using it for years. Their microderm products are fantastic!
Posted by: Brittany | 10/24/2011 at 02:44 PM
love mary kay and use it every day!
Posted by: Tami | 10/24/2011 at 02:46 PM
I never leave home without a "5-minute face." which is usually tinted moisturizer, mascara, highlighter on eyes and cheeks, blush/bronzer and either lipstick or gloss. Nothing fancy just a quick dose of color and I'm out the door. :)
Posted by: G. | 10/24/2011 at 02:50 PM
I do NOT leave my home w/out pressed foundation/powder and either my carmex or neosporin lip therapy. :o)
Posted by: Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog | 10/24/2011 at 02:54 PM
My face lotion & mascara & my 2 favorites - those as well as lip gloss!
Posted by: Heather | 10/24/2011 at 02:59 PM
my favorite is actually mary kay's beach bronze lip gloss. it always makes me feel great:)
Posted by: Nicole | 10/24/2011 at 03:03 PM
I never never ever leave home without my Burt's Bees chapstick. I've got those stashed all over my house, my purse, and my desk.
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Posted by: Jen N. | 10/24/2011 at 03:04 PM
I LOVE the microdermabrasion stuff above. . . it's the best!I always wear mascara. . . even if I have nothing else on.
Posted by: Michelle | 10/24/2011 at 03:04 PM
I don't leave home without Burt's Beeswax chapstick and some under eye concealer. I have a 3 year old and I work full time, so the bags under my eyes really start to show about 2 pm!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 10/24/2011 at 03:05 PM
These days, the only thing I can't leave the house without is chapstick :)
Posted by: Karie | 10/24/2011 at 03:06 PM
I never, ever skip lotion. My face gets super dry and starts peeling after just a couple of days without it (especially in the winter). Just for good measure, I started using the lotion with SPF 15...it makes me feel like I'm doing something good for myself.
Posted by: erin j | 10/24/2011 at 03:11 PM
My favorite Mary Kay product is the Deep Cleanser (formula 3). I have been using it since I was a teen & first started wearing make-up.
Posted by: Kim | 10/24/2011 at 03:12 PM
Have to have two things mascara and lip gloss!
Posted by: Stacy M | 10/24/2011 at 03:13 PM
I have to have lip gloss, especially with the cold, dry air coming. I would love to try this Mary Kay.
Posted by: Shannon | 10/24/2011 at 03:22 PM
I've never used Mary Kay cosmetics, but they look fab!
Posted by: Sharla | 10/24/2011 at 03:22 PM
I do say that I winced at the color of lipcolor. It would NOT look good on me.
I never leave home without my Burt's Bees shiny lip color. It's subtle. I like subtle.
Posted by: Nichole | 10/24/2011 at 03:24 PM
Love, love lots of mascara :)
Posted by: Sara Torbett | 10/24/2011 at 03:27 PM
I always wear mascara and blush...always!
Posted by: Short, Sweet Season | 10/24/2011 at 03:30 PM
My chapstick - I can't live without it!!
Posted by: Karen U. | 10/24/2011 at 03:32 PM
I don't leave home without my Mary Kay tinted lip balm. Love the natural, plus it has SPF15.
Posted by: Kathi | 10/24/2011 at 03:36 PM
Mascara is my must have! I have blonde eyelashes, so without it everyone always comments on how tired/sick I look! Bleh!
But I have to say, Mary Kay's mineral powder foundation and powder brush are amazing. I was given them for being in a friend's wedding, and holy cow! They're so amazing.
Posted by: Amanda | 10/24/2011 at 03:48 PM
I have fond memories of Mary Kay home parties! I love the eye products! But I must say I need my chapstick.
Posted by: Tonya | 10/24/2011 at 03:57 PM
Mascara. We blondies have to have it.
Posted by: Heather D | 10/24/2011 at 04:00 PM
never leave home without my tinted lip balm.
Posted by: Dyan | 10/24/2011 at 04:08 PM
Mary Kay yay! I havent used these products in so long. I remember when I was little like 5 years old, my mom would have parties in our dining room. It sounds weird but I still remember the smell of the products. I would beg my mom for the pink or clear lip gloss. I would love to try the products!
Posted by: vickie m. | 10/24/2011 at 04:20 PM
lip gloss. I hate not having it.
Posted by: alyssa | 10/24/2011 at 04:28 PM
Definitely can't leave home without mascara! I'm a redhead with white eyelashes and look and feel crazy if I don't wear mascara. I use the Lash Lenghtening formula by, who else, Mary Kay! Would love to try the new Lash Love formula!
Posted by: Lindsay E. | 10/24/2011 at 04:30 PM
mascara! i look so asleep without it!
Posted by: Chelsea | 10/24/2011 at 04:39 PM
I love it all! Mary Kay is pretty fabulous!
Posted by: Leah S. | 10/24/2011 at 04:40 PM
My favorite beauty products that you don't leave home without is my eye shadow and eye liner! :) They just make my eyes look a lot brighter (and awake)! LOL
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Posted by: Amy | 10/24/2011 at 04:41 PM
It's been a long year since Mary Kay has visited me. Favorite product is Burt's Bees lip product. Makes me feel good.
Posted by: Marie Tere | 10/24/2011 at 04:45 PM
Mascara for sure!
Posted by: Leah | 10/24/2011 at 04:49 PM
Eyeliner and Lipstick....that's 2 things, but if I have time for nothing else, I at least use these! Love Mary Kay and must agree on the pink packaging and also always loved their satin hands lotion! Great giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah Alcantara | 10/24/2011 at 04:49 PM
Chapstick is a must. But now that its' winter I would have to say hand cream. Like maybe some satin hands...
Posted by: Ryanne | 10/24/2011 at 04:54 PM
I don't leave the house without mascara on! And usually at least some face powder to even out skin tone.
Posted by: Christy | 10/24/2011 at 04:55 PM
I don't leave home w/out my Burt's Bee's lip balm...ever!
Posted by: Tonya | 10/24/2011 at 05:15 PM
dailies: mascara before i leave the house. lipgloss and pressed powder in my bag.
i just had the microdermabrasion treatment on friday night at a mary kay party (and blogged about it) - oh for the love of soft skin. :)
Posted by: annalea | 10/24/2011 at 05:16 PM
Lipstick is my must have! Would love to try the microdermabrasion treatment!
Posted by: Halley | 10/24/2011 at 05:21 PM
Fun fun! Love the purples!
Posted by: Emily a la Blog | 10/24/2011 at 05:21 PM
Oops. Forgot to follow the instructions. Burt's Bees chapstick is ALWAYS with me (and in multiple places in the house).
Posted by: Emily a la Blog | 10/24/2011 at 05:23 PM
I can't leave home without some sort of chapstick or lipgloss. I've even bought new chapstick when I've made it out the door without.
Posted by: Franny | 10/24/2011 at 05:27 PM
Mary Kay foundation is my favorite. I don't leave home without it!
Posted by: Lorilee Peterson | 10/24/2011 at 05:33 PM
I can't leave home without my chapstick! I would die without it. Love mary kay! Its packaged so pretty!
Posted by: jenn | 10/24/2011 at 05:39 PM
I won't leave home without Carmex and my MK lipstick! Love MK products!
Posted by: Rachel B. | 10/24/2011 at 05:59 PM
Mascara is a must have for me.....however, i LOVE the Mary Kay creme-to-powder foundation!
Posted by: Taryn Jost | 10/24/2011 at 06:01 PM
I don't wear much make-up but I always have lip gloss or chapstick to use. I hate having dry lips!
Posted by: Lisa | 10/24/2011 at 06:03 PM
I never leave home without my lip gloss.
Posted by: secret mom thoughts | 10/24/2011 at 06:23 PM
I have always loved lip gloss or chapstick. My lips always feel dry so I have one or the other (or sometimes both) in my bag at all times. :)
Posted by: Andrea | 10/24/2011 at 06:23 PM
i never leave home without a light shimmery lipstick that can make me look like i tried to get ready! i have used mary kay since 7th grade and love it. their ultimate mascara is the bomb!
Posted by: Mindy Harris | 10/24/2011 at 06:28 PM
Always, always, always have to have something on my lips!!
Posted by: Stephanie | 10/24/2011 at 06:31 PM
I ALWAYS have to have my Burt's Bees Lip Balm. I am totally addicted!
Posted by: Nicole B. | 10/24/2011 at 06:37 PM
Never leave the house without mascara.
Posted by: Meredith Welborn | 10/24/2011 at 06:40 PM
I don't wear a lot of makeup, so my favorite product is chapstick-- gotta have it!
Posted by: Arlene | 10/24/2011 at 06:48 PM
I never leave home without chapstick - can't live without it!
Posted by: Margo | 10/24/2011 at 07:01 PM
i would LOVE to try some mary kay cosmetics. the products they sent you looked so bright and fun!
Posted by: jamie | 10/24/2011 at 07:13 PM
The day isn't fit to begin without my MK lipstick! Love the colors MK offers!
Posted by: Kari Tackeberry | 10/24/2011 at 07:13 PM
I'd love to try their tinted moisturizer!
Posted by: Kcindyloo | 10/24/2011 at 07:50 PM
My Aveda foundation is a must-have for me!
Posted by: Amanda R. | 10/24/2011 at 07:58 PM
I'm a beauty product-aholic.
My fave Mary Kay lipstick is Mocha Freeze. Long, long, long time staple in my makeup bag.
Posted by: Kristin S | 10/24/2011 at 07:59 PM
I never leave home without mascara.
Posted by: Jenna VD | 10/24/2011 at 08:12 PM
definitely mascara.
Posted by: Jenni Carlisle | 10/24/2011 at 08:14 PM
I've used Mary Kay since High school. I can't leave home without lip gloss!
Posted by: Shannon | 10/24/2011 at 08:46 PM
I'm not much into makeup all the time as I'm not usually dressed up much, but I always manage to have some mascara (the green and pink one, just like you - at least if I remember right from a post awhile back). I do love doing my makeup at times and love Mary Kay products.
Posted by: Bailey C | 10/24/2011 at 08:50 PM
I always were mascara or else I look sleeeeeepy...
Posted by: Linda B | 10/24/2011 at 08:53 PM
I never leave home without lip gloss. I would love to win this. :)
Posted by: Cory | 10/24/2011 at 08:56 PM
MASCARA because my eyelashes are bonde. YEP black black roots and I pay for highlighting but I ahve blonde eyelashes. go figure.
Posted by: kathy | 10/24/2011 at 08:58 PM
i love their moisturizer AND i never leave without mascara. want that compact :)
Posted by: Renee | 10/24/2011 at 09:22 PM
I love the microdermabrasion! It is my weekly pampering time and after I use it, my face feels SOOOOO nice! I love it!
Posted by: Sarah | 10/24/2011 at 09:27 PM
Their mascara is my favorite!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | 10/24/2011 at 10:56 PM
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Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | 10/24/2011 at 11:00 PM
can't leave home without the chapstick ;) I LOVE Mary Kay Eyesicles!!! Amazing stuff!
Posted by: Meagan | 10/24/2011 at 11:43 PM
Chapstick and powder. Granted, chapstick isn't really a beauty product, but more of a necessity.
Posted by: Erica | 10/25/2011 at 12:13 AM
mascara! love love love mary kay mascara - haven't tried the lash love yet, though. anxious to order some!
Posted by: ashley | 10/25/2011 at 12:42 AM
my face lotion which gives me a nice glow and a bit of mascara
Posted by: JulianneB | 10/25/2011 at 05:49 AM
i never leave home without lipstick
Posted by: elizabeth | 10/25/2011 at 06:00 AM
I love their hand lotions and lipstick!
Posted by: Karla Schaitberger | 10/25/2011 at 06:55 AM
My favorite product is mascara!
Posted by: Adrienne S | 10/25/2011 at 07:09 AM
lip stick….
Posted by: Gina in Louisville | 10/25/2011 at 07:09 AM
Eyeliner!
Posted by: KatieD | 10/25/2011 at 07:43 AM
I never leave home without my Burt's Bees Lipbalm.
Posted by: Kari | 10/25/2011 at 07:46 AM
My mom wore Mary Kay and one of my favorite's is the Night Cream....she used it all over her face....I just use it for lips and elbows....but the smell reminds me of her every time!
Posted by: Kayla | 10/25/2011 at 07:57 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Mary! I have been wearing MK since I was in 7th grade. My mom was devoted, and wouldn't allow me to wear anything else! I love MK! Did I mention I love it? I love how my skin feels! And all of the products last FOREVER! Love my Mary! GB
Posted by: GB Jost | 10/25/2011 at 09:11 AM
I never go out the door without my moisturizer. I use Clinque's Redness Solution line.
Posted by: Sheila P. | 10/25/2011 at 09:18 AM
I am a firm believer of MaryKay products! LOVE their lipstick and their cleansing products! The pink packaging is always a sweet touch!
Posted by: Michelle | 10/25/2011 at 09:25 AM
i never leave home without my burt's bees chapstick. but i can't walk out the door without using an eyelash curler!!
Posted by: Julie | 10/25/2011 at 09:47 AM
I never leave home without at least mascara on, or I just feel naked!
Posted by: Annie | 10/25/2011 at 09:55 AM
I love Mary Kay products! I have been using them for years. I make sure to have lip gloss with me at all times!!
Posted by: Karenth | 10/25/2011 at 10:11 AM
I love my lipgloss. That is the product I never leave home without. My favorite is one from Lancome.
Posted by: Jody H | 10/25/2011 at 11:06 AM
I haven't used Mary Kay in a long time because my consultant retired and I lost track of her. Would love to be reintroduced! My favorite product has to be a tube of Lip Gloss/moisturizer from Blistex. It comes in a white tube and I put it on every morning and evening. It works great under my lipstick or lip gloss too, including the Wet n Wild that I bought because of you, Meg!
Posted by: Logan | 10/25/2011 at 11:16 AM
LOVE Mary Kay products. My sweet Grandma turns 93 today and has been using MK for YEARS! She's a farm girl from Kansas and former pilot and kindergarten teacher and barely has a wrinkle on her face. Her skin looks fantastic because of Mary Kay and she was my inspiration to get started.
My once-prone acne skin looks worlds better since I started using MK skincare products. The microdermabrasion set is my current fav product. My skin looks and feels so clean and smooth. Just used it last night...and will actually be seeing my MK lady tonight. :)
Posted by: Jen Brandt | 10/25/2011 at 11:47 AM