You asked- My favorite Mary Kay products...

Certificate of completion for my Mary Kay workshops at Seminar 2011

 In the past few weeks I've been flying back and forth to Dallas as a guest speaker at the Mary Kay yearly Seminar.  It's a 1 1/2 hour presentation to thousands of women from all over the US in which I really speak my mind about makeup and their products.  I should point out that everything that I say in these presentations is truly my opinion and the folks at Mary Kay really wanted it that way- no script but really what I honestly feel about their products and how to use them.

I've been getting a lot of your questions asking me to tell you about my favorite Mary Kay products.  There are many for different reasons but I'll give you my top 5 choices right now that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.

1-Mary Kay® Foundation Primer http://www.marykay.com/color/foundations/foundationprimer/10039851/default.aspx

 This oil free, gel formula really does wonders on the skin.  It takes away shine, evens out your complexion and really helps the foundation to stay on.  Great on men too- I use it for pictures or whenever I'm on TV or stage.  It's colorless so anyone can use it.  If you've never used a primer before- try it and you'll love the difference.

2-Mary Kay® Sheer Mineral Pressed Powder http://www.marykay.com/color/powde/marykaysheermineralpressedpowder/default.aspx

 Not as matte as MAC'S blot powder, Mary Kay's pressed powder leaves the skin looking like it's still breathing but with a very soft, pretty texture.  The colors are not heavily pigmented which helps me as a makeup artist to be able to use them on different skin tones.  Depending on the skin type, it can get a little heavy if applied with a sponge so I like to apply it with a brush.



3- Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color in Black Pearl http://www.marykay.com/color/eyes/viewall/10028589/default.aspx

I love this color.  It's the perfect gray/neutral tone that you can wear as a wash or build up to a smoky eye.  Apply over an eye primer or cream eyeshadow and the texture really shows up.  Again, this is not too heavily pigmented but a very wearable perfect color that really- honestly- works on everyone's skin tone.










4- Mary Kay® Liquid Lip Color, Malted http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/marykayliquidlipcolor/10030422/default.aspx 

The texture is the key with this lip product that is not as shiny as a gloss but not as matte as a lipstick can be.  It really is the perfect texture and the color- I LOVE it.  It really is great to pair it with a smoky eye but really even if you wear it on its own- it's really gorgeous- not too brown but just a nice flesh tone color.





 5-Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color, Strawberry Cream. http://www.marykay.com/color/cheeks/marykaymineralcheekcolor/10012980/default.aspx

 I like to think of this lovely cheek color as Mary Kay's version of NARS' best selling Orgasm blush.  The difference here is that Mary Kay's is not as pigmented so it gives a very pretty, wearable flush to the cheeks with just a slight, and not overpowering shimmer.  Apply it with a sponge and blend out with a brush for a stronger look but applied with a brush it gives just the right modern touch that a woman can actually wear.