More Found Treasure!

I'm very, very surprised that I was able to round up a few more retirees, but I have one C. Coral, one Crimson Red Diamond, one Crimson Red and one Snow! Only one of each, but they are perfect for the holidays! Colors like these....it's like finding buried treasure on a beach.

I'll keep working on seeing what else I can find! If any of these interest you or you are missing Crimson Red Diamond from last year's Diamond Collection, contact me! I have testers for all four!

EDITED: C. Coral is now sold.

Found treasure!!!

I know I've been seriously AFK the last ten days...it's been nuts with the holidays and Black Friday! Thank you to everyone that came out to spend time with us at the Shops at Willow Bend this past weekend while the North Dallas Shopping Extravaganza took up residence in suite A112 across from Janie and Jack! We had a great time and got some great girl time, great trades, and great sales! We appreciate everyone's support!

First things first! The Diamond Collection is in, it is beautiful and the color formula is unalterated, so if you are running low on your Sheer Berry Diamond from last year, never fear because it's the same! 

And now, to the found treasure! In my efforts to acquire some gloss for this weekend, I was able to add some retired colors to my inventory that have been unavailable since the spring when SeneGence cut their color line to 36! If you are interested in any of the following colors, please contact me right away as I only have one or two of each one! Normal pricing, no mark-ups for unicorns! 

Kind of funny, the below list almost reads like a pie list! 

Brick

Burnt Orange

Coral Reef 

Cranberry

Party Pink

Pumpkin Spice 

Red Cherry 

Rhubarb

SheLaLa

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! More to come, I have a review coming on the Polishing Exfoliator which is great for not only the face but as a lip scrub as well!

LipSense Diamonds: Frost yourself!

Last year when I signed up to be a distributor, the Diamond Collections were just being released. It was quite the elusive highlight of the SeneGence line up! However, due to the extreme popularity I never really got the opportunity to enjoy demos or really even wear these gorgeous colors while they were available for purchase.

Today, I was sitting here working when my phone beeped to signal new inventory. Lo and behold, welcome back to Caramel Apple Diamond, Sheer Berry Diamond, Bombshell Diamond and the highly coveted and never duplicated DIAMOND KISS GLOSS!

Since I got a Diamond collection last winter, I was lucky enough to still have my old testers of the four returning Diamond items. And some of my customers that bought them last year shared selfies with me!

Since these colors are made with diamond dust, they are higher priced than the normal colors and glosses. Each color retails for $30 and the Diamond Kiss Gloss retails for $22. 

Each color is very similar to the original with the exception, being of course, the diamond dust that has been added to the tube. 

All three pictures below are a comparison between the original color and the diamond color, both with Diamond Kiss Gloss layered on top: 

Caramel Apple Diamond with Caramel Apple

Bombshell Diamond with Bombshell

Sheer Berry Diamond with Sheer Berry

All beautiful, all classy, and all very glittery and sparkly due to the diamond dust!

But....my favorite part of this collection? The Diamond Kiss Gloss!!!!

Unlike the glitter glosses, Diamond Kiss Gloss is not a suspension of glitter in clear gloss, but is a complete mixture of an opaque silver gloss with diamond dust in it. It's frosty, it's glittery, it's sparkly, it's perfect, and it will enhance the diamond collection as well as make ANY LipSense color sparkle like it is made with diamonds. 

The only thing I would mention about the Diamond Kiss Gloss that is different from the other glosses is that it does have a slight texture to it due to the diamond dust whereas the other glosses which are variations of the slick and smooth Glossy Gloss.

But the effect? Truly worth it. 

I have Diamond Kiss Gloss in stock which retails for $22. The Diamond Collection colors are available for order through me or here at my website which retail for $30 each. They are higher than the standard glosses and colors due to the fact that they contain genuine diamond dust in them. I do have testers available of all three colors and the gloss if you would like to visit me this weekend in Cleburne at the Pioneer Days event or next weekend at the Willow Bend Shopping Extravaganza at the Shops at Willow Bend and will be happy to order any color that you like for you! These are limited edition which means that once they are sold out, they are gone!

So....frost yourself!!!! It's time for the holidays!

The ZIT ZAPPER: Spot-On Acne Treatment

I have sold two of these now after just giving a fingerful of it to people to put on their monster friends that have popped up since our bodies have not gotten the message that we are no longer thirteen years old. Glitter nail polish or not. 

Here's a survey for you:

a) Are you over the age of thirty?
b) Do you have generally pretty clear skin EXCEPT at certain times of the month when your body thinks that you are thirteen years old?
c) Do you want an acne treatment that works at the speed of light without pain, irritation, or staining of your fingers? 

If you answered yes to two of the above questions, trust me, our Spot-On Acne Treatment IS YOUR ANSWER. 

Right. We're not teenagers anymore, I get it, I know it, I understand. Clearly our hormones don't understand. So every once in a while you get this Matterhorn mountain zit on your forehead or cheek or chin that just SITS there. It won't come to a head so you can pop it. It won't reduce in swelling. It just SITS THERE and waves hello to everyone. 

Yeah, I get it. I'm there with you at the age of 42. Clearly MY body doesn't know that thirty years have passed by EITHER. And I don't even menstruate anymore! I'm not joking! I'll admit it, I have had Mirena in my uterus for four years! But yet, every now and then, Mount Everest in a beautiful shade of rose arises from the Pacific Ocean like a volcano on my forehead or chin and WILL NOT GO AWAY OR POP. 

Enter the Zit Zapper A.K.A. Spot-On Acne Treatment. 

I have yet to try this on anyone that hasn't noticed a noticeable difference within 24 hours. For me, it's the first thing I grab when I notice Mount Everest starting to rise. It doesn't sting. It doesn't smell. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't stain. It just does its job. You don't need to use it every day. Just keep it in a cool dry place (medicine cabinet works just fine) and when you need it, it's there to help! I've had mine open for seven months and it still works as well as it did the first day I opened it.

Don't believe me? Take a look. These are REAL PICTURES taken from from my last Mount Saint Helens. Please note that these are real pictures taken without makeup of myself using this product. I had a zit pop up on Saturday morning and by today? GONE, GIRL, GONE!

I don't think I really need to say anything else. It's $50. If anything I said above spoke to you, contact me and order yours today!

SeneDerm Body Wash...I need a little freshness in my life!

Get it? I need a little freshness in my life? I need a little sugar in my life? A la Maroon 5? 

I'll admit it that when I got my first bottle of SeneDerm Body Wash waaaaaaay back in February when I started being a distributor I kind of chuckled a little bit.

Then I ran out of shower gel last week and stopped laughing.

This stuff is GREAT! It smells so fresh and clean and doesn't leave any kind of irritating flowery residue behind. I don't feel dry or scaly. I was smelling it and the only descriptive I could come up with was fresh like the ocean. My husband's first reaction? Clean, fresh, and beachy. My daughter's first reaction? Clean, beachy and fresh clean laundry. See a theme here? 

So being the total nerd that I am, what do I do? I had to read the ingredients to figure out what is making this different from all of the other shower gels and body washes that I have used that make me itch. In other words, why should I use this over any other shower or body wash from any other company? Why is this worth $20 when I can buy 3 shower gels from Bath and Body Works for the same price?

Well...it turns out that there are FOUR ingredients in our body wash that were QUITE a surprise to me! I never would have guessed these four ingredients! And of course, what DO THEY DO?

1) Glucosamine. 

So yeah, the only thing I've ever heard about this mysterious vitamin is that it is really, really great for joint pain. Who knew that it was also great for skin care? According to my GTS research, glucosamine is actually great to be applied as a topical application. One of the most important skin glycosaminoglycans is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful, natural humectant that has the capacity to bind and hold onto water. Awesome, so it helps with moisturization! In addition, glucosamine is a nutrient that is a natural component of healthy cartilage, and glucosamine compounds have been reported to have several beneficial effects on the skin or skin cells. Because of its stimulation of hyaluronic acid synthesis, glucosamine has been shown to accelerate wound healing, improve skin hydration, and decrease wrinkles. In addition, as an inhibitor of tyrosinase activation, it inhibits melanin production and is useful in treatment of disorders of hyperpigmentation. Mechanistically, glucosamine also has both anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling!) and chondroprotective effects. Glucosamine could prove to be an effective topical treatment to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure. Glucosamine has anti-aging benefits for skin care both as a cream and as oral supplement.

Lots of science in there, but what sticks out in MY mind the most is anti-aging and possible reversal of sun damage. Two points right there!

2) Orchid Extract.

Orchids are beautiful, and I've always seen orchid extract listed as an ingredient in many skin creams and lotions, but I had no idea that there was actually a purpose behind it other than fragrance. Apparently orchid extract is known to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and act as an anti-oxidant and humectant that moisturizes, soothes and conditions our skin. 

3) Algae Extract.

No, not the algae that grows in a fish tank....we're talking about seaweed. Nutrient-rich seaweed. You eat it in ice cream, it's in face masks, and it's in our sushi. Algae conditions, hydrates, softens and detoxifies the skin, all while replenishing essential vitamins and minerals. Rich in antioxidants, algae also helps to protect skin against free radical damage and prevents the formation of an enzyme that causes the deprivation of collagen. And....what is SenePlex? It is the collagen regeneration system developed by SeneGence that is in all of our skin care. Algae is very high in essential amino acids, proteins, and a variety of vitamins—including vitamins A, B, C, and E. Skin types that benefit most from algae-infused products are dry skin, sensitive skin, and those who want to combat and prevent signs of aging. The algae extract in these beauty products helps to fight the signs of aging skin, improve elasticity and nourish. Yup, yup, sign me up!

4) Aloe Extract

For me, you say aloe and I picture putting straight aloe from an aloe plant on my skin when I was thirteen and suffering from the worst sunburn of my life in San Diego. With anti-inflammatory and cooling properties, Aloe Vera gel is the perfect remedy for sunburned skin. It provides a protective layer to the skin which helps retain moisture. Aloe is also rich in antioxidants and minerals which can help speed healing. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants that work wonders for the skin. But, did you also know that aloe extract is used effectively to heal chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema? 

So, there are all the cool things about our shower gel that are beneficial. However, on a non-scientific level, I just really like it. It's not overly foamy or sudsy and just  a little bit goes a long way. I noticed after a few uses that it left my skin soft and moisturized, smelling fresh like a day at the beach and not at all dry which I do experience sometimes with shower gels that are a little sudsy. 

Looking for something fresh and different with wonderfully delightful benefits for your skin? Give this a try today!

Icicle: The colorless color

My sponsor says that Icicle is the only time I have annoyed her with my questions. And that's because I couldn't understand what this was when I first heard about it. Why in the world would you make a LipSense without pigment? So the incessant questions: "Is it a gloss?" "Is it a primer?" "Is it a color diffuser?"

The answer: Icicle is whatever you want it to be because the uses for it are so limitless. BUT IT IS NOT A GLOSS! If you want to wear this as a clear color, you will need to top it with Glossy Gloss or one of the other fantastic glosses. I recently sold this to a customer who didn't want color, but wanted this to layer under Silver Glitter Gloss. No complaints yet and it was exactly what she wanted!

I almost hate to post an article raving about how great Icicle is because it is a retired item, but I have sixteen of them at the date of this article in my inventory. It's not a big seller because it doesn't have color in it. But, if after reading this article you decide that you just have to have it, let me know and you can purchase one of my precious Icicle children. And every time I find a distributor with more Icicle children needing a forever home, I raise my hand!

Things to use it for:

1) You can use it as a primer. That is what I primarily use it for. I apply it on my clean bare lips FIRST before I apply LipSense. It smooths out your lips, creates an even surface for your lip color, and fills in any divots, cracks or gaps. And doing this actually makes your color easier to remove, because ICICLE is the one that adheres to your lips and not the color! Distributors: This is actually a good tip for guests that want to try on more than one color; have your shoppers apply Icicle FIRST and it will make removing strongly pigmented colors such as Fly Girl or Blu-Red a little easier!

2) You can use it to fill in imperfections. I used this quite successfully on a guest at a party who had a large gap in her lower lip due to chapped lips but wanted to wear First Love. Two coats of First Love, one coat of Icicle, another coat of First Love, and a Matte Gloss topper, and GAP BE GONE!

3) You can use it to soften bolder colors. Strawberry Shortcake too red? Top it with Icicle. Sheer Berry too deep? Top it with Icicle. 

4) Are you in love with one of the BlushSense, ShadowSense or a different brand of eyeshadow like green? Try this as a sealer over that item and see what happens! I tried this with Onyx ShadowSense back when Blackberry was retired and it worked great!

It's retired, so once I have run out, it's gone but if you think that this is something that you need to have in your LipSense repertoire, please contact me right away!

EyeSense Shimmers...when the liners come back, they return in a glitter shower

Anyone that knows me before and after my decision to join SeneGence as an independent distributor knows that I have a SERIOUS weakness for makeup. In particular, Urban Decay and the beautiful, very limited edition pallettes of Miss Kat Von D. I MAY (I'm not admitting how much) have paid an exorbitant price one year to get my hands on Mi Vida Loca after missing it three times at Sephora and losing 40 eBay auctions. And glitter? HA. Fish bait to girls like me. 

For the last ten months, all I have had access to LINER wise with SeneGence is black-brown EyeSense. The wonderful thing about our shadows is how versatile they are and if you have a thin eyeliner brush, you can easily use any of our ShadowSense as a liner with a steady hand. 

But now? Fellow fish bait girls, our liner is HERE. Take a look at EyeSense SHIMMERS!

THREE beautiful shades to suit your fancy!

Starry Sky, a jet black with silver sparkles! Ocean, a dark navy blue with blue sparkles! Gilded, an antique gold! 

Picture taken by Crown Princess Ashley Berry

I really have a feeling I might be keeping one of each of these....not for a tester, just for ME! But I have plenty for you all....if you are like me and like a little glint of a sparkle in your eye (and not in your eyeball)), these are for YOU!