What Products Do I Use for Beauty Society?

One thing I noticed when I first opened up a Beauty Society catalog was the overwhelming selection of skin care products! I thought Sensaria had a lot of repair products but Beauty Society blew them out of the water. So, if you were like me and had no idea what to use and what order to use them in then hopefully this will help you out. The great thing is that you can create your own personal combination of products that work best for your skin!

Of course, almost anyone can benefit from Our Little Secret which is very similar to Sensaria's Advanced Firming Treatment. It can be added to the "Rebuild & Repair" step along with any other product recommended below. Another product that anyone can use is Immortal Eyes which is again very similar to Sensaria's Optimize Eye Serum. I would use that right after cleansing. You might also notice there is no toner in the line but there is an astringent called Stripper if you have acne prone skin. The reason is that all the cleansers are PH balanced for your skin so no toner is necessary!

NORMAL SKIN:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free (gel based for combo/oily) or Easy Going (creamy based for dry/sensitive - AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (daily) and Crystal Ball (do not use both on same day - weekly)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Baby Calm Down (soothing gel mask - weekly)
MOISTURIZE: Anytime Anywhere (time release moisturizer - AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

DRY SKIN:
CLEANSE: Easy Going (AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM/PM)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Love Thy Face  (AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

OILY SKIN:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM/PM) or Crystal Ball (do not use both on same day - weekly)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Keep It Lite (oil free- AM/PM) or Anytime Anywhere (time release moisturizer - AM/PM)
TROUBLESHOOT: Let's Face It (clay based mask - weekly)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

COMBINATION SKIN:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free or Easy Going (AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM/PM) or Crystal Ball (do not use both on same day - weekly)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Anytime Anywhere (time release moisturizer - AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

MATURING SKIN:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free or Easy Going (usually it is Easy Going - AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM) and All Nighter (PM)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Our Little Secret (AM/PM), Drama Free (AM/PM), Perfect Form (eye, neck and décolétte crème - AM/PM), Mission Accomplished (AM/PM), Uptight (hyper firming mask - weekly)
MOISTURIZE: Love Thy Face  (AM/PM) and Immortal Eyes (AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)
SPECIALTY: Poker Face (wrinkle eraser - AM/PM)

SENSITIVE SKIN:
CLEANSE: Easy Going  (AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM) and All Nighter (PM)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Baby Calm Down (soothing gel mask - weekly), Drama Free (AM/PM), and Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Anytime Anywhere (time release moisturizer - AM/PM) or Love Thy Face  (AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

SUN DAMAGED SKIN:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free or Easy Going (usually it is Easy Going - AM/PM)
RESURFACE: Fake ID (AM), All Nighter (PM) and Crystal Ball (do not use on same day as Fake ID or All Nighter - weekly)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Baby Calm Down (soothing gel mask - weekly), Drama Free (AM/PM), and Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Love Thy Face  (AM/PM) and Immortal Eyes (AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)

ACNE/BLEMISH PRONE:
CLEANSE: Set Me Free (AM/PM) and Stripper (astringent - AM/PM)
RESURFACE: True Salvation (AM/PM)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Drama Free (AM), and Mission Accomplished (PM)
MOISTURIZE: Keep It Lite (oil free- AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)
TROUBLESHOOT: Let's Face It (clay based mask - weekly) and Blemish 911 (spot treatment)

ROSACEA:
CLEANSE: Easy Going  (AM/PM)
REBUILD & REPAIR: Baby Calm Down (soothing gel mask - weekly), Drama Free (AM/PM), and Mission Accomplished (AM/PM)
MOISTURIZE: Anytime Anywhere (time release moisturizer - AM/PM) or Love Thy Face  (AM/PM)
PROTECT: Making Shade (SPF 28 sunscreen - AM)
SPECIALTY: Photo Shoot (foundation primer - AM/PM)

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Why I Picked Beauty Society

I don't think I ever got around to explaining why I picked Beauty Society out of everything I tried did I? Well, honestly it was the most impressive to me in how my skin felt after using it the first time. It was that same feeling I got when I first tried Sensaria 7 years ago at my friend's spa party. It was nice to have that feeling of soft, smooth skin that just glowed! Also, when I started looking at the products in more detail I noticed how similar certain items were and some were almost identical! Here are just a few...

Set Me Free ~ I haven't done an exact ingredient to ingredient comparison but just how it feels and smells it is VERY similar to Sensaria's Balancing Cleanser. It is a gel cleanser that foams up and smells minty. I like it a lot and the minty scent helps wake me up in the morning when I use it in the shower. Plus, it gets this song stuck in my head which is fun too.



The price on Set Me Free is $29.50 for an 8oz bottle which works out to $3.69/oz. Sensaria's was $19 for 6oz which works out to $3.17/oz. The Beauty Society product might seem like a lot more but really it is only $0.52 more per ounce! I wish this item came in a refill but it seems like they were having too many issues with the refill pack leaking so it is on hold for now. I love that this company offers refills which means you can save 15-30% and feel good about being eco-friendly too!

Crystal Ball ~ This one is almost identical to Sensaria's Microdermabrasion Creme but it feels creamier to me. Again, I haven't done an ingredient comparison but it has the same volcanic micro-crystals suspended in a light blue lotion-type base. The really nice thing on this is the price! Crystal Ball retails for $34.50 for 3oz of product which works out to be $11.50/oz. Sensaria's retailed for $28 for just 1.25oz which means it cost $22.40/oz or about double Beauty Society's!

Our Little Secret ~ Now this one again seems almost identical to Sensaria's Advanced Firming Treatment! I don't know what percentage Sensaria had of the Matrixyl peptides but Beauty Society has 4% which is the most you can have without a prescription. I also seem to recall that Sensaria claimed results in a few months but with Beauty Society they say you get results in 2-4 weeks. Impressive! Sensaria sold theirs for $55/oz and Beauty Society sells theirs for $59.50/oz. The great thing is it is only a few dollars more and you get faster results plus you can buy the refill packs and save 15-30%!

Making Shade ~ This is another item that is almost identical to Sensaria's! I really could not tell a difference at all between the two and the great thing is that you get 4.5oz for just $28.50 ($6.33/oz) with Beauty Society. Sensaria's cost $25 for just 2oz or $12.50/oz which is practically double the price!

There were other items too that I can highlight later that will make good replacement items for your Sensaria favorites. I just need to play with them more and some I need to buy still too. However, in the meantime I am asking past Sensaria reps to be guest bloggers on my site. They will highlight one product from their new company that they feel is a good replacement for a Sensaria one and post their review. I have one to post tomorrow so look for it!

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What Are Your Sensaria Essentials?

You know moving sucks. I knew that. Really I did! I just forgot after living in our house for almost 8 years. I don't know if you missed my blog posts this month but the reason why they have been so sparse lately is because we just sold our house in May and it has been a crazy busy time getting things taken care of and moving forward on a new house that is being built for us. In the meantime, I am now all moved (but not unpacked) into an apartment until the new house is ready. So that means I will be moving again in a few months! It is crazy I tell you! Still, I think it will be all worth it to get our dream house.

Through all this I realized what Sensaria items I cannot live without. I packed up all the products I didn't need but here is my list of essentials. Tell me what yours is!

Nourishing Moisturizer ~ I use this lotion for my son's eczema so I never go anywhere without it. I find that I use it all the time on my hands since I wash my hands a million times a day. You know ... dishes, kid's snotty nose, laundry, kids, etc. I now have "Big Blue" (the 6oz size) at home and the smaller one for my purse.

Face Scrub for Men ~ No, it is not just for men! I really love this scrub because it is a little foamy so I feel like I can exfoliate and cleanse at the same time. I actually use it about every other day but it sure is a time saver and it smells good too!

Daily Sun Protection SPF 28 ~ I read a blog post on Sensariality about the importance of using a daily sunscreen on your face and I couldn't have agreed more! The more I use this sunscreen the more I love it! It goes on slightly white but it rubs in quickly. It is not greasy or chalky either. Use it everyday even if you use a foundation with SPF. I do!

Mineral Genesis Pure Gold ~ I actually love the whole line but this product is above and beyond my favorite. I just ran out before the move and I had already packed away my extra supplies. Boo hoo! This is just one of those products you have to try it yourself to understand why I love it so. Instant firming and beautiful, glowing skin are just a few of my reasons.

Lip Balm Trio ~ I have a tube of our lip balm in just about every room of the house plus two in my purse and one in each car. I think I have one of every scent ever made so it is always a nice surprise what flavor I will get depending on where I am. You know, it doesn't matter if it is one of those moving days where I don't care about my hair or makeup but I can't go without my lip balm. In fact, I need some right now! Yum! Tangerine!

Ok, I could go on and on and on but it's time for bed. Don't forget to share your Sensaria Essentials!

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June Monthly Specials

The theme this month is "Summer ... Soak It In" and we have got some great products for you to enjoy and have fun in the sun with. Summer is a great time to host a spa party as the nice weather and long daylight hours mean foot soaks on your patio or deck. You can even pick a fun theme this month too like "sip and soak" or "fancy flipflops". Get as creative as you like!

If you host a spa party or catalog party this month with just $400 in guest sales, you will earn this sole-saving trio plus some super cute beach toys for FREE! ($66 value) You will get Sensaria's Refresh the Sole (foot scrub), Sole Revival (foot lotion), Sole Survivor (foot mask), Sensaria Sand Pail, Flyer Lid & Shovel.

Also, if you host a spa party during June 1st - 10th with $400 in guest sales then you can receive a Build Your Own 4-Step Skincare System for FREE! ($85 value)


Finally, for hosts this month you can chose this special duo of products that you can purchase for 1/2 PRICE! ($40 value) You will get our Sea Kelp Face Scrub and Sea Silk Mask which are amazing products!

For all spa guests and anyone else who just wants to place an order this month, you can purchase the beach trio of foot care products including the cute shovel and pail for just $56! That is a savings of $10!

Also, if you place your order between June 1st - 10th then you can catch an amazing savings on our "Big Blue" which is what we call our Nourishing Moisturizer. It is the big 6oz size of this wonderful scent free, ultra hydrating but never greasy moisturizing lotion that is so great for the whole body. It's the only facial moisturizer that we offer in the 6oz size! So, during the first 10 days of June you can pick this product up for just $25! That is a savings of $22! I use this on my son's eczema so I might have to pick up another one for myself...



Finally, if you spend just $75 or more this month then you get our Daily Sun Protection SPF 28 for only $5! I love this lightweight sunscreen for my face! What are you waiting for? Contact me to place an order or schedule your own pampering spa party!


If you were thinking about joining my Sensaria team at all then this is the month to do it! Sensaria just announced the return of the split payment, 1/2 price or FREE business kit incentive! You can pay just $60 and get your kit now which includes everything you need to launch your business. It includes almost $500 worth of full size products, samples, catalogs and paperwork. If you do just 500 PV (about $700 retail sales or 2-3 spa parties) during your first month ... then your kit is 1/2 PRICE! However, if you do just a little more at 750 PV (about $1000 retail or 4-6 spa parties) then your entire kit is FREE! It is a great time to start and Sensaria has made it even easier. Contact me right away for more details!

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Green Tea and Sunscreen

Last week I talked about Green Tea and how it is a powerful antioxidant which makes it a wonderful ingredient in our products. Well, I came across an article which stated that by having green tea as an ingredient in sunscreen, it can actually enhance the protection! I looked at Sensaria's Daily Sun Protection SPF 28 and it has green tea listed as one of the ingredients! It is that time of year again when we should all be wearing sunscreen on a daily basis so this was a good reminder for me to start putting it back into my routine.

Here is what I found online but there are many medical studies as well if you can sift through all the scientific jargon.

"Green tea appears to exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Therefore, green tea may synergistically enhance sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen." ~Smart Skin Care~

"Topical applications of green tea extracts (EGCG) have protective effects on UVA- and UVB-induced skin damage (photoaging and carcinogenesis)" ~Wikipedia~

"Green tea is extremely skin-friendly and may even be cancer protective. 'Preliminary studies suggest that certain green tea polyphenols may help prevent skin cancer if they are applied directly to the skin,' says Steven Bratman, M.D., an integrative physician and author of The Natural Pharmacist (Prima, 2000). 'In addition, there is some evidence that green tea constituents might help protect the skin from sun damage and sunburn,' he adds.

In a recent study, six volunteers received applications of green tea extract on their skin prior to being exposed to UV radiation, which would normally produce redness. Those who received the highest concentration of green tea extract (10%) were almost completely protected from burning. Even a low-dose solution (2.5%) provided significant protection." ~Natural Herbal Healing~

"Compresses made with green tea are helpful pain relievers. Green tea acts as an antioxidant and helps reduce inflammation. The active ingredient in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Another option - [product name]. Believe it or not, it's the ideal after sun treatment, too. Not only can I get you to apply sunscreen (which can help reduce your risk of getting sunburned again), but it contains high levels of green tea." ~DERMAdoctor~

(I just wanted to note that DERMAdoctor promotes her own brand but she seems to be a well respected dermatologist. Plus, Sensaria's sunscreen is 10th on the ingredient list while hers is 16th)

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Sun & Fun: June Specials

We have some great specials this month and I am excited to share them with you. As usual we have great hostess specials along with our guest specials which anyone can take advantage of. It is not too late to have your own spa party and earn these great items! When it is nice out, then we can do the party outside on your deck or backyard. I can even put together a catalog party for you too if we can't work out a good time to spa together. Contact me right away to get on my schedule!

GUEST SPECIALS
Sensaria's Men’s Skin Care ‘Fore’some
Save 10% on the entire Men’s Collection which includes Face Wash, Face Scrub and Hydragel — PLUS FREE sleeve of logo golf balls and tees. Just $55.00 ($67.50 value) Don't forget that Father's Day is June 21st! Also, June is women's golf month too! Our Mens Skin Care line is not just for men and it is also great for acne prone skin too.

Sun Care Bundle
Save $17 on this dynamic duo that includes Vitamin C Rejuvenating Treatment and Daily Sun Protection SPF 28. JUST $50.00 ($67.00 value) These two products can do their skin a world of good. That's because the best way to reduce hyperpigmentation (brown spots) is to speed up healthy cell turnover and prevent future discoloration with good sun protection. Vitamin C Rejuvenating Treatment provides antioxidant protection and supports cell turnover. And because brown spots are triggered by UV light, Daily Sun Protection SPF 28 will provide the protection needed to help skin tone remain bright and even.

Sensaria's Bonus Buy
SPECIAL OFFER: GIFT WITH PURCHASE! ONLY $5! Your choice of ONE Mango Salt Glow OR Coconut Body Butter when you spend $60. Make sure to grab one of these tropical treats when you make a purchase this month. They are two of my favorite scents and products!

HOST SPECIALS
Save 60% on our host exclusive Green Tea Bundle which includes a 16oz size Body Wash, 16oz Body Lotion and 8oz Body Butter. Guests with $300 or more in party sales can purchase this bundle for only $30.50! (Save $46.50!)

Hosts with $450 in party sales will receive our Raydiance Self-Tanner for FREE! ($35 value) Hosts with $650 in party sales will the self-tanner PLUS a Rosemary Mint Salt Glow and 16oz Body Lotion for FREE! ($36.50 value)

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Acne Prone Skin Care Ritual

Are you like me and have skin that is prone to break out with acne? I notice that it happens to me more when I have a hormone change like when my period is about to start .... or when I am pregnant ... or stop breastfeeding. Also, it tends to happen if I don't exfoliate enough too but that is maybe a topic for another post. I have found that Tea Tree Oil is one of the things that works for my skin so maybe it does for you too. Sensaria's men's products are not just for men! This is my routine in the morning and I will share my evening one in another post.

1. Get into the shower.


2. Apply a small amount of Sensaria's Face Scrub for Men on my face. I am a huge fan of our Sea Kelp Scrub but ran out one day so I thought I would try the men's. I was pleasantly surprised how much I like it! This scrub has a citrus scent and it foams up a bit so it makes me feel like my face is really getting clean. I use this at the same time I am shampooing my hair.
   
3. Wash with Sensaria's Face Wash for Men. Again, a small amount goes a long way here. This doesn't foam up a lot and so I tend to use it more like a mask. I leave it on while I am conditioning and using the body wash. It is supposed to be used as a shave gel for men so I figure that it won't hurt to leave it on for a bit.
   
4. Get out of the shower and dry off.
5. Spritz my face with Sensaria's Toning Mist. This isn't part of the men's line but I love my toner so much that I can't go without it. This one I can't use enough of it and I usually use about 5 sprays. Even though I use more than directed, it is the last of my face products to run empty.
   
6. Squirt one pump each of Sensaria's Advanced Firming Treatment and White Tea Calming Serum into the palm of my hand. Again, not part of the men's line but I can't live without my repair products either. The first one helps keep my skin firm and supple while the second combats any redness or irritation.
   
7. Pump just the tinist amount of Sensaria's Optimize Rejuvinating Eye Serum on the tip of my ring finger. I tap my ring fingers together and dot it all around my eye area. Gentle is the key here.
   
8. Apply a pea-size amount of Sensaria's Hydragel for Men all over my face. I always use too much of this product! That is okay since I spread it on my neck and chest too. I love how lightweight but still moisturizing this is for me. It also helps calm down any redness too.
   
9. Finish with Sensaria's Daily Sun Protection SPF 28. I don't always use it even though I know I should. It's just that some days I get lazy but really it is one of the best ways to protect your skin against aging!
   
10. Put makeup on.

Ok, that is it. Does it sound like a lot? Well maybe but it doesn't take me long at all and it helps that I have the whole line of products to play with too. If you are just starting out then get the basics of the Men's Scrub, Men's Wash, Toning Mist and Hydragel. Let me know what you think and if you have any questions!

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