Barb Cieslak-Sydor MARY KAY Independent Beauty Consultant

Last day to take advantage of July Half Price Specials!😁
Every $50 purchase qualifies you to choose one product from the Special Deals flyer!🥰
Get a new lipstick or lip-gloss. 🫦Skin care or sun care. 😎And Meltproof your face during these hot days!🫠

Weekly tip! 📝 Don't forget to moisturize your throat and décolletage! 💆‍♀️ It deserves anti-aging help too! 💫 Think about it, this area is exposed to the elements just like your face, so it needs the same TLC. ☀️ By moisturizing your throat and décolletage, you'll be reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and keeping your skin looking smooth and supple. 💯 So, take a few extra seconds each day to give this often-neglected area some love! ❤️

Happy National Lipstick Day!
See all the formulas and colours here: www.marykay.ca/bcieslak-sydor

What are you up to this summer day?❤🌷❤

🖤 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲..
When people ask me if the 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸 really works…
…I show them these pictures. 👀
That gray color isn’t just for looks. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁, helping pull excess oil, dirt, and impurities out of your pores that your daily cleanser can leave behind.
✨ Helps unclog pores
✨ Absorbs excess oil without leaving your skin feeling stripped
✨ Helps soothe the skin with botanical extracts
✨ Great for all skin types, but especially oily and blemish-prone skin

This isn’t a “one-time miracle mask.” It’s one of those products that gets 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. Just like going to the gym once won’t build muscle, using this mask once isn’t going to transform your skin overnight.
Use it consistently, and you’ll start seeing cleaner pores, less oil, and happier skin. ❤️
I love watching the mask dry. You’ll actually see darker spots appear where it’s pulling oil and impurities from your pores. 🤯 It’s honestly kind of gross…and completely fascinating at the same time! 😂Just remember to use a dark facecloth when washing it off.

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How's Sunday treating you?

“𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿?”
The answer isn’t one magic product…
It’s building a good foundation. 😉
Here’s what I personally recommend:
💗 𝗢𝗶𝗹-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗹
Hydrated skin actually helps your makeup wear better! This moisturizer gives your skin the hydration it needs without feeling heavy or greasy.
💗 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿
Think of this as double-sided tape for your makeup. It helps create a smooth canvas and keeps your foundation from sliding around when the temperatures climb.
💗 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿
This is my “insurance policy.” It helps absorb excess oil and locks your cream products into place so everything stays looking fresh.
💗 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆
The finishing touch! It helps everything work together so your makeup lasts through summer heat, humidity, gardening, hiking, picnics…and yes, even gym sweat. 🤣
Now…do you need 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿?
Not necessarily.
But if you’re wondering why your makeup disappears by lunchtime, chances are one of these steps is missing.
I’d love to know…
👇 Which one is already part of your routine? And which one do you think you need to add?

Let’s play a little game…😏
How old is the mascara in your makeup bag?

Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
✨ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮: Every 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀
✨ 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Every 𝟲-𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀
✨ 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿: Every 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀
✨ 𝗟𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀: Every 𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿
✨ 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸: Every 𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀
Now, mascara is the one I don’t mess around with. Every time you pull that wand out and put it back in, you’re introducing air and bacteria into the tube. Three months goes by faster than we think!
Here’s my little life hack…
📅 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭, and 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭 are my mascara change-out days.

If your mascara smells funny, has changed texture, or just isn’t performing like it used to…it’s time to let it go. 👋

😬 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

Happy Thursday! 🩷🌷🩷

🍞 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿.☀️😂
I love this photo - it explains it so aptly.
🍞 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲: SPF + reapplying every 2 hours. Your skin is protected and happy.
🍞 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲: You remembered SPF this morning…but never reapplied. Better than nothing, but after a couple of hours (especially if you’re outside, sweating, or swimming), your protection starts to wear off.
🍞 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲: No SPF at all. Friend…we’re basically making toast. 🤣
Here’s the good news: this is one of the easiest skincare habits to build!
Use 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗣𝗙 𝟯𝟬 as part of your morning routine because it layers beautifully under makeup. And if you are outside for the day? Simply reapply every couple of hours.

Your 50-year-old skin is going to be so thankful for what your 30- and 40-year-old self decided to do. ❤️

Are you already an everyday SPF wearer? Drop a ☀️ below!
Or…be honest…did this post remind you to start? 😆👇