For
as long as I can remember, I have always, always been self-conscious about my
skin. It sounds silly saying it
out loud, but a pimple could literally make or break my mood. I’d spend waste so much time in
the bathroom, trying to cover up any and all imperfections. And even though breakouts have come and
gone throughout my life, I can honestly say I’ve never felt beautiful in my
skin.
I
remember once there was this quiz, and one of the questions asked if I’d rather
have a perfect complexion or be ten pounds lighter. Without a doubt, I would always choose to have flawless
skin. It’s our biggest organ! And there’s something about a bright,
fresh face full of a smile that just emits beautiful confidence.
So
fast-forward… I’m 29 years old (almost 30!) and still get the occasional
breakout. And let’s not even talk
about the melasma/brown spots/discoloration that appeared both during and after
pregnancy. Even moreso, ever since
I had my D&C in December, my skin has been a mess. I’m assuming my out-of-control hormones
are to blame, but I’ve felt so blah and unattractive lately. Throw in an attention-demanding toddler
who gives me less than five minutes to try to throw on some make-up, and now my
desire for perfect skin is even greater.
Enter
Rodan + Fields, introduced to me by my friend Shelly.
Rodan
+ Fields are the two dermatologists who developed Proactiv, the #1 acne
fighting system in America. And
Proactiv used to work great for me, but now, as an almost-thirty-year-old, my
skin is a little more complex (and Proactiv was developed for teens/young
adults).
So
anyway, Shelly told me about their four skincare lines, which led me to do
research – lots of research – because I’m type-A OCD and that’s just now I
roll. I found out their new lines
are SOOTHE (for redness/irritated skin), REDEFINE (for anti-aging and
preventing fine lines/wrinkles), UNBLEMISH (for us adults who still get those
damn pimples), and REVERSE (for melasma/brown spots/uneven skin tone).
A
few weeks later, after Shelly let me sample some products, not only was my skin
looking more incredible than it has since I exited my mother’s womb, but I
signed on board to join her as a consultant.
And that, ladies and gentleman, is my new business venture!
First
I need to promise all twelve of my avid readers that this blog will NOT turn
into a money-hungry, marketing nightmare.
But I always write about what’s going on in my world and taking on this
new opportunity is definitely a huge part of my world right now.
And
I am so excited.
Which
is really an understatement. I’m
having a blast and already have my first big customer and I am obsessed with
the products I’m trying out myself.
You
see, I am a beauty product hoarder.
Or I guess I should say, now I’m a recovering beauty product hoarder.
No,
really, look at the skincare products I pulled out of my drawers this morning.
I
had to pull them out, snap a picture, and put them back before TJ saw it
all. Because he’d be like,
omiGOD-how-much-money-have-you-thrown-away-on-all-of-this-and-how-did-you-hide-it-from-me?!
The
reason I decided to snap a picture of my stash is because I am notorious for
buying something and trying it out, and then usually I don’t see the results
that were promised on the flashy packaging, so I put it in the back of my
drawer and head back to Target to find something else that’s shiny and new.
But
those days are O-V-E-R! The
incredible thing about Rodan + Fields is that their products are 100%
guaranteed. Like, for real
guaranteed. Like, we have a
60-day, empty bottle, money back guarantee.
Buy
a regimen, try it for 60 days, don’t like it or see the promised results, send
it back and get a full refund.
Boom. Just like that.
So
why WOULDN’T you try it?!
Or
at least, those were my thoughts – so I did – try it – and within two weeks I
wanted to represent this company and their products because they were so
amazing.
So
amazing, in fact, that our new Macro E at-home microdermabrasion tool (featured in
People Style Watch, Marie Claire, and Allure magazines) sold out in three
weeks. THREE WEEKS PEOPLE. I already ordered one for myself, but
now I have to wait until next month to get it. WAAH! I am
dying of impatience.
Anyway, I really hope to make some money from this gig, of course. But truthfully, I really want to change
people’s lives by helping them sport some awesome skin. And I’m having so much fun networking
and meeting people and – mostly – sporting fabulous skin myself. And I decided since this is a new, big part
of my life, I’d better share it with y’all – all twelve of you. J
Want
to try it and see how flawless your skin can look (guaranteed!)? It’s all pretty much web-based, so if
you want to check out products or order something, you can go here:
If
you’re interested in getting 10% off and free shipping for life, details are on
my website about how to become a Preferred Customer. To find out how to get on the list to get the Macro E at
wholesale price when it’s available next month, you can email me:
As
I said, I promise I won’t turn this blog into an advertising corner. I will, however, be bragging from
time-to-time about how awesome I look. J And how these products have changed my
life.
Because nothing is more
beautiful than confidence.
Glad Lindsay showcased your blog, it's so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you to come to Fort Mill next month and show us your stuff! Between this post and Lindsay I'm pretty much sold already:)
Hi Volree! And yay, I'm so glad you're interested! You will LOVE this stuff, it really is life-changing. :) Can't wait to see you next week!!
DeleteThank you for sharing this, Jesse! More people are now in search for a good product to take care of their skin and I believe yours will be one of those products. I just hope that you take advantage of the social media hype today, especially with Facebook refining their search engine to cater to more businesses. Good day and good luck!
ReplyDeleteVernia Soriano @One Sixty Fourth
In selling beauty products, nothing is more effective and helpful in gaining more customers than being a living proof. Trying the products and experiencing its result can help you sell your products easily and faster. It's never easy to gain trust, but when they see the result right before their eyes, then, they'll surely go for it. Good luck, Jesse!
ReplyDelete-Clint Shaff @ FranchiseMatch
This is an interesting one. I must say that cosmetics is one of the most sellable products and it’s good to hear that you enjoy working on it. Most of us invest big on beauty products and it will be great if the ones we’re using are really effective. Anyway, good luck on your business venture!
ReplyDeleteCameron Scott