September 18, 2018
New Venture
Okay, so if you’ve been following this blog (or *gasp* actually know me), you know that my one experiment with makeup was as an overactive girl in the sweltering mid-Georgia summer. My attempt at rather cheap (I thought it was expensive then, but now know better) mascara, foundation, and blush rolled down my face and irritated my eyes as it literally was melted by the sun and sweat.
I did manage to wear lipstick a few times, like for my wedding, my sisters’ weddings, and my brother’s wedding. (Honestly, every time I bought a lipstick tube, it ended up being used by some child as a crayon.)
That was it.
Now, I have three daughters dabbling in makeup. Rebeccah loves it. I’ve researched everything I can and a few years ago found a couple of brands of makeup I liked and would buy for them. A few months ago, Kimberly and Rebeccah discovered my cousin Tiffany’s Facebook page loaded with tutorials, beautiful images, and the makeup line she sells. This past month, we discovered the lady who used to sell the face cleanser we’ve all used for over a decade doesn’t sell it anymore! No one I know does. If I’m going to buy a product that isn’t sold in stores, I’m going to buy it from someone I know.
Louis has been trying to talk me into makeup for years, and recently, God has opened my eyes that if I’m serious about wanting to please my husband, why am I so against getting “made-up” once a week when we have adult time? Really? I realized how petty I was seriously being. Yes, others who “put their face on” daily spend a lot of money on makeup, but I would be using it on the nights we go walking together. Three or four times a month. That was not going to break the bank.
So, I looked into being a makeup rep. As I’m browsing, I realize I’m crazy. Then I counter that with – I have five daughters, I’m sure I’ll be buying makeup for them too. I’m a BeachBody coach because I LOVE SHAKEOLOGY! I love the only whole food vitamin shake that I I don’t have a huge business through them, but one day I might when I can put more time into it. If I find a makeup line whose business practices and products I like, why shouldn’t I present it to others and perhaps make a little money? It is wise to invest money in products and businesses you love because you would recommend them anyway.
Now, like my beautiful cousin, I’m “presenting” for Younique – at least, as soon as I get my makeup! The starter packet came with items I was going to purchase anyway along with many others to try. I’ll be updating as I travel on this strange journey of learning the art of makeup at 35.
Thanks for reading!
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~Nancy Tart