Excuses…

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post as I was asked to try Rodan and Fields.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Excuses…we all have them, mostly when it comes to taking care of ourselves.  It costs too much money, I don’t have time, I’m not worth it.  I have used them all and like most I was very skeptical of the Rodan and Fields skin care lines that seem to have swept through all of our worlds like a blizzard in (November??)… When independent consultant Megan Sheehan joined our Direct Sales Page, she challenged me to use it and report my findings, confident that I would love it…. Below are my thoughts…

My face and I have battled since my teen years when I was losing terribly to acne until I eventually gave in and went on the super strong Accutane.  It cleared up my face, but wreaked havoc on my skin in general.  Since then I have been super cautious using anything on my face, and at the age of 34, was still having breakout issues.  Broken and worried that my face was going to age early (because I couldn’t wear almost anything with an SPF because the result was always breakouts) I took Megan up on her offer and tried REDEFINE.

I love it.  I just ordered a refill on my daily facial mask.  I have had people ask me what foundation I switched to because they loved it.  The answer?  None, it’s my skin, I am much more confident without makeup these days.  My face is brighter and smoother.  I have even had people say that it looks like I lost weight.  Sadly no, it’s my face firming up.

It Costs Too Much Money…

Nope, I don’t buy it.  Here’s why.  I have been that woman, walking through the facial isle in Target, Shop Rite, etc.  I pick up a $14.95 bottle of face wash, and then the coordinating $20 moisturizer with sunscreen, the facemask etc… I hate it, and I am stuck.  I can’t return it, I broke out, and so the next time I am out I try again… I have spent waaaaaay more on items I don’t use than on this regimen.  R&F claims that it’s about a 60 day supply, it’s more.  I have been using mine for 4 months and I just had to order a refill on my Daily Mask, but mostly because I used too much when I first started applying.  That having been said, I am certain that I am saving money on beauty items (not to mention space in my bathroom cabinets).  Oh yeah, and there’s a 60-Day money back guarantee… so its risk free…

A glimpse at some of the items I have purchased over time and now throw away for my regimen.

It Takes Too Long…

I thought so too, especially when I read that the mask should be on about 2 minutes (to let it dry).  With two little ones (4 y and 18 m) no way I will find the time.  Wrong!  I put it on while I am getting my 4 year old ready for bed.  He calls it my “Skeleton” face because I started in the fall when his skeleton PJ’s came out.  He thinks it’s funny.  I sometimes wear it for longer than 2 minutes.  In the am, I put it on and then make my coffee and turn on the shower.  It works great.  I have been very dedicated to using the product and I have been able to work it into my busy lifestyle no problem (yes with coaching, the site and working full time too).

A picture of me wearing my “Skeleton” face around the house.

MY SKIN, MY HOUSE!

I am always afraid that something will dry out my skin, or over moisturize, causing break outs.  This regimen has done neither.   My skin looks healthier, not dry at all and no breakouts.  I have purchased skin products in the past that have bleached my comforters (URGH) and was nervous that with Retinol in it the same would happen this time.  Happy to report, no bleaching (RNYD would not have been happy).

My Conclusions…

I am done with excuses and I am going to continue with my regimen.  When I had questions I emailed Meghan and she got right back to me.  If she didn’t know the answer right away, she called the R&F nurses, it was 24 hours or less to get an answer.  I asked if there was something I could use for my occasional pimples, and they had a perfect recommendation.  The lip renewing serum was also amazing I used it one morning and was really blown away.  The older I get the more likely I am to go for quality vs. convenience.  I splurge on the pair of jeans that makes me feel good (instead of multiple cheaper pairs that I hate and donate a month later).  My face is no exception.  I am done playing supermarket roulette, I have found the product that works and couldn’t be happier (it actually makes life easier to know and just order it when I am low!).

Feeling great about my skin I no longer need to wear makeup on our little outings.

If you are interested in trying Rodan and Fields’ products and taking advantage of their 60-Day money back guarantee contact Megan at: megansheehan@myrandf.com or purchase the regimen at megansheehan.myrandf.com.