TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser

HELLO fabulous people!

Time for my first product review, and I think it is best to start with the basics... YOUR SKIN! Seriously you cannot reach your full potential in fabulosity if you don't take care of the largest organ of your body! So, that being said here is the run down of the TimeWise 3-in-1 Cleanser:
This cleanser is suitable for sensitive skin, it is oil- and fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (doesn't cause blackheads!!! tres important people). It is called a 3-in-1 cleanser because it cleanses, exfoliates (with the use of little beads in the cleanser) and freshens (or acts like a toner if you haven't heard of a freshener!). It is part of a system that Mary Kay calls the "Miracle Set" that collectively contains a patented formula that has been PROVEN to make you look younger, or keep you looking young to begin with!

Ok so enough with the marketing, I know you want to know how the product really works! I have been using this cleanser (in conjunction with the rest of the Miracle Set) since February of this year, and I have to confess something to you. I used to use BAR SOAP on my face... I know... gross. But the first time I got this cleanser on my face, I cannot even tell you how soft my face felt! I'm still fairly wrinkle-free, soooo I cannot personally attest to the age-reversing properties of the set, however my day job is a background in biology can tell you that there are TONS of really good things about this from an anti-aging standpoint.

• that patent thing they are talking about - well it actually is a combination of ingredients that work together to stimulate something called "corneum protease" which causes your skin to renew itself - this is a good thing because as we age our skin cells replace themselves at a slower and slower rate, so encouraging skin cells to turn over faster means your skin will stay looking fresh and young!
• Thermus thermophilus ferment - gross sounding name for a REALLY cool ingredient! This is actually the protiens that are produced by a bacteria that lives around deep-sea vents in the ocean that are really, and I mean really, HOT. These protiens remove free-radicals (which are nasty little compounds that cause your cells to break down - think about what hydrogen pyroxide does to cuts...) but the really cool part is that these protiens actually work better the warmer they are... so your warm water when you wash your face is actually making them work harder and get rid of even more free radicals - a very good thing!
• The remainder of the ingredients are either botanical astringents (sage, grapefruit extract, hops, witch hazel, etc.), emollients (moisturizers) or things that keep the ingredients from separating and making a hot mess.
  

So basically, this is a really awesome cleanser, and I HIGHLY recommend it. And at $18 its less expensive than most department store brands (most range from , plus you get the benefit of a highly trained beauty consultant who provides you with the ultimate in customer service. It comes in three formulas - combination/oily and normal/dry and a cleansing bar. The combo/oily formula is more of a gel while the normal/dry is a creamier more moisturizing formula. The cleansing bar is best for oily skin and men and it comes with a soap dish - very convenient!!

SO - what are you waiting for??? Time to be fabulous - so start with your SKIN. More to come soon!!!

miss fabulosity