Thursday, October 23, 2014

Clearing Up Insecurities: My Rodan + Fields

Truth – Skin care is not my passion
Truth – Confidence is an essential component of my many passions 
Truth – I’m a confident woman, but like most women I have my insecurities.
Denise, the right, introduced me to R+F 
Truth – One of my main insecurities was my skin!  I felt that at the age of 29 I shouldn’t be battling the acne of a pubescent teen.  I had tried over the counter and prescription products without much success. 

So…when my absolutely drop dead gorgeous girl friend with flawless skin called me singing the praises of a new skincare line I listened attentively.

What is Rodan and Fields?
Rodan and Fields are the Stanford trained dermatologists who developed Proactiv. It was originally available as a top-selling clinical skincare brand in high-end department stores, but in an unprecedented move, Rodan + Fields became the first prestige skincare line to exit the department store for the world of direct selling.
R + F is designed to meet the needs of mature adult skin!
The 4 main product lines are
  • REDEFINE for appearance of lines, pores, and loss of firmness
  • REVERSE for appearance of brown spots, dullness, and discoloration
  • UNBLEMISH for acne and post-acne marks
  • SOOTHE for sensitive, irritated skin, and facial redness

I am most familiar with the Unblemish line, I started using it 4 months ago and I have been thrilled with my results (before/after photo below)!  Unblemish has 4 products: Step 1 = cleanser, Step 2 = toner (my favorite), Step 3 = benzyol peroxide (2nd favorite), Step 4 = SPF moisturizer

MY FAQ
“Will it make me break out?”
  • I had face “boot camp” – meaning my face got a little worse before it got better – BUT this does not happen to everyone! So far, only one other friend experienced this, all of my other customers did not.

Top = "before", bottom left = 1 month, bottom right = 3-4 months
“How much does it cost?”
  • After 4 months of using these products (1-2x/day) I have only had to restock the toner.  I know I’ll need to re-order Step 3 next month.
  • But think about that…$171 - $17 (10% off because I’m a preferred customer) = 154/3.5 (because I had to re-order the toner) = 44 dollars per month!
“Does it dry out your skin like Proactiv?”
  • NO!  This is why – Unblemish is defined for more mature skin/adult acne and previous scarring. Therefore, it is not as harsh/drying - to continuously dry out the skin is not good from an anti-aging standpoint. Unmbelish has 4 active ingredients and like said above is developed for adult skin.
 “Is there anything you don’t like about the product?”
  • Truth guns pointed – Yes!
  • I didn’t like that I broke out worse initially, but the proof is in the pudding/picture – obviously my skin survived boot camp. (only lasted 1-2 weeks)
  • I’ll be honest, it took my awhile to figure out how I like to use the products.  I use a couple of the products twice daily and some only once.
  • I wasn’t crazy about the cost (I’m on a resident’s salary), but as I explained above, it was do-able.
“What do you love about the product?”
  • My improved complexion duh ;)
  • Confidence in my skin 
  • Receiving testimonials from customers about their improved skin - "Most woman have body image issues, I have skin issues! I was one of the late bloomers of acne prone skin at the age of 20. I am now 27 and it seems that the last 7 years have been a loosing battle. I have tried everything under the sun from proactiv, natural treatments, frequent facials to get me skin under control. Nothing seemed to help. I have been using rodan and fields unblemish for one month exactly and I cannot believe the change in my skin. My hyperpigmentation is lightening, I have had tiny breakouts that would go away naturally and quickly. I have already changed from wearing regular foundation to tinted moisturizer. This product has given me the confidence I have been searching for the last 7 years. I highly recommend this product and pray that my testimony encourages you that you CAN have clear skin!" - Tanya English
  • I have removed foundation application from my make-up routine because I don’t need it!
  • I have been seen outside my house without make on – Ahhhh is right!
  • The microdermabrasion paste...LAWDY LOU – I am obsessed.  My skin practically glows after using it!
  • ZERO RISK – as I stated above, this company believes firmly in their products, so much that they offer a 60-day $-back guarantee!  Literally, the only thing you have to lose is your acne!
  • The skin transformation of UNBLEMISH is just the tip of the iceberg. The patented tools (Macro E and Amp MD) have blown up in the market and gotten rave reviews from beauty experts and hordes of customers alike. High-quality sunless tan, mineral peptides powder -- both made with antioxidants and vitamins, and apply flawlessly to the skin. 
A consultation tool is available on my website, drquinn.myrandf.com, the tool will help identify the best regimen to address your skin concerns.  I'd be happy to answer your questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Shining bright with glowing skin,
Q