10-Minute Routine to Pampered, Age-Defying Skin

Feb 17

Taking care of your skin is more important than covering it up. – Mary Kay Ash

You've spent years caring for everyone else—raising children, managing a home, supporting loved ones. Now, the house is quieter, routines have shifted, and you may find yourself wondering where you fit into the equation.

Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. And giving your skin the love it deserves is a beautiful way to honor this new season of life. What if just 10 minutes a day could refresh your skin, boost your confidence, and remind you that you are worth this moment?

My wake-up call

One day I looked in the mirror and realized my skin needed more TLC. I had to face the fact that my usual routine wasn’t working anymore. As I embraced the aging process, I needed more than basic hydration. I needed skincare designed for mature skin.

I was already using products from the best company in the world, Mary Kay Cosmetics. That’s when I dug into my options and chose the TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Set.

Let me tell you, my skin has never felt better.

The lifting serum? Incredible.
The moisturizers? Perfectly portioned for each use.

Mary Kay truly thinks of everything.

Full disclosure, I’m a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. I use the products, sell them, and love them. That’s why I’ve started including them in my self-care conversations.

So, are you ready to enhance the look and feel of your mature skin? Let’s explore this simple, effective 10-minute self-care routine using the TimeWise Repair products. 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes at night. Your skin will thank you.

Step 1: Refresh & Renew (2 Minutes)

Product: TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Foaming Cleanser

Cleansing removes makeup and creates a clean fresh surface. This foaming cleanser gently removes impurities while keeping your skin soft and refreshed.

Pro Tip: Apply in gentle, upward and outward motions to avoid tugging on delicate skin.

What’s your biggest struggle with cleansing? Is it finding the right product, taking the time, or remembering to do it at night? Share in the comments!

Step 2: Lift & Firm (2 Minutes)

Product: TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Advanced Lifting Serum

The Lifting Serum is where the magic happens. This serum lifts sagging skin in areas like the jawline, cheeks, and neck. It leaves my skin feeling pampered, making it a non-negotiable in my routine.

Pro Tip: Use gentle pressing motions to help the serum penetrate deeper.

Have you ever tried a lifting serum before? If not, give this one a try.

Step 3: Restore (3 Minutes - Morning Routine)

Product: TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Day Cream Sunscreen SPF 30

Mature skin needs extra hydration and sun protection. This moisturizer nourishes and supports natural collagen to keep your skin firm. And yes, SPF is essential, even if you’re inside most of the day! When you step outside you automatically have on a layer of protection against UVA/UVB damage.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget your neck and décolletage—they show signs of aging just like your face!

Be honest—are you applying SPF daily, or is it something you skip?

Step 4: Reactivate While You Sleep (3 Minutes - Night Routine)

Product: TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Night Treatment with Retinol

This powerhouse product works to fight the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. Retinol is a game-changer, helping skin renew overnight so you wake up glowing.

Pro Tip: If you’re new to retinol, start with 2-3 times a week and gradually increase usage.

Have you used retinol before? What’s been your experience?

Step 5: Brighten & Revive (1 Minute - Anytime Care)

Product: TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Eye Renewal Cream

Eyes are the first place to show signs of aging, but this eye cream targets visible deep lines, dark circles, sagging, bags, and upper eyelid droop. The cooling applicator feels like a mini spa treatment!

Pro Tip: Apply morning and night with light tapping motions—no rubbing!

What’s your biggest under-eye concern—puffiness, dark circles, or fine lines?

Your Skin Deserves This – And So Do You

Taking 10 minutes for yourself, to care for your skin…that’s self-care. You can look in the mirror and see a confident, radiant woman staring back.

And if you’re still not convinced that you deserve it, consider this

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.
Song of Solomon 4:7 (NIV)

Do the work to keep it that way, while you embrace the unique beauty God has given you.

BONUS TIP: Extra Protection

If you’re hanging around outdoors for any length of time. Ladies, please add sunscreen. Your age and ethnicity does not matter. Protection is another form of self-care.

This high-performance sunscreen is amazing for your face.