💡 How to Use This Guide

  • Post 2–3 times per week — this stretches into a full 30-day plan
  • Share real life content in between posts — stories, behind the scenes, daily moments
  • Use YOUR photos and videos only — no stock images. Authenticity always wins.
  • Focus on connection, not selling — you're building trust first
  • Keep captions short, casual, and conversational — lots of white space, no long paragraphs
  • Use Call to Actions (comment a keyword) — this moves conversations to your DMs naturally
  • No website links until the final post — build the relationship first!
  • Each day has a Make It Yours box — add your own personal touch before you post
💕 Phase 1: Connection — Posts 1–3
1

Why I Said Yes ✨

Story + Attraction
  • Selfie in good lighting — face close to camera
  • Natural, unfiltered moment of you
I did something a little out of my comfort zone…
I wasn't planning to share this yet…
This might surprise you 👀

So I did something new… and I honestly went back and forth on sharing it 😅

But if you know me, you know I'm someone who loves (insert personality trait: growth, learning, helping others, etc.)

I recently decided to start something on the side…

(Insert YOUR reason: extra income, community, confidence, fun, helping women feel beautiful, etc.)

I have no idea exactly where this will go yet…

But I'm excited to learn, grow, and just see what happens 💛

(Insert one relatable life detail — something real about who you are)

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

💬 Call to Action: Write this at the end of your post — Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
"New chapter" vibe post Poll: "Do you like trying new things?"
2

A Little About Me ✨

Connection + Relatable
  • Daily life photo — coffee, family moments, running errands, at work
  • Casual selfie — real and relaxed, not posed
If you're new here… hi 👋
A little about me…
Just sharing a little life update

If we haven't connected in a bit, hi 👋 I thought I'd introduce myself a little bit.

I'm a (insert roles: mom, wife, working professional, empty nester, etc.)

Most of my days look like (insert real life description)

I love (insert hobbies, personality traits, simple joys)

Lately I've also been adding something new into my routine…

And it's been really fun so far 💛

💬 Call to Action: Tell me something new that you are doing! I'd love to know!
Video using a product with music — build curiosity Day-in-the-life clips
3

Making Self-Care #1 ✨

Attraction + Curiosity
  • Smiling candid photo with some products in your hand or on the counter
  • Coffee moment, journaling, or getting ready
Something I stopped putting off…
Women over 50 — this one's for you.
I finally moved myself to the top of the to-do list.

I didn't expect to feel this excited about something new…

But lately I've been really enjoying (insert experience: my skincare routine, self-care time, learning about ingredients, connecting with other women, etc.)

It's been giving me a little more space to focus on myself again.

And I think I needed that more than I realized 💛

(Insert personal reflection — what has shifted for you?)

Why do women so often put themselves last on the TO DO list when we all know that's not good for anyone??

Now I get to be the person who tells you to put yourself at the top of that list every day — because you deserve the self care!

💬 Call to Action: No hard CTA needed here — let the emotion land. Replies will come naturally.
"Things I'm loving right now" Behind the scenes moments
💕 Phase 2: Curiosity — Posts 4–6
4

My Simple Routine ✨

Attraction + Teaching
  • Bathroom routine — your actual products on your counter
  • Morning or nighttime skincare moment (real, not staged)
I've been keeping my routine really simple lately…
This has been working for me…
Nothing fancy… just consistent

I used to think I needed a 10-step routine to see results…

But lately I've simplified everything.

I focus on just a few consistent steps:

✦ cleanse
✦ exfoliate
✦ hydrate

And honestly… my skin has been thanking me for it 💛

(Insert personal observation — what have YOU noticed?)

Simple really does win.

💬 Call to Action: Comment SKINCARE if you want help building a simple routine
Routine breakdown video Poll: "Simple vs complicated routine?"
5

Dull Skin? Here's Why ✨

Teaching + Curiosity
  • Close-up skin shot in natural light
  • Microdermabrasion Set in hand
  • Quick application clip — real and casual
If your skin looks dull… this might be why 👀
This changed my skin more than I expected…
The real reason your glow is missing

Recently I looked in the mirror and thought…

"My skin just looks tired."

I thought it was all the things I had been dealing with — (insert your struggle: stress, kids, menopause, busy schedule, etc.)

But I tried a product and realized it was something much simpler 👇

Dead skin buildup.

I used to get microdermabrasion done at a spa and pay $80–$150 every single time 🤦‍♀️

Turns out… I can get basically the same thing at home. And I genuinely wish someone had told me sooner.

The Mary Kay Microdermabrasion Set is a 2-step treatment — the Refine step uses the same aluminum oxide crystals used in professional spa treatments. Then Replenish floods your skin with moisture.

After one use my skin felt like I had gotten a facial. No joke.

(Share your personal experience — did your makeup go on smoother? Did someone ask if you'd gotten a facial?)

If you have uneven texture, large pores, or dull skin — this is the one.

💬 Call to Action: Comment GLOW if you want the details on the product I'm using
Product demo Before/after skin texture Poll: "Is your skin feeling dull right now?"
6

Hydration = Glowing Skin ✨

Teaching + Attraction
  • Close-up of dewy, glowing skin — natural light only
  • Holding hydrating product (HA + Ceramide Hydrator, Moisturizer, Night Cream)
  • Applying product on skin — real moment, not staged
If your skin feels dry or dull… this is probably why 👀
This one thing can completely change your skin…
Your skin might not need more products… it might need THIS

If your skin ever feels dry, tight, or just "blah"… you're not alone.

A lot of the time, it's not that you need more makeup or more steps…

It's actually hydration.

When your skin is properly hydrated, everything looks better:
✨ smoother
✨ more glowy
✨ more healthy

(Insert your personal experience — what did YOU notice when you focused on hydration?)

One of the biggest game changers for me has been being more consistent with hydrating products like (insert your favorite: HA + Ceramide Hydrator / moisturizer / night cream)

It's a simple step… but it makes a BIG difference 💛

💬 Call to Action: Comment HYDRATE if you want help figuring out what your skin needs
"Dry vs hydrated skin" comparison Product close-ups Poll: "Do you feel like your skin is hydrated?"
💕 Phase 3: Credibility — Posts 7–9
7

Why Ingredient Quality Matters ✨

Teaching + Credibility + Attraction
  • Holding your skincare product close-up
  • Applying skincare in real life — bathroom counter, natural light
  • Clean, simple bathroom counter setup
  • Optional: ingredient label close-up — zoom in casually, not "reading it"

👉 Keep it natural, not staged or stock-looking

I didn't always think about ingredients… until I started learning this 👀
One thing I look for in skincare now that I didn't before…
Not all skincare is created equal — and here's why

I used to just grab skincare based on how it sounded or what the packaging promised…

But now I pay a lot more attention to what's actually in the products I use.

Because what goes on your skin matters!

One thing I really appreciate about well-developed skincare is how much research goes into ingredient safety and formulation.

Many high-quality skincare standards are known for being very strict about ingredient safety — and that's something I personally value.

Products that are thoughtfully developed, well-researched, and focused on both effectiveness and skin compatibility.

(Insert your personal reflection here — what changed for you or what did you learn?)

At the end of the day, I want skincare that feels simple, effective, and something I feel good about using every day 💛

💬 Call to Action: Comment SKINCARE if you want help finding products that fit your skin goals
8

Surprise Favorite ✨

Relatable + Product
  • Eye makeup remover, charcoal mask, mascara, or CC Cream
  • Reaction video or demo — keep it casual and real
I didn't expect to love this…
This surprised me…
Okay this is actually really good

I'll be honest… I didn't think I would love this.

But after trying it, I totally get it.

(Insert product + your experience with it)

Sometimes it's the small things that make the biggest difference 💛

💬 Call to Action: Comment TRY if you want to try it too
Reaction video Demo reel
9

Everyday Makeup ✨

Attraction
  • Get Ready With Me video — in the bathroom, in the car, wherever you are
  • Before and after — side by side, no makeup and with makeup (keep it real!)
This is my everyday makeup lately…
Quick and simple is my vibe right now…
Nothing fancy… just real life

This is my everyday makeup right now. Done in just a few minutes.

Nothing complicated… just a few things that make me feel put together.

(Insert your products + why you love them)

Because sometimes simple is exactly what we need 💛

💬 Call to Action: Comment COLOR if you want help finding your best shades
Get Ready With Me — car or bathroom Before/after
💕 Phase 4: Invitation — Post 10
10

My Shop — The Invitation ✨

Invitation
  • Smiling selfie or holding your favorite products
  • Warm and genuine — this is your first real invitation to shop
If you've been following along…
I've had so many sweet messages lately…
I finally set this up for you…

If you've been following along… thank you so much 💛

I've had so many people ask what I've been using and how to learn more about the products I have been using. Now I've got my own link to share with you so you can explore and shop as much as you want.

Here's my link: www.marykay.com/(insert your site name)

It's so simple because the products will get shipped directly to you in just a couple days. The site is beautiful and easy to navigate too!

If you have questions about anything or want to try a sample first — just message me!

Honestly, I love helping one-on-one the most.

So if you're unsure where to start with your skin care routine or just need a little makeup refresh, just message me and I'll help you 💛

💬 Call to Action: Comment ME or send me a message if you want help
Picture of your favorite product Behind the scenes Link to your MY SHOP page