Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer by Mary Kay: Not as Good as the Cleanser

Being an actress is tough. Being an actress with great skin is even tougher. With all of the makeup that is troweled onto my face for film and television, it's a wonder that I'm not just one big pimple. I sweat in front of the lights, and the makeup person just hits me with powder to prevent the shine on camera. Believe my, there is anarchy in my pores.

When my Mary Kay consultant, Julie Watanabe, recommended that I try the Velocity line for my skin, I was hesitant. After all, I am a Field Executive for Aloette Cosmetics. But, my skin is very tempermental and goes through cycles. I have to change my cleanser and moisturizer once ever three months. I lasted six months or so with Aloette, which is very long for me. Then, I started sprouting blemishes again. Not cool.

So, I decided to follow Julie's advice and try Velocity. I was and still am quite happy with the Velocity Facial Cleanser. At first, I combined with with my AloetteSimply Clear Clarifying Moisture Balance, and my skin was doing very well. However, I don't like to cross product lines. So, I decided to shell out the $10 to get the Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer.

Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer is exactly that: Lightweight. It feels a little greasy going on, and doesn't absorb right away. After a few minutes, though, your skin is dry and soft-- not shiny or oily in the least. The light and clean scent is very pleasant, but I could do without rubbing something with a fragrance into my face. After all, who knows what may cause a breakout?

Something strange happened when I put on my foundation after applying the Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer. My skin started flaking as I ran the foundation sponge over it. I actually had to gently wipe it away with a soft towel. Personally, I don't think a "moisturizer" should make your skin dry out and/or flake. But, since Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer contains alcohol denat, glutamic acid, propylene glycol, salicylic acid and a bunch of other chemicals (unlike Aloette). I have found the Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer to dry out my skin at times.

What is cool about the Velocity line is that you don't need a toner. You've got the cleanser which you follow with the moisturizer, and you're done with your skin care regimen. This is good for people who are always in a rush and don't thoroughly wash their face.

I don't think I will continue with the Velocity line, however. Once these two tubes are done, I think I will either go back to Aloette or try to find something else. I have combination skin, and I think Velocity is geared a bit more to those who have problem and/or oily skin.

I must mention, however, that I do break out every now and again. Velocity is great to use because it gets rid of my pimples fast. However, I don't think it's a preventative regimen for me. It gets rid of bad skin when I've got it, but dries me out when I don't.

If you have oily skin, you might want to give Velocity Lightweight Moisturizer a try. It's not very expensive, and it does help control oil.