As a woman I have struggled with feeling beautiful off and on through my twenty-eight years of life, and I don't believe that to be an uncommon battle. Part of being beautiful is radiating the confidence that you actually believe you are. Fake beauty can be spotted. A small portion of that confidence, I have found, comes from taking care of myself. A little bit of pampering can do a lady good!
I get my hair cut. I color it. I wear lip gloss. I like to smell pretty. I take time to give myself pedicures, and once a week I sit down in front of my mirror and tweeze my brows. Beauty doesn't always mean that one must spend money. Many things can be done at home and still be simple.
No matter how hard you might try to wish it away, some of us have a little, ahem, upper lip situation that must be tended to. Yes? You can wax. You can thread. Or you can take care of it at home. I choose the last option. It is easier, quicker, and costs less money. Triple win!
May I introduce you to my upper lip's best friend? Meet the New Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo. Total time needed? Just ten minutes. This gentle hair removal system contains a Skin Guarding Balm, applied before the removal cream, that hydrates the skin to minimize irritation, redness, and other tell-tale signs associated with hair removal creams. Before you go all skeptical on me, let me tell you how it went down.
As a part of my morning routine, I decided to try the New Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo to see if it actually worked without irritating my skin. The directions on the box were simple enough.
I applied the Skin Guarding Balm and immediately applied a layer of the Hair Removal Cream. I set my timer for six minutes and set aside a cotton round to use to remove the cream. The timer dinged, and I gently wiped the cream off, rinsed my face with warm water and patted dry. My upper lip was slightly red, but no more so than when I have gotten it waxed or threaded. Nothing felt irritated or bothersome, and it was painless, quick, and super easy.
Two thumbs up ladies! Get thee to the store!
And because MFT loves giveaways, be sure to keep reading to find out how to win a $50 gift card, courtesy of BlogHer and Olay. Hip hip!!
Tell me, what does your beauty routine consist of? How do you express your inner beauty?
Let me know in the comments to be entered for a chance to win!
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oh. I would love to try this! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI don't have much of a beauty routine. My grandmother and mother have great skin so I try to take care of what I've been given.
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At this time of the year I moisturize all the day from head to toe. My lips and hands need constant help.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know olay had a hair removal product! This is great. My skin routine is washing and moisturizing at night and always moisturizing in the morning!
ReplyDeleteI use some waxing strips from Sephora but they hurt SO bad. This seems like a dream!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how to leave the url for a tweet but my user name is @emilyssomething and I don't tweet very often so it should be easy enough to verify...
ReplyDeleteI try to do *something* for myself every day. Even if that is just a teeny bit of makeup or yummy smelling lotion. With a house full of boys, it feels good to do something unabashedly GIRLY every day :)
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My beauty routine consists of a cup of coffee to perk my eyes open, a hot bath, my favorite scented lotion, moisturizer for my face and mascara. All of these things have to be completed daily to help me maintain my inner beauty and it just makes happy!
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My beauty routine consists of moisutrizer and lipstick...that's it. I express my inner beauty through my smile..smile at everyone
ReplyDeletei express my inner beauty by trying to be a good friend and mother... and my beauty routine is moisturizer- mascara and lipgloss!
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i try to do any kind of service as much as possible even if its simple. leaving nice note! saying hello! watching someones kids. mine is quick and easy. coverup, mascara, and some light eyeshadow. amypugmire@live.com
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I express my inner beauty by trying to do good things for other people. Also, I use lots of moisturizer!
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I have been a Mary Kay user for about 10 years. I use their cleanser & moisturizer, am & pm. I wear undereye concealer, mineral powder foundation, MK colors for cheeks, eyes & lips. But for the lashes I use Maybelline Colossal volume express, & it requires makeup remover...I don't mind, bc my lashes need all the help they can get! Once a week I use an @ home pore cleansing mask of 1 pkg of gelatin + 1 Tbsp of milk. Of course then there's threading of the brows as needed & hair trim every 8 weeks.
ReplyDeletemy beauty routine is burts bees face cleaner, witch hazel toner, and then burts bees lotion! it expresses my inner beauty because it is mostly natural - which is how i try to be! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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ReplyDeleteMy beauty routine consists of washing my face and using a tinted moisturizer in the morning and wearing mascara to open up my eyes.
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https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/154682254495453185
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I am lucky to get lotion on my face once a day!
ReplyDeleteI use a weekly microdermabrasion and monthly chemical peel to keep a fresh dewy complexion.
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ReplyDeleteI keep my face every night, and use lots of moisturizing. It helps my skin to keep it smooth.
ReplyDeletei use jojoba oil a lot, it helps me look naturally beautiful
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I am about to turn 39 in two weeks...enough said! :)
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ReplyDeleteI moisturize and use a foaming mask once a week. Also have started using anti wrinkle cream, I'm 25 but you never can start too early. :)
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I use moisturizer and a smile!
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And, have a GREAT day!
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my beauty routine consists of taking care of my skin, wearing sunscreen daily, eating healthy, minimal makeup (tinted moisturizer, concealer, highlighter, blush, mascara). I express my inner beauty by encouraging my loved ones to lead a healthy lifestyle
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ReplyDeletei accent my smile with lipgloss
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My beauty routine consist of clean, hair removal, moisturize, and once a week at home purifying mask and that's it. Keeping things simple express my inner beauty the best.
ReplyDeleteI gotta try this Olay product. Sounds perfect for me and will cut my beauty routine time as well.
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I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/155149117344055296
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My beauty routine consists of cleansing skin, no facial hair, moisturizer, drinking 8 cups of water, sleeping well and be happy. I express my inner beauty by smiling and caring for others.
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I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/ctong2/status/156258301863149568
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My beauty routine is quite simple. I avoid complicated process and am all for multi-purposed products. I like easy and simple. Less is more helps me express my inner beauty.
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ReplyDeleteI try to let my inner beauty shine by not covering myself with too much makeup, and also simplifying my accessories. When I look more natural, I feel more like my true self.
ReplyDeletemoisturizer every day!I express my inner beauty by nice to others
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My biggest beauty must-do is moisturize my uber-dry skin!
ReplyDeleteI express my inner beauty by keeping my skin glowy and fresh!
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My routine is lots of lotion and hair straightening. I want to look healthy and natural, pretty hard to achieve for me >.< Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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My routine is wearing a touch of makeup each day because I only have time for such! With 2 under 2, I am lucky to do anything for myself, but I try and get time to put some makeup on because it does make me feel pretty! and thats whats most important.
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Making sure I wash my face daily is the only routine I have but helping someone out makes me smile a lot.
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i wash my face daily, use toner and moisturizer
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https://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/162363165932396546
ReplyDeleteI cleanse my skin daily. I express my inner beauty by being positive and wearing a smile.
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My beauty routine consists of a lot more as I age! I try to show my inner beauty when I am enjoying time with friends and family.
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tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/162722364776394752
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I have a really simple beauty routine. I have rosacea so my skin doesn't like anything but delicate measures. I cleanse, moisturize, then on with the makeup. I use a mineral based makeup to help keep the redness down. That's pretty much it, simple and no fuss. Which completely describes me.
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ReplyDeleteEasy beauty routine.. cleanse and moisturize. I don't wear makeup very often.. if I do it is foundation, powder and mascara, maybe some lipstick.
ReplyDeleteI wear very little makeup.. as long as my skin is clean and moisturized I am happy. I dont wear makeup very often if I do it consists of foundation, powder and mascara. chefl@swbell.net
ReplyDeleteEasy beauty routine.. cleanse and moisturize. I don't wear makeup very often.. if I do it is foundation, powder and mascara, maybe some lipstick.
ReplyDeleteI use little makeup but lots of lotion & perfume. My own inner beauty is expressed through my kindheartedness. kytah00@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI would love to try this and see if it works. I've been looking for a product like this for months!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this product out. I've been looking for a facial hair product like this for months!
ReplyDeleteI express my inner beauty with my hair! My hair style can usually tell you what kind of day I'm having or how I'm feeling inside. A big fun up-do is a fierce day. A low simple bun is a demure day. And my hair down and wild is a crazy-out-of-my-way day!
ReplyDeleteAnd my routine is pretty simple. I'm all about the basics like a quick face wash and teeth brushing, a quick bit of makeup and a fast but fashionable hairstyle, and I'm out the door!
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I express my inner beauty by being as natural as possible! Just a little lip gloss and mascara!
ReplyDeleteMy beauty routine consists of washing my face, putting on moisturizer, and then taking a couple of minutes to put on a bit of make up. My inner beauty comes through when I feel good about myself, and it's magical what just a coat of mascara will do for the self-esteem!
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I express my inner beauty by acting and dressing as though I feel like a million bucks, even when I don't. Amazing how I can fool myself into feeling good!
ReplyDeleteI express my inner beauty through swimming 3 times a week which energizes me and keeps me fit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
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ReplyDeleteI use Olay daily moisturizer, sunscreen, mineral make up, use Fake Bake tanning spray (instead of tanning bed), drink lots of water, eat alot of fruits & veggies. The end result gives me a natural glow that I absolutely love! I do get hair that aggravates me! My hubby & daughter are my biggest supporters on expressing my inner beauty. They let me know I don't need make up, but they do tease me about my facial hair!
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I express my inner beauty with a smile-
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I love to smile this expresses my inner beauty
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My beauty routine really only consists of showering, shaving the chin and styling my hair.
ReplyDeleteMy routine is very simple - which reflects my inner beauty!
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I show my inner beauty by an honest smile.
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I enjoy taking care of myself and looking my best...helps me to feel better about life, but God's beauty is the most important thing that I want others to see through me! :-)
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I express my inner beauty thru my poetry, photography, and how I treat others around me! I don't wear makeup and the only beauty routine I have is to wash and moisturize my face and wear lip balm! LOL Nature is my inspiration for everything!
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I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/165494360669044736
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I express my inner besuaty best by using lots of moisturizer.
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I usually just use noxema to clean my face and vaseline to maitain softness
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I do a weekly mask, wash my face twice daily. Lots of sunblock during the day, night cream and eye cream at night.
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