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12 Days of Giveaways: Two Ways to Win a Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket (a $127 Value)!

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WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Nicole Hunn! Congratulations, Nicole Hunn! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

12 days of giveaways sponsored by Neutrogena
A Different Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway each day for 12 days, sponsored by Neutrogena

One of my favorite holiday memories is from a trip El Hub and I took to visit his family on Oahu. It was a couple days after Christmas at the Ala Moana Shopping Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world. Weather-wise, it was a typical December day in Hawai’i Nei, sunny, about 80 degrees with light trade winds, and the mall was packed!

I remember how lots of the local kids (and some of the adults) were all bundled up for winter. There were kids in hoodies, thick sweaters, ski hats (the kind with the flaps that go over your ears) and some even wearing Uggs.

LOL! I guess wherever you are, even in the tropics, winter will find you.

Heck, it always finds me, as do winter skin trubs. Even with our mild seasonal swings out here in the Bay Area, I still wrestle with winter skin challenges every year, like breakouts, dry skin, flaky skin — the whole shebang.

If your face needs some babying this winter, you’ll definitely want to enter today’s Neutrogena gift basket giveaway. The basket is brimming with products to soothe and repair fussy winter skin.

Yup, it’s day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways on Makeup and Beauty Blog (NOTE: click here and scroll down the page to enter any other ongoing giveaways). 🙂

One (1) Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit gift basket valued at $127 and filled with the following goodies:

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, do you struggle with seasonal skin changes in winter? What’s your favorite heavy duty moisturizer? Is there a cleanser you’re loving at the moment? When was the last time you got a haircut? What are you doing this weekend? Do you prefer colorful or clear/white Christmas lights on your tree? What’s your warmest pair of socks? How often do you wear primer? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $127 Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket! http://bit.ly/Yyw0fQ

  • The deadline to enter is Monday, December 24, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals in the United States who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. There are two other ongoing giveaways you may want to enter while you’re here (if you haven’t already). Just click the following links, and they’ll take you right to ’em. 🙂

  1. Two Ways to Win a Glitterball Gia Cosmetics From Kate Spade — Closes Saturday, 12/22/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  2. Two Ways to Win a Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit Gift Basket (an $81 Value) — Closes Sunday, 12/23/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Nicole Hunn! Congratulations, Nicole Hunn! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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  8. The cleanser I am loving at the moment is Simple moisturizing facial cleanser..it feels so good on my dry skin during the colder months.

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  20. I have such a good memory from that shopping center. My husband bought me a Fendi handbag when we were there for our 5th anniversary!

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  27. Last night I used a Christmas party as an opportunity to wear a smoky blue eye with NARS Outremer 🙂 Never would have bought that color if it wasn’t for you Karen. Merry Christmas!

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  29. My face gets so flaky during the winter. I always use a light textured moisturizer in the morning before I apply my make up during the colder months. It even eliminates the need for a primer during the day!

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  36. In the Winter, I get dry skin above my eyelids, between my brows, on the very top of my cheeks, and at the bottom corners of my mouth. I’d say it was some skin product I was using, but I really don’t use any one thing in those spots.

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  40. I’m currently in love with Ole Henriksen’s Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser. It’s been keeping my skin clear all year. It’s really gentle and doesn’t leave my skin tight and dry.

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  46. Ugh, winter (even here in Florida) is just so hard on my skin. And it seems like it’s hard to find rich, fragrance-free face moisturizers, so I just mix jojoba oil in with my daily moisturizer. It really helps.

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  48. I haven’t had a haircut for 5 months and I feel I really need to visit a hairstylist’s. Hopefully, I will get the chance to do it before New Year’s Eve.

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  54. It’s small white lights for me. And, interestingly enough, my fave cleanser these days is the Neutrogena one featured in this give-away! This will sound crazy, but before using the cleanser I apply Erno Lazlo phelityl oil to my entire face. I tend to dry skin this time of year.

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  57. This weekend, we basically have devoted to our sick cat Karma. We searched for more healthy food for him this morning and then went to visit him at the hospital. As a cat owner, you can relate to how difficult it is to watch your cat get sick. What I am saying is that I could use some good news in the form of winning this prize!
    Lisa @ Lisa Living Well recently posted … A Tough Week

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  59. I am definitely struggling with seasonal skin changes this winter. My chest is breaking out and I can’t figure out what is causing it. I’m wondering if taking my showers with very hot water could be causing this? Or maybe spraying perfume on my décolletage?

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  62. I want this one!!! Idk why but I have always stayed away from Neutrogena products for some reason. I would like to try this range(?).

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  67. I just had my haircut yesterday, I LOVE the way Henry cuts it.
    Yesterday, I said to him, ” I just hate messing with my hair”, so I have yet to wash it myself, to see if I can style it ok.
    Plus, I love neutrogena products, my eyes appear younger & skin.
    Thanks 4 the chance to win some Neutrogena products, making my Christmas!

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  72. I’ve only recently started having trouble with winter skin. I’m very oily but the past couple of winters I’ve had dryness & flaking on my cheeks & near my eyes. I think it’s part of the ageing process, hehe.

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  81. I am in the holiday spirit and just treated myself to a new MAC lip liner to go purrfectly (lol) with MAC lipstick in Candy Yum Yum……

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  91. My hands get so dry during the winter, like peeling-skin dry. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula really helps along with some other serious skin creams.

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  94. My skin has been so dry lately, so I would love to win the Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit Gift Basket. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! 🙂

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  104. My skin definitely has mad struggles during season changes. I’ll have surface dryness, so matte-finish foundations and settings always look horrendous, but my skin will still get oily anyway. Such a pain!

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  113. I got 8 inches cut off my hair in October. I sent it in to the Beautiful Lenghts program. I haven’t had my hair cut since, I am growing it out again!

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  118. The cleansing routine that has been my go-tomfor the past few months is just about anything with my Clarisonic in the morning and oil cleansing method in the evening.

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  144. I Have Oily Skin so I don’t struggle that much during the winter. I moisturize regardless and I am thankful I don’t get dry patches, but I take extra care of my Lips because they can get chapped at times.

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  145. I am totally Loving my Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Lotion it is the best! I would wash my face and feel a squeaky tight feeling, but when I use this cleanser I feel hydrated right after rinsing it off.

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  146. The Last time I got a haircut was in June and it was a substantial amount of hair and it really has grown much, but I will mos def cut before 2013 that is a tradition for me because it is good luck for my family.

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  151. I was using my sons Proactive for a very short time; I had to stop using it because it made my face too oily. I just want to have a daily regimen with a product line that will clean, brighten, tighten, firm, and moisterize my skin…A product made JUST for me!

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  156. I am in dire need of a haircut! I was hoping it was going to happen before Christmas, but at this rate, I’m going to be looking a bit scraggly for the holidays

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  167. I’d love to spend the holidays somewhere tropical someday. NYC weather has been crazy these past few years, what with the hurricanes and Halloween blizzards!

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  173. My face has gotten so dry already this winter! (and at least it’s better living in the Northeast than it used to be when I lived places with very low humidity…)

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  177. I am using bare minerals deep foaming cleanser. I like it. When that is done I have a origins checks and balances to use up. Then I am sure I will try something new.

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  180. My favorite moisturizer is Moisture Surge Extended Thirsty Relief from Clinique, it just has the perfect touch for my skin!

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  183. I prefer clear lights. I got a hair cut a week ago and it took me a week to get used to it 🙂 I wear eyeshadow primer every day and usually a face primer too.

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  187. Yes, I struggle with seasonal changes; my skin gets dry and flaky in the wintertime. Yet, I can still make an entire blotting paper clear with my oily skin…

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  195. I haven’t gotten a haircut in 3 or 4 years. The last haircut I got was a disaster so I’ve been afraid to trust any hairdresser.

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  196. Hello! we moved to vegas 6 months ago, and i told my hairstylist: “i’ll schedule with you every time i come home. i’m not going to anyone else, unless we move super duper far away.” it’s not as often as i’d like, but i’ve been home 3 times since we moved. and each time, i’ve made an appointment with my girl! 🙂

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  197. My favorite winter remedy for hands and feet is slathering them with thick creams or just aquaphor/vaseline if I have no other option, and then letting it soak in overnight by sleeping in cotton socks and gloves, which keep the sheets and anything else I touch goop-free

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  199. I like the socks comment… because I’ve just finished knitting my first pair of socks and they are so comfy and cozy! 🙂

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  201. Hey Karen,
    Do you change up your Christmas tree or does it look the same from year to year? We didn’t put up a Christmas tree this year and I’m kinda sad. But hey, plenty of Christmas trees around town so no biggie! 🙂

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  202. My last haircut was several months ago and my hair is a bit of a disaster. I really need to make an appointment and get it taken care of before it starts scaring small children.

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  206. When my skin is super dry, the best moisturizer is 50/50 mix of olive and coconut oils. It is also great as an eye makeup remover.

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  207. Short of dumping a bottle of olive oil on my head, I just can’t get enough moisture in to my skin this time of year. This basket looks amazing–thanks!
    Happy Holidays!
    🙂

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  212. I LOVE YOUR BLOG! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE Neutrogena, I use their shampoo, moisturiser, & healthy tint ~ all AWESOME products! Thank you so much for the 411 & the giveaway!

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  217. I’ve just been using my regular old Cetaphil cleanser, but I’m thinking of switching to something by Pangea Organics or Aesop!

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  221. I was at the farmers’ market tidy and I saw purple cauliflower and thought of one of your posts. I didn’t get it but it was pretty. 🙂

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