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Skin Care on the Cheap: 5 Tips (and a Giveaway!)

January 6th, 2009 by Karen 136 Comments

Update: The contest is closed! I’ll be contacting the winner shortly. Thanks for entering. 🙂

Ballin’ on a budget? Yup, I hear ya. If you’re trying to think of ways to save money on your beauty and skin care routine, skin experts like Erin Welch, dermatologist at Denver Dermatology Consultants in Denver, Colorado, suggest hitting up the local drugstore.

“There is definitely a misconception that drugstore products can’t get the job done,” says Dr. Welch, “but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only are you saving lots of money by avoiding the department store for similar products, but you’ll find that some of the items are actually very impressive.”

Here are five drugstore skin care tips (and a giveaway) to keep that purty face lookin’ great!

1. Look for a gentle cleanser and avoid harsh soaps.

Skin produces a layer of natural protectant called the acid mantle, which contains a mixture of oils and other secretions that help it retain moisture and prevent the growth of unhealthy bacteria.

“If you wash your skin with a very harsh soap and strip off the mantle, it takes over 24 hours for the skin to regenerate it,” says Dr. Welch. And if you’re stripping off the acid mantle faster than your body can repair it, you’re leaving your skin vulnerable to drying and more prone to infection.

For sensitive skin, Dr. Welch recommends gentle pH balanced cleansers like pHisoderm Cream Cleanser ($5), pHisoderm Deep Cleaning Cream Cleanser ($5) and pHisoderm Unscented Facial Bar ($5). “All these cleansers will help maintain the skin’s protective acid mantle in order to retain the skin’s natural moisture and healthy balance.”

2. Opt for salicylic acid treatments if you have adult acne.

“Adult women’s skin is very different than teenage skin,” says Dr. Welch. “With time and with age our skin becomes drier, so if you’re experiencing acne, you want to be sure you’re using products that aren’t going to dry your adult skin.

“I tend to steer my adult patients to products that contain salicylic acid only and to use benzoyl peroxide in moderation (or to skip it altogether).” She likes Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash ($6), the Clean & Clear cleansers ($6) and pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Cleansing Pads ($5).

3. Incorporate an effective anti-aging product into your skin care routine.

With so many overpriced and overhyped anti-aging products on the market, how do you choose one that actually works? “I recommend Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum ($20) to my patients,” explains Dr. Welch. “Ranked number one in effectiveness for mass market anti-aging serums by Consumer Reports, this anti-aging serum contains pentapeptides shown to boost colagen prodution and stimulate cell row, helping to smooth out lines.”

4. Remember to apply sunscreen on your lips!

Yes, your face and neck need protection from the skin’s rays, but don’t forget to also protect your lips with a lip balm containing SPF. Dr. Welch recommends Softlips lip balm ($4). It contains SPF 20 and feels smooth upon application — perfect for layering beneath your favorite lipstick or lipgloss.

5. Find a nightime anti-aging treatment.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream ($22) is an intensive anti-wrinkle treatment that works while you sleep to reduce expression lines and deep wrinkles. “This exclusive combination of pure Retinol and an essential mineral complex is a great alternative for people who find prescription strength Retin-A too irritating,” she says.

New Year, New Skin: The pHisoderm and Softlips Giveaway!

I think it’s time for a giveaway. 🙂 Win $60 in skin care products from pHisoderm and Softlips!

Enter today’s Phisoderm and Softlips giveaway by signing up to receive my updates by email or by leaving a comment on this post (or both!). If you’re already signed up for the updates, you don’t have to do anything else to be entered to win — you’re already entered — but you can double your chances by also leaving a comment on this post (a comment about anything at all). 🙂

The Prize

One lucky winner will receive 13 items from the pHisoderm skin care and Softlips lip care lines ($60 value).

  • pHisoderm Cream Cleanser for Sensitive Skin ($5)
  • pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Cleansing Pads ($5)
  • pHisoderm Unscented Facial Cleansing Bar ($5)
  • pHisoderm Deep Cleansing Cream Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin ($5)
  • pHisoderm Foaming Facial Wash ($7)
  • pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash ($5)
  • pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Body Wash ($6)
  • Softlips Raspberry with Green Tea Extract ($4)
  • Softlips Cherry ($4)
  • Softlips Strawberry ($4)
  • Softlips Vanilla ($4)
  • Softlips Tint in Rose ($3)
  • Softlips Tint in Bronze ($3)

How to Enter

Again, there are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them to double your chances.

  1. If you haven’t already signed up to receive Makeup and Beauty Blog daily email updates, then enter your email in the pink box below (or click this link).
  2. If you have already subscribed to the email updates but want to double your chances, add a brief comment at the bottom of this post (be sure to use a valid email address).

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I’ll choose the winners at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 8. The contest is open to all US and international readers. Good luck, my budget-loving beauties!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Skin Care on the Cheap: 5 Tips (and a Giveaway!) / Originally published January 6th, 2009

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  1. sarahPUFFY! says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    awesome contest. I’m in dire need of skincare products…all I have is a shitty face wash that dries out my skin. :\

    sarahPUFFY!´s last blog post..A Neat Eyeshadow Trick And Vagina Inspired Beverages (FOR REAL)

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  2. ParisB says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Oh yay! International readers too! I’d love to try Phisoderm – we don’t get it here and I love drugstore stuff – sometimes you find hidden (cheap) gems!

    Reply
  3. Maggie says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    i love softlips! i have really bad acne :[

    Reply
  4. jen says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    awesome giveaway! Hope I win. =)

    Reply
  5. Arina says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Oh, I just love the pHisoderm skin care line!
    I really hope luck will be with me this time and I win the goodies!
    Yay! Awesome giveaway

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Yey…I wanna join =)

    Kim´s last blog post..Banana Diet

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  7. LIz says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    I wanna win so I can have an overflowing supply of softlips, one of my favorite lip products ever.

    Reply
  8. Kelly Hensley says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Me please! I’m already subscribed to your feed! Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Chas says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Wow that is a great load to win! Wonderful products!

    Reply
  10. Tahn says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    whoa, i didn’t know softlips made tints too! i’ll have to look into that : ) thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Arianne says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    Looks like a fantastic giveaway! I love me some drugstore products!

    Arianne´s last blog post..Scrub-a-dub-dub.

    Reply
  12. Leah says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! My skin’s a mess, so I could use the help…

    Reply
  13. kathemc says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    OMG, would love this!!!!

    Reply
  14. Daya says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Yay for a new giveaway!! 🙂 Thanks Karen!!

    Reply
  15. Jenn says

    January 6th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    ooooh another giveaway! so awesome

    Reply
  16. Toma says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    I’d love to win! Thank you!

    Toma´s last blog post..Shrinkle Love

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  17. Rachel says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    ugh, i’d wanna win this if only it was for the softlips! gimme gimme! 😛

    Reply
  18. Carol says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    ive always wanted to try this brand!

    Reply
  19. Jinnzor says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    That looks great! Count me in 🙂

    Jinnzor´s last blog post..The Lemming Has Landed: Nfu-Oh Cuticle Oils

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  20. Brittni says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Awesome!!! Goodluck everyone!! 😀

    Reply
  21. lily says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    cool! I want to try this 😀

    Reply
  22. jojoba says

    January 6th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    fantastic post!!! Thanks for the tips.

    jojoba´s last blog post..Review/Swatch: Chanel Spring Collection 2009

    Reply
  23. Dao says

    January 6th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    awesome! I love Softlips!

    Dao´s last blog post..Gifts from the Aloha State!

    Reply
  24. YL says

    January 6th, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    great article 🙂 love that the budget items are highlighted for us.

    Reply
  25. Michelle says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:06 am

    ooh, I’ve always wished Softlips would be available in Malaysia.

    Reply
  26. emilyN says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:09 am

    yay, new contest
    I love it thanks 🙂

    Reply
  27. vic says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    i want some soft lips.. 🙂

    Reply
  28. odelle says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:56 am

    Whee, another giveaway!

    Hopefully I win this time, thanks again!

    Reply
  29. judy says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:01 am

    oooh! c’mon baby! mama needs new skincare!

    Reply
  30. Monica says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:43 am

    I wanna win!!!!! we dont have that kind of products here in Spain so I hope I get lucky!!!

    Reply
  31. Pquanda says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:43 am

    Cheers to new skin!

    Reply
  32. Pquanda says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:43 am

    Cheers to new skin!

    Reply
  33. Rachel L says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:51 am

    I’d love to try some of these products, thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  34. Crystal says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:15 am

    I’ve been wanting to try out pHisoderm for a while now 🙂

    Reply
  35. Candace C says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:42 am

    Hello,

    I would be greatful if I won these great goodies. This is an awesome line of skincare that I have’nt tried yet. Thanks.

    Candace C´s last blog post..Sale: 25% Off Mac Online

    Reply
  36. Carlie says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Nice giveaway.. although, some should be wary of salicylic acid, because some people are sensitive to it.

    Reply
  37. Carolina Morais says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:57 am

    I would love to try all those wonderfull things!

    Reply
  38. Melia says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:03 am

    Thanks so much for the advice and the giveaway!

    Reply
  39. Steph K says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:31 am

    whoo! I would love to win! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Joanne says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:05 am

    I love softlips!

    I haven’t used phisoderm since my high school days, but I would like to see how they work now.

    Reply
  41. Luciana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:30 am

    I need those softlips!

    Reply
  42. Danielle says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:54 am

    Karen, thanks for the giveaway!

    I love your website!!

    Reply
  43. Kat C. says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:06 am

    This is awesome!

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  44. Andrea says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Been watching your blog for quite long, when ever I read it I feel refreshed and crazy to try something new. I which I werent so lazy to buy stuff and find them in Iceland. ANYWAYS cheers, and I hope I win too.

    Happy New Year

    Reply
  45. Debbie says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:42 am

    Karen as always great tips and finds. Happy New Year!

    Reply
  46. Julia says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:10 am

    Sounds fantastic! I’ve never tried Phisoderm but would love to!

    Reply
  47. YadiQ says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:24 am

    cool contest

    i am always game to try new drugstore stuff

    Reply
  48. Lindsay says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:26 am

    Wow, what a way to start the year off!!!

    Reply
  49. Vanessa H says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:35 am

    Good Morning Karen!
    Good tips, I didn’t even think about sunscreen for my lips, I’ll have to get some new chapstick 🙂
    Happy Wednesday, closer to the weekend!

    Reply
  50. Susan says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:38 am

    I used to use Phisoderm in high school and college, but switched to Clinique after getting my first “real” job. Our drugstores don’t seem to carry it anymore, and I was wondering if it was even still around! Good to know it’s available–it was great back in the day! Hope to win and try it again 🙂

    Reply
  51. Jaime says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:46 am

    Ohh! I used to use pHisoderm a long time ago – I had forgotten about them! Thanks for doing the giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  52. Bethany says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:50 am

    Love this idea – so true! Drugstore products aren’t what they used to be!

    Reply
  53. Iliana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Ohhh I hope I get randomly picked! 😛

    Reply
  54. pepper says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:00 am

    Thanks for the contest!

    Reply
  55. Charan says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:01 am

    pick me… pick me… lol

    i have never seen this brand in this side of the world.. but i love soft lips.. best ever..

    Charan´s last blog post..French Manicure

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  56. jessica says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:13 am

    My skin is so dull right now, I definitely need a change in my skincare routine. =)

    Reply
  57. Meghan O. says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:13 am

    Yay Karen! Thank for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  58. mustardsauce says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:36 am

    awwww we don’t have phisoderm in my part of canada. my face feels like an aligator at the moment 🙁 sooo dry

    Reply
  59. maryjoyce says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  60. Jen says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:01 am

    Oh Oh Oh! Me likey!

    Reply
  61. Anina says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:10 am

    It’s strange that in a tropical country, it’s cold enough to be dry. and moisturizers definitely have to be extra creamy!

    Reply
  62. fauxflush says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Keep up the kudos for Regenerist serum!

    Reply
  63. Pat says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Thanks for another opportunity to throw our names in! I’ve just discovered your blog a few weeks ago, and am really enjoying it – catching up w/your old posts at lunch!

    Reply
  64. Brittany says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Awesome giveaway, Karen 😀

    Reply
  65. KyaLyn says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:34 am

    yay! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  66. Karen K says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:46 am

    I never trusted drugstore skincare until I worked at a drugstore and realized there are actually great products available. Love your blog!

    Reply
  67. Christina says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Awesome giveaway but I do have to say that I’ve heard that Softlips are some of the worst lipbalms you can use chemically.

    Reply
  68. Maur says

    January 7th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Ooo baby I love me some softlips. Except I always leave them in the pockets of my jeans and then.. you know it… they go through the washer and dryer and I’m crying over another empty tube of softlips.

    Reply
  69. Tatiana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 9:25 am

    wowza

    Reply
  70. shanice says

    January 7th, 2009 at 9:30 am

    hurray ~

    Reply
  71. Lena says

    January 7th, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Oh, this is an awsome giveaway and I would love to win!

    Reply
  72. p. potter says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:12 am

    I’ve been using the Clean & Clear in shower Facial and Cetaphyl cleanser, both drugstore brands. I love them!

    I also just bought the Mini-Peel pads from Philosophy, which cost more than my cleansers combined. But what can I say, I love trying new things.

    Now if I could only find a moisturizer that really worked on my dry, flaky skin!

    p. potter´s last blog post..Modern Inconvenience

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  73. Janet says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:16 am

    I looove SoftLips 🙂

    Reply
  74. Gail says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Thanks for the contest. I’ve been looking for some new skincare!

    Reply
  75. Sophia says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Great contest!!! Thanks for this giveaway!!!

    Reply
  76. Karen too says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:52 am

    I love contests! Even if I neeeever win. Ever. 🙂

    Reply
  77. Tuhina says

    January 7th, 2009 at 11:26 am

    I love these giveaways… I never win, but I try anyways!

    Reply
  78. TPan says

    January 7th, 2009 at 11:57 am

    OO!! I hope I can get this! It’s my birthday the 8th!

    Reply
  79. Raha says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    Recession beauty..yay

    Reply
  80. Emma says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Never heard of either brand, but I’m in!

    Reply
  81. Nessa says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I would <3 to win again!

    But I understand if I don’t 🙂

    Reply
  82. bria says

    January 7th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    very exciting!

    Reply
  83. Eileen says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    ooooo!! pHisoderms <333 I’m already a subscriber and I can’t think of any catchy/cute/sarcastic comment to make you pick me. So I’ll be generic and say “pick me!”

    =)

    Eileen´s last blog post..Masha Novoselova in Vogue Russia January 2009

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  84. Kam says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Great giveaway and post! Always on the search for the perfect skin care products!

    Reply
  85. Sofia says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I’d really love to try the pHisoderm body wash, I have tons of pimples in my back, ick! Love the blog Karen, keep up the great work!

    Reply
  86. Kathy says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    ohh i never tried pHisoderm before 🙂

    Reply
  87. Gail says

    January 7th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Me Please

    Reply
  88. Megan says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I’m in. So sorry I’ve been MIA lately…I feel like I have been travelling for the past month…you know how that goes. My family is driving me nuts too. Too many problems for sure.

    How is your mom (IL) doing? I know you, el hub and tabs are getting the year off to a happy start.

    Reply
  89. charlene says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    oh WOW! its like u heard my heart’s cry for some new skincare products in my life Karen!! great post too!!

    Reply
  90. Briana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Ooh, love all the drugstore skincare tips! Will definitely have to look for something with salicylic acid next time I’m there.
    Love all your contests! 🙂

    Reply
  91. Josephine says

    January 7th, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    I love me some Phisoderm!

    Reply
  92. veedee says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Great New Year’s giveaway, aloooohaaaaaa!!!!!

    Reply
  93. lea says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    My skin could really benefit from this giveaway! *crosses fingers*

    Reply
  94. jenn says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    Me! Me! Me! I’m sooooooo dry!

    Reply
  95. Olivia says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    I’m so ready for some new skincare….my chin has gotten uber flaky and gross, HELP!

    Reply
  96. cloudburst says

    January 7th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I’ve been meaning to try Olay Regenerist. Thanks for the contest Karen!

    Reply
  97. Shiny says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    I love your giveaways!

    Reply
  98. La La says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I would love to try this line…Its difficult for me to find a good cleanser because of my combo skin…. An d plus i get a couple pimples that pop up once in a while…

    Reply
  99. Louisa says

    January 7th, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    This would be such a wonderful way to start the new year.

    Reply
  100. Kiana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    I hate to admit but I’m a drugstore beauty junkie ;]

    Reply
  101. jessica says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    sweet giveaway! I want to win!

    Reply
  102. Carolyn G says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    What a great giveaway. I love beauty supplies!!!

    Reply
  103. Michele P. says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I love cosmetics from the drugstore…usually when on vacation, I will head to an all night Walgreens or CVS to get a new lipstick or eyeliner (because I have usually forgotten to put it in my makeup bag!)I have found lots of neat shades, and I blend them with the high end products I also purchase from time to time.

    Reply
  104. Sue C says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Nice giveaway. It’s amazing how some of the most basic products do such a great job. I’d love to win.

    Reply
  105. Mansie says

    January 7th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I’d love this!!

    Mansie´s last blog post..Another Eye Look

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  106. Lillian says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    wow! the prize pack looks great! and so affordable! =D

    Reply
  107. amy rosen says

    January 7th, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    I love certain drugstore skincare products, cetaphil cleanser, alpha hydrox souffle moisturizer, burt’s bees products, would love to win this prixze!!

    Reply
  108. Becky says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks! I hope to win.

    Becky´s last blog post..CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain Swatches

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  109. Susan says

    January 7th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    pick me please!

    Reply
  110. Elaine R says

    January 7th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    I have just subscribed and I would love to try some new skincare products!

    Reply
  111. Hana says

    January 7th, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Want. <3 I used to use a Phisoderm cleanser that was really nice. 😀 And I still use and love the Phisoderm body wash. I think it’s a lot better than the Neutrogena anti-acne one.

    Reply
  112. Wendy says

    January 7th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Whow! awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  113. Courtney L says

    January 7th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I want this really bad for my mom. She really wants pretty skin and maybe this’d finally work. But the softlips? All of them? I’m taking them. Especially the tinted one. Oh. Okay. I guess she can have one. Even if I don’t win, I may buy her this stuff. 🙂 Thanks for the suggestions.

    Reply
  114. Ashley K says

    January 7th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    I’d love to win, my skin is awful this summer!

    Ashley K´s last blog post..Style vs. Comfort: What to wear when you’re traveling

    Reply
  115. Nikki says

    January 8th, 2009 at 2:21 am

    I’ve never tried Softlips so I hope I win!

    Nikki´s last blog post..Askmewhats For A Cause

    Reply
  116. Angela says

    January 8th, 2009 at 6:14 am

    Great contest! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize 🙂 Love the blog!

    Angela´s last blog post..Freebie Break: Mary Kay Signature Ultimate Mascara

    Reply
  117. shukumei says

    January 8th, 2009 at 6:24 am

    I’d like to win! I never win anything.

    Reply
  118. Henri says

    January 8th, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Yay for contests open for us international gals, too!

    Reply
  119. Adina says

    January 8th, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Awesome giveaway K! I always had the notion that drugstore won’t get the job done, I could be wrong 🙂

    Reply
  120. Erin says

    January 8th, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Thanks for these tips. I’m having some weird acne, plus dry skin…. not hot!

    Reply
  121. Karen says

    January 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am

    YAY!! Hope I win

    Reply
  122. Lindsay says

    January 8th, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Awesome giveaway! I love almost anything “on the cheap!”

    Reply
  123. auroragyps says

    January 8th, 2009 at 9:16 am

    I’ve been wanting to start with the anti-aging stuff, but there’s so many products out there, it makes my head spin. Plus, not many (not me at least) can afford to keep buying different things to try. This a great way to try out some stuff without breaking the bank. This contest is full of win!

    Reply
  124. Jennifer says

    January 8th, 2009 at 10:07 am

    i love giveaways, and this stuff looks great.

    Reply
  125. Mel says

    January 8th, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    I would really like to try those products and am so glad the contest is open for international people too!

    Reply
  126. Tina M says

    January 8th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I would love to win this since I am now a recessionista!

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  127. Heather says

    January 8th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    I’m always down for drugstore skincare products! In my experience, the topical meds my doctors have prescribed for acne are way too harsh for my skin – I’ve had better results with OTC products (from Walgreens, natch!).

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  128. Kelly says

    January 8th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    Thanks Karen!!

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  129. Cindy Lartigue says

    January 8th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    OMG – I just came upon this website by accident – how lucky am I?! I used to constantly check Sephora.com for updates on new makeup, etc but I am now sold on the Makeup and Beauty Blog!!!!

    Reply
  130. Allison says

    January 8th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    OOO i want in! I need a skin care regimen–i have to admit that i usually don’t even wash my face before bed :-O

    Reply
  131. Belinda Yaxley says

    January 8th, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks for the info, very interesting that cheaper brands can be effective too. Please enter me!

    Reply
  132. Lindsay says

    January 8th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    i am def going to try some of these products out!

    Reply
  133. Flae says

    January 8th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    I’ve always had these wrinkles on the bottom of my eyes…since I was 15! I’d love to find a way to get rid of them, and I think I might have to start some anti wrinkle cream 🙁

    Reply
  134. Eva says

    January 8th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Hi there, Im ur website reader from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hope Im one of the lucky winner 🙂

    Reply
  135. Liz says

    January 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    What a lovely giveaway! I’m going to give the Olay serum a whirl. Why not? For $20, it’s a small investment.

    Reply
  136. Lyn says

    January 8th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    I just found your blog today, and was totally hypnotized by all the pretty eye shadow makeup tips! Good thing I scrolled to the bottom. Please enter me in the contest too! 🙂

    Reply

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