12 Ways to Spoil Yourself This Season

Sure it's the season of giving, but it's not a total crime to be selfish every now and then, right?

This is a TotalBeauty.com Beauty products article Check out the luxurious items you should consider wrapping up for yourself with a "From Santa" tag. See products

Eucerin Winners!

Congratulations to weeziestoy - you won Eucrein Plus Smoothing Essentials Lotion and Mrs. Shukra won the Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Creme.  Thank you for entering and enjoy!  Please email me your address to moodymaria@live.com

Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials Lotion and Intensive Repair Hand Creme Review and Giveaway

****Update: Entry deadline is Now Monday 11/29/10 at midnight due to Cyber Monday********

With winter being here, it is time to increase your use of lotion and hand creme.  To do that, Eucerin now has a Fast Absorbing formula of their Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials Lotion and Hand Creme.  I recently tried them both and I have to say it really does make a difference!  I live in the desert and not only is it dry outside, but using a heater inside the house can dry my skin. 

I love using Eucerin right out of the shower but also reapplying the hand creme after each hand washing and after doing dishes.  Even sifting through papers at work can be drying to my hands so I keep some of my desk at work.  It's amazing how many men at work use hand creme too -or at least they should! 

Have you been asking yourself these questions and making excuses?  Here are some answers from Eucerin.

"I have enough going on during the winter - why should I add my skin to my to-do list?"

With the upcoming holidays, planning of winter activities and visiting family and friends, you don't want to add one more thing to your day. But dry skin can occur when your skin is exposed to temperature changes like dry, cold or windy weather - and don't be fooled into thinking it's just the outdoor weather that can harm you, indoor heat can cause skin to dry out as well.

Dry skin affects up to 20 percent of the population and can put skin at risk for bacterial, viral and fungal infections, making moisturizing extra necessary. Moisturizers like Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials bind water to the skin for long lasting moisturization. The result: a softer and more elastic stratum corneum with strengthened protective properties.

"I use moisturizers and cleansers on my body when I shower, is that good enough?"

When you're cleaning and moisturizing, don't forget about your hands. Some people tend to forget how important they are to overall skin health and focus on their face and neck. Your hands get into everything, from scalding hot water in the kitchen sink to the freezing cold outdoor temperatures. You can protect your hands by choosing washes and moisturizers designed to replace lost lipids, maintain the physiological pH of your hands' stratum corneum and promote skin's natural renewal process. Also, when going outside in the cold weather, always wear gloves!

If you want to learn more about Eucerin and their Skin FIRST movement, head on over to their Facebook page here.  Take the pledge today! Click here: http://www.eucerinus.com/skinfirst/pledge.php You will receive updates and special offers right to your email.

  

Giveaway: Would you like to try either the Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials lotion or hand creme?  Leave a comment below with your name.  I will pick two names randomly to win one of these products.  One entry per person and US residents only.  You can also enter by leaving a comment on my Facebook page here.  Entry deadline is Monday, November 29, 2010 at 11:59 MST.  Good luck!

Spotlight on Skincare from Total Beauty

Head on over to Total Beauty to read some of the best anti-aging tips from beauty bloggers.  They give their best advice on how to keep skin smooth, vibrant, and youthful.  You may also notice that the article mentions L'Oreal's latest skincare line called Youth Code.  Youth Code is a new youth regenerating skincare line from L'Oreal Paris.  It hasn't been launched in the United States yet, but will be in 45 days.  Check it out at Total Beauty and click on the link that says, "Shop the Pre-Sale."  Personally, I am looking forward to it!

Here is the article:
http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/blogger-anti-aging-tips

The countdown to the launch is listed here.

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lash Mascara Contest

Oh how I love getting emails in the morning from My Beautyberry.  Great reviews and great contests!  You could too if you sign up for the mailing list. 

Head on over to My Beautyberry at http://mybeautyberry.com/index.php?/mybeautyberry/beautyflash-archive/  to read Susan's review and enter the contest.  You could be one of three winners to win this mascara:

Nail-Drying Tricks

Follow these tips for smudge-free nails

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Check out these surefire ways to make sure you don't smudge your perfectly painted nails. See tricks

The Secrets of Ladies with Perfect Skin

Check out these tips from women with flawless skin -- and then steal them

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article We share the habits of real women with perfect skin for your skin-clearing pleasure. See habits

Chapstick Contest

Does your Facebook profile picture belong on the wall of fame?

This is a TotalBeauty.com lip makeup article Enter our Lights, Camera, Smile! Sweepstakes and you could be featured on Total Beauty and Chapstick's Facebook pages, plus you'll walk away with a designer evening clutch full of Chapstick. Enter now

BrushLab Black Label Brush Winner

Congrats to Andrea D!  You won the Black Label Brush!  Please send me your address to moodymaria@live.com and I will get it right out to you. 

Thank you to everyone who enterered and stay tuned for more contests coming this month!  "Like" me on Facebook to enter contests there. 

Thank you to http://www.brushlove.com/ for sponsoring this contest.