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Oil of Olay Review and Giveaway

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So today I wanted to share with you part of my mama morning routine. I’d call it a beauty routine, but who are we kidding? With three kids there is no way I have time for a “beauty” routine! After I shower in the morning (or at least wash my face!) I put on Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer. Now, to be honest with you, I was given this to try and review. I have to say, though, that I really like using it. Here is what it looks like.
Kinda like a vanilla/chocolate swirled ice cream cone! I like using it because it’s a UV moisturizer and has an SPF of 15. I try to make sure most every product I use for daytime has an SPF, just to be safe. Some things I like about this product are: it’s not greasy, which is a total must in a moisturizer for me — there is nothing worse than a greasy face. It also goes on smoothly and easily, plus it is nice and lightweight so my face never feels weighed down with make-up type products. The pump is also super easy to use and it pumps out the perfect portion needed. Have you ever used a pump that always gets clogged? Ugh, so annoying! This is definitely not that! I also use this moisturizer as my base, meaning I put it on first and apply my foundation on top with no problems!
Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer is designed to do three things specifically:
1. Minimize the look of spots instantly
2. Help with the appearance of discoloration

3. Fight the seven signs of aging

Sounds good right? But you might be wondering how this fights the seven signs of aging. Well, by doing these things:

  1. Nourishing moisurization (for a radiant healthy glow)
  2. Tone enhancement (balances color and reduces appearance of age spots)
  3. Gentle exfoliation (smoothes and evens skin texture)
  4. Eye Puffiness Reduction (massages to reduce the appearance of eye puffiness)
  5. Free Radical Defense (helps prevent damage to skin’s surface)
  6. Dryness defense (reduces the appearance of dryness)
  7. Luminosity: recaptures youthful glow

It’s a pretty great product and I am more than happy to add it to my morning routine, as it’s an easy step to get done each day!

Olay and BlogHer are giving away a $50 Visa gift card to one of you! For a chance to win, just tell me in a comment below: “What are some ways you carve out time to take care of your skin?”

**The winner of this giveaway is #109

XOXO,

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Be sure to visit the Olay TE page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win! While we’re on the subject of looking good, you might want to check out the “Looking Your Best” posts in the Life Well Lived section of BlogHer.com. There are some great tips and expert posts!


I was compensated and provided free product for this post. †The opinions expressed herein are my own.

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  3. Verbenabeth says

    Well, not much time to carve out, but I do wash my face with plain water (warm then cold) at night. Use tea tree oil and water in the morning. It’s hard for me as I am allergic to formaldehyde and neomycin, so it really limits the products I can use. 🙁 I will have to check out the ingredients for Olay! Thanks!

  4. Allison C says

    I wash my face in the shower and I moisturize when I get out. Other than that I probably don’t take as much time I as I should and I definitely don’t put on UV protection in the summer. This container really does look like a soft-serve swirl!

  7. {northern cottage} says

    love that you shared this product…I love olay (ever since i started using facial mosturizer when I was a teenager with the little pink bottle with that distinct olay smell-mmm) Since then I’ve added creamy cleansers and total effects products to my arsenal & love them! I am an spf girl and must have it on to head outdoors!

  10. kitty crafter says

    I need to wake up at least 15 minutes before the kids so I have time to properly wash my face. And 80% of the time, I am not too tired to wash off the day’s grime before I go to bed. If I’m lucky enough to get any extra time in the shower, that’s my time to exfoliate!

  13. Monsters33 says

    I try to take care of my skin but it seems like the only time is right before bed when the entire house is finally quite and I can wash my face in peace. I wish I had more alone time to be able to pamper myself!
    mommy.2kidsnc (at) yahoo (dot) com

  17. laurie says

    I try to make time for an avocado mask 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    lauriewoo at gmail dot com

  18. Amzsmom says

    I will be turning 40 this year and wish I would have given more attention to my skin. If I could turn the clock back, I would add a daily regimen for my skin. Now I need more help!

  19. Mindy says

    I keep Pond’s and a box of Kleenex beside the bed. When I’m too tired for anything else, I can slather that on and wipe off the days uck while moisturizing at the same time.

  21. katychick says

    i clean my face when i have my 2 kids in the tub- they can wash themselves-i just do their hair -plus they need time to play- so thats my time to take care of my skin
    tcogbill at live dot com

  23. Jeri says

    I use SPF 15 every day and every Sunday night, I take a nice bath with an oil absorbing mask and a good book.

  24. Julie says

    I don’t think I do enough but I do use a moisturizer every day after I get out of the shower. Great giveaway, thanks.

  27. Courtana says

    Since having kids, I’ve relied on Oil of Olay’s cleansing cloths to take my makeup off at the end of the day. 20-30 seconds and I’m done. I use Olay moisturizer in the am to start my day with a little moisture and some UV protection!

    Thanks!

  29. Ethne says

    I always put face and eye cream on at night; and I always wear sunscreen moisturizer during the day. Mascara is a must. Sometimes I have a mimosa.

  31. nähtina says

    Really?
    No answer from me.
    I try to convince my 5 year old to brush his teeth himself in the morning,
    but most days, he doesn’t want to.

    Greetings,
    Tina

  32. Buni Staci says

    I take advantage of the kids naps when I can & do my make-up routine daily in the car when I’m waiting for them to get out of school. Good use of 1/2 an hour…along with catching up on my mail.

  36. Emskyrooney says

    I clean my face only at night, while my son is in the bath or getting in his pj’s. I use a combo of olive oil, tea tree oil, and castor oil. Rub it into my face, then put a steaming hot washcloth on my face. It’s like a mini spa treatment every night!

  38. Me and My Pink Mixer says

    My mom taught me at an early age to always take care of my skin. I wash my face, exfoliate and moisturize at night. After my morning shower I moisturize my face and put vaseline on my lips to keep them soft.

  40. annemarie says

    This sounds like something I really need. Outside of moisturizer, I am really lax on skin care. I do use alot of lotion though so hopefully that will help!!

  41. Elizabeth says

    One night a week after my kiddo is in bed I take a a few hours to really pamper myself… bubble bath, sugar scrub, face mask, cuticle care, etc. I go to sleep that night feeling amazing!

  44. Amy says

    I put Eucerin cream on my hands almost every night before bed (while I’m in bed reading a book or catching up on the weeks’ TV shows).

  47. Anonymous says

    I once read that it is prudent to moisturize within 3 minutes of getting out of the shower while the humidity abounds. I always do my face first with Oil of Olay that has a 15 SPF. Only after my face is done I do my arms and legs…..it’s a great routine to get into with every shower! Every few weeks – while watching evening shows I try to remember to “file” my aging heels and apply foot cream and follow with cotton socks – our aging bodies 😀 (rxqueen314@msn.com OR on Ravelry -> rxqueen314)

  48. Our Little Beehive says

    I just found your blog, I love it! Carve out time to take care of my skin? My boy is 16w old, I’ve been feeling pretty good about actually washing my face every night since his arrival. 60 seconds to myself 😉

  49. Rhissanna says

    Always, always sunscreen. That and I drink a glass of water before I go to bed, to make up for all the water I didn’t drink during the day.

  50. likeschocolate says

    I love their products and don’t start my day without them. What I love is that they are not heavy and they don’t make my face break out. Plus they are so affordable.

  51. Christie says

    I use SPF on my skin every day. I only wear make up once a week. I eat a lot of fresh whole foods and lots of water. Although, the daily stress of raising four kids seems to be catching up with me. Aloha.

  52. shelbyrob2000 says

    I don’t wear makeup so I don’t need to scrub it off. I get about 5 minutes in the morning to wash my face with water, brush teeth, pull hair back into a ponytail, and apply moisturizer with SPF. At night I’m, too tired to bother.

  53. Timmi says

    I’m lucky if I remember to wash my face everyday, but I will at least wipe my face down with witch hazel before I go about my day and then apply a moisturizer with a sunscreen and then I once a week I try and get all girly and stuff and wear makeup

  56. Michelle says

    I wash at night in the shower and use Regenerist right after brushing my teeth. It’s fast and easy, but makes a huge difference. Once a week I rub a cut lemon on my skin. It exfoliates in a minute, step in the shower and rinse off. It’s amazing the difference in softness. In the morning, a tinted moisturizer helps cut some time while still taking care of my skin.

  59. barneyn says

    I leave all my beauty time for the night, mask, motizer, creams everything- its the only time I get

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

  61. Way of life says

    I take it in turns with my husband to get our toddler up and dressed. So every other morning I have time for a long shower and get my hair and make up ready.

    kevinandmel08 at gmail dot com

  65. kellyr78 says

    I keep my facial soap in the shower so I can wash my face & remove any makeup while showering. This saves time.
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

  68. Michelle Hudak says

    I always moisturize just before I go to bed at night. At least weekly, I take time to really do a thorough facial routine; wash, tone and moisturize rather than just the quickie wash and moisturize I do after showering.

    shel704 at aol dot com

  70. Jodi says

    Cleaning face and moisturizing before bed. I never go to bed with makeup on, especially mascara.

    Thank you and Olay for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

  72. Stacey B says

    I make sure to use a mask at least once a week. I also use my clarisonic in the shower- speeds things up instead of using it at sink! 🙂

  75. Steph & Bill says

    I wash & moisturize twice daily with an eye cream at night. I also try to eat healthy because when I don’t, my skin tells the whole world!

  76. Sandy aka Doris the Great says

    I’m in my late 50’s — taking care of my skin is very important. Every night while watching TV, I soak my tootsies and then rub on cream. It makes me feel wonderful. I also have a twice daily ritual of face cleansing, toning and moisturizing. I drink lots of water and eat healthy probably 80% of the time.

  79. Samantha says

    I drink a lot of water and make sure that I do a full routine each night consisting of washing, using a toner, a revitalizing serum, an eye cream, and a night cream and every morning I do the same except I use a day cream with SPF15.

  80. JamieKay says

    I have to drink at least 2 water bottles (yep, the big o’ nalgenes) full of water out here in Colorado or else my skin feels like it will peel off!

  81. Dealsfan32 says

    I wash my face in the morning with facial cleanser, then use SPF lotion to moisturize my face, and then at night I do the same . and also use Sunlotion.

    dealsan32 at gmail dot com

  86. KiKi Monroe says

    I make it a priority in the morning before heading out the door. Wash with facial cleanser, moisturize and apply the make up on a good day. I also try to pamper myself just a little each night with some moisturizer for the rest of my body!

  88. Heather @ Glitter and Gloss says

    I’m pretty good about taking care of my skin. I use the Olay total effect cleanser, day and night moisturizers and eye cream. I like having my little “routine” of washing and moisturizing my face every morning and night, and am obsessed with sunscreen! I’d rather take the time now to take care of my skin, then end up with damaged skin later!

  91. Maggie Jo says

    I wash my face every night before bed. It is a must! I have been eyeing this product on the store shelves and have been wanting to try it. Thanks for the review.

  94. Anonymous says

    I wash every morning and evening with a baby cloth and apply Olay anti-wrinkle night cream in the evening and Olay moisturizer SPF 30 in the morning.

  95. Jessica says

    I have been having to make more of an effort towards taking care of my skin. I have been doing it in the shower and before we go to bed.

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

  103. cw says

    I put lotion on right after I get out of the shower and I put on a moisturizer with sunscreen everyday…and I don’t wear makeup which saves a lot of time.

  104. Amy says

    My morning beauty routine is quite a rush. I try to save time on my skin care routine by choosing products that have dual/multiple functions. Such as SPF-ed moisturizer or moisturized body wash, etc. The Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer sounds amazing and I need to give it a try! Thanks for the detailed review!

    Amy [at] utry [dot] it

  108. sy says

    My routine’s very simple, just wash and lotion, so it’s easy to find time to do it. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
    songyueyu at gmail

  114. Debbie C says

    I apply a mask and wear it while I check email etc… at home of course! I also keep other facial products near the computer so I can apply them as I think of it and need them.

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

  116. Donna George says

    I am trying out a lot of different products to see which ones can reduce the signs of aging that i have now that I am 49. All of sudden, I have wrinkles and SAGS (sagging is the worst!)

  122. Sunnymay says

    I wash my face morning and usually night, unless too tired. When I have time, I do a multistep routine: cleanser, toner, serum(daytime), exfoliant(twice a week at night), acne spot treatment, moisturizer with SPF(daytime), thicker moisturizer(nighttime, so it can do the heavy lifting.)
    amwiden at aol dot com

  127. Deb Anderson says

    One thing I do to save time is apply a mask 2 or 3 times a week first thing in the morning. Then it has time to work and dry while I make coffee, get clothes ready, etc. By the time I take my shower, I just wash it off in the shower and my skin feels so soft!

  131. HappyEnchilada says

    My secret is making sure I clean my face at night and use moisturizer…now this usually means I’m using the Olay makeup remover clothes I leave on my nightstand and then putting on the moisturizer thats also there but at least it gets done on those nights I’m too tired to do it in my bathroom!
    amethyst2272 at gmail.com

  137. Sally says

    I wash my face with Oil of Olay (age defying) and use mositurizer with SPF 15 (age defying Oil of Olay)–I’d love to try this! If I win the $$$ I’ll spend it on Oil of Olay, well, that and fabric!!

  148. Deb says

    I use products on my skin, and always take the time to wash and tone my face before bed to remove makeup and the day’s dirt

  150. Gina M Maddox says

    I carve out time by taking a few minutes before bed to cleanse my skin properly and remove makeup and dirt.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  158. coriwestphal says

    I wash my face and moisturize twice a day to keep the pimples at bay. And I always look for products that get the job done fastest!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  160. Debbie C says

    Keep makeup removal wipes, toner and moisturizer near your computer. You can do skincare while you read email and surf.

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

  162. angie lilly says

    I take out time for my skin every time I shower! I love using sugar and salt scrubs on my body to really make my skin soft and shiny! I look for natural ingredients in my moisturizers like shea butter and essential oils.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  163. angie lilly says

    I take out time for my skin every time I shower! I love using sugar and salt scrubs on my body to really make my skin soft and shiny! I look for natural ingredients in my moisturizers like shea butter and essential oils.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  168. Lynn says

    I have a streamlined skincare routine and I have my products organized so that they’re easy to reach every morning and evening.

    rawrms at gmail dot com

  170. slehan says

    I care for my skin by getting 8 hours of sleep and drinking lots of water.
    Thanks for the contest.
    slehan at juno dot com

  172. Christina says

    I carve out time to take care of my skin by applying moisturizer with sunscreen follow by foundation in the morning.

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

  175. Xmasdolly says

    My Mom has used Oil of Olay until she went to the Mommy heaven and she was 84 & didn’t look a day over 60. I picked up all her habits at a very early age cuz I worried about the sun and my skin. I love all their products. This particular one Santa brought me with four other Oil of Olay (Olay) products. I love them and once more I’m living proof that they work and I’m so faithful to their products every morning and night!

  179. Betty C says

    I do my major cleanse and moisturizing before bedtime and keep it natural during the day.

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com