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So, there are days when I really can’t do it. I just don’t have the energy with a
newborn to put my full face of makeup on and do my hair. There are, however some staples that I do no matter what. I’m pretty confident that I could be on my deathbed and there would be things that I do makeup wise that just make me feel better about myself.
What are those things? Well, for me, chapstick (I have a slight addiction to chapstick, haha), eyeliner and now I’m adding Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration to the list. I am in love with what it has done for my skin! My super dry skin that I talked about four weeks ago is now smooth and hydrated.
Now that I have a newborn AND a toddler (yikes, 2 under 2!) I need things that simple, fast and that WORK! Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration simply is one of those products for me!

Feel like your moisturizer’s fresh feeling can’t last all day? New Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration instantly cools and leaves skin with a moisturized fresh feeling that lasts from morning to night. The lightweight formula also fights 7 signs of aging for younger looking skin.
For more information visit https://www.olay.com
See what other bloggers are saying about Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration!
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(This post was pre written due to the birth of my son. All opinions expressed are true and accurate).
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Chapstick and moisturizer are pretty much all I can't do without!
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Chapstick in grape flavor.
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A moisturizing chap stick, and a good moisturizer are my secrets to feeling my best!
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Moisturizer, bronzer and mascara are my essentials! bblu29x@aol.com
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ReplyDeleteMoisturizer is a daily must for me. I do not love my moisturizer and cant wait to try Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration.
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ReplyDeleteIn terms of moisturizer, I love Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer-- lightweight, not greasy and keeps my skin smooth. I also have become obsessed with my Sue Devitt Automatic Camouflage Concealer for my dark circles. That an a little blush-- voila! I love your Christmas card by the way! :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm SUCH a slacker! I don't do anything... No makeup, no moisturizer, nothing! TERRIBLE! TERRIBLE! Boo, me!
ReplyDeleteI always, always use a good eye cream and moisturizer. I'm also in love with Biore Cooling Eye Gel. It feels so good!
ReplyDeleteI tried this product and like it.
ReplyDeletechapstick and moisturizer!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased the Total Effects Moisturizer last week, and so far, I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteMy essential product is my daily moisturizer. I use it all over my body or else I would dry up!
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My most essential product is dove soap. My skin really likes it!
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THanks for the contest and Happy Holidays
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Moisturizer, mascara, and gloss...my 3 must-have's!!
ReplyDeleteLip gloss and mascara are my must's!
ReplyDeleteAll of my go-to products have been discontinued! I seem to be the kiss of death to the product lines I really love (hair gel, mascara, moisturizer, you name it!).
ReplyDeleteA good moisturizer and hand lotion! Essentials indeed!!
ReplyDeleteI use a moisturizer, mascara and lipstick
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My essential products are sunscreen and lipgloss.
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moisturizer!
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I agree. I have an addiction to chapstick as well, especially at this time of year!
ReplyDeleteAll I need is my eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss to gt going.
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ReplyDeleteMy essential products have decreased over the years to just moisturizer, chapstick and some mineral veil.
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I tweeted about this
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I have to have Clinique's redness solutions products for my rosacea.
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tweeted: http://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/17411027054366720
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chapstick for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try it. I have always wore Avon.
ReplyDeleteWash and moisturizing are my essentials. Children, fighting cancer, working part-time pretty much took everything else away
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my essential is mascara and blush! lol!
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I use sunscreen everyday.
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Mascara, moisturizer, lip gloss. I'm supposed to do eye drops every hour to prevent blindness, but every hour is just...impossible! ;)
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ReplyDeleteI love that picture of the boys!
ReplyDeleteConcealer is my must have item.
ReplyDeleteCooling Hydration sounds so refreshing! I want to try it, especially with my winter dry skin.
ReplyDeleteChapstick and moisturizer. I use them all the time.
ReplyDeleteI always used Chapstick. In the winter it helps so much with dry lips!
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Tweeted!
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--Meagan
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I have to use some kind of moisturizer and cannot leave the house without mascara.
ReplyDeletemoisturizer w/spf15 as I burn easily
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ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/buzz8/status/17614759641751552
My essential products are cleanser, toner and moisturizer for facial care. For make-up, I use liquid foundation, pressed powder, blush, eyeliner and lip balm. I use mascara sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI have to have my daily moisturizer, burts bees lip balm and eucerin hand cream.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
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soap, water, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and the occasional moisturizer.
ReplyDeletecan't live without my flat iron. People wouldn't even recognize me if I don't straighten my hair.
ReplyDeleteMascara! I have blond lashes and feel naked and incomplete without it on!
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I'm also a mom of 2 under 2, AND my name is Jenna. So nice to find you on the blogging world!
ReplyDeleteAs for my essentials, they have to be quick and easy, so I must have my eyelash curler, mascara, and Lanolin lip gloss!
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I tweeted!
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jennarjohnson at yahoo dot com
My essentials are original Oil of Olay and CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine (which my 2yo niece says "tastes like TANDY!")
ReplyDeleteI have sensitive, allergy-prone skin, so I have to be really careful what I use. Lately I have been using Olay Total Effects Refreshing Citrus Scrub, and I love it! It's become a new essential for me. :-)
ReplyDeleteCleanser and moisturizer, and that is it. msmith572@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteTweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/17713103256944640
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Tea tree oil is definitely one of my essentials. It's good for problem skin and I love the smell of it (although I think I'm in the minority on that one!).
ReplyDeletei must have my moisturizer, my concealer and my foundation!
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i tweeted here:
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http://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/17792301090734080
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ReplyDeleteMy essential product has always been Dove beauty bar and a good moisturizer
ReplyDeleteI tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/17800879537131520
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this and I cannot live without my Burts Bees!!!
ReplyDeleteFekkai shea butter leave in conditioner and Estee Lauders Advanced Night repair. Everything else is gravy.
ReplyDeletesunblock and an exfoliater are my essential products....
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Ive been all about Olay for 20 years, from the while Oil of Olay to my current favorites of Regenerist Serum and lotion
ReplyDeleteI can't do without moisturizer and also sunscreen if I'll be outdoors. I won't leave the house without foundation, mascara and blusher.
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Moisturizer, mascara, and lip balm. That's it!
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I love Olay's Nourishing Cream facial cleanser.
ReplyDeleteMy essential products are cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and a moisturizing sunscreen.
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my essentials are a facial cleanser and moisturizer
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ReplyDeleteMoisturizer and eyeliner are my essentials!! Can't do without either of them!!!
ReplyDeleteChapstick on lips....always!
ReplyDeleteI would welcome a change in skin care and have heard wonderful feedback from users of this product. Thank you for this opportunity!
My daughter uses this and just loves it! I must give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any essential products but am liking my new Clarisonic Mia. Definitely want to try this Olay product too! Thank you and Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/18317527041974273
ReplyDeletespf lotion and mascara are essential. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
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I have retweeted.
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I'm naughty... I don't use any skincare products!
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I USE LOTION ON MY EYE LIDS AT NIGHT. KIND OF ODD BUT TRUE kytah00@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI have to have my Olay Pro X, Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 body wash and my softlips. Paula C. paulasue39@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteMy essentials are plenty of pure water, sun avoidance and organic moisturizers.
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Can't do without lip gloss or chapstick :)
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I'm pretty low maintenance. I need a good moisturizer (and I'd love to try the Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration) and the only other essential is lip balm....can't live without it.
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as long as i have mascara im ok
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I do use Olay products for moisturizing when need. That's it. Love it.
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Eyeliner and mascara are my essentials!
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I am now 71 and love Olay's moisturizer. Makes me feel like 60, and look like 7o. lolol Frankly, just makes me feel better about myself.
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A good facial moisturizer with SPF, lip balm and jojoba oil are my essential products.
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My essential products are sunscreen, light day moisturizer, and heavier night cream. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to have a good moisturizer.
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ReplyDeleteMy essentials are the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum and chapstick.
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My big thing right now is tinted moisturizer!
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ReplyDeletemascara, blush, moisturizer (with spf because i am white than casper!) and my carmex and I am good to go. Without them i wont leave the house!
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A good moisturizer and Burt's Bees Lipbalm are musts for me.
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ReplyDeleteMy most essential product is a moisturizer.
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ReplyDeleteMascara, lip gloss, and a good moisturizer with spf are my must have products
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I'm 41 now and I've been using eye cream and sunscreen diligently since I was 30 and I think it has really helped. I also had a microdermabrasion treatment at a spa two years ago that helped slough away a lot of my freckles!
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Having problems with seborrhea dermatitis outbreaks, I use head & shoulders in the blue bottle as a face wash, then follow up with CeaVe lotion and always use Blistex on my lips before bed. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteFor me, moisturizer w/spf, lipgloss and mascara are essential.
ReplyDeleteEucerin Lotion, Dove Soap & Oil of Olay moisturizer are my essentials.
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Moisturizer + sunblock is essential.
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My essential products are a good moisturizer at night and a good concealer during the day.
ReplyDeleteMoisturizer and lip balm are about my only every day essentials.
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I have to use a good moisturizer so my skin doesn't feel like sandpaper and some mascara since my eyelashes are transparent!
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Especially in winter it's Chapstick as a mandatory item.
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Sea Breeze astringent - it's the only kind I can use that doesn't irritate my skin, and I love the way astringent makes it feel completely clean!
ReplyDeletePowder foundation - I just need a light coat of something to even out my skin and get rid of blotchiness.
Nivea tinted chapstick :)
Just a good moisturizer (and sunscreen in the hot months) daily is my absolute staple.
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My skin regimen is very simple, I wash with a mild soap, then I apply a moisturizer with sunblock and use a lip balm. Thanks!
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I tweeted about the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/Auriette/status/19203081065467904
ReplyDeleteFor me, it's moisturizer and sunscreen every day! Sometimes, on special occasions, I add a little mineral foundation and blush! :)
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I would have to say chapstick. It's the only thing that I always carry with me. I don't wear makeup unless it's a special occassion. thank you!
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I definitely have to moisturize. This cold winter has really dried me out!
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Moisturizer, sunscreen, and mascara-thanks!
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Chapstick... I always have it. And sunscreen in the summer months.
ReplyDeleteI just need to wear a full face makeup every day. I don't think I wear heavy makeup but even when I try to wear less (like no eye makeup) I feel naked. So, I need it all. But I recently started wearing bare minerals, and LOVE it. Lately my must have is under eye cover up, for my tired eyes!
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face and eye cream
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My essential product is a good moisturizer with sunscreen
ReplyDeleteChapstick is a MUST! And def moisturizer. Fast and easy. Seems like once you add kids to the mix u r lucky to just get the basics on!
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ReplyDeleteI tweeted!
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Moisturizer is a must!! Especially after giving birth!
ReplyDeleteI just NEED my concealer, burts bees lip balm & some blush. Although if I was on a deserted island without a mirror and anyone to see me, I might be able to live without the concealer... :) congrats again on Brody!
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Mascara and chap stick are huge essentials for me! But not to mention a good moisturizer because sadly my face stays to dry.
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moisturizer and sunblock and some eye bag remover
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ReplyDeleteMy essentials would have to include sunblock, pore strips, and moisturizer. Those are all can't-skip parts of my morning routine. Thanks!
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My essential products are moisturizer, sunblock, and a cleanser that doesn't make my skin too dry or irritate it!
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I tweeted!
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MY essential items are Bath and body works Secret Wonderland. Great for my skin! But Olay seems great too! :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, the only thing I can't live without in regards to my face is my toothbrush and paste. It's rare to find me with makeup on. I do like to dress up occasionally.
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Moisturizers and body oil are my essentials.
ReplyDeleteLip balm and moisturizers are a necessity.
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ReplyDeleteI like Burt's Bees products. Thanks for the contest.
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ReplyDeleteEssential for me are a great moisturizer, foundation, eyeliner, and YES lip balm cause I have been addicted for decades! If you haven't tried that Buddha Balm I implore you to, it's delicious!
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I tweeted
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My essential products are all of my moisturizers. I know I cannot stop aging but I would like to do it with skin which is not as dry as sandpaper.
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My essential product is moisturizer and I had it 3 times a day. Sadly, i just don't have time for more beauty regimne.
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Moisturizer is essential. Kellyeandjosh@aol.com
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Night of Olay is under my eyes on on my neck all day (yep, I said 'day') long.
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