Monday, March 4, 2013

Olay Total Effects Color and Correcting (CC) Cream Review and Giveaway!

Contest Closed. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
 
Congratulations to Meagan Dillon! Please send
your address to: jcbridge@aol.com and I will mail
your $25 Walmart gift card to you right away!
Want to know a little secret?
 
I've outgrown my usual make up routine...
 
Now, without making any reckless declarations about getting older my age being the culprit, I'm afraid the time has come to admit that the days when I could grab just any foundation and look amazing seem to be behind me.
 
Although I am blessed with fantastically agreeable skin, I have noticed little things that never bothered me before, such as the appearance of fine creases, mild discoloration from sun damage and dryness suddenly seemed to be magnified by my usual foundation. So I did what I always do when something quits working, I stopped using it. It's true... Two years ago, I stopped wearing foundation altogether. Even to work! And, although no one seemed to notice, I missed not only the routine of putting on my make-up but also how I felt when I left the house knowing my skin looked flawless and was protected from the sun.
 
For a while, I experimented with color correcting moisturizing foundations; however, after using four different kinds, I finally realized that it was the matte finish that bothered me. Despite claims of being luminizing, most rendered my features flat by erasing the natural shadows and highlights which are part of my facial landscape. So I went back to wearing no foundation at all.
 
But that was then and, this is now... Because three weeks ago, I was asked to review Olay Total Effects CC Cream - And, my face loves it! 
 
Total Effects CC Cream delivers everything Olay promises, which is a lot! See here:
 
This all-in-one triple stream formula combines a daily anti-aging moisturizer, SPF 15 sunscreen and sheer tint for younger-looking skin. 
 
Total Effects fights the 7 signs of aging:
 
  • Fine lines and wrinkles: reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Uneven Tone: balances and helps even out tone
  • Age Spots: reduces appearance of discoloration
  • Gentle Exfoliation: Improves surface cell turnover
  • Dryness: provides nourishing moisturization
  • Moisture Barrier: strengthens skin’s natural defense against moisture loss
  • Luminosity: recaptures youthful luminosity

  • I noticed a difference the first time I applied it! The dry areas below my hairline and eyes disappeared. And, the tiny lines around my smile, the ones where my usual foundation and other color correcting creams settle by 10AM, vanish the moment this beautifully light balm hits my face. All without erasing the natural texture of my complexion! This means less mannequin and more me... I like it!  

    But the real proof that Olay's CC cream is different is in what I hear from others. Because when you're told twice in one day that you look refreshed or like you've just been for a facial, something magical is happening!

    Fortunately for you, Olay doesn't want me to keep this secret all to myself. Therefore, I'm passing along the $25.00 Walmart gift card I received to one of my readers so that you may experience Total Effects for yourself! The price point is very reasonable, especially for the quality of Olay and the benefits you're sure to experience. Plus, a tiny bit goes a very, very long way! 

    To win, all you have to do is leave a comment letting me know which of the seven signs of aging challenges you the most. For extra entries, don't hesitate to follow Olay on Twitter, like them on Facebook or mention/Tweet this giveaway and then come back to let me know that you did.

    Winner will be announced on Thursday March 7th - Good Luck!

    The legal stuff goes like this:

    All opinions about this product are my own. I received one complimentary Olay Total Effects 7 for review along with one $25 Walmart gift card, which will be awarded to one reader.

    NOTE: Olay does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite.

    41 comments:

    1. Oh, Janet; it's the fine lines and sun spots for me, as well as having fair Irish skin that freckles and makes me look ill without some kind of color!
      If you say it works, I'll try it!

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    2. Mine is (of course) age related. I use total effects (the spiraly one) and I LOVE it! I put it on with a make-up sponge and it works like a charm--it does not look like make-up.

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    3. Definitely fine lines and wrinkles. Thanks for the chance.

      Patti from ma

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    4. I stopped wearing foundation too because they all seemed to look cakey and the makeup would kinda "settle" into the fine lines/wrinkles that I have. I would LOVE to find something that would make me look fresh and natural. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    5. I started following Olay on Twitter @sharik11.

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    6. And I started following them on FB. Thanks again!

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    7. I hate to admit, but I'm bothered by uneven tone and age spots. Would love to try this out. Thanks

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    8. Yuck, dark circles under my eyes!!

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    9. The ugly dark circles under my eyes!

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    10. Dryness bothers me the most
      tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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    11. https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/308992708041654272

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    12. I have dryness.

      mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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    13. The "older" I get the drier my skin becomes! Now I have to not only exfoliate in the shower almost daily, I also use a mix of water and apple cider vinegar on my face cuz of all the flakes. I also put on face cream now, it's a lot of work :(

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    14. fine lines and wrinkles

      elena150980@yahoo.com

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    15. I like Olay on Facebook (Elena Istomina)

      elena150980@yahoo.com

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    16. Follow Olay on Twitter @ElenaIstomina


      elena150980@yahoo.com

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    17. Unfortunately, I have fine lines and wrinkles.
      reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

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    18. I like Olay on facebook.
      reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

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    19. Dryness
      merleandtina@Yahoo.com

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    20. follow Olay on facebook
      merleandtina@Yahoo.com

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    21. I have all the symptoms but definitely sun spots and uneven skin tones.

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    22. Fine lines and wrinkles would be great to disappear!

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    23. I followed/liked for all entries.

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    24. Definitely fine lines and wrinkles for me
      Maureen G

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    25. Liked on fb

      Maureen G

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    26. Followed on twitter

      Maureen G

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    27. Definitely dryness. This looks like a nice product, thanks for the opportunity!

      Jenny M.
      Indiana

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    28. I also liked on FB. :)

      Jenny M
      Indiana

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    29. Dryness is my biggest challenge
      jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

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    30. Dryness and finelines are my biggest challenges these days. Sounds like this is just the ticket for you. I'd like to give it a try too.

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    31. tweeted - https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/309408403699138562
      jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

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    32. the lines on my face...i notice them more now...maybe b/c with the cold weather my skin id drier

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    33. The lines and age spots that are popping up. I would love to try this. Want to look fresh instead of haggered.

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    34. i hate my uneven skin tone! :(

      vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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    35. tweet

      https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/309646737625210880

      vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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    36. olay twitter follower @meandbells

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    37. I deal with the uneven tone.

      maggie at literary winner dot com

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    38. I struggle with dryness all the time! Thank you for the chance to win.

      Holly (sugababy_boo@msn.com)

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