Thursday, May 5, 2011

one hundred dollars, dolls!


This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and OLAY.


Let's talk about aging. I don't like what the sun and time have done to my once-porcelain skin. In face, I am singing a sad song just thinking about it. I am always on the lookout for some new skin care products that promote anti-aging but are still gentle enough for everyday.

When BlogHer contacted us to try out the new Olay Total Effects Line and Dark Circle Minimizing Brush we were so excited! First of all, those of you who know me know that I love Olay products and recommend them twenty.four.seven to anyone looking for a drugstore brand they can count on. I love Olay because they are all about simplifying your beauty routine. In fact, many of their products now come with seven (count them, SEVEN) different anti aging therapies. pleaseandthankyou.

Here's the scoop on the product: I loved the delivery of this eye cream. It comes in a little brush, a la concealer. It also has a slight tint to it to act as a light concealer (it LOOKS and ACTS...therefore it is!) My dry skin instantly looked more hydrated, less tired, and, my favorite, YOUNGER! I like how when you brush on the eye cream it massages the skin and therefore reduces puffiness. Also, many eye creams can feel greasy under makeup, but this one complemented my daily cosmetics routine perfectly!


Here's where you as readers come in: I am giving away a $100 Spa Finder Gift Card!!! (no, your eyes are not deceiving you. This is for serious.) Here's how you enter: Leave a comment and tell us how you simplify your beauty routine when you’re tired or strapped for time!

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120 comments:

  1. my quicky sumer beauty routine -
    1-wash with cleanser & buff puff ( cleanse & exfoliate in one)
    2- my dermalogica moisturizer allready has SPF (must for me)
    3- after a quick conceal, I use my bronzer as contour,blush & eyeshadow
    4-swipe on masscara on my otherwise invisable eyes
    -DONE

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  2. My beauty routine when I'm out of time is simply this: Put on a little MAC studio fix and mascara, but Im lucky if I even do that.

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  3. Extra entry blog post: http://pooksforever.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-love-giveaways.html

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  4. When I am strapped for time, I usually wash my face in the shower. I keep Neutrogena Fash Wash in there for just that very reason!

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  5. I also tweeted this!

    http://twitter.com/#!/twinmama12

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  6. my quick fix is tinted moisturizer! moisturize and cover in one step! yes please!

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  7. when I am strapped for time I use mac tint moisturizer and just a little mascara

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  8. Sometimes I just don't use eyeshadow or liner. I have a natural look with just foundation, powder and mascara!

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  9. I have a Clarisonic. It cleans and brightens my skin in 1 minute and I LOVE it.

    Kayla
    Freckles in April

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  10. How exciting! My quick routine if I don't have time is throw on some blush or bronzer...everything looks better with color!

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  11. My trick is dermalogica tinted SPF. IT is amazing and makes me look glowy and polished.

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  12. I LOVE my olay cleanser. It cleans and exfoliates and makes my skin SO soft. My skin is also really sensitive so I love that it doesn't irritate!

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  13. I like the tinted moisturizer & some mascara as a good quick fix. Thanks for the opportunity. Peace.

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  14. To add a little color and shine I love to use MAC creme blush and of course any of their lip gloss! Quick and easy...love.

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  15. I brush on bronzer, blush, and mascara, put hair in a pony tail, and I'm done!

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  16. My quick routine is throwing on some BareMineral powder and a little mascara and lip gloss. It takes less than 2 minutes!

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  17. I put on BareMineral powder and blush and mascara-- it works and it looks as though I actually looked at myself in the mirror for a few minutes.

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  18. Always moisturize and throw on some mascara! :]

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  19. I always use a moisturizer with sunscreen in it! As well as a foundation with sunscreen in it-gotta protect that face!

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  20. Quick make-up/beauty routine: Clean face - plum eyeliner and mascara. Works wonders for a hazel eyed red-head =)

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  21. Pick me!

    When I'm in a hurry I simply put on moisturizer, powder, and usually some sort of eye makeup- eyeliner or a little bit of eyeshadow just so my eyes don't disappear. :)

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  22. I love me some tinted moisturizer, a little mascara and eyeliner and I'm good to go!

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  23. Moisturizer under the eye, mascara and shiny lip gloss are a must. I won't leave the house without that and I usually leave the house in a sprint.

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  24. I buy foundation with sunscreen already in it~so it not only looks great but protects too!

    deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

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  25. Tweet!~
    http://twitter.com/#!/Deb55106/status/59689851624226816


    deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

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  26. Moisturizer, mascara and some powder is my quick routine! Oh wait...thats everyday (lazy:-)) Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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  27. when i'm strapped for time i use a moisturizer and a little concealer

    debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. tweeted :

    http://twitter.com/bellows22/status/59814169146429440

    debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. i skip the fancy eye make up and just go for mascara

    karinaroselee at gmail dot com

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  30. i put on lotion and lip balm at the least when i'm out of time, hydrated skin looks much better than dry skin.
    songyueyu at gmail

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  31. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/60587577769594880

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  32. My quick routine is philosophy face wash and hope in a jar moisturizing cream. I cant believe how bright and moisturized this stuff makes my skin feel. So quick! And worth it! If im running out ill dash on some cream blush and a little mascara

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  33. I simplify my beauty routine by not wearing make-up at all some days! :-)

    thanks!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  34. I simplify my beauty routine by wearing my hair in a ponytail some days so I don't have to style it every day.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    newlywedsnextdoor@gmail.com

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  35. Tinted moisterizer helps me simplify my beauty routine!

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  36. tinted moisturizer is great in a rush

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  37. I've simplified my makeup routine by switching to mineral makeup & mascara. It literally takes me 5 minutes in the morning to get ready, and with a 4 month old in tow, that's perfect! Plus, I love how light it feels on my face. I also shower at night & dry my hair then (the longest thing for me in my beauty routine), so I can just brush, straighten, or pull back & go in the morning, depending on how I'm feeling. I'm a lot less picky about what I look like these days, which is an awesome feeling. :)

    katieharrison13 at gmail dot com

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  38. I simplify my beauty routine by letting my hair dry naturally and just using a tinted moisturizer mascara and lip gloss.

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  39. https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/61908736305930240

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  40. I'll go with less. Just add eyeshadow or lip gloss...and go!

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  41. I simplify my routine sometimes by not putting foundation on, and only putting eye-shadow, mascara, and blush on. I can usually get by with these three things.

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  42. mascarra and lip gloss is my just fell out of bed and have no time face!

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  43. since i am most often short on time and long on kids, i just make sure my face is clean with purpose wash, philosophy sunscreen, cover up (where needed-always needed somewhere!) light blush, mascara and lip gloss. My hair is long and thin so braids or ponys is usually how i style.
    love love love this blog! thanks to pied piper for link! :)
    kim

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  44. I have naturally curly hair and I don't wash my hair daily. I'll brush it against the normal part and then back again for volume on those days. Saves a TON of time blowing drying and shampooing!

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  45. i will just watch my face with soap

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  46. I love shampoo/conditioner combo products. It saves me so much time in the shower, and they work so well on my hair. I love them!

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  47. When I am tired, I only use soap and water on my face.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  48. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/rhoneygee/status/64802821039587328

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  49. powder with builtin sunscreen mrs.mommyyatgmail

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  50. Slap on a little original Oil of Olay and a bit of mascara and lip gloss and you're good to go.

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  51. I don't always wear makeup.

    slb3334@gmail.com

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  52. I simplify my routine by using only mascara and tinted lip gloss.

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  53. When strapped for time a baseball cap does wonders,...but I have that luxury being a stay at home mom!

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  54. I keep the core products I need to get ready quickly on my bathroom counter. Then I put them on fast and am out the door

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  55. I don't wear much/any makeup, so I'm all about the bare minimum of effort! Not much to simplify - it's already simple.

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  56. I just throw on some powder and go out the door

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  57. wash my face in the shower - saves time and mess
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  58. I usually just put some gel in my hair.

    hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

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  59. tweet

    http://twitter.com/#!/mrcheapo/status/65386326329008129

    hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

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  60. I STICK WITH MOISTURIZER, IF I MOISTURIZE MY FACE EVERYDAY THEN IT STAYS PRETTY EVEN KEELED & I HAVE NO NEED FOR MAKEUP kytah00@yahoo.com

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  61. 2ND ENTRY TWEET @ http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/65485452546818048 kytah00@yahoo.com

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  62. My routine is simple, I get lots of rest, wash my face morning and night and a little moisturizer. That's it.

    gmissycat at yahoo dot com

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  63. Tweeted here too

    http://twitter.com/#!/gmissycat/status/65491394625667072

    gmissycat at yahoo dot com

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  64. Even in a super-duper-double-triple-frantic hurry, I MUST have two makeup basics: concealer and blush.

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  65. Tweeted you!
    http://twitter.com/#!/Ida_Sessions/status/65524552242962432

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  66. It doesn't get any simpler than just washing up and applying moisturizer. I was never into the make-up scene.

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  67. I can be pretty lazy and if I'm tired I just skip the routine altogether and splash water on my face in the shower the next time I'm in it.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  68. If I'm strapped for time, I just go for eyeliner and moisturizer, that's it!

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  69. my hair gets tossed into a ponytail...i wash my face and throw on lip gloss
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

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  70. My normal routine usually blends 3-4 eye colors along with two types of mascara (thickening, lenghtening) so when I'm strapped for time, I go with one neutral eye shade and one mascara. This is easy during the summer as I get more color on my pale winter face

    rugerpuppies at hotmail dot com

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  71. **How do I simplify my beauty routine when I'm tired:

    I just do the minimum -- I don't apply full makeup. I use Concealer, Lip Gloss and Lipstick.

    Thank You!! :)
    aliaskys (at) yahoo . com

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  72. I simplify by skipping the makeup and just using my natural beauty...well except for lip gloss :P

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  73. No matter how tired or rushed I am my one beauty secret is to ALWAYS clean my face thoroughly

    teechbiz at gmail dot com

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  74. I try to stick to the basics when I am strapped for time. Go for a fresh,
    clean face with a little blush, some mascara, and lip gloss
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  75. http://twitter.com/#!/http://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/66306965051150336

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  76. I simplify my beauty routine by washing my face, putting on a little foundation, lipgloss and mascara.

    winit6 at hotmail dot com

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  77. I use a foundation with moisturizer in it, kill 2 birds with one stone!

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  78. I'm a beauty routine addict. I'm always looking for new things to add!

    monkeygirlsavings @ rocketmail.com


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  79. Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/monkeygirlsavin/status/66904697583316992

    monkeygirlsavings @ rocketmail.com


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  80. Oh, aging. Meh. I am NEVER out in the sun [well, hardly ever] and STILL. Just as you say. *annoyed*

    Because I do work nights, and am always tired. I wash with Noxzema to tighten and waken my face, then dab on some Clinique, and I'm good to go. Maybe lipgloss. But that's it!

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  81. Moisturizer and some mascara. maybe a little eyeliner on top, unless i'm really short on time =]

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  82. Skip the toner!

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  83. http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/67378474133880832

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  84. I always wash my face and hair in the shower to save time.

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  85. i simplify by using apple cider vinagar as a toner and cocoa buttr as a moisturizer
    anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  86. I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/anashct/status/67805936554749952
    Thanks for the chance!!
    anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  87. When I'm in a rush, I let my hair air dry in the car while I'm driving.

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  88. i cut it down to mineral make up and mascara
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  89. I skip my foundation and use just a moisturizer and bronzer if I'm lacking time.
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  90. tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/68508793432055808
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  91. My secret is drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  92. blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2011/04/win-100-spafinder-gc-from-olay-blogher.html

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  93. I look for products that are multi-purpose, such as moisturizer with SPF protection.

    eugeniewu-at-gmail-dot-com

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  94. I use facial wipes especially when camping!
    hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  95. If I am in a rush, I use moisturizer, bare minerals powder, eyeliner, and lip gloss.

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  96. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/heatherzilla8/status/69123000456323073

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  97. I do the bare minimum of concealer and mascara. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  98. I'll go with a quick clean and moisturize on the fly.

    ky2here at msn dot com

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  99. http://twitter.com/#!/ky2here1/status/69172459621974016

    ky2here at msn dot com

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  100. Just apply a little lipstick and blush

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  101. My normal one is already simple, but som days I just can't work up the energy to put on eye shadow, so it's just mascara, moisturizer, and lip balm.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

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  102. I simplify my beautify routine by NOT using very much makeup. Just a swipe of lipstick and dash of powder and I'm good to go.
    HobartsMama {at} aol {dot} com

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  103. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Jennai/status/69260318978744320
    HobartsMama {at} aol {dot} com

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  104. When I've hit the snooze button too many times I use a tinted moisturizer, mascara, and lip gloss.
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  105. When I am strapped for time, I only use my foundation. Just a little mascara and a touch of lip gloss. And I'm on my way

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  106. My "Oh NO!?!" routine is some deoderant, some mascara, hair in a ponytail, and a little lip gloss. Fortunately, I can still get away with this!
    pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com

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  107. When I'm short on time, I'll simplify by putting on my moisturizer (w/spf) and some lip gloss. Moisturizer makes any face look immediately better and you gotta have the sun protection too. Thanks!
    pjgirl74 at aol dot com

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  108. TWEETED:

    http://thebeautymarkgives.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-hundred-

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  109. When I'm really tired I don't take off my mascara. I look really bad in the morning, but the cats really don't seem to mind.

    3oink63moo484@gmail.com

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  110. I add moisturizer, lip gloss, masacara and avoid mirrors!
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

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  111. just put on concealer, mascara and blush.

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  112. I just throw on eyeliner.

    hebert024 at aoldot com

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  113. I like to use a combination moisturizer/sunblock to save time.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  114. http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/69519574772613120

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  115. I don't have a routine but will skip drying the hair if rushed.
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  116. I simplify by just using a little mascara and lip gloss! Thanks for the giveaway!
    dana10879@yahoo.com

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  117. Tweeted!
    dana10879@yahoo.com

    http://twitter.com/#!/SETexasMama/status/69566511261552642

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  118. Thanks for the entry!
    Janna Johnson
    jannajanna@hotmail.com

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  119. I just wash my face.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot acom

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