This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay.
I’ve never had great skin. In college I went through a horrible time period where I had continuous, awful breakouts. I think it was a combination of stress, hormones, and unhealthy eating. Ever since that time, I’ve been very self conscious of how my skin looks and very aware of good skin on other people. It’s something that I notice right off about a person and probably the thing I’m most likely to envy.
I’m thankful that as I’ve aged, my skin has become much clearer and I’ve learned that wearing a lot of make-up doesn’t exactly always make it look better.
I have embraced aging. I actually love being in my 30’s and I know I will love the 40’s also. I want to look young but I also have learned that looks aren’t the most important thing and I’m less and less concerned with what people think and more comfortable with who I am.
And I'm turning 37 in a week or so - which is hard to believe but I want to look the age I feel - which is about 26.
I do want to do everything I can to take care of myself and probably the biggest thing will be taking care of my skin. I use a lot higher SPF than I ever have. I’m careful of being in the sun too much. And I want to try and use a product that will make my skin look better.
I’m happy with how Olay Total Effects is working just in the few weeks I’ve been using it. I feel like my skin is actually looking smoother and younger. My pores are getting smaller and I just feel like I have more of a glow! I'm very happy with the results I'm getting so far from using this product!
Are you embracing aging? What are your secrets to looking young? One of your comments will win you a $100 visa gift card from BlogHer!
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Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 20, 2010.
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485 comments:
I've been looking for something to make my MASSIVE pores smaller....hopefully this will do the trick!
REBrown
rekdbrown.blogspot.com
My face gets used to cleaners quickly, so I switch all the time, been wanting to try this one......crossing my fingers for a free trial!!
Megkunath@gmail.com
I don't use soap and switch out- also sunscreen yearround
SLEEP and moisturizer. I can definitely tell a difference when I skip the moisturizer even for a day!
cross322 @ yahoo . com
I drink tons and tons of water and can definitely tell in my skin if I haven't been drinking as much. Also, sunscreen year round on my face. It is kinda of a catch 22 though. I know lots of sun exposure isn't good for my skin and makes my skin age faster, etc, but when I get sun on my face, my freckles pop out a lot more, which I think gives me a more youthful appearance. But in the long run, I know that sunscreen now is important!
Kelly
kellygroves13 AT yahoo DOT com
My mom uses this!! I know it's time for me to get a routine with my skin.
I am lucky to have decent skin, but who wants "decent"? I am now in my 30's, and agree completely with what you have said. Hoping this free trial will be mine. :)
jtomasrogers at yahoo dot com
Mary Kay is what I use. I love it, but haven't found anything that helps with my "huge" pores. As I read your post about Olay helping your pores, I'm sold! I'm gonna give it a try....
I'm nearing my 30's and can tell my skin isn't as "fresh" looking as it was just a few years ago. I also still get a lot of bad breakouts so I'm in the market for a product that will not only rejuvenate my skin but help combat the breakouts.
Tweeted too!
http://twitter.com/#!/kmr1984
I moisturize and drink lots of water! My face gets so dry.
I noticed just today that I have a huge wrinkle on my forehead and it freaked me out.
It is really starting to sink in that I am closer to 30 than 20! Ah! I know I need to really start taking good care of my skin now so that it hopefully will age well... or NOT age, really. :-) Ha!
I will absolutely be buying this if I don't happen to win the giveaway!
6months post pregnancy & my skin is a wreck! breakouts & so dry it peels all at the same time! i also have sensitive skin so i have no clue what kind of products to use. my only beauty secret- NEVER sleep in your make up.
Ashley
Sunscreen, drinking water, and moisturizer always help me... I'll be 30 in a month, so I've started this regiment these past few months. I'd love to find a product that would help with anti-aging, too!
I use witch hazel after washing with apricot scrub. I have done this forever and so far so good. Oh and I use regular olay face lotion.
Pickleandcupcake@gmail.com
Sleep!!! That helps my skin more than anything. I also use sunscreen on my face everyday and lotion, lotion, lotion after showers and baths.
I would love to try this to help with my skin!!!
I've decided that age is just "a thing". If we didn't age, we wouldn't be able to experience certain aspects of life, and I for one wouldn't want to miss any of it!
I would love to try some of these new skin products from Olay. I don't have a set daily cleansing routine, so I'm in the market to find something great!
I don't know that I have a secret to looking young but I wear a lot of bright colors. I think keeping my wardrobe and attitude cheerful keep me looking younger. I keep my make-up light because I still have break out skin.
I would LOVE a product to help with my blotchy skin and pimple outbreaks :)
I don't wear makeup everyday, and when I do I don't wear much. Also, I believe moisturizing is a great way to keep your skin looking younger!!
I don't have any secrets but I'd love to try this stuff! :)
andreaworley@live.com
Just SPF and hair dye! My boys have given me plenty of gray hairs and I am only 27 ;)
andreapbh@gmail.com
I'm not a huge fan of aging, so I'd like to just freeze how I like now for as long as possible!
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/nellybarney/status/14624294369763328
nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com
I think its important to eat right, drink lots of water and get great sleep every night in order to look and stay young. I think that i am embracing getting older :)
nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com
I would love to try this product.
franksmelanie@yahoo.com
www.franksmelanie.blogspot.com
I would love to try this product. My mother always used Olay and she was always told she looked so much younger than she actually was. I have faith in Olay products!! I usually just use Olay make up remover cloths. Love them!! But as far as an actual product for my skin I've found nothing. As I get older I'm noticing pimples and small bumps on my forehead...not fun!
I think moisturizer is the most important tool you can use.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/14693759254011905
Never tried this product before! Would love to!
Krystal
lucky7_ks@yahoo.com
Would love to try this. I dont really have any kind of routine that i use, but maybe i need to start!
I would love to try this product. Thanks for the chance.
Exercise keeps you young! I would love to try this.
I try to avoid too much sun and I relax with something I enjoy when things get stressful
Ziggywag at yahoo dot com
I am trying to embrace the aging process! I have been on a good skin-care routine since my late 20's/early 30's so I am hopeful that helps!
I would love this to get my skin back to being normal. I turned 29 this year and it seems to be changing quickly!
sumgym@gmail.com
http://ericsummerandbella.blogspot.com
My biggest secret to helping me with keeping my skin looks its best is that I use a SPF moisturizer daily and a night cream almost every night. Thanks so much for this great giveaway.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I'm still pretty young, but I moisturize alot to keep my skin from getting too dry and "stretchy"
Drink lots of water!
I use tons of moisturizer and try to drink plenty of water. (which doesn't always happen)
taratallison(at)gmail(dot)com
I always wash my face before going to bed whether I've had makeup on that day or not.
Definitely not embracing aging, but I am trying to keep my skin healthy.
Wash my face every night, use toner, and lotion.
SUNSCREEN. Which I hate, but I know I need it.
I'm embracing aging and being much better about sunscreen then I was as a teenager.
I just accept I'm getting older, I do nothing special to look better than I am age-wise.
My "secret"- daily moisturizer with SPF
Age is just a number! Be confident in who you are and you'll always be beautiful!
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
tweet
http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/14821671789658113
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
No secret, just plenty of water, exercise and sleep. For me is must be working because everyone thinks I am younger than I am.
My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/statuses/14823915788443649
I put olive oil in my lotion bottle,its an old italian secret in my family!
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
Would love to win! Have never used this product, but I'm excited to try it.
Sarah
sarahpfeil@yahoo.com
I am losing the battle! Help me Oil of Olay!!
I am not stressing overly about aging as I get in my 40s but I am trying to look the best I can - love Olay, been using it for 20 years and well worth it!
I use sunscreen everyday.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I love Olay products, but haven't tried this one. Thanks!
Trying not to stress about aging - it only makes it worse :)
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm 79 - I HOPE I'm accepting aging gracefully!
bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com
tweet! http://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/14874554526597120
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
My secret for looking young? Hanging out with my little ones. They keep me looking and feeling young.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
I am not embracing aging...I like glycolic acid, it makes my skin look more vibrant. topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com
I just turned 27 and feel I really need to do more for my skin. I moisturize daily but that's it. I have been wanting a NICE day/night cream and anti-aging cream to use but the good ones are rather expensive for me right now. Although I know I could use a little extra sleep and drink more water :)
Courtney.mulholland@gmail.com
http://twitter.com/#!/Superfrugalette/status/14887391349186560 topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'm trying to get more sleep and cleanse correctly for my skin.
not embracing well - almost 41 and fighting cancer. just had treatment and isoaltion last few weeks. lately only had time for wash and moisturize every few days. not so good right now.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I need something that will shrink my pores and give me a nice glow! I can't find anything that works for me!
I'm crossing my fingers for this one!
I am needing something to help my skin all around. I work crazy hours at a police department and go to school, plus a single Mom so taking care of my skin has sadly went to the "back burner."
paigeleana@yahoo.com
Y'know, I guess I'm weird, because I've been purposefully letting my skincare regimen become less stringent and just sort of let my skin care for itself :)
Please feel free to contact me at:
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I just tweeted this giveaway here :D
http://twitter.com/TimboSquad/status/14947901738323968
Please feel free to contact me at:
sales4545 at gmail dot com
I am midway between embracing again and running for the hills. I do firmly believe in a really great skin car regimen. I have noticed since I have gotten older that I need even more moisture than I used to. Moisturizer is our friend ladies,and men too!!
I've gone through so many lotions and cleansers etc. I am so excited to hear about this one!
HORTON111@AOL.COM
TRY AND GET 8 HOURS OF SLEEP EVERY NIGHT
As many of the commenters said, I too use sunscreen year round. However I am always attempting to find products to help me age gracefully! :-)
Sleep and water
i love olay= its a brand i trust
tcogbill at live dot com
Water, moisturizer and enough sleep!
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
I am embracing aging, after all I'm almost 50.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
My secret to looking young is not to worry too much about how I look. Life is too short to obsess about my appearance, and fussing and worrying quickly adds years to one's face.
bbentry [at] aol [dot] com
drinking plenty of water and moisturizing!
I just keep drinking lots and lots of water--keeps my skin looking fantastic and healthy!
krtrumpet [at] aol [dot] com
I use very few products on my skin. I'm lucky to be told that I don't look my age (47). Would love to try this product though!
Thanks for the chance to win!
-Leslie
shmoopie13 at yahoo.com
I drink tons of water and as I've gotten older....moisturizer is my friend!
I need to update my face/skin care regimen. Might have to check this out!
I just make sure I use plenty of moisturizer both morning and night.
I would love to try this, I am in major need of some skin help!
mrsmslong@yahoo.com
I didn't have bad skin until after my pregnancies! I think this would do the trick!
Sunscreen and moisturizer are so important.
I do nothing for my skin right now, isn't that sad! I put on moisterizer but that is all! I will be 37 in April and I am definitely noticing changes in my skin, it is time to start taking care of it!
http://twitter.com/#!/vinsonfam/status/15151442633424896
I tweeted!
I need to go get some of this STAT! I used to have great skin and rapidly approaching 30 and being pregnant has left my skin in a horrible mess!
PLEASE PICK ME!
I try anything that says "ant-aging' I'm all for it. I always try to wash and moisturize everyday to help my skin stay smooth and youthful.
I just turned 30 and am still having trouble with breakouts. I am looking for a good skin product.
aedw0507@gmail.com
After reading your post I went and bought some of the Olay products! I would love to try a few more :)
I love Olay! Their moisturizer fabulous!
I've been reviewing pictures over the last year and noticed my face is starting to looks it's age! Agghh!
Commenting with hopes of winning!
I'm not embracing aging yet! I just turned 33 and I'm still in disbelief. Haha! My secret to looking young is getting plenty of sleep!
Lots of water and moisturizer! And, I always use foundation with sunscreen. I also always wash my face before working out. I'm not sure if that makes me look younger but if I workout with make-up on then my face breaks out mega bad!
powerspower@att.net
I love this and hope I win!!
LOVE Oil of Olay products - I use them almost exclusively. I'm 46 & I get told that I look like I'm in my 30s - but I think that's just because I don't have any children :)
Love your blog!! I'm 34 weeks pregnant :)
Would love to win! :) My secret is always using moisturizer!
I use Olay cleanser, and I have for yrs.... but I use all Avon Anew face moisterizers..and Avon mineral makeup. but i do know someone in her late 80's thst uses all Olay and her skin is great. Maybe I'll get brave and change since it's so much cheaper that Anew.
Harper is a doll. wonder how she will do w/ Hollis. Jenna little one(B-man) seems to have ajusted well so maybe your's will be as easy.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
Jennifer
No real secret to looking young, it's just always been this way...I'm 29 and look 12! :)
gomez6281(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm learning healthy habits as I grow older like staying out of the sun and really wearing sunscreen when I am outside.
I have been wanting to try this very product, but I can't ever find it on sale when I actually have my coupons with me. I would LOVE to win this!
yay! What a fun give away. Love this stuff!!
yay! What a fun give away. Love this stuff!!
OOPS Forgot the contact INFO!!
jheebink@gmail.com
**fingers crossed!!
I haven't found anything that really helps so I'm interested in trying this product. I try to drink plenty of water and take daily multivitamin.
I'm trying to take better care of my skin, drinking more water, exfoliating and moisturizing. At the end of the day for me, it's how young I feel inside that makes me feel good about myself. Thank you for the great giveaway!
I have been loyal to Mary Kay but will try something new.
tweeted http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/15158148801232896
I think I'm embracing aging! I try to use oil of olay eye cream at night and make sure to wash my face day and night. (sometimes I'm just too lazy though!)
Woohoo! Love give aways! And I have horribly dry skin in the winter time and have to use double moisturizer!
I have used the same cleanser for years but now that I'm getting older, I feel like I should try something else to start preparing for the aging process!! I will definitely try this!
Having a bad day with "morning"/ all day sickness...winning this would be a happy treat!
I would love this!
I'm not sure I am succeeding in looking younger with little sleep! :) I do have a microdermabrasion kit that I like.
amber.peters@gmail.com
I only use Oil of Olay complete moisturizer. A couple of years ago my dermatologist told me how important it is especially in the summer to wear sunblock and zinc oxcide. If you read the labels very few lotions, even suntan lotions, have both. Oil of Olay complete has both. I tell everyone in STL to use it, I swear by it!!
I will definitely try this on my dry skin.
I love oil of olay. Thanks for the give away..
Awesome! I usually use the Clinique line, but I'm interested to try this!
Very cool. With it being winter - moisture is an essential :)
Today is my anniversary so it'd be great to win!
I love Purpose face cleaner and moisterize twice a day!
I Use moisturizer and drink 2-5 liters of water a day. (yes it's a lot of water)
My skin is a mess right now! it's like i'm 14. i think i actually had better skin at 14!
Ahh! Yes please! I have awful skin lately!!
<3
How fun! I'd love to win this!
no real secrets.. my uncle, a dermatologist, just says soap overall works
I think it's time I face it. I'm getting older and need specialized skin care!
I would love to try this product!! I'm almost 30 and I've never had bad skin, but as I get older I can tell a big difference in my pores!
I have just begun research on anti-aging products and would love to begin with Olay!
karen4everblessed@gmail.com
Oh man, it's been a tough year and I would love to win!
Started using this product when you did...love it. Thank you for sharing.
I have always wanted to try OLAY! This is a perfect excuse :)
I've been hoping to try this one. My skin is just sooo finicky, I'm always looking at new cleansers.
I'm definitely a try whatever is on sale kind of girl. I've never found one that I just LOVE. Maybe this is the secret?
I suppose I'm embracing my age... I'm almost 28, so I guess we'll see what tune I'm singing when I'm almost 30. :) And no secrets here! Just trying and trying to find that magic potion!
mkdaiger(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to try Olay. I wear Avon and always have. Maybe Olay would be a great move for me.
I would love to try this. I have to admit that sometimes I am lazy about getting into a good skin routine! Now that I am in my 30's I must get into good habits so that my skin will not look older than my true age!
Melissa
mph4au@aol.com
I'd love to win!!
I would love to win this giveaway. Thanks Olay adn BlogHer
Oil of Olay Regenerist products are my secret! :)
Kelly
kellycfranks@gmail.com
I am always ready to try something i might fall in love with. I haven't found it yet. You look awesome by the way.
This sounds awesome!
I am in need of some skin help this winter!!!
Great review. Thanks for the give-away.
I need some of this stuff!
I have felt like I need something new for my face. Maybe this is it!
I have always had trouble with my skin..I will have to try this product out :)
I love Olay products!! I'd love to win!
My secret to looking as young as I do at age 60 is that I had very oily skin up until menopause, plus I had a chubby face until I recently lost 50 pounds. So that held my skin tight with no wrinkles! But now I'm looking older, so would love to try some great Olay products!
pamk@windstream.net
I use Olay daytime sunscreen- maybe I should try this too!
Wash my face at night!`
Sleep and water helps a a lot! I love Olay and would like to try this!
I love Olay! I would be so happy to win this giftcard! I wear my sunscreen every day because I am super fair. My e-mail is lauren.binkley@hotmail.com.
Ivory soap wash twice a day and sunscreen daily.
Drink tons of water
I love Witch Hazel after cleaning my face. Would love to try this.
Lisa Q
My key to looking/feeling younger is covering up the dark circles under my eyes! They always make me look so tired. After looking for years for a solution, I found Sue Devitt Automatic Camouflage Concealer (in Bermuda Triangle, which works all year round for me!).
I am in need of some help with my pregnancy acne.
Hoping I win, I am battling terribly large pores and breakouts.
love iy
I would love to win! My grandmother swears by Olay
I moisturize alot and drink water but my skin still seems dry especially this time of year. I also have big pores. Always use sunscreen too.
I have big pores and lines. Let them be gone!!
mrmauppin@gmail.com
My skin needs this so bad!
abivens2@gmial.com
My skin needs this so bad!
abivens2@gmial.com
I need something to help my face look refreshed. Turning 50 really has hit me hard. Hope to try Olay from this giveaway.
Cathi
mc6279@gvec.net
I have been looking for something that would help my skin!! I would love to win this but will have to purchase on my own if I don't!! :)
I try to drink a lot of water throughout the day to keep my skin hydrated. I also wear at least an SPF 30 on my face and neck and refuse to ever get in a tanning bed again.
Would love to win!! Thanks for the chance!
I drink lot of water and moisturize. I have been looking for something new
I have larger pores in the T-zone: forehead, nose and chin. I would love to try this product!
|I would so love to win this gift card. Thanks for the chance :)
Johanne
Pick me, pick me, I want to win the Olay give away. I love their products. And I am due some new ones.
have a great day.
Hoping to try this product!
It`s funny how hard we are on ourselves, I turned 40 last March! I so dreaded the big 40 !! but just the other day someone said I looked to be 30. Well that made my day, only thing I can contribute that to was it was my lucky day..LOL and that I don`t smoke. I would love to try this Olay out, especially if it diminishes pores!
I'm almost 30 (one month to go!) and to be honest, I'm still so pre-occupied with my breakout prone skin that aging is the LAST thing on my mind. Still, I moisturize and use eye cream for prevention, but it's not my main concern!
ohkeeka at gmail dot com
I could really use this! :)
aaroncalla@gmail.com
I try to get as much sleep as possible. I also try to stay out of the sun.
RandaFaith@gmail.com
I feel fortunate to be 30 and not have many wrinkles yet. I am often having to try and convince people that I am 30. I wear SPF every single day to make an effort to keep it that way!
I have given up makeup! Almost completely. My face breaks out any time I start wearing it regularly, and stays clear if I don't. So, I have just stopped wearing it! I was just tired of the vicious cycle of wearing makeup to cover up the zits that the makeup was causing!
Oooh....hope I win...I hope I win...since being in my 40
s my skin has changed so much...and for the worse! I NEED to win! :)
I've heard lots of good things about Olay. I might have to give this a try!
Living in Florida, the sun is brutal.I definitely try to use sunscreen a lot and makeup with sunscreen.
sunscreen & moisturizer:)
shared this on my blog
aandjpyle.blogspot.com
Aging ain't for sissies and I haven't changed my skincare routine since the late 70's!
Time to get on it!
I love olay products thanks
Kristy Crowl
tkcrowl@mchsi.com
Keeping a clean face, using spf protection, moisturizing, and being reasonable with my makeup are ways I try to age gracefully!
brightstarsoaps@gmail.com
I am 57 and have had very few skin
problems. My mom had good skin, so it must be in the genes.
I have used Oil of Olay, and would gladly use it again.
Janet Dreher
I am almost 30 and my skin still breaks out. I would definitely embrace aging if it meant I could be done with breakouts! With that said, I think the key to looking younger lies in always wearing sunscreen.
im old and I still break out:(
Anything to help with adult acne is a plus!
clarissadoss@hotmail.com
i try to drink lots of water and use a good moisturizer and eye cream
~StephGG
youtaughtmehowtofly AT gmail DOT com
I have been using the same product forever and would love to try something new this looks promising :-)
I have always used Oil of Olay on my face. Its the only thing that doesn't break me out!! Love it. I am also tweeting this. @karahsfa06
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