Beauty Tip of the Day (closed)

Have you noticed the Beauty Tip of the Day widget in my sidebar? Updated daily, it’s a great source for advice on everything from skincare to haircare. You can also print coupons and sign up for samples of your favorite Unilever products (hint: click on the ‘Bonus’ button!).

Though I was sent a selection of Unilever products to sample recently, I’ve been using all these brands for a long time.

• Pond’s: I remember when I was a little, watching my grandma apply Pond’s cold cream to her face every night. She’s always had the softest skin, so it’s been one of those beauty tips that has stuck with me. The cleansing towelettes are a modern twist on the classic cold cream.
• Vaseline: I use Vaseline petroleum jelly for everything! Diaper rash ointment, lip balm, moisturizer, makeup remover, etc. I always have a little container of it in my purse, and a jumbo-sized one in the nursery.
• Dove: The Beauty Bars are my favorite product, but I also use their body washes, shampoo, and deodorant.
• Q-tips: I like the new vanity box. Not a huge change, but prettifying the packaging is always a nice touch!

Some of my favorite tips from the Beauty Tip of the Day widget are the haircare recommendations, since my hair is a mess more often than not! A few highlights:

• When hair is wet, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair.
• Style with a natural boar bristle brush which is gentle on hair and less likely to cause breakage.
• Try switching the side you part your hair – it is an easy way to add volume and make hair look fuller.
• Loose, wavy hair is a hot trend. To create the laid back style of loose waves; disperse Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Mousse through hair and braid into sections. When hair is dry, undo the braids and finger comb through it for a free, effortless look.
• Blow dry hair outside of the bathroom. Steam from the shower creates humidity, which leads to frizz.
• If you have flyaway hair strands, use an extra toothbrush to tame them. Dab Dove Frizz Control Therapy Taming Cream on the brush and smooth through problem areas.

Unilever is providing one of my readers with a box of goodies! Though the exact contents of the box will be a surprise, I can tell you that it will be a product assortment similar to that one that I received, featuring products from Vaseline, Pond’s, Dove and Q-tips. It’s a very useful prize, valued at $30! To enter, please explore the Beauty Tip of the Day widget in my sidebar, and leave a comment telling me about a tip you learned.

For extra entries:

• Subscribe to my feed (or let me know if you already do).
• Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: Enter to win a box of Unilever goodies from @ohMariana (Dove, Pond’s Q-tips, Vaseline – valued at $30) http://bit.ly/3QSSq0
• Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.
• Become a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook and share this with your friends!

Contest ends: November 12th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US and Canada entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Written as part of a campaign for Unilever, who supplied the product for review and giveaway. Other than an assortment of product samples, no compensation was received for this post.

1. Joanne Schultz , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 9:14 pm ~ comment #201

   Today’s hair tip was about an easy on-the-go style.

   Thanks for the giveaway!
2. Joanne Schultz , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 9:14 pm ~ comment #202

   I subscribe to your blog’s feed via google reader.
3. Joanne Schultz , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 9:15 pm ~ comment #203

   i follow on twitter – js22222222 .
   tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/5667802381
4. Joanne Schultz , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 9:16 pm ~ comment #204

   I’m a fan on facebook-Joanne Schultz. http://www.facebook.com/js2222
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5. Sherry E. , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 9:51 pm ~ comment #205

   I’ve learned that you can use Ponds cold cream as a mask on your face for 10 min, and then remove with a warm washcloth or tissue.
6. Sand , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 10:41 pm ~ comment #206

   I learned how to extend lipstick by mixing it with Vaseline.
7. Nancy S. , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 11:03 pm ~ comment #207

   I learned that deodorant stops odor and anti-perspirant stops perspiration, so a combination product like Dove solves both problems.
8. Nancy S. , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 11:04 pm ~ comment #208

   I follow you on twitter and I tweeted.
   http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/5670416519
9. Nancy S. , says:

   November 12, 2009 at 11:04 pm ~ comment #209

   I subscribe to your feed.
10. Heather C , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:30 pm ~ comment #210

    To keep skin soft and healthy, limit showers and baths to 10 minutes. What?! I can’t shave my legs that fast! lol
11. Heather C , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:30 pm ~ comment #211

    Follow. Tweet – http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/5670990884
12. Chrysa , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:33 pm ~ comment #212

    I liked the tip about using vasline on your eyelashes
    Chrysa´s last blog ..Pink Product World – Review and Giveaway
13. Chrysa , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:34 pm ~ comment #213

    I have your button on my blog: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/
14. Chrysa , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:35 pm ~ comment #214

    I’m subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.
15. Gianna , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:39 pm ~ comment #215

    Extend lipstick by mixing it with Vaseline
16. DanV , says:

    November 12, 2009 at 11:48 pm ~ comment #216

    I learned to put cloths in the fridge so they’re cold when you need them
17. Jennifer T. , says:

    November 15, 2009 at 2:30 am ~ comment #217

    What a great idea to limit your shower time to prevent your skin and hair from drying out. Great for water conservation as well!