Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Dove New Foaming Makeup Remover and giveaway

The winner is HERE so she can't come to the blog right now, she is very busy with a special new man in her life ...better go see why and congratulate her.



The last few years I’ve shied away from wearing makeup, most days, mainly because I hated having to wash it off before bed. Though I read 75% women do sleep with makeup on at least once a week!

So have I ... once upon a time before I knew better. I just skipped wearing makeup instead.

I don’t usually wear makeup every day if I am staying at home, though it does make me feel better when I do make the effort.
 
I was very interested to try the new foaming DOVE Foaming Make-Up Remover product http://www.mydove.com.au/face_makeup_foaming.asp  to see if it lived up to it’s promises.

No surprises - Yes, it does.


Knowing it is as easy as 1, 2, 3 to remove my makeup products - I can almost do it in time it takes to say it.
Quick and convenient to use, whether you use it in the shower or at the basin.
It’s affordable enough to use every day and it is really as easy as 1-2-3

  1. All it takes is 3 pumps to turn the liquid into ultra-fine foam on your fingers, apply and rinse off; your face can be wet or dry. No rubbing, no messy cotton pads or cotton balls or fumbling with screw top lids, split products or messy creams. So who doesn’t love foaming products? 

  2. Dove also recommends after using the DOVE Foaming Make-Up Remover you wash with a gentle moisturising face cleanser, such as Dove Beauty Moisture Facial Cleanser, to remove any traces of dirt. 

  3.  Moisturise after washing, for example ~ with Dove Protective Moisturising Lotion, to help prevent future dryness and look after your skin.
To be honest I didn’t always do follow up with 2 or 3 everyday and I have no skin issues. Now I have no excuses because removing my makeup takes but a minute.


Normally you also have to careful not to contaminate your creams by double dipping again if you need more cleaning products. No chance of contamination using DOVE Foaming Make-Up Remover.

Amazingly, it stops the dreaded ‘Panda’ eyes after cleansing off my ‘BADGIRL’ waterproof mascara from my eyelashes too.

It left my face feeling clean and fresh. It is gentle and isn’t drying at all like some cleansers I have used in the past.

Especially, I like it’s even convenient enough to take travelling and for overnight stays. It has a neat locking device (? packing clip) that stops it being depressed in your toiletries/vanity case or in my case, too, if little hands get hold of it. (We go through a lot of shampoo & bubble wash here)

Banish the makeup stains on your pillow (guilty) and waking up with a flaky, caked face with black rings around your eyes from last night’s mascara.

I leave my DOVE foaming makeup remover on my ensuite vanity to remind myself when I brush my teeth before bed , if I haven’t already, to wash off my makeup. I can grab it quickly when I shower.

Have you ever slept in your makeup?

Share your top tips for a busy mum’s skincare routine?

The best judged comment will receive $25 Coles gift card ... enough to buy yourself some DOVE Foaming Make-Up Remover and some other luxury treats.

Sponsored by Dove & Kidspot – though all opinions expressed are my own.
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yes,I have often slept in my make up.esp when I was younger and had to wear it for work every day.
I think the KISS idea works well....keep it simple............dont use tons of things,just stick to the basics.
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Elizabeth · 718 weeks ago

To me there's nothing worse than sleeping in make up - I think I am guilty of sleeping in my make up only once or twice in my life...I love Dove products, haven't tried the Foaming Makeup Remover as yet but definitely will give it a go.
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You have to go to bed with a clean face, think of your poor pillowcase if not your skin! I keep face wash in the shower for the occasions I shower before bed and staring at me on the sink for use on those other times. And invest in decent makeup remover pads for anything left over from the wash and there are no excuses! Plus it only takes an extra 5 seconds to moisturise. This really is the only thing I do that resembles a beauty routine that I do, and that's enough!
Oh I love dove stuff!! My best tip is just to make sure you follow thru and actually clean your skin! Hard work when you're a busy mum who is tired at night and just wants to fall into bed. Baby spew and 2 week old mascara don't replace cleanser!!!
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
Yes I've been guilty of sleeping with make up on. Sometimes due to laziness, but usually because I forget I have it on.
I've bought those cleansing wipes to use and have them on my bed side table and find that I do remember if I see them... if I see them ;-)
1 reply · active 718 weeks ago
Yes, I have definitely retired for the evening with a full face of makeup, but I've found that a little bit of effort makes a huge difference to my complexion, which in turn boosts my confidence. I cleanse each night with St Ives Green Tea Gel Cleanser, then tone with TN Dickinsons Witchazel and apply Dr LeWinns Double Intensity Night Cream and some The Body Shop Born Lippy balm. I feel like, even though I am a Mother, it's important to take care of myself too, and this skincare routine is my way of pampering and treating myself after a busy day with my toddler.
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
Oh goodness, should I admit this??? Yep, a Coles voucher would be great right about now... I never wash my makeup off. I might after a big night out but generally nope, just get into bed and pass out. I wear makeup everyday too - just tinted moisturiser, loose powder, bronzer on my cheek bones and eyeliner - but too lazy at the end of the night to do it. God knows what evils it's doing to my skin....I think I'm going to bury my head in the sand about it!
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I haven't worn makeup to bed for sometime I will admit, not since pre-kid party days but this hasn't left me with a very good skin routine. I make say I am a slack-o when it comes to giving my skin a chance. I would love Dove to revive my skin and give it some life, I would like to glow by Christmas, now that is goal.
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i used to be realy bad for sleeping in my make up but now its not often i go to bed with out taking it off i keep facewipes for when im feeling extra lazy so i dont have to feel guilty about leaving it on.
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
Top tip for a busy mums skin care routine - if nothing else take a moment to wash your face before leaving the house. Nothing like being stopped for a chat by the school principal and only realising later that you have drool marks down one side of your chin or sleep caught in the corner of your eye :blush:
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
Moisturiser, nothing fancy, sorbolene is great; drinking a few glasses of water each day and wearing minimal makeup and a smile all makes me look decent most days.
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
I just ensure I feel good within myself- so I use minimal makeup. I just use a facial scrub in the shower and moisturiser when I finish. Quick and simple and I never have to worry whether I have smudged lipstick all over my face. Of course, for special occasions I do put a little makeup on.
1 reply · active 717 weeks ago
No I don't sleep with makeup on, never have. I like to moisturise my skin at night in the morning it looks better and feels fresher.
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I haven't slept in my makeup for a long time now as I dont tend to party like I used to before children. I do put eye cream on before bed and this sits next to my toothbrush in the cupboard to remind me to do it before going to bed.
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I have a shower at night and wash my hair and blow dry it. That way, in the morning, that is one huge time saver for me. Never waste a minute! While I am waiting in the car for my kids, I file my nails, and have been known to pluck hairs from my face that I cannot see in my bathroom mirror! I never have time to do my nails at home, so this is great.
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I like to cleanse. Then I like to enjoy a nice bubble bath to soften my skin. Then moisturise and then smile. Smiling is the best cure for nice skin
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I sadly have slept with make-up on. My tip is to always wear sunscreen when going out - nothing will be more effective at slowing down skin ageing than sun protection! It's always easy to make sunscreen part of your morning ritual during the same time that you're applying sunscreen to school-aged kids before they head off!
For a wonderful skin a busy mum should give herself a 7 hour good night sleep.
Hydrate her skin by drinking water throughout the day and apply sunscreen for the skin.
Before sleeping remove makeup from her skin, wash her face and moisturise the skin and relax...
The only time i consider it okay to sleep in my makeup is after a night out. I wouldn't want the wrinkles to start too early!!
Yes I admit I have slept in my make up. especially after a big night out!
My tip is to keep your skincare routine simple... cleanse, tone than moisturise.
I can be really bad a skincare routine as I never was really exposed to it or taught it from anyone. The biggest thing that helps me as a busy Mum of 3 is using products that are convenient and easy! Things I can wash my faces with in the shower or combo products really stand out to me.
My best tip... when the little people are asleep in your bed and you can't get to the ensuite to wash your face with your fave products, a baby wipe will get rid of makeup (including mascara, but I only use the sensitive skin ones) and baby moisturiser or lotion will suffice as face moituriser at a pinch. Ask me how I know ;)
I have never been much of a makeup wearer but as I have got older it seems that needs must :) I read somewhere that if you just do the very very basics you will look natural but a whole lot better, and that's what I do now: tiny bit of pinkish blush, concealer - special one for spots, Rimmel I find best, at 37 I am still plagued by acne! :( - and a little bit of mascara. I look brighter and I feel brighter and it only takes a couple of minutes. If I'm making extra effort I use a tinted moisturiser as well.

Thanks for the chance to win :)
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Raelene Graham · 716 weeks ago

I also find baby wipes great for taking off make up, I also think exfoliating your skin once a week in the shower
Is a great way to remove impurities and blackheads and leaves your skin feeling baby soft!

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