A bounty of beauty.
Win a gift bag chock-full of $100 worth of L’Oreal Paris products — the same gift bags given out at SELF magazine’s third annual Women Doing Good Awards in New York City. You’ll also get the October issue of SELF magazine, with Modern Family’s Sofía Vergara on the cover!
How to Enter:
1. CLICK HERE to ‘like’ us on Facebook.
2. Then, leave a comment below on this post telling us your best beauty tip.
Good luck xx!
Giveaway ends October 5, 2010 at 11:59 PST. We’ll pick one winner at random and contact you by email (only visible to us, so please be sure to use a valid email addy when commenting below). U.S. residents only. You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. Void where prohibited.
p.s. CLICK HERE to see the celebrities and real-life winners of the Women Doing Good Awards and their incredible companies! To subscribe to SELF, click here.
Update: Congrats to Lyndsey R. of Ohio for winning our contest!
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I like to use Dr. Pepper lipsmackers as a quick, my lips but better lip balm
Am the first one to comment? wow!
I like you on fb!
I learned this beauty tip from some models. Put vaseline under your eyes every night before you go to bed. It keeps the area moisturized and helps prevent wrinkles. It also prevents eyelash mites (yes there are such a thing!!) from eating the sand in your eyelashes!
I think drinking lots of water makes a huge difference in my health, which translates to looking better, too.
highlighter cream-always lightens and brightens your face!
People ask me how I look so young, and my advice to them is: Dont drink, dont smoke, get lots of sleep, drink water and stay out of the sun. I wear spf all year long and use a pretty sun umbrella in the summer heat!
Exfoliate daily and take daily naps.
sunscreen yr round
Not letting stress get to me really makes a difference in my appearance. Meditation helps me achieve that.
I like you on FB (Margaret E. Smith)
Seriously, my best tip is to use sunscreen daily with a high SPF. I think that this is the most important tip to remember.
Thanks so much.
I limit my time in the sun and I always wear sunscreen.
best beauty tip a facial good cleanser and use sunscreen when outside
I use sunscreen all year round.
Get 7 to 8 hrs sleep, you will be more radiant and have more energy
Cut down on exposure to the sun.
Exfoliate with a rough wash cloth and moisterize at least twice daily. Never ever leave on make-up overnight.
Be beautiful inside.It will show on your face!
My best beauty tip is to act confident! Every outfit will look better and people will respond positively to someone who seems like they have it all together!
Use vaseline on your eyebrows to make them appear darker.
Best thing ever? I’m 46 and for years I’ve been using Jojoba Oil. It has the same molecular structure as sebum, our natural skin moisturizer…amazing stuff, gives your skin a glow…
Always use a mineral powder to set your makeup when you are done applying. It not only sets makeup, but gives your face a beautiful glow
Always use lip gloss under my lip stick for a beautiful shine
Stay hydrated!Inside and out!
I use pure vitamin e on my lips every night. My lips are smooth and full.
LIked on FB My best tip is drink plenty of water and always try to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Always Always wash the makeup off your face before sleeping.
sweokgrl@gmail.com
My beauty tip is to fill in sparse eyebrows with feathery strokes instead of dark lines for a more natural look.
I use vaseline on my lips before going to bed every night.
loreal paris
I think coconut water is an excellence source of skin hydration. I noticed a big difference in my skin when I started drinking it. I liked your page!
Drinking plenty of water, and washing my face twice a day really helps keep my skin fresh and young-looking!
sign me up
I use vaseline for very dry skin
Always remove makeup before bed. Thank you!
Always remove makeup before going to bed.
Smile–it makes you radiate your beauty!
My tip is get your “beauty sleep”!
My best beauty tip is to drink plenty of water to keep your skin well hydrated.
Drink 8 glasses of 8 oz of water everyday. Beautiful skin begins on the inside.
I always use tinted moisturizer with sunscreen in it.
My best beauty tip? Dry brush your skin before showering. It exfoliates and stimulates circulation. Your skin will glow and feel like satin.
LIKEing you on Facebook and my best beauty tip is to get plenty of sleep and eat right. Beauty comes from health within!
Exfoliate daily and drink plenty of water.
My tip is to eat healthy, make sure you’re hydrated and stay fit with exercise. It’s like making sure the house is sound before you start to paint it!
Be gentle when washing your face. Smooth circles and no scrubbing hard.
I like youo n Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore. My Beauty tip is to use Vaselione as lipgloss!
A good nights sleep helps a lot and drinking lots of water! I love to have a relaxing cup of tea or glass of wine at night before bed too,
use sunscreen everyday even in the winter and moisterize liberally
always wear sunscreen > L’Oreal has great products to help keep you looking young.
Keep you body moist with lotion
Lots of sleep and lots of water and eat healthy. Skip the fattening snacks.
My favorite beauty tip is to get a good night’s rest and I like to use an eyelash curler.
drink plenty of water and always remove your makeup before you go to bed at night.
Stay hydrated I love the water with a hint of fruit and added vitamins!
moisturize daily
melted butter serves as a great lipgloss.
Eat a healthy diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, lots of water, and maintain a regular cleansing routine.
Best beauty tip is to eat right and drink lots of water!!!
Good sleep – find out what givs it to you and do it
The gift bag looks nice.
A good night’s sleep and a good laugh will keep you gorgeous.
Always change out pads/sponges from makeup, as they can harbor bacteria!
Meditation is my beauty secret. If I’m calm and serene on the inside it shows on the outside.
eyeliner makes your eyes look less tired mverno@roadrunner.com
I clean my face off three times a day with rubbing alcohol followed by a good anti-aging moisturizer. It keeps my face from breakouts and the skin looking young.
Of course staying hydrated…but I love pure vitamin E oil. I use it as a lip gloss, dab it on scars, use it is a serious moisturizer at night/after sun. The possibilities are endless!
Apply a good moisturizer before hitting the sack and an even better sunblock before leaving the house.
My best beauty tip is to drink plenty of fluids, get enough rest, and remember that you are beautiful, no matter what! (and don’t ever go out without at least mascara on!)
Use a foundation primer and apply foundation with a sponge.
making fresh veggie and fruit juices at home with organic produce…makes your skin glow from within.
always use SPF foundation.
I blow out my hair curly. Then add shine product and flat iron my hair straight. It becomes shiny, soft and straight.
My advice is to straighten hair with a big round brush instead of a flat iron and use a heat protector product
Moisturize your lips regularly.
Seriously, it makes a huge difference!
My best beauty tip is to use a bit of vasoline under your make-up. It makes the make-up go on more smoothly and lasts longer.
swiener1@tampabay.rr.com
(I liked you on FB)
My beauty tip would be to always have me time, to avoid stress. I have a quiet time every morning and it helps me to be ready for whatever comes my way. And at night I reflect on the good things and what i’m gratful for this helps me to relax and have a deep restful sleep.
My best beauty tip is, BRUSH YOUR TEETH! Who wants to look at a mouthful of rotting teeth.
My tip is to use a thin layer of Vaseline on your lips to keep them from getting chapped.
austma7@aol.com
My favorite beauty secret is to have a quiet and gentle spirit: work on your inner-self! Really, you could look like a model on the outside and people will still consider you ugly if you are mean and vicious.
Avacado face masks and avoiding processed foods! 😀
My best tip- confidence- the better you feel about and perceive yourself, the more others perceive you as fabulous and gorgeous.
get plenty of sleep and keep hydrated!
I use warm Apple Cider Vinegar as body scrub and mix just three little drops of extra virgin olive oil with my shampoo whenever I wash my hair. Both tips work wonders!
moisturize and clean, healthy living everyday!
My favorite tip is drink lots of water and moisturize.
I rinse my hair with beer.
My tip is to use moisturizer with SPF.
my best beauty tip is use sunscreen on your face all year long!
I shave my legs with hair conditioner.
My best beauty tip is carmex lip balm. I ahev tubes of it everywhere and never have chapped lips.
Always use moisturizer with sunscreen to protect your skin also drink lots of water.
I mix 2 tbsp of Lemon with 1/8 cup of brown sugar and use it to scrub my face
I use plain antibacterial hand soap to wash my face. It seems to work perfectly and I think the antibacterial properties help prevent breakouts.
I like you on FB Jennifer Bee
My best beauty tip is NEVER go to bed with makeup on!
My beauty tip is to get a lots of sleep and use under eye night cream.
I like you on FB (julie hawkins). My best beauty tip is vaseline jelly. It works great on chapped lips, dry cuticles, and removing eye makeup in a pinch.
liked on FB–addrienne anny mertens
stay out of the sun and use sunscreen. people that tan on purpose tend to have more defined wrinkles.
Mascara is your single most important peice to you make-up ensamble.
Sugar mixed with olive oil makes a great exfoliator for lips, face, elbows, etc!
I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
When the weather turns cold I use vaseline on my elbows , knees and heels. It keeps my skin from drying out and cracking due to the cold. And keeps it soft.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
Rinse hair with cold water to shut down folicles for shiny hair
Your body needs water, but it’s best to get some of that from fresh fruits and vegetables. Your body also needs rest–get plenty of sleep and stay hydrated.
“liked” you on facebook (@emmy coffee)
my beauty tip? keep your eyebrows in place by brushing them with clear mascara.
(i know it was embarassing when i’d look in the mirror and realize I had moth eyebrows somehow)
My best beauty tip is to go easy on the greasy food and wash your face every single day (and get enough rest!)
The best thing to do is to moisturize and wear sunscreen every day!
I like you on FB.
The best beauty tip I can offer is to take care of your
body, when everythings good on the inside, it usually
shows on the outside.
The best beauty tip is to use a great exfoliator that is natural and non-abrasive such as one made from lime and sugar or a strawberry that is cut up.
I like you on Facebook now. My beauty tip is for hair! About one a week, I’ll shampoo my hair then condition it, I’ll leave the conditoner on for a few hours or through the night, then rinse it out. It really does a moisture treatment for me!
Best tip is to never think the most expensive beauty products are the best. Sometimes they contain ingredients that irritate some people’s skin. Sometimes, simple and low cost products work best. Use what works.
Like on FB. Just make sure to get plenty of beauty rest. It will also work wonders for your stress, which everyone knows causes wrinkles 😉
sunblock sunblock sunblock!
I use baby lotion on my face it is gentle and doesn’t clog pores!
Moisturizer is your friend. Apply in the morning and at night to clean skin and it can shave a few years off your appearance! make sure the morning moisturizer has sunscreen so you dont end up looking like a leather bag by age 30! 😉
fb fan: xferriza2 (Danielle B)
My best beauty tip is to wash my face with a mild cleanser instead of soap. I rinse alternately with hot and cold water to wash off the cleanser.
I like you on FB – my best beauty tip… Go with what works for you and forget what everyone else is doing!
always wash your makeup off at night!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Liked on Facebook
My best beauty tip is: If you don’t have any lip balm handy, you
can use a tiny dab of lotion on your lips!
Use a good moisturizer year round on your face and neck.
“Liked” on Facebook.
Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
Plenty of rest and lots of fluids.
I clean my face off three times a day with rubbing alcohol followed by a good anti-aging moisturizer. It keeps my face from breaking out and my skin looking young.
have long used these products……good results…
I liked you on facebook! My best beauty tip? I’d have to say…keep that face out of the sun (hat, sunblock, etc…)!
Like you on facebook. My best beauty tip is to get plenty of sleep and avoid the stress to help eliminate those dark circles under the eyes.
great prize im in
sunblock rest, eat fruit and vegatables
Drink lots of water and make sure to moisturize EVERY night before bed.
LIKED BUSS BUSS ON FACEBOOK VIA ANGEL JACKLYN facebook.com/kytah00 & MY BEST BEAUTY TIP IS TO USE QTIPS IN PLACE OF EYESHADOW BRUSHES WHEN YOUR IN NEED kytah00@yahoo.com
I wear moisturizer with sunscreen daily and wash my face nightly no matter how tired I am.
I like you on Facebook. I never go out in the morning without using a moisturizer with sunscreen.
drink a lot of water
I like you on Facebook. My best beauty tip is less is best!
like you on facebook kathy l pease klp1965(AT)myfairpoint(DOTNET)
make your own lipgloss
2 Tbls solid shortening
1 Tbls fruit-flavored powdered drink mix
film container
Mix shortening & drink mix together in a microwave safe bowl till smooth!
Place in microwave on high for 30 seconds until mix becomes a liquid!
Pour into clean film container, or any other small airtight container!
Place mix into fridge for 20-30 minutes or till firm!
My best beauty tip is to fall in love! When you feel good, you look good.
Moisturize before and after applying and taking off any makeup
Liked your blog on FB. My beauty tip would have to be to get plenty of beauty rest and never ever sweat the small stuff.
lyndsey.rullman(at)hotmail(dot)com
After doing my nails I give them time to dry then hit the shower and its easier to fix any polish on my cuticles.
lots of cold water to the face in the am wakes up my face and spirit.
Like you on facebook (Chrystal Jones)
My best beauty tip would be to wash your face and moisturize every night before going to bed. It keeps your skin looking young and healthy.
I don’t know if it’s the best…but I drink my 8 glasses of water today (absolutely no soda for me) and I take my Omega 3 fish oil vitamins everyday.
I try to get plenty of rest and drink lots of water….I try….
I now like you on facebook! justine pierson
My best beauty tip would be to eat well and moisturize, it makes a huge difference!
I put moisturizer on and wear plastic gloves at night to really seal it in.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night to feel revitalized in the morning is the best beauty tip I know. 🙂
My best beauty tip is to drink water and stay hydrated. You will look and feel better.
Wash your face, remove your eye makeup and use a great night cream before going to bed.
liked you on face book my beauty secret is to do not use to many products on your face so it is less likely to have a reaction
Like you on Facebook. Keep your beauty products up to date.
My best beauty tip is to get a regular eyebrow wax- it will do wonders for opening up your face!
I use moisturizer every day and definitely sunblock when needed! Oh and I drink LOTS of water!
Drink plenty of water and avoid direct sunshine.
Use sunblock daily, vitamins and plenty of water.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
Coconut & olive oils are great for your skin & hair.
Wear sunscreen under your moisturizer every day. The SPF contained in moisturizers is NOT enough!
Get enough sleep and drink lots of water.
Thanks for the contest.
I Like you on Facebook (Charlene Kuser)
My favorite beauty tip is using coffee grinds to exfoliate. I save the grinds after my morning brew and use it on my heels and elbows.
Don’t think you have to buy high priced cosmetics to get great results. Mix the high priced items with lower priced items for the ultimate make up look.
Wash your face every night no matter how tired you are.
Avocado oil. I use it all the time it is a great skin, body, and hair moisturizer and is really non greasy.