Say Goodbye to Winter Dry and Hello Olay Ultra Body Wash!

Mar 20th, 2012 | By | Category: Beauté, Fashion
If you haven’t noticed yet, this has been one of the strangest winters in recent memory. Mother Nature has never been quite this fickle and it’s been difficult to plan what to wear around these parts. We never packed away our shorts, flip-flops and sweatshirts. In California, we’ve had very little rain – and our front lawn is very dry. It’s not unusual to see sprinklers turned on during the weekend on our street; chats with neighbors leave us all shaking our heads and shrugging our shoulders.

The grass isn’t the only thing dry around here. In fact, a few weeks ago, I had a conversation with my sister about the change in my nightly routine. I’ll to cut to the chase. I was itching like I’ve never itched before. My skin was so dry, none of my moisturizers was helping. The conversation led to me getting a lecture on histamines getting fired up at night. Really? Just before bedtime? Super itchy like this? That led to an expensive purchase of over-the-counter allergy medication. Ugh, more medicine. When the call to review Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash came from BlogHer, it didn’t take me two seconds to raise my hand! Yes, ME! I who itch a lot will gladly review your body wash!Itchy me was still looking for relief from flaky, itchy winter dry skin! Needless to say, when the bottle arrived in the mail (and I hadn’t yet known that I would be reviewing this product), I took a shower. A long, drawn-out, luxurious hot shower.

Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash

This is not your usual body wash. There is more than a whole JAR of Olay Moisturizer inside. And you can feel that immediately. The ‘ooh la la yay me’ ultra-rich lather left my skin smooth, clean and clear, and I scrubbed all the winter dead cells away. The label suggest results after 4 showers. I took two showers that first day. [cue the song "Desperado" here!]

Over a jar of Olay Moisturizers inside! You'll feel it!

After a week of using this product, I’m thrilled to share my new nightly routine with you. No more antihistamines for me. AND I don’t even need extra moisturizing – it’s built in to my body wash! Time-saver some? That gives me more time to focus on the other life dailies! I’ve also begun soaking my hands and feet in warm water with the body wash and I’m loving the results as well. Now I’ve got to ask YOU! How do you simplify your day to carve out some ‘me time,’ which I know we all need, right? Comment on this post to share your replies and be eligible to win a $50 Visa gift card! I’d love to hear your stories! As for me, can you hear me say ‘yay Olay’? They had me at ‘over a jar of moisturizer inside‘ on this luxurious product. I know you’ll love it too.

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  • http://twitter.com/mami2jcn Mary Happymommy

    I simplify my morning beauty routine by really keeping makeup very simple. I only wear blush and lip gloss on any given day, sometimes concealer if my skin needs it, and mascara only on special occasions!
    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  • http://twitter.com/mami2jcn Mary Happymommy
  • mandy83

    i simplify my beauty routine by blowdrying my hair at night and also by choosing an outfit then too.

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

  • mandy83
  • http://twitter.com/roso1946 Rosa

    I simplify my routine by keeping my skin well moisturized, and when in a hurry, I just add some blush.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000289253157 Courtney Bella

     wear tinted moisturizer instead of foundation

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

    • http://cloutandabout.com/ Clout & About

      That’s one of my routines too!  

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000289253157 Courtney Bella
  • http://twitter.com/Thisris Marisa

    Great giveaway! I simplify by using tinted moisturizer and tinted chapstick.  They’re magical.

  • http://twitter.com/Thisris Marisa

    Great giveaway! I simplify by using tinted moisturizer and tinted chapstick.  They’re magical.

    • http://cloutandabout.com/ Clout & About

      I love tinted moisturizer (with sunscreen) too and I use that when we have to be dressed up for something.  If it’s just a casual family day, I just put on some SPF moisturizer. Thanks for the comment!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kess-N-Crystal-Warren/1002173928 Kess N Crystal Warren

    I keep Olay cleansing clothes beside my bed to help on nights when I forget to wash my face and take off my makeup. I also have sample sizes of my moisturizer and skin serum beside my bed to use when I forget that step too! 

  • http://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina Elena

    I simplify by using 2-in-1 products

    elena150980@yahoo.com

  • http://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina Elena
  • Stephanie Jones

    im going to use dry shampoo on busy days

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

  • Stephanie Jones
  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Pry/100001681528724 Anna Pry

    i got a simpler hair cut
    thepryfamily@gmail.com

  • http://countrychicchronicles.wordpress.com/ Michelle

    I simplify my routine by organizing more. I lay out the clothes that I plan to wear. Print off to do lists.

  • Debbie Bellows

    I have a nice vanity area in my bathroom that I’m able to keep everything organized and ready for my morning routine.  Showering at night helps saves time in my routine as well
    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot)com

  • Debbie Bellows

    here is my tweet link:

    https://twitter.com/#!/bellows22/status/182686339756589058

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessica-Fong/100003375801046 Jessica Fong

    I try to be as simple as possible in the mornings… just a little lip gloss and mascara!  I also shower at night too so I can spend more time sleeping :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessica-Fong/100003375801046 Jessica Fong
  • Karina Lee

    i use tinted moisturizer to eliminate a step in my routine

  • Karina Lee
  • Janice Cooper

    I keep my hair simple and wear minimal makeup

  • Janice Cooper
  • cindy wright

    At night, I shower and let my hair dry naturally…In the morning, I just refresh the curls with a little spritz and off I go (I don’t wear makeup either).   I put on lotion right after the shower too to help moisturize

  • susan1215

    I simplify my beauty routine by wearing a minimal amount of makeup and letting my hair dry naturally.

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

  • susan1215
  • cindy wright

    I shower at night and let my hair dry naturally.  Then in the morning I just have to spritz my curls and go….also put on moisturizer after the shower

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steph-Sweeper/100002939351950 Steph Sweeper

    i simplify by washing my face in the shower!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steph-Sweeper/100002939351950 Steph Sweeper
  • JessieC

    I simplify my
    routine by using tinted moisturizer and lip gloss in order to save time in the
    morning.

    tcarolinep at
    gmail dot com

  • JessieC
  • http://twitter.com/kj20082006 tara pittman

    I lay out clothes the night before

  • http://twitter.com/uTry_it uTry.it

    Some of the ways that I’m able to simplify my morning beauty
    routine?  I put less make ups.  Yes, it took me a while to get used to it but
    I’m loving it so far.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  • http://twitter.com/uTry_it uTry.it

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/184188087121887233

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sandra-Kao/627005945 Sandra Kao

    i shower in the evenings so i don’t have to in the morning

  • DeeG131

    I use 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner! I also cleanse my face while showering instead of doing so at the sink.

  • DeeG131

    I use 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner! I also cleanse my face while showering instead of doing so at the sink. deeg131 at gmail dot com

  • DeeG131
  • DeeG131
  • http://twitter.com/kellysaver kelly d

    I set out my clothes the night before and do any last minute tasks, so that in the morning I can wake up 15 minutes early and enjoy me time
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

  • http://twitter.com/kellysaver kelly d
  • http://twitter.com/dmarie824 Denise LeBegue

    I skip makeup on weekdays and just use moisturizer and lipgloss :)

  • http://twitter.com/dmarie824 Denise LeBegue
  • http://twitter.com/syytta songyue yu

    I save time by using not much body wash so I don’t need to moisturize. Body wash with moisturizer sounds better though. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
    songyueyu at gmail

  • http://twitter.com/syytta songyue yu
  • Melissa O.

    I simplify by putting on lotion after showering at night and then only washing my face and putting on basic make up in the morning.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

  • Gina Maddox

    I simplify my routine by using the basics – a good tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, and mascara. Thanks for the chance to win!gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

  • Gina Maddox

    tweet-
    https://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/187974467027349505
    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

  • http://twitter.com/mermont84 memoma

     

    Ive simplified my routine
    in order to save time by moisturizing at night 

  • http://twitter.com/mermont84 memoma
  • Christina Tong

    I simplify my day to carve out some “me time” by only applying moisturizer and lip gloss. It saves me time in the morning.

     

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Christina Tong

    I tweeted about this giveaway:

    https://twitter.com/#!/ctong2/status/189150383271198720

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

  • nuthouse

    I only wash my hair every other day instead of daily.

  • nuthouse
  • family74014

     I shower @ night and use all in one products
    family74014 at gmail dot com

  • amwiden

    I prepare my lips once a week with a sugar scrub and gently loosen chapped skin and apply lip balm overnight.  I imagine my outfit during the night so in the morning it’s easy to make a choice between a few “loved” clothes.
    amwiden at aol dot com

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/7BKGGBK427R5EVTJKBFRBHOVPM Ashley

    I simplify by using 2 in 1 products

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/7BKGGBK427R5EVTJKBFRBHOVPM Ashley
  • MCantu1019

    I wash my hair at night and then in the morning I just use moisturizer on my face.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

  • http://asahmlookingforadeal.blogspot.com/ coriwestphal

    I try to do as much as I can the night before.  That way I’m not rushing around in the morning trying to get backpacks together, lunches made, and everyone dressed and ready to go!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  • http://twitter.com/kytah00 Angel Jacklyn

    I use a special hemp shampoo where I only need to wash every other day. That saves me a good 20 minutes every other day! kytah00@yahoo.com

  • http://twitter.com/kytah00 Angel Jacklyn
  • http://asahmlookingforadeal.blogspot.com/ coriwestphal
  • http://beachbird2.blogspot.com Judy B

    I slather on my moisturizing facial cleanser on my way to the shower to get a quick start

  • http://beachbird2.blogspot.com Judy B

    Tweeted:
     https://twitter.com/#!/BBirdie2/status/191342233461604352

  • slehan

    I simplify by having wash & wear hair.
    Thanks for the contest.

  • slehan
  • http://profiles.google.com/willitara Betty Curran

    I have very short hair so I don’t have to spend time curling or straightening.

  • jilll

    I keep my morning routine easy, just a little make up and a simple hair style.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • jilll

     Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/191846247726977025
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • AngelaLilly

     I simplify by not wearing makeup and having a natural hair style that does not require product or styling, so its just dry and go!  Plus I am a SAHW with no kids, so plenty of time for me!
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  • AngelaLilly

     I tweeted here:  https://twitter.com/#!/MsTofuFairy/status/191883001951555584
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  • Carmen Nuland

    I get my daughter to go to bed early so I can have a little me time.

  • http://profiles.google.com/willitara Betty Curran

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/willitara/status/192272240308535296

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

  • Kimberly B.

    I simplify my routine by taking a shower the night before, having a hairstyle that is easy to care for, wearing minimal makeup with a tinted moisturizer and lip gloss.

  • Kimberly B.
  • hofken

    I simplify my routine by using multi-tasking products (like tinted moisturizer)

    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

  • hofken
  • Atreau

    I keep my skin well hydrated so that I don’t have to fuss with a lot of lotion.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000533038785 Michelle Spayde

    I skip the blower, and stick to mascara and lip gloss unless I have to be somewhere.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000533038785 Michelle Spayde
  • Amanda Jasinski

    I don’t blow dry my hair and I brush my teeth while my hair conditions.

  • Amanda Jasinski