Temperatures are dropping, daylight savings is just around the corner, so it’s safe to say that winter is on it’s way. With the arrival of winter comes colder weather and drier skin, which makes it just about the right time to start thinking about switching up your skincare regimen. Most of us tend to need more hydrating and moisturizing skincare products during the winter months, so it’s rather timely that Olay has recently launched two new products in their Regenerist Luminous line at Walgreens that just might be the perfect addition to prepare your skin for winter. Let me tell you more about them:
Olay Regenerist Luminous Facial Oil ($25.99) is a lightweight non-greasy facial oil formulated with coconut, apricot kernel, grape seed extract, sunflower, evening primrose, sesame, jojoba, babassu, and mimosa oils. This addictive face oil absorbs instantly, makes your skin supple and gives it a gorgeous luminous glow. I am really smitten with this drugstore facial oil because it smells like a fresh peeled tangerine, it’s super light (actually more of a dry oil) and it makes my skin radiant.
While we are on the subject of oils, I wanted to clear up a few misconceptions about using oils on your face:
MYTH: Oil causes breakouts
FACT: Grape seed oil has a high concentration of linoleic acid, which helps fight acne while retaining moisture for soft, supple skin
MYTH: Oil clogs pores
FACT: Unlike some synthetic oils, natural oils like apricot kernel are less likely to clog pores while helping to restore moisture
MYTH: Oil makes skin greasy and shiny
FACT: When using the right amount—just a few drops—natural oils absorb instantly, giving your skin a sheer glow rather than a shine.
MYTH: Oil makes skin oily
FACT: Oil balances oil. Over-cleansing can cause your body to overcompensate, producing more oil than necessary. Natural oils can help replenish and balance moisture and keep pores clear.
Now back to the Olay Regenerist Luminous discussion . . .
Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream ($25.99) is a very hydrating rejuvenating and brightening cream that penetrates deep into the skin’s surface and makes it glow. I love the luxurious texture of this cream, how it makes my skin soft and supple and over time it has noticeably lightened my dark spots.
Or you can try to win these products for yourself by entering my Olay Luminous Prize Pack Giveaway below. Here are the deets:
- Prize: 1 Winner will receive an Olay Regenerist Luminous Facial Oil & Tone Perfecting Cream, an Aquis Micro Fiber Headband & a $75 Walgreens Gift Card ($130+ Value)
- How to Enter: Please use the Rafflecopter Widget below for your entries. You can enter daily through tweeting & posting a comment on this blog post
- Restrictions: Must be 18+, US resident
- Contest Dates: 10/30/14 to 11/14/14 at 12 am EST
Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Olay & Walgreens to host this giveaway, but all opinions and glowing radiant skin are my own.
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I would have to say my favorite secret is hemorrhoid cream for winters skin. because it is always helpful for me.
Walgreens will take back any makeup you are not satisfied with so you can afford to experiment a little.
Baking soda and salt to make teeth clean and white.
Clean and clear face wash! I’ve used it forever and it works great!
Witch Hazel as a toner. 🙂
pull beauty sponges apart and use the rough side to apply foundation
Neutrogena Clear Pore Face Wash – dermatologist recommended it and I’ve used it for years
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara. It is surprisingly the best mascara I’ve ever used.
I do the tooth paste trick also. It really does work!
Cheap hairspray (with alcohol) will take ink out of clothing in the wash if you spray it on the spot right away.
I use baking soda to exfoliate.
I best beauty secret is to use lotion twice a day in this cold weather. Thanks for this wonderful sweep 🙂
I buy mascara and eyeliner at cvs, and they are a great deal: covergirl, maybelline etc…cheap but reliable.
use sulfate free shampoo for shiny hair
Oh my grandmother always did Aquanet hairspray for mosquito bites!!! It did work and make them not itch! We sure smelled funny as kids though! 🙂
If I have a pimple I crush an aspirin, mix it with water and apply the paste to the pimple.
garb age bags that are from walgreens i love their brand and i save tons of money!
Some cheap finds work just as good as name brand.
When planning on putting on liquid eyeliner, first use a pencil liner to draw your line because it is easier to make a straight line. Then go back over the line with your liquid eye liner. The result is that your eye liner will stay on smudge-free and well-lined.
My secret look for store brands! They are often very good.
I love the fact that I can buy great products at the drugstore saving money and getting rewards.
I use lotion as makeup remover.
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I use baby oil for body lotion.
I mix cheap brands to create something perfect for me.
My secret is to use drugstore clear mascara as a brow gel
I really want to try this! I am almost out of a few of my current skin products.
I like using a drug store reward card to get discounts and extra buck on my beauty purchases.
I use drugstore brand free and clear of scents baby wipes for makeup remover way way cheaper
The monistat chafing gel for a primer
I use Camilla oil for years
coconut oil for softer hair
i like to use walgreens brand products. i find they are almost as good or better than most name brand products.
Rinse hai with ACV
To shop the clearance rack whenever possible!
I have discovered Jojoba oil! I use it has a makeup remover and a moisturizer. It’s replaced a ton of products in my arsenal. I couldn’t live without it! And it’s like $15 for a bottle that lasts 6 months or more!
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I love Rimmel London ScandelEyes Mascara. It’s my favorite!
My best beauty care secret is Using baby powder on my hair when it’s oily and when I don’t have time to shower in the morning
Sunscreen. Everyday all the time.
Winter skin moisture is important.
olay 7 moisturizer
I use olive oil dabbed on my face..
My best beauty care secret is hairspray and other hair care items seem to go on sale more there and with coupons you can really save.
I use Drug Store brand moisturizer and it works just as good as name brand does.
suave.. they smell good for being so cheap
I use oil to wash my face. My complexion has been great since I started doing this!
My favorite little tip is to spend on good razors and shaving gel. The cheap stuff just will leave you bumpy and sad.
John Frieda Shampoo — it is the same or better quality as salon brands at a small fraction of the price.
earning rewards for free beauty products
Using lip balm to smooth out my eye brows
I think my favorite drugstore beauty secret, you get what you pay for.
To also put lotion on your hand.
elf HD translucent powder! no worry about color match, amazing texture, MUFE HD powder dupe!
coconut oil for everything!
i use toothpaste on zits
My favorite drugstore secret would be that I get almost all my makeup, lotion, and skin care products! I also make sure I have each drugstore’s coupon books and savings cards to save more!
The only secret I have for my beauty products and secrets is to watch for sale prices and to buy in bulk when they are on sale. But I love Oil of Olay Products. I have used it since I was young!
My drugstore beauty secret is…. subscribe to the local paper to get coupons or look at store ads for the best deals!! Good, quality cosmetics don’t have to cost a fortune. Just find what you need on sale and use a coupon. 🙂
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara.
I love shopping at Walgreen’s for couponing!
I love Olay products and the Regenerist line is great!
My favorite is that I mix foundations. I’ll add less expensive brands to pricey ones! Shhhhhh 🙂
I love the Yes To product line. They offer affordable, natural products that are free of parabens, SLS, etc. and cruelty-free!
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is using Ponds cold cream to easily remove my make up and soften my skin
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is the Mabeline in the Pink tube. I have been using it for years and get lots of compliments on my eyes!
dont really have any drugstore beauty secret only to go on stocking days
mine is their lip gloss!
My favorite drug store products would have to be my true match foundation
I hope i win this!!
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is NYX, they have lots of great dupes for high end makeup and even better
I don’t think they are secrets but I like to use witch hazel on my face to help prevent break outs and I will use a little hemorrhoid cream for under eye bags.
My only “secret” is that my Walgreens once gave me some sample lipstick which was nice to be able try before buying.
walgreens 😉 !!
I buy Baking Soda and use it to whiten my teeth; however, it has many other uses as well.
Apple Cider Vinegar is actually a GREAT toner!
i would have to say my favorite secret is to go to walgreens because they always have clearance deals and great deals on stuff they are trying to get rid off so its great to load up on your makeup supplies
Shop the sales on Sunday, clip coupons and always check the clearance rack.
Nice site! I really appreciate your opinions and the great contest 🙂
I’m a huge fan of Olay products and since I’ve turned 51, I want to make I keep spoiling my skin with Olay’s beautification products. I swear by it. I entered the contest. Thank you 🙂
Not really sure this would be considered a drug store beauty secret by I usually get my Burt’s Bees facial scrub there. I love that stuff!
Petroleum Jelly works wonders
A drugstore employee was the one who told me to shave using lotion. Been doing it for many years now 🙂
I love aveeno products
Buy all products on sale!
An oil that is only $4 but it awesom on hair and my face!
I have bought Ponds cold cleansing creme for years at Walgreens. It removes makeup so nicely. It doesn’t dry out my already too dry Arizona sun dried skin. And it’s affordable!
I hadn’t even heard of this Olay product before, sounds great
Coupons! Haha
wait for the sales, like buy one get one free !:) love the drugstore sales…
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is always check out in store coupons to pair with manufactuers coupons. You can save a bunch.
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is buying shampoo on sale and using a coupon, too.
I use Ponds cold cream to remove make-up and the jar lasts a long time.
My favorite drug store beauty secret is using bay oil to moisturizer! Cheap and efficient!
It’s important to exfoliate daily. I take a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and clean by skin a few times a week.
Many products like the Olay and Yes To Carrots lines , offer fabulous quality at a reasonable price. Yes To Blueberries is better than products costing hundreds of dollars!
I only buy products from drugstores (hello, budget!). When a new product comes out, I always check the paper for coupons. Maybelline makes a high quality products.
I love L’Oreal mascara. It’ better than some more expensive brands
My favorite beauty tip is you can get the store brand, it’s pretty much the same product.
I like the secret that a few drops of oil can add a sheer glow to your skin.
I can’t really think of any secrets. I do like to buy my cosmetics at drugstores though. You can get really good deals if you match sales with coupons.
Shopping the orange markdown stickers at Walgreens can get some great cosmetic bargains!
Carmex lip balm to help me with dry lips in the summer and it does not cost a lot of money! And I love the Olay body wash 24 moisture because it makes my skin feel so soft.
My favorite drugstore beauty secret/product is Maybelline black liquid/gel eye liner. It does not smudge at all yet it can be removed with eye makeup remover easily. Win win to me.
My favorite drugstore beauty secret is using Aquaphor as lip balm.
I use neosporn on my face at night to heal scars<3