Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration

This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay.

It's happening. A gray hair here, a wrinkle there. My youth is starting to elude me. There's this mirror in kitchen at my office, right next to the microwave, and three times a day, while I am heating water for my peppermint tea, I spend two minutes studying the wrinkles and attempting to pluck the gray hairs along the part in my hair.

I do some things to minimize the wrinkles. I am devoted to sunscreen, wearing it daily, rain or shine, and I try to drink a lot of water, but the truth is I should have been thinking about the effects of aging before now. As if Olay had heard my sighs, a bottle of Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration arrived in the mail. I'm not a connoisseur of facial moisturizers, having used only Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion for the past five-plus years, but I am truly enjoying the new product.

It smells good. This stuff has a lovely, lovely fragrance, which makes me enjoy putting it on in the morning. My husband, who uses my products rather than purchasing his own, does not like the girly smell and complains about putting it on his face to which I say: well, then don't use it, ALL THE MORE FOR ME.

It works. Okay, so I've only been using the product for a couple of weeks and, truth be told, I still have a few wrinkles around my eyes. This stuff did not turn me back into my fresh and dewy 20-year-old self (probably all for the better). However, I had a dry, wrinkly patch on my cheek, about the size of a penny, which I noticed in the rearview mirror of a truck while I was walking down the street a few weeks ago (seriously, that’s how it happened). I mildly freaked out about the spot because it looked, well, weird. For seven days I dutifully applied the Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration to my face, generally, and to the spot in particular, and the weird wrinkly spot is gone. I’ve also noticed a more even complexion in the last few days, evidenced by my using slightly less foundation than usual.

It's reasonably priced. Fancy wrinkle creams are expensive. Have you noticed? Last night, my husband accompanied me to Sephora to buy some foundation and I found him sampling eye creams in the back of the store. "Can you believe this?" he asked, holding up a tiny, tiny tub of wrinkle cream, "$80 for this teeny thing! I just sampled $8 worth on my right eye!" The Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration feels expensive, is full of quality ingredients, but it won't break the bank.

It's oil free. Which means dewy, luminous skin without greasiness. I'm prone to pimples (how is it that I'm 30 and still get them? I mean, really?) so I try to avoid anything greasy. But I still want a fresh, dewy glow that makes it look like I've been enjoying a cup of tea at the beach on a foggy morning. This does the trick.

It has antioxidants. I'll admit, I know basically nothing about antioxidants, except that they are really, really good for you. This stuff has them.

Do you feel like your moisturizer’s fresh feeling can’t last all day? New Olay Total Effects Cooling Hydration instantly cools and leaves skin with a moisturized fresh feeling that lasts from morning to night. This oil-free daily moisturizer provides 7 anti aging benefits in 1 lightweight formula--complete with vitamins, minerals and cooling mint extract for an invigorating burst of freshness. For more information visit the Olay website.

For a chance to win $100 from the wonderful (and beautiful) folks at Blogher, leave a comment telling me what you want in a moisturizer. It's that simple! Then, visit the BlogHer.com Exclusive Offers page where you will find 14 other bloggers’ beauty stories and 14 more chances to win!

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• No duplicate comments.
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• Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 6, 2010.
• This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
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Comments

[Stephanie]

I have been desperately searching for some sort of eye cream to help fade away the tiny "fine lines" that creep in with age. I'm 13 months away from 30 (yes, I am counting downt the remaining months) and I feel like I need more than just my daily moisturizer/SPF. I polled my friends and, believe it or not, most of them said to go with Olay for moisturizer and eye cream. I'm planning on buying a little bottle of eye serum this week...

[Miss Cupcake]

I like body products to be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. I also don't want to put lotion on and then feel like my skin is dry ten minutes later. No pimples should result from using moisturizer and it should smell nice or not at all.

[Katie]

I live in Minnesota. It's winter. That's murder on my skin and it's as though your post read my mind as I am heading out today to find a good, reasonably priced, serious moisturizer. I'll be giving this a try! I need something that can keep my skin from developing icky dry spots, especially between Nov and March.

[Hope]

I like something that will leave my skin soft without feeling like I slathered myself in canola oil. And I want something that will protect my skin.

[Amanda]

I like something that makes my skin feel fresh and clean and makes it look healthier.

[Alayna H.]

I want zero oil, no greasiness, & a limited amount of shineiness.

[Alayna H.]

Read the official rules

[Alayna H.]

Read official rules!

[Stephanie L]

I want a moisturize that soaks into your skin and keeps it moisturized all day. I hate the ones that are greasy and just sit on your skin. It also has to have a good spf.

[Kerri Anne]

I want a moisturizer that can combat the Winter Dry Skin Of Death, which I'm currently rocking and hating with every fiber of my being.

[Meaghen]

Honestly, I just want a moisturizer that works. I've tried so many moisturizers over the years and rarely do any of them do anything to help with my horrible dry winter skin. Oh and I hate how oily a lot of them are!

[Jennifer D]

I like something really light that does work but doesnt make my face feel all greasy.

[Gwen]

At this point my main qualification is something that doesn't make my face red and itchy, which means no -cones (especially dimethicone) and no chemical sunscreens.

[Gwen]

At this point my main qualification is something that doesn't make my face red and itchy, which means no -cones (especially dimethicone) and no chemical sunscreens.

[Bonnie P]

I'm searching for a little thinker moisturizer. One that spreads more evenly
bepoia(at)hotmail(dot)com

[mami2jcn]

I'd like for it to be fragrance free and not greasy.

[mami2jcn]

tweeted-http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/9407624822915073

[kaholly]

I would prefer a scent free moisturizer, but I must have a light cream. I don't like a heavy, oily feeling.

[ksdoolittle]

I don't mind a fresh, clean scent, but I like my face feeling soft, not oily.

[karen]

Mostly I like body products to be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. I also don't want to put lotion on and then feel like my skin is dry ten minutes later. No pimples should result from using moisturizer and it should smell fresh and clean.

[Rae Ann]

Thank you for sharing...I am so glad you said you had oily skin and still like this product! I would LOVE to try it....I have very oily skin and prone to breakouts too!

[Leah]

What do I want in a moisturizer? One with an alarm so that I don't forget to put it on each morning!

okay, seriously, tho, I like moisturizers that are light and not greasy feeling, and they must have SPF. Looking a little more pale is fine because I know I'm less prone to skin cancer :-)

[Vanessa]

I want it to leave my skin feeling fresh and soft, not coated or sticky and be free of harmful chemicals.

[Courtney]

I'm looking for a moisturizer that doesn't mysteriously disappear as the day goes on, but also doesn't feel greasy or thick. It's a balancing act.

[Small Footprints]

I want a moisturizer which is gentle on my overly-sensitive skin, contains a sun screen, and (of course) moisturizes. If it were able to erase those little lines around my eyes ... I'd be forever in love! :)

reducefootprints at gmail dot com

[Kirsten Anderson]

I need a moisturizer that is not oily and is not scented. Something that will start holding my face together... lol.

[Kelly Massman]

love it to feel good on my face-- do use Olay Regenerist–love the way it feels.

thanks!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

[Megan]

I want something mild and gentle.

[Megan]

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/megans_madness/status/9823288607907840

[Gina]

I want a very light moisturizer that lasts all day, doesn't feel greasy, and tingles when I put it on :) I don't want much!

[email protected]

[Gina]

http://twitter.com/#!/TheCraveToSave/status/10049622017835008

tweet tweet!

[email protected]

[meredith]

i want a moisturizer that does not upset my sensitive skin and provides some sun protection too.

[meredith]

tweet http://twitter.com/mermont84/statuses/10080218836377601

[Melanie]

I want something that won't leave my skin even oilier than it already is!

[lisa w.]

I would like a moisturizer that smells as lovely as you describe and would work all day at hiding the lines around my eyes and keeping them at bay! Also, I'd like my dream moisturizer to generally make my skin look luminous and healthy, again just the way you describe! I think I need to try this Total Effects Cooling stuff!

[WenDee Riffe]

i would love for it to soak in the skin and then be gone within--5 mints or so!! i cant stand to feel it an hour after i have applied the product!!!!

[mollie]

i need something that helps with oily skin

molliemam87 at gmail dot com

[mollie]

tweeted here

http://twitter.com/#!/molliemam87/status/10417837822705665

molliemam87 at gmail dot com

[Maria]

A moisturizer that lasts all day long.

[b]

I am not good in this department, so anything is good!

[shannon]

I would love to have one that is oil-free, not greasy, light, won't make me break out, and with a high SPF!

[SuzyQ]

What I would like is something that works on my lines, gives me glowing skin and doesn't break the bank. So even if I don't win this giveaway, I have a new product on my shopping list!

[Becky]

I'd love a moisturizer that lasts all day but doesn't leave my face feeling greasy. preferably something that minimizes pores too!

[Susan Smith]

I look for a moisturizer that is light, doesn't feel greasy, works and doesn't have a heavy perfume smell

[Susan Smith]

http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/11115021266321408

[Kytah00]

WOULD LOVE TO FIND A MOISTURIZER THAT DOESN'T LEAVE MY FACE FEELING GREASY. [email protected]

[Kytah00]

2ND ENTRY TWEET http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/11183980976013313 [email protected]

[TerriAnn]

I need a moisturizer that can also help control the oily T-zone.
cookiesandclogs[at]gmail[dot]com

[Emily N.]

works well under foundation, not break me out and no parabens

[Dee]

no oil, no grease, no shin, just smooth beautifully looking skin is all I ask for in a moisturizer

[Steph]

I want SPF and non-perfmued!

[Steph]

http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/11270497295663104

[Ria]

I want a moisturizer that makes my skin glow- not shine
rmartinclarke at gmail dot com

[Ria]

http://twitter.com/#!/rsmc1/status/11297695033466880
rmartinclarke at gmail dot com

[Judith]

i live in AZ hydrating is utmost importance. It is too much to ask for a once a day but I would like a 2x a day moisterizer.

[Judith Van Alphen]

http://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/11308442690002944

[Kelsey]

I need a moisturizer that doesn't make my face look like an oil slick! Also, one without fragrance. I have very sensitive skin.

[Georgia]

Don't like anything greasy at all so it has to be light and soak in quick.

gmissycat at yahoo dot com

[Georgia]

Tweeted here too

http://twitter.com/gmissycat/status/11459549793886208

gmissycat at yahoo dot com

[Haven]

Something for dry skin and redness. Also no added fragrance.

[Haven]

blogged

http://havensinformer.blogspot.com/2010/12/olay-giveaways.html

[Mary M]

What I want is to have my dry skin go away.
[email protected]

[Mary M]

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/marybug2/status/11553270279446528
marybug2 at yahoo.com

[shel]

Non-greasy..very light...and a clean scent. I can't stand a heavy cream moisturizer, I like it if it's clear or just shaded white.

shel704 at aol dot com

[shel]

http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/11564594015240192

[Dana]

Eco-friendly ingredients like no parabens for me

[Sunshyn V]

I'd like a long lasting moisturizer which doesn't smell strongly of perfume.
chainmail(at) iwon(dot) com

[Sunshyn V]

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/11580654869286912

[Cappytweet]

not oily, not greasy, long lasting... it could have a fragrance :)

[email protected]

[Cappytweet]

tweeted:
http://twitter.com/cappytweet/status/11590804476788736

[email protected]

[MJ]

I want something light that won't clog my pores and doesn't have a super heavy scent.

[Jill H]

I want a moisturizer that isn't greasy and keeps me moisturized all day.

[Left_the_stars]

Anaheim moisturizer must be non greasy and fast absorbent for me

Thank you for hosting this giveaway

Louis
schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

[Left_the_stars]

I tweeted your giveaway

schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

[Jill H]

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/11609820922650625

Thanks!

[Chrissiemz]

I would love to find something that is oil free I have the worst oily skin ever something that helps with puffy eyes and dark under eyes and of course fine lines I guess I want it all no but really if there was something to help with puffiness and fine lines would be great

[Kerry]

I want something that will moisturize without leaving my skin greasy.

[Kerry]

tweeted: http://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/11625695742529537

[Tannawings]

It has to be non greasy and light- yes, my favorite is Olay- and I am 50 :)

[email protected]

[Tannawings]

http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/11655976746749952
tweety

[email protected]

[Eve]

I have noticed dryer skin lately and its bothering me. I use to have much more oily skin. Im just using more moisturizing products lately,so I use products with lipids now and more moisturizing ingredients including oils maybe I should start using olay. I really dont want wrinkles early.

shopgurl101 @gmail .com

[Eve]

tweet http://twitter.com/shopgurl/status/11664185091948544

[allison]

I use about 6 different "lotions and potions" at night. I would LOVE to try just one...that works!! Can't wait to try this one out! Thanks so much!

[janita]

no oil to block pores. just skin goodnes that is afordable. Can't we all be beautful?? thank you for a chance to win!

[Amber]

Light and not greasy!

[Elizabeth]

I want something that I can't feel on my face after I put it on, if that makes sense.

[Elyse]

I'd love a mositurizer + sunscreen that doesn't irritate my skin. Even the ones for sensitive skin leave my skin feeling irritated.

[Pearl]

unscented, non-greasy, deals with the results of dry indoor air (air conditioning in summer, heatingin winter) to keep my skin smooth without dry patches.

[Jeannette]

my moisturizer needs to be light and non-greasy. it can't leave my skin feeling oilier than it was before i applied it.

[Dallas]

I'm all about sensitive skin moisturizers, fragrance-free, lasting, and non-oiliness.

[meeyeehere]

I really need something for my dry skin,thats most important and something for very sensitive skin
[email protected]

[PauleyD]

I look for a moisturizer that is heavy in the winter. I like to ski and snowboard and if I don’t use a heavy formula my skin gets red and chafed after enjoying winter sports.
In the summer something light with sunblock is ideal.

pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com

[PauleyD]

http://twitter.com/lpauld68/status/11874918023041024

pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com

[Angie Lilly]

For me the first thing I look at and love about my products are that they are vegan and as natural/organic as you can find! They also work great!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

[Angie Lilly]

I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/11885285545615360
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

[sherin]

I want something that will quench my skin, but won't make me break out. I also love it to be a bit dewy looking!

[Scott Lilly]

it is important that my products be unscented, non-greasy, light, quick to absorb, and cruelty free! I also don't buy anything with animal by-products in it.
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

[Scott Lilly]

my tweet http://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/11887155026595841
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

[nancy]

Anything that will make my skin softer. I used to use really expensive moisturizers, but a friend of my who is a dermatologist, told me that Olay is just as good as La Mer at about one tenth the price. There is no magic ingredient when it comes to moisturizers, you just pay for the delusion.

[Monica B]

I look for a moisturizer that makes my skin feel hydrated and look soft and dewy. Love, love, love that!