New Year, New Contests - Part 3

Oh goodness, HUNDREDS of you applied for the Sephora Smokey Eye Kit contest! Unfortunately I only had one kit to give out, and Trina from Canada was the winner! Congrats Trina, do come back and let us know what you think of the kit! This week's prize is quite a luxurious treat for the winner - Darphin Paris HydroFORM Toning Oil. I am a huge fan of body oils in place of traditional lotions because they feel so fabulous, soak into the skin and have long lasting effects. I have used products from the Darphin Paris line and have been highly impressed with the quality, the fragrance and the results. I currently use an oil by them for my face every night and seen a drastic change in the appearance of fine lines and the elasticity and softness of the skin. Oh, and the smell is as lovely as a day in a ritzy day spa. Description from their website on this Toning Oil: This light absorbent toning oil is formulated with a blend of beneficial oils and anti-oxidants that smoothes, invigorates and tones skin, while the uplifting, energizing fragrance stimulates the senses. Key Ingredients: Macadamia; Muscat Rose; Lemon, Orange and Bergamot essential oils; Vitamins C and E Skin type: All Skin Condition: Lack of vitality Your concerns: * Dull skin * Diminished vitality * Lack of energy The results: * Silky-soft, toned skin * Energetic feel * Elevated sense of well-being * Delightful, invigorating scent How to Win: Send an email to me with "Darphin" in the subject and your name and mailing address in the body. This contest is open to all - international readers are included! Emails must be received by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, January 22nd 2008. The winner will be notified on the 23rd and the product will be mailed out that same week. As always, email and mailing addresses and names are never shared, sold or distributed. Winner is chosen by random, but entries without mailing address will be invalid. UPDATE: A review from the winner... I'm on my 5th day of using the oil 1-2X a day. The scent is a nice lemony/lemon grass tone with a hint of sweetness. The feel is silkier and lighter than a standard oil (Neutrogena or baby oil). I would say it's more like massage oil. The oil soaks in quickly and only a small amount is needed (less than the 1 capful recommended for bath use). I've used this out of the shower on slightly damp skin, before bed on dry skin, and in the bath. All are acceptable applications that provide smooth, calm, moisturized skin. The biggest bonus - My parched winter skin was GONE and seemed calmed after only 2 applications! In particular, my legs (calves/ankle area) appear very creamy rather than the standard pink with visible pores that I generally have in this dry winter weather. Something in this oil has a calming effect on the skin, so while I'd love to say other oils are similar, I just can't...it is the first product that actually made me stop scratching at my dry winter legs! The oil is also doing wonders for my heels! I will purchase when this one runs out!