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Have you noticed the Beauty Tip of the Day widget in my sidebar? Updated daily, it’s a great source for advice on everything from skincare to haircare. You can also print coupons and sign up for samples of your favorite Unilever products (hint: click on the ‘Bonus’ button!).

Though I was sent a selection of Unilever products to sample recently, I’ve been using all these brands for a long time.

  • Pond’s: I remember when I was a little, watching my grandma apply Pond’s cold cream to her face every night. She’s always had the softest skin, so it’s been one of those beauty tips that has stuck with me. The cleansing towelettes are a modern twist on the classic cold cream.
  • Vaseline: I use Vaseline petroleum jelly for everything! Diaper rash ointment, lip balm, moisturizer, makeup remover, etc. I always have a little container of it in my purse, and a jumbo-sized one in the nursery.
  • Dove: The Beauty Bars are my favorite product, but I also use their body washes, shampoo, and deodorant.
  • Q-tips: I like the new vanity box. Not a huge change, but prettifying the packaging is always a nice touch!

Some of my favorite tips from the Beauty Tip of the Day widget are the haircare recommendations, since my hair is a mess more often than not! A few highlights:

  • When hair is wet, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair.
  • Style with a natural boar bristle brush which is gentle on hair and less likely to cause breakage.
  • Try switching the side you part your hair – it is an easy way to add volume and make hair look fuller.
  • Loose, wavy hair is a hot trend. To create the laid back style of loose waves; disperse Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Mousse through hair and braid into sections. When hair is dry, undo the braids and finger comb through it for a free, effortless look.
  • Blow dry hair outside of the bathroom. Steam from the shower creates humidity, which leads to frizz.
  • If you have flyaway hair strands, use an extra toothbrush to tame them. Dab Dove Frizz Control Therapy Taming Cream on the brush and smooth through problem areas.

Unilever is providing one of my readers with a box of goodies! Though the exact contents of the box will be a surprise, I can tell you that it will be a product assortment similar to that one that I received, featuring products from Vaseline, Pond’s, Dove and Q-tips. It’s a very useful prize, valued at $30! To enter, please explore the Beauty Tip of the Day widget in my sidebar, and leave a comment telling me about a tip you learned.

For extra entries:

  • Subscribe to my feed (or let me know if you already do).
  • Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: Enter to win a box of Unilever goodies from @ohMariana (Dove, Pond’s Q-tips, Vaseline – valued at $30) https://bit.ly/3QSSq0
  • Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.
  • Become a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook and share this with your friends!

Contest ends: November 12th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US and Canada entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Written as part of a campaign for Unilever, who supplied the product for review and giveaway. Other than an assortment of product samples, no compensation was received for this post.

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  1. I learned to use a toothbrush to exfoliate my lips as well as petroleum jelly to get them to look luscious again. Thanks for the chance.

  4. I LOVE the tip about layering. I always get dry skin in the fall/winter, so it’s great to know that this helps AND that it’s the “in” fashion – since I do this anyway – haha! 🙂

  6. My favorite tip is keeping Ponds Wet Cleansing Towelettes by your desk to quickly clean up from touching the phone and keyboard. I can imagine how many germs they carry. Thank you!

  15. I learned that it’s good to use a Pond’s Towelette to clean the phone. I guess it’s better than spraying while at the office.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. I liked the tip about hair damage and did not realize I should not be brushing like I am.

  22. I learned that to keep your skin from drying out use a humidifier at night to lock in moisture, and limit bath’s and showers to 10 minutes as well as drink plenty of fluids. Also apply a moisterizer such as Vaseline Clinical Therapy immediately after. Thanks.

  23. I am such a fashion disaster, and I appreciate the tip about layering my clothing. I am glad I have daughters who know fashion, and I appreciate these tips too.

  28. Cleaning your phone with ponds wipes is a great idea! I have those wipes and will have to try that.
    .-= Angela P´s last blog ..Halloween YoCrunch Promo =-.

  31. I learn when in stressful situations drink water,water calms the body an lowers stress,I did NOT know that!

  39. Beating Dry Skin – to keep skin soft & healthy, use a humidifier to lock in moisture at night, drink plenty of fluids, limit showers and baths to 10 minutes, and apply Vaseline Clinical Therapy which provides prescription strength moisture without a prescription is the beauty tip I found most helpful!

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

  49. I didn’t know that drinking water in stressful situations calms the body and lowers stress therefore producing less underarm sweat. Thanks for the chance!

  50. Cold weather can be rough on your skin
    .-= A Mom’s Choice´s last blog ..When Did Rape Become Cool? =-.

  51. I subscribed to your feeds
    .-= A Mom’s Choice´s last blog ..When Did Rape Become Cool? =-.

  54. I love the tip about cleaning your phone with Pond’s wipes. I never would have thought of that! Thanks!

  56. I am now your facebook fan and left a message on my facebook wall so my friends go and enter. (Doreen Rio)

  68. I learned that you shouldn’t dry your hair in the bathroom because the steam contributes to frizz.

  69. I love to put vitamin E gel on my body as soon as I get out of the shower. This makes my skin so soft.

  77. One of the tips today brought out the fact that sleeveless fashions can be worn in fall and winter as well as in warmer weather–just pair them with a sweater or jacket to give a different look to them.

  80. I like the tip about having your hair thouroughly wet before shampooing — I’ve been doing it right all these years! My hair is very thick and I wet it while brushing my teeth in the shower.

  81. I will use the quick lip repair tips this Winter when the cold gets really intense

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  83. today’s tip said to use a cotton swab and help apply lipstick around your lips for a more subdued look!

  88. Slough your lips lightly with a toothbrush, apply Vaseline, and let settle overnight for lips like brand new.

  89. Rinse hair with a mixture of white vinegar and warm water to make hair shiny and prevent itchy, flaky dry scalp in the winter.

  90. Thank you for the giveaway. I think that the moisturizing your lashes with vaseline is interesting.
    .-= Michele´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Zedonk =-.

  94. a tip I learned is to rinse hair with a mixture of white vinegar and warm water to make hair shiny and prevent itchy, flaky dry scalp in the winter. I’m going to try this because I get a very itchy scalp in the winter!

  95. I learned that you should limit showers and/or baths to 10 minutes to help reduce dry skin.

  97. My tip was to stash an “emergency kit” in your car, with Q-tips, wipes, and everything you would need for an on-the-go beauty meltdown. Good idea!

  102. “Be ready for whatever, whenever by creating a beauty ’emergency kit’ of your favorite essentials. Stash in the glove compartment of your car for quick and easy touch-ups while on-the-go.” *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  108. I LOVED the idea about extending the life of your lipstick by transporting it into a small jar with vaseline,blending it and make a lipgloss..wow that is not only being resourceful but gives you an entirely new beauty product..very cool!

  111. I learned that you can extend the life of your lipstick by blending it with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to create lip gloss.

  112. Be ready for whatever, whenever by creating a beauty ‘emergency kit’ of your favorite essentials. Stash in the glove compartment of your car for quick and easy touch-ups while on-the-go.

  113. I liked today’s. Mix the last remaining bits of your lipstick with petroleum jelly to make it last longer. Great tip!

  118. I like the hair tip about stretching out your visits to the salon by trying new styles…it can be as easy as just changing the part in your hair!

  134. Cotton swabs to remove eye-makeup mishaps….I’ve used thousands for this very cause!

    mabelilly28 at yahoo dot com

  139. There’s a very cool tip about using a pillow case torn into strips to tie up your hair for beautiful waves in the morning! I’ll have to try it!

  143. I learned that q-tips now come in seasonal packaging that you can leave out during the holidays, perfect for quick makeup touch ups.

  144. I liked the tip to use Qtips as makeup applicators. They’d be cleaner that using the same brush every day.

  147. I learned you can mix your lipstick with vasoline to form a lip gloss making it last longer
    rjs682(at)yahoo(dot)com

  154. I love the tip about putting the Pond’s Cleansing Towelette’s in the fridge and when you use them it refreshes your face and mood.

  157. Pond’s Cleansing Towelette’s in the fridge sounds like a good tip, especially in the summer

  165. I read the tip about leaving emergency make up in the glove compartment. Always regretting I don’t have more than a few basics in my purse. great idea

  167. I learned that a great way to get full, thick lashes is to fake it! Use fake lashes!
    .-= Cori Westphal´s last blog ..Blog Giveaways Ending 11/12/09 =-.

  171. I think it’s a great idea to limit the length of your shower to prevent drying out your skin and hair. Good for conserving water, too!

  172. I learned that cool weather can take a toll on your skin and you can help your skin stay soft by using a humidifer to lock in moisture at night, drink plenty of fluids and to limit showers and/or baths to 10 minutes.

  178. I like the tips about utting different itmes in the fridge to get better results..especially the one for wipes..so clever. Thanks for the giveaway!

  181. My favorite tip is the one about mixing your lipstick “butts” (or whatever you call them in the bottom of the tube) with a bit of vaseline to make your own lip gloss. Great money saver tip!! Thanks.

  182. I like the tip about using your toothbrush to exfoliate your lips and putting vaseline on them at night for super soft lips in the morning.

  205. I’ve learned that you can use Ponds cold cream as a mask on your face for 10 min, and then remove with a warm washcloth or tissue.

  207. I learned that deodorant stops odor and anti-perspirant stops perspiration, so a combination product like Dove solves both problems.

  210. To keep skin soft and healthy, limit showers and baths to 10 minutes. What?! I can’t shave my legs that fast! lol

  217. What a great idea to limit your shower time to prevent your skin and hair from drying out. Great for water conservation as well!

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