Review: Dove SkinVitalizer

What They Say: "The NEW Dove™ SkinVitalizer is a first-of-its-kind, daily face cleansing tool with a technologically advanced method that delivers a deep clean as well as massaging and exfolitating benefits for healthy, beautiful skin. The NEW Dove™ SkinVitalizer is designed for use with Dove® Cleansing Pillows. Available in two formulas, these pillows are gentle on all skin types and leave skin feeling wonderfully clean, soft and radiant."

Jen's Experience: Sometimes when it's time to go to bed and it's really late, I have a hard time motivating myself to wash my face. But now that I've got this tool, I really don't have any excuses any more. All I have to do is put the facial cleansing pillow on the Skinvitalizer, hit the 'go' button, and not only do I get to wash my face without a whole lot of effort, but I actually get a better clean than when I use a washcloth and a cleanser. I use the cleansing side rather than the more rough exfoliating side since my skin is sensitive, but all the same, I've never had an issue with breakout out after using it. I'm just so impressed. This is one drugstore item that's absolutely worth trying.

Retail Price: $11.99 (Drugstore.com)

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Review: Dove Ultimate Clear Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant

What They Say: "Revolutionary new formula won’t leave white marks on clothes! Contains ¼ translucent moisturizers to care for your underarm skin. Provides powerful 24 hour protection."

Toya’s Take: With summertime here (unofficially), the heat and humidity are starting to go through the roof here in lovely Charm City. It’s time to gear up for the next few sweaty, sticky months. I’m not a heavy sweat-er, but anyone can look forward to perspiration if you try to make it through the summer months around here. For years, Secret has been my deodorant of choice, but I’ve found something better. Folks, meet Dove Ultimate Clear. It is the most awesome deodorant ever! It applies in a silky smooth manner and doesn’t sting like heck when you use it on freshly shaved armpits. It gives unbelievable protection – I remain fresh and dry all day. And the best part? No nasty white marks on my black tops! (I still haven’t figured out how to get those things off – I hear baby wipes are a good trick, I’ll have to try those.) This product has me sounding like a deodorant commercial! I’m telling you – this stuff is great.

Retail Price: $4.49 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere, and online at drugstore.com)

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Hot Off the Press: Summer Comes Early This Year With Dove Energy Glow

Contest Gives Real Women the Chance to Appear in a Dove Ad

GREENWICH, CT, February 14, 2007 – Millions of women have visited the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty Web site, many of them asking how they can be part of the campaign. Beginning today, Dove is giving women the opportunity to appear in its next advertisement. Inspired by the Energy Glow line of moisturizers with self-tanners, the Dove Look Like Summer, Feel Like Summer Essay Contest invites women to share the summer experiences that make them glow.

Fashion and beauty expert Paige Sachs, who works with such magazines as Lucky, Glamour and Vogue, joins Dove to help kick-off the Look Like Summer, Feel Like Summer Contest and encourage women to submit their entries at www.doveglow.com. The contest asks entrants to describe what summer means to them, and then submit a photo of themselves in that summer setting.

“Many of us wish summer could last all year,” said Sachs. “The Look Like Summer, Feel Like Summer Contest gives women a fun opportunity to be whisked away with thoughts of summer even as the snow is still melting away.”

Five women with the most impactful essays will win a summer getaway to their choice of five exciting destinations, a trip to New York City for a professional photo shoot, shopping money and a chance to appear in a national Dove magazine ad. Entries will be accepted from 12:00 A.M. EST on February 12, 2007 to 11:59:59 P.M. EST on March 22, 2007. The winners will be announced in June 2007 and may appear in the July issues of Lucky and Glamour.

“People have been so supportive of the Dove campaign and are continuing to engage in dialog about real women,” said Kathy O’Brien, Dove marketing director. “This contest provides another chance for women to participate in our campaign and share their voice.”

Look Like Summer, Feel Like Summer Contest entries will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges. Scoring will be based on creativity, written expression, sincerity and photo relevance to the contest theme. Contest rules are available at www.doveglow.com.

Every day summer skin is your own best accessory with the Dove Energy Glow line of moisturizers with self-tanners. Products include improved Beauty Body Lotion with Subtle Self-Tanners that boast an additional 50 percent more moisturizers, and new Facial Moisturizers with a Touch of Self-Tanner. Both moisturizers are available in two shades for fair to medium and medium to dark skin tones. Dove Energy Glow products leave skin soft and smooth while enhancing skin’s natural tone and giving it a sun-kissed look. The products are available in food, drug, mass and club retail outlets.

Review: Dove Energy Glow Brightening Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15

What They Say: "NEW Dove® Energy Glow™ Brightening Moisturizer for normal to dry skin improves skin clarity by revealing more evenly-toned skin. It brightens skin, leaving it fresh, soft and youthful-looking. To help maintain that beautiful radiance over time, it protects your skin with SPF 15, vitamins and an energy-rich moisturizer."

Jen's Experience: As a moisturizer junkie, I am always thrilled to find a great product at the drugstore, especially one with a reasonable price. I was in search of a good facial moisturizer that would wouldn't irritate my sensitive skin, would work great under all my makeup, and would really deeply moisturize my often dry skin. I love how thick this moisturizer is and how well it soaks into my skin. I stay moisturized but not greasy. If you've got more normal or oily skin, I would think this product would just be too much. For dry and sensitive skin, though, this product is top notch. Who says you have to pay a fortune for a good quality moisturizer?

Retail Price: $8.99 (Drugstore.com and drugstores everywhere)

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