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NIVEA Touch of Sparkle Moisturizing Body Wash

NIVEA Touch of Sparkle Moisturizing Body Wash

NIVEA Touch of Sparkle cream oil body wash is enriched with sparkling diamond powder and has a intoxicating scent of white calla blossoms.  Nivea also offers similar body wash options like touch of harmony, touch of smoothness, touch of happiness, touch of blueberry shower gel, touch of cashmere, touch of serenity & touch of renewal in body scrub.

The shower gel lathers well without the use of a puff and very little of the product is necessary to achieve this. This cream oil body washes feels great on the skin, and rinses off cleanly.

NIVEA Touch of Sparkle Moisturizing Body Wash

This lightly scented body wash leaves your skin soft without leaving it oily. I usually apply lotion after my shower but my skin felt hydrated enough to skip this step but I didn’t since I always take hot showers and that alone can dry out your skin. The NIVEA Touch of Sparkle fragrance lasts long enough to get you through your morning routine but will not overpower your usual fragrance. So go ahead and spritz on your favorite scent!

What are some of your favorite body washes?

Disclosure: I am a NIVEA Digital Influencer and received this product for review. Receipt of product did not guarantee a review and all opinions are my own.

*CLOSED* NIVEA Indulgence Challenge and Giveaway! #NIVEAIndulgence

NIVEA Touch of Renewal and NIVEA Touch of Smoothness beauty giveaway

As a busy mother of two, my bathroom is often my favorite place. It’s a quiet oasis where I can get away and be alone in my own thoughts. I really enjoy taking a late night bath instead of a rushed morning shower so that I can really relax and enjoy my “me time”. But too often I have to opt for the morning share or a quick shower at the gym due to my crazy schedule.

Well NIVEA has a great challenge for all of us that do not always get the chance to indulge in some quality time with ourselves. The NIVEA Indulgence Challenge asks that we trade in our usual rushed shower routine and treat ourselves for two weeks with NIVEA Touch of Renewal and then relax and take time to indulge with NIVEA body wash. I’ve been using the been using NIVEA  Touch of Renewal for a week now and I love how soft my legs feel after the exfoliation. NIVEA’s Touch of Smoothness smells absolutely great and it’s now one of my favorite body washes.

NIVEA Touch of Renewal

Experience this unmatched balance of exfoliation, gentle cleansing and moisturizing lather to leave your skin feeling healthy and beautiful with no greasy feel. Developed with NIVEA’s breakthrough HYDRA IQ Technology to provide your skin with intense, long-lasting moisturization throughout the day.

How it works:  The smoothing formula with Micro Peeling particles and Vitamin E pearls work together to gently exfoliate and reveal silky smooth, glowing skin.

You can win your own bath time dynamic duo of NIVEA  Touch of Renewal and NIVEA Touch of Smoothness body wash. To enter, just send a tweet through Rafflecopter (below) and you will be entered to win this set. You can also gain bonus entries for more changes to win my following me on Twitter or Facebook!

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Rules: This giveaway is open to residents of the US only. You must be 18+ to enter. One winner will be chosen at random on June 28th , 2013. All entries must be received by June 27th 11:59pm EST.

Disclosure: Giveaway sponsored by NIVEA

Review: NIVEA Lip Butters

Review: NIVEA Lip Butter

NIVEA Lip Butters have been on the beauty scene for a few weeks now. I was sent several tins for review and if you know me then you know a love a good “lippy” whether that’s a fabulous lipstick, gloss or lip balm.

So far I’ve tested out the Raspberry Rose Kiss Lip Butter and the Caramel Cream Kiss. The balms are packaged in a convenient flat round tin that’s perfect for throwing in a small clutch or purse. These lip butter gives your lips a subtle sheen and has just a bit of color in it but not enough to wear as a gloss. They have a creamy texture and condition with  Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil.

NIVEA Lip Butters

These NIVEA lip butters are nicely scented especially the Raspberry Rose Kiss which of has a subtle rose scent. The Caramel Cream Kiss smells a bit like caramel popcorn and the Vanilla & Macadamia Kiss has a slight nutty scent (not too much like Vanilla). However NIVEA does carry an unscented version if you prefer something simple.

These lip balms apply smoothly to the lips thanks to their creamy texture. They’re also very hydrating; keeping my lips thoroughly moisturized for several hours without reapplication. A definite keeper for my purse!

Overall, I loved these lips butters: They are affordably priced at about $5.49 per tin! They are uber hydrating and soft lips are a great accessory. These lips butter do an excellent job at keep chapped lips at bay with ingredients like Shea Butter and Almond Oil. And they smell really nice which entices me to use them constantly!

Have you tried NIVEA lips butters?

Disclosure: I am a NIVEA Digital Influencer and received this product for review. Receipt of product did not guarantee a review and all opinions are my own.

NIVEA Smooth Sensation Challenge #ShareTheSensation

NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Lotion Challenge

NIVEA wants everyone to have touchable skin because great skin makes us feel more confident and beautiful. So they’ve developed products with the idea of “touch” in mind.

NIVEA is encouraging everyone to give up they’re regular lotion for 7 days and swap it for NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Lotion. This lightweight lotion has shea butter, gycerin and Hydra IQ Technology to moisturize all day. I’m on Day 2 of the challenge, I normally use shea butter and a combination of various oils and lotions so this challenge should prove interesting!

If you want to give the challenge a shot and try to win a 13.4 oz bottle of NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Lotion then use the hashtage#SHARETHESENSATION on twitter and tweet why you want to try NIVEA with a photo of who you will share your more touchable skin with. You can also retweet this post for a chance to win.

So far I’m am enjoying this lightweight lotion on my dry winter skin; it smells really great. I’ll keep you posted on my progress!

Disclosure: The product featured was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee a review and all opinions are my own.

Nivea Wedding Season Giveaway!

NIVEA skin care lotion and lip balm giveaway

It’s May already and before you know it wedding season and summer will be here. What better time than now to get our skin in shape for some major exposure. Everybody (including men) want to smell great, have smooth skin and soft lips. So Lipstick and Luxury will be giving one lucky reader a set of NIVEA skin care products for both men and women just in time for wedding season!

Here’s what NIVEA had to say: It’s almost May and of course you know what that means – wedding season!  It’s time to share some effective (and affordable!) skin care tips for those soon-to-be brides (bridesmaids, or wedding guests!). NIVEA has the perfect combination of his/her products for a skin care Bridal Boot Camp to make wedding day skin ready for “I do’s”.

The Wedding Season Prize Pack Includes:

For the Ladies:

  • New! NIVEA Kiss of Vitamin Swirl Lip – Its hydrating formula is enriched with Acai Berry and Wild Apple extracts, both rich in vitamins and antioxidants, to help maintain healthy looking, kissable lips.
  • New! NIVEA Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub –with HYDRA IQ technology, this product delivers a unique  balance of exfoliation and a rich cleansing, moisturizing lather.
  • New! NIVEA Extended Moisture Lotion – Keep your skin soft with this fast-absorbing lotion featuring HYDRA IQ technology and Provitamin B5. Extended Moisture Lotion provides up to 48 hours of relief to provide long lasting moisture in preparation for the wedding day.

For the Gentlemen:

  • New! NIVEA for Men 3-in-1 Relax Body Wash – A refreshing yet relaxing shower experience for a groom or groomsman to enjoy before all the excitement.  This body wash with massaging micro-particles, a  rich lather and relaxing scent, rinses off easily, to leave skin feeling clean, comfortable and healthy.
  • NEW! NIVEA for MEN Maximum Hydration Moisturizer with HYDRA IQ and sea minerals– A technologically-advanced, intensive, moisturizer for Dry to Very Dry skin that provides more than 24 hours of moisture to the skin and leaves skin feeling great.

Visit NIVEA’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/NIVEAusa, where you will find additional information on NIVEA products and fun ways to win other great prizes!

Rules and How to Enter to Win:

  1. All contestants must be 18 years old or older
  2. The contest is open to residents of the U.S. only
  3. Contest starts May 2, 2012 12am EST and ends May 18, 2012 12:01 EST
  4. Follow me on Twitter: @LipstickNYC (or Facebook or leave a comment below)
  5. Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below
  6. One winner will be chosen at random on May 19, 2012

 


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Disclosure: The product featured in this giveaway was provided by a PR company. I did not receive any compensation to provide this giveaway.