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Sunday, January 23, 2011

welcome to blog spa: take care of your skin giveaway

Wouldn't it be great if we could all pencil in a day at the spa together?  We could finally meet face to face and chat over manicures, gab during facials and giggle in the midst of pedicures. 

Hmm . . . that would have to one pretty big spa!

Well, since we can't do that, Bev (of Flamingo Toes fame) and I want to welcome you to Blog Spa . . . you've spent a year taking care of others, making gifts for others, doing for others . . . this week is about taking care of you.  We will be offering our own tips and tutorials plus giveaways from some great shops. 

So stop by every morning this week for a great giveaway and every evening for a spa tip or tutorial.   

To start off our Blog Spa I want to introduce you to a great Etsy store . . . Skin Journey.  Skin Journey provides a line of quality spa products for body and facial care.   




Plus, I love that Skin Journey carries sample/travel sizes as well so that you can try out a variety of products to see which one you like before you commit to a full-size product AND then get your fav products in travel sizes . . . woohoo. 

To kick off Blog Spa, we are giving away a Basic Facial Care Set from Skin Journey.

Basic Facial Care Set from Skin Journey

First entry:
~Tell me about your skin care routine.

Leave a comment for each extra entry:
~Be or become a twelve crafts follower . . . and PLEASE don't just follow for the giveaway and then unfollow once the giveaway is over.  I know that might sound rude, but seriously, if you don't want to follow, don't . . . I won't be mad.  There are other ways to enter.
~Be or become a follower of the Flamingo Toes.
~Visit Skin Journey and let me know your favorite product.
~Heart that product on Etsy (add it to favorites).
~Heart the shop on Etsy (add it to favorites).
~Let me know if you have our cute Blog Spa button up on your blog.

Blog Spa on!


Blog Spa is sponsored by these great shops:
Amber's Lemongrass Spa Shop

256 comments:

  1. i don't do much - just wash my face with water! i could probably use something else and would love to try this stuff!

    slstepec@hotmail.com

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  2. I use avon skin cream after my shower. I probably should do more, but I'm lazy. :(

    laurawilson25@hotmail.com

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  3. I follow you through my google reader.

    laurawilson25@hotmail.com

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  4. I also follow Flamingo Toes (where I heard about this giveaway) through my Google Reader.

    laurawilson25@hotmail.com

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  5. Well, I use mineral makeup - which in and of itself is good for your face. I also use an organic moisturizer with vitamins and minerals in it (I bought it at TJMaxx for super cheap!) Thanks for the chance to win - I'm a massage therapist, and so I think blog spa week is a great idea!

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  6. OMG! I haven't a skin routine! I wash with Aveeno face wash in the shower. I have not found a decent eye cream or hydrating product. I'm up to anything! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! 8>)

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  7. I have been a follower of yours for a while ! 8>)

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  8. I have also been a follower of Flaming Toes. 8>)

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  9. I would love to try the Anti-aging Firming product. 8>)

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  10. my skin routine...wash my face in the shower with an oil of olay knock off brand and moisturize with some lotion with some spf....end of story...

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  11. I am a follower of yours already....and am so excited about this spa week!

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  12. Not much is done, I wash my face in the shower with either dove, Biore, or just plain water. On the days I don't shower I still rinse my face off withwarm water.

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  13. I've been a follower for a while now. :)

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  14. I've also been a follower of Bev's at Flamingo Toes.

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  15. just became a follower of Flamingo Toes...and just got lost on her blog for awhile...

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  16. just became a follower of Flamingo Toes...and got lost on her blog for awhile...

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  17. I added the shop to my favorites. I wish I could try all their products.

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  18. My favorite product of theirs that I would like to try is Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub- with shea butter, alpha hydroxy acids, renew old skin cells. My face needs a pick me up. :)

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  19. I also added the Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub- with shea butter, alpha hydroxy acids, renew old skin cells to my favorites.

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  20. I wash my face with Aveeno in the morning and at night. During the day I wear lotion with SPF in it and at night I have a night lotion-Murad brand. Since I'm preggers, my skin has been going crazy and nothing seems to be working. I'm so excited about this giveaway!!!

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  21. I just started using proactive.. not because I have break out... but because I thought I should start some sort of routine. HA!

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  22. My skin is SO dry I use Eucerin cream in the morning under my foundation.

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  23. I just added Skin Journey to my etsy favorites!

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  24. I like the Avocado and Chamomile Facial Cleanser. Right now I don't use anything and it says it's gentle on the skin. Sounds great!

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  25. I've got your Spa button on my blog! :)

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  26. moisturize, moisturize, moisturize...that's my facial routine.

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  27. I'm a flamingo toes follower too

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  28. the Squalane Body Oil looks really interesting.....fun site...and I love the idea of sample size.

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  29. My mother had the softest skin I have ever felt and she was a long time Oil of Olay user. I have tried many different types, but the whole routine thing is just beyond my time management skills! So, I wash my face in the shower with Oil of Olay facial wash and then moisturize my eye area with their eye serum and the rest of my face gets the Total Effects Moisturizer. That is it! I hope my skin stays as soft as Moms was!

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  30. I wash my face most of the time with just water. I use Clinique lotion of Olay of Olay. Sometimes at night I use vaseline at night around my eyes. I have a friend that used it all over her face at night and she has no wrinkles. I am needing a change. I would like to try the Tropical hydrating lotions.

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  31. How fun! Well, my skin routine is rather simple...I wash my face with Burt's Bees facial wash, apply rosewater toner, and rosewater lotion!:)

    Thanks for hosting!

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  32. Of course, I'm a follower! I LOVE your blog!

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  33. I am a follower of your blog.

    lynnriddell09@gmail.com

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  34. I recently discovered Murad skin care and it works very well for those with acne prone skin.

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  35. I follow Flamingo Toes.

    lynnriddell09@gmail.com

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  36. My skin care routine totally sucks... I have a hodge podge of products, none of which I really like all that much. And, running after a baby all the time just doesn't leave Mommy with the time she needs to take care of her face!! ;)

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  37. First I use baby oil to remove all eye makeup. Probably not the best thing to use, but it is cheap. Then I use Burt's Bees Radiance facial cleanser with royal jelly. Next, I tone with Clean/Clear toner and follow with Johnson and Johnson moisturizer. I'm a drugstore girl. Love this idea!!

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  38. I have your button up on my blog AND I blogged about the spa week when Flamingo toes announced it! :)

    http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-spa-announcement.html

    XOXO

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  39. I would love to try the Detox Clay and Milk Masque... sounds like it feels SOOO good!!

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  40. I "heart" the Detox Clay and Milk Masque on etsy!

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  41. I love the Republic of China soaps! There is nothing like homemade soap!

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  42. I use Clinique acne line of products. I love it but its pretty pricey so it would be great to try something else.

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  43. I'd love to try Skin Journey's Detox Clay and Milk Masque

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  44. I usually just wash my face with water, and sometimes I use some body wash, but not often because it would dry out my skin. Then I put some olay lotion on my face. Very very rarely, I have been known to do a mask, lol.
    steph4575@msn.com

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  45. I am a new follower, can't wait to check out your blog some more!

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  46. Lotion, lotion, lotion! That's my trick!

    kristen.walker106 at gmail.com

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  47. I follow you!

    kristen.walker106 at gmail.com

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  48. I follow Flamingo Toes!

    kristen.walker106 at gmail.com

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  49. I hearted skin journey's shop on etsy!

    kristen.walker106 at gmail.com

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  50. I'd love to try to detox clay and milk mask.

    kristen.walker106 at gmail.com

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  51. I'm a loyal Twelve Crafts follower. :) Thank you for the opportunity!

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  52. I'm a loyal Flamingo Toes follower. :) Thanks again!

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  53. My goodness that Peruvian Chocolate/Shea Butter soap looks decadent and lovely.

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  54. Oops, I missed the first entry, which is to tell about my skin care routine. I wash my face daily in the morning shower (I don't wear makeup, other than a little mascara now and then, so I don't wash my face in the evenings). I use Aveeno Active naturals clear complexion cream cleanser and after my shower I use Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Moisturizer. It's SPF 15. If I am going to be outside all day (I work in Parks and Recreation), I use an additional moisturizing sunscreen.

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  55. I favorited the Peruvian Chocolate-Shea Butter Cold Process Soap on Etsy.
    http://www.etsy.com/your/favorite/listings

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  56. I favorited Skin Journey on Etsy.

    http://www.etsy.com/your/favorite/shops

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  57. I wash my face with Angels on Bareskin facial scrub and then follow up with eau Roma water toner. I finish with a good slathering of Skins Shangri La, an uber moisturizing facial cream. All my products are from Lush handmade cosmetics!

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  58. I follow Bev at flamingo toes!

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  59. You bet I have your button!!!!!
    http://westcoastleslie.blogspot.com/2011/01/sisterly-spa-week.html
    Check it out!

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  60. My skin care routine is non-exsistant. I wash with soap and water and then put on a mosturiser.
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  61. I'm a 12 crafts follower!
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  62. I'm a Flamingo Toes follower!
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  63. I would like to try the Caribbean soap, I love great soap and I never know what to do with all that fancy stuff.
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  64. I hearted the Caribbean soap on Etsy
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  65. I hearted Skin Journey on Etsy!
    hanibee8@hotmail.com

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  66. I wash my face with wash every night and just wipe it with a wash cloth in the am because my face is dry. I put on day lotion with spf in the am and night lotion at night-oh and I use astringent. I have combination skin so it's a mess!

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  67. I am already a follower of 12 Crafts!

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  68. I am already a follower of Flamingo Toes!

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  69. I follow 12 Crafts Til Christmas!

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  70. Most days I wake up and wash my face with a combo aging/blemish facewash. I use a repair lotion and sunscreen..every single one of my facial products is a different brand.Its taken me years to find specifically what works for my face! Sadly...there are some nights that I forget to wash off my make up and I wake up with raccoon eyes :/

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  71. Ok, my skincare routine- I'm a woman who had good skin in high school and now has high school skin in her 30's- GRRRR. I wash with neutrogena cleanser morning and night and use (right now) YES TO CARROTS moisturizer. I wear no make-up except mascara because it seems to make things worse. I'm open to trying anything in the hopes it will help.
    lydia@strongsignals.net

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  72. I've been a follower for several months now, love all your great craft ideas!
    lydia@strongsignals.net

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  73. I visited Skin Journey- I'd love to try their Detox Clay and Milk Masque.
    lydia@strongsignals.net

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  74. I wash my face every morning and night. I use lotion every morning (with spf) and at times at night...if I'm dry.

    I also use body lotion daily...mostly my hands, also my legs.

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  75. I follow you!
    derekannette at gmail dot com

    And yes, I'd love a spa day...never had oen!

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  76. For years I have used Neutrogena Extra Gentle Fash Wash and Neutrogena oil-free mositure (Sensitive Skin)everyday
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  77. I already am a twelve crafts follower, Love your site!
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  78. I already am a follower of Flamingo Toes
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  79. I follow your blog with google reader.

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  80. I made the Boston tea party soap my favorite. It sounds lucious.

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  81. My product I would love to try is the Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Body Scrub (10oz) and Whipped Body Emulsion (9oz) Gift Set.
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  82. I have been a follower of Flamingo Toes on Google reader for a while now. Great blog.

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  83. I hearted my favorite product.
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  84. I heart Skin Journey on Etsy
    tshaw6580@yahoo.com

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  85. My routine is to wash my face in the morning shower then put on moisturizing lotion and foundation with spf.

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  86. I add Skin Journey to my favorites on Etsy.

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  87. I favorite would be the anti aging skin serum sample kit to try.

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  88. Im using a burts bees skin care line and I love how it feels and smells but I still break out like crazy so I would to try a new skin care line! Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  89. I follow your blog and love it! thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  90. I follow Flamingo toes too! Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  91. I would love to try the detox skin masque. Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  92. I added the detox masque as my favorites! Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  93. I added the shop as one of my favorites! mamatkins@hotmail.com

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  94. My skin care routine... Gets more complicated the older I get. I use whatever eye makeup remover that doesn't burn my eyes or give me dry, yucky skin around my eyes. I wash with Kirkland's facewash and moisturize with either Equate's version of Oil of Olay or Kirkland's in the morning, both with SPF. Kirkland eye cream day and night, and Kirkland night cream (at night, of course). And, I try to remember, once a week to do some sort of masque/exfoliating step. Hard to remember.

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  95. Just wanted to say HI! Im new to your blog and semi new to Flamingo Toes. I am following both of your bogs, I think they are great! I visited skin journey and my favorite product is:Tropics of Hawaii Hydrating Body Scrub- 2 in 1 Exfoliating Moisturizer with Cocoa Butter and Avocado oil. (5oz) Ive added the shop and my favorite item to my favorites! I also have your Spa Blog button on my Blog page which you can find here:

    http://simplycadence.blogspot.com/

    Hope you will stop by and check it out =)
    I look forward to reading all your tips for spa week!!

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  96. My face is pretty picky about what I use on it, I would love to try some of skin journey's items. Most all natural stuff is very expensive but this stuff seems right in my price range and I love that they have sample and travel size. I can tell you how many times I have wasted my money on something that didn't work for me and then I'm left with this huge bottle! Thanks for introducing their etsy shop to me!

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  97. I pretty much wash my face in the shower and that is it so I guess it's not really a routine. I use Mary Kay products right now but would love to try something else.

    lee_donna6802 at yahoo dot come

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  98. I follow Twelve Crafts!!

    lee_donna6802 at yahoo dot com

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  99. I follow Flamingo Toes!!

    lee_donna6802 at yahoo dot com

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  100. Skincare routine? Well, it's probably the only time I use name-brand products, but it's just Dove soap and Olay lotion, and probably just every other day at that! Kids kind of get in the way of these things... ;)

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  101. I follow Flamingo Toes via Google reader. :)

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  102. I wash my face at night using Aveeno Clear Complexion foaming cleanser (LOVE THAT STUFF!) and when I have a breakout (which I still do at almost 30! :() I use the Aveeno Clear Complexion daily cleansing pads. I also rarely wear makeup. ;)

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  103. Oh, and I am a loyal follower of 12 Crafts Till Christmas! (Via GFC)

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  104. I also am a follower of Flamingo Toes!! :) I love both of y'alls blogs! So crafty!

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  105. Added "Skin Journey" to my favorites on Etsy!

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  106. Ok, and because I scrolled down and read the delish pumpkin recipe and feel I will get along well with your tastes, I now follow this blog too! :)

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  107. I would love to try their Florida Keys Hydrating Body Scrub! It looks so lush... and sounds like it smells divine!

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  108. I use Peter Thomas Roth botanical buffing beads in the shower every morning and Philosophy face wash at night.

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  109. I usually wash my face with facial cleanser when I shower/bathe at night (yep, I'm a night bather). Then, when in bed, I put on a night moisturizer.

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  110. I usually wash my face with hot water and a face soap every night.

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  111. I'm a twelve crafts follower.

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  112. I'm a Flamingo Toes follower.

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  113. I would love to try the Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub!
    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  114. I try to wash my face with a facial scrub and water each night and then put on a moisturizer. Some nights I'm lazy and don't do anything...

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  115. I'm a follower, and really enjoy it!

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  116. I think the anti aging kit would be great!

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  117. I would love to win this little giveaway. Oh, how I would love a day at the spa. :-)

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  118. I'm a happy follower! ~Sam

    craftybatches@gmail.com

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  119. i have the WORST routine! most days i dont even get to wash my face all day! when i do get to, i start with plucking my eyebrows, then i wash my face, then i moisturize.

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  120. follower of flamingo toes!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  121. i heart the shop on etsy!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  122. i would love to try the hydrating body scrub 2 in 1 with cocoa butter and avocado oil!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  123. i added the body scrub to my favorites!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  124. I am a follower of twelve crafts!
    amber.grubb@oc.edu

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  125. I am a follower of Flamingo Toes!
    amber.grubb@oc.edu

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  126. My favorite item at Skin Journey is the Avocado and Chamomile Facial Cleanser.
    amber.grubb@oc.edu

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  127. I added the item to my favorites.
    amber.grubb@oc.edu

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  128. I added Skin Journey to my favorites.
    amber.grubb@oc.edu

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  129. What a great give away, and perfect time of the year to do it. The cold harsh weather is really getting my skin dry and rough. I do not have any real routine. Loved finding out about this etsy shop! Have a blessed day!

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  130. I don't have a skin routine for my face! I put lotion and that is all!!! :S

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  131. I'm already a twelve crafts follower! :DD

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  132. I'm already a flamingo toes follower. And I giggle ALL the time when i say that. flamingo toes.

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  133. Added the facial scrub to my favorites. looks like itd make me feel so nice and clean and soft. :D

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  134. my routine is pretty easy. wash my face at night and put cream on and then in the morning just rinse with water and put spf on!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

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  135. wash with an everyday scrub type product in the morning and at night. Moisturize in the morning and night as well.

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  136. just went to visit Skin Journey. I want one of everything!! If I had to pick it'd be the Garden of the Forbidden Gods soap or any of the body scrubs.

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  137. Wash my face, lotion, eye cream! That is it.

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  138. I follow your blog. thanks for the chance to win.

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  139. wash with clean and clear, tone with neutrogena, eye cream by sheshido, moisturize by Fruit of the earth. the whole thing is ridiculous, I know. ;)

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  140. I usually wash my face morning and night... and moisturizer then too. If I remember. :)

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  141. I'm a twelve crafts follower... of course :)

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  142. And I follow Flamingo Toes, too. Great blog :)

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  143. I wash my face with water in the mornings, after work I use Melaleuca face wash & astringent (but I no longer buy from them, this is my last bottle!), and before bed I use moisturizer.

    If a problem spot or zit starts up, I also have a quick stick from one of the many big name make up companies that works pretty well. :)

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  144. I'm a follower of Twelve Crafts :)

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  145. I'm a Flamingo Toes follower, as well :)

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  146. A lot of their stuff looks awesome, but I think the "Bright Eyes Anti-Oxident Serum" is my favorite. For 23, I have horrible undereye circles and not much that I've tried has helped!

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  147. Added product to my Etsy Favorites!

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  148. & lastly, I favorited Skin Journey on Etsy :)

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  149. I'm not the best at skincare but I make sure my face is clean and moisturized, and try to use facemasks every once in a while. I feel I should take better care of my skin and would love to win!

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  150. What a giveaway! My routine is pretty simple: wash with a mild cleanser twice a day followed by some tinted Neutrogena moisturizer and L'Oreal's mineral face powder. Once a week I'll try to thoroughly exfoliate and use a mask if I can find the time.

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  151. I visited the shop and their lip conditioner looks fab! I love that they have cotton candy as a flavor/scent.

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  152. I am in my mid-20s and my acne is worse now than when I was in high school. So, I wash my face in the evening with Clean and Clear and apply C&C spot treatment morning and evening.

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  153. I use the neutrogena skincare line, but am actually looking for something new. This dry winter is doing a number on my skin!

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  154. I became a follower of ur blog as well as Flamingo Toes which is the blog where i found out about this blog & give away

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  155. I am truly just a wash cloth with water face washer..i visited ur esty shop & the item i would purchase is e the Microderabrasion Fascial Scrub..looks wonderful.

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  156. Added ur esty shop to my favorites

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  157. Put the microdermabrasion fascial scrub to my favorites

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  158. I usually wash my face with just water and follow up with jojoba oil as moisturizer. Every now and then I use coconut oil if it's super dry out.

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  159. I follow you via email! This is such a great idea, thank you. I should do more since I have oily skin and prone to breakouts but I don't. Would love to win some good skin care products.

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  160. I was my face with water that's it the life of a mom!

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  161. i like twelve crafts till christmas on facebook

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  162. i love the skin cream they have i want the new york one sounds freaking awesome i will be getting some nice things for myself very soon
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/53534810/upstate-new-york-whipped-body-emulsion

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  163. I usually use aveeno products as my fall back, but I like to try new things sometimes. I'm not really married to one thing though!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  164. I follow 12 crafts whether or not there's a giveaway!! ;)

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  165. I'm a happy flamingo toes follower!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  166. I heart skin journey on etsy!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  167. I'd love to try their Coney Island Cotton Candy Squalane Lip Balm!! Anything cotton candy is always a hit with me! :)

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  168. I heart the cotton candy lip balm on etsy!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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