Beauty Giveaway: Skincare For Firming & Radiance
As my way of saying Thank You to all of you who read, share, and comment here, I’ve arranged some fun giveaways over the next couple of weeks. And here’s the first of my pre-holiday giveaways: a Skin Firming & Radiance Beauty Box, containing three of the products shown above.
My friend Brian is a talented hair and makeup artist. He’s done lots of celebrity and red carpet work, and teaches his techniques in his Makeover Workshop classes. He’s also developed a skincare and beauty line, recently re-branded as Brian + MW. We got together last week to create a video to demonstrate some of the products he’s kindly offered for me to share with you.
Brian recently gave me some samples of the Super Radiance Exfoliating Freshener and Re-Recreation Skin Firming Serum to try. I’ve been using both for a few weeks, and will be making them a part of my regular regimen.
Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free Skincare Products
All of the products listed are cruelty-free and paraben-free.
The Exfoliating Freshener is a lightly acidic toner that clarifies the skin, and also allows other products to absorb more thoroughly. (After applying, I also rub into my hands and have noticed an improvement in texture there too!) You may notice a slight tingling, but it’s very gentle and non-irritating.
I apply the firming serum immediately afterward, while my face is still damp from the toner. I do notice a slight tightening sensation upon application, and according to Brian the effects are cumulative over time. The serum contains peptides, to stimulate production of collagen and improve elasticity.
I’ve been using the Firming Neck & Throat Creme for a couple of years now, and love it. My neck will never be smooth (I had creases even at a very young age) but this product does firm the skin and reduces the puckery appearance. I’ve tried a lot of neck firming products, but this was the first one that really made a noticeable difference for me.
The Super All-Day Moisture Creme is a really nice daily moisturizer that feels rich but not greasy. What I like is that it absorbs well and lasts, but doesn’t leave a tacky feeling on the skin.
We finished up with the Tinted Primer (Light is my shade), another of my Brian + MW faves. You can use this alone or underneath foundation. I wear this on its own for sheer coverage that provides extra SPF. Never looks cakey.
The Skin Firming & Radiance Beauty Box
For this giveaway, Brian has put together a special Skin Firming & Radiance Beauty Box featuring three products from the video above:
- Exfoliating Freshener (Radiance)
- Skin Firming Serum (Firming)
- Firming Neck & Throat Creme (Firming)
How To Enter The Giveaway
Entries will be open until 11:59pm on Wednesday 11/20. A winner will be drawn at random, and will be announced once confirmed.
- Leave a comment in the “Leave a Reply” field at the bottom of this blog post: what are your top skincare priorities? (If it’s your first time commenting, your comment will be held for moderation, so don’t worry if it takes a few minutes to display on the post.)
- Using the widget below, enter your name and a valid email where we can contact you if you are selected as the winner.
- You can get additional entries by referring a friend, visiting my Facebook page, and the Makeover Workshop Facebook page. (Just follow the steps in the widget.)
- Be sure to use the widget below, or your entries will not be registered!
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Thanks, the products sound wonderful.
I make a lot of my own skincare products using essential oils and various carrier oils. I have tried to eliminate as much toxic substances in my home and personal care products as possible. As always, enjoy your posts. Thank you!
Always looking for updated skin products.
I would love to treat dullness and have more luminous skin. These products sound wonderful thank you.
My neck also showed signs of aging at a young age. It runs in the family! The best part of winter is that I get to wear a lot of turtlenecks. I would love to try the firming neck and throat cream. Thanks for offering this great give-away!
Keeping my skin *just* exfoliated enough–it’s always a balancing act.
My biggest concern is dryness in the winter months. The older I get the more sensitive my skin is!
Rosacea is the biggest problem and generally aging skin
I’ve been working on exfoliating and moisturizing. Along the way, I’ve found some really nice products from caudalie, Sisley and beauty counter
I am blessed with good skin for my age but dry skin is a constant battle to keep moisturizer.
My neck appears far more wrinkled than my face. Would love to restore some tautness to my neck and a glow to my face.
I would like my sensitive skin to have a smoother, more refined appearance.
I always worry about dryness! I hope your products help.
This is just what I need. I am always wrapping a scarf around my neck to hide the wrinkly, sagging, turkey neck look. Would love to try these products.
I am looking for skin care that helps keep my skin healthy while looking pretty. I also want it cruelty free. I haven’t always appreciated the difference in makeup products but I am trying to learn now so that my skin gets all the help it can, lol.
My biggest concern is wrinkles around the eye and dry skin!
definitely concerned with sagging wrinkly neck would love to try
my aim is to minimize any wrinkles I have I don’t have many for my age, I am lucky. I stayed out of the sun and did not smoke. I don’t have a big problem with dryness since I live in a warm climate.
Even though I’m in the Pacific North”wet”, I still find it drying inside with the heating systems. I am pretty good with moisturizer, I use elta MD UV Facial. But I must admit to being quite lazy with my skin care. For morning cleansing, I use basic witch hazel several times a week, my Clarisonic once or twice, and some hyaluronic acid occasionally (when I can leave it on for 10 minutes as recommended ). And (gasp), I sometimes go to bed without washing my face!
I would love to try some new products and if your giveaway is open to Canada, please enter me in the draw.
Thank you so much
Suz from Vancouver
Oops the above was meant to just be added to the comments not a reply to one…
Sue, please feel free to move it if you want.
Sorry about that!
No worries, it counts! 🙂
Hydration! It’s that time of year again.
Always interested in skincare options
I woke up one morning and my neck has changed into someone else’s!
Would love to try the Firming Neck and Throat Cream and some of Brian’s other skin care. Thanks for the give away opportunities!
Love your blog,so timely!
I am almost 66 years old and skincare has become a top priority for me. I definitely need to exfoliate more frequently in order that my skin has a healthy glow and for makeup products to not just “sit” on my skin. These products look and sound amazing. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Firm neck cream sounds great
Important priorities is wrinkle reduction, moisturizing and eliminating redness! I do try to use a sunblock prior to going outside.
Wrinkles, wrinkles and a turkey wattle neck are my priorities. Sounds like these are the products I need to try!
My skin has always been dry but now even more so. I need an exfoliate And moisturizer that will take care of the dryness without a lot of shine.
My priorities in skincare are wrinkle prevention and finding the perfect moisturizer with sunscreen.
Sunscreen and cleansing are my top priorities.
I like Nutriganics but they must have gone out of business.
My priority is moisturizer. I try to take one day a week to cleanse my face,
apply moisturizer and go without make-up. I drink lots of water, sometimes
with lime juice added.
I notice more wrinkles on my upper lip…and the wrinkles seem to be deeper…also more “purple” under my eyes…
So fun to hear your voice! I have a few concerns but the top one is aging, then dryness, and reducing redness.
My priorities in skincare are minimizing wrinkles and fine lines and staying moisturized. This line sounds interesting. I will check it out!
Sagging skin and largish pores are my main problems. I’m always looking for a better product!
Priorities for me are moisturizing and wrinkle reduction. What a great give-away! I would like to try these products.
Oooooo these sound fantastic! Who doesn’t need more radiance!? You are gorgeous in that turquoise sweater, my spring friend. xx
What I am beginning to deal with more than wrinkles is the lack of firmness in my lower face. No surgery for me!! It’s all product use —for tautness , and some spa treatments when I can afford to go. The giveaway sounds wonderful.
Moisturizing and keeping my skin hydrated during the long winter months.
My skincare priority is sunscreen. Second up is exfoliation.
Dryness is my primary concern. Thanks for the give-away!
My skin craves moisture! Also, I have dark spots from cumulative sun damage. Those days of sunbathing with baby oil are long gone, but the results remain.
Moisturizing and hydrating during the long winter months.
How kind of you!
Toning and firming … just what I need.
Have started several Makeover Workshop products thanks to you and love them, especially the neck cream and lip treatment.
Dry winter skin in the Northeast. I am always looking for better products.
The products sound wonderful and your skin looks great too . My go to product after moisturizer has to be sunscreen . Love that the products are cruelty free.
My skin priorities are sun protection, smoothness, glow and creulty free. Thank you.
I would like to form my skin and diminish age spots! Thanks for the giveaway!
My problems are sagging skin & brown sun spots
I love your blog! I am a long time Eileen Fisher fan..always on sale! I need to do more to ,u aging skin and the neck cream sounds especially good.
Winter = super dry skin especially my neck. I am hopeful that these products work!
My skincare concerns include dryness, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, sunscreen! I need a miracle product that does everything!
My priorities would include avoiding lip lines & cracks and preserving the appearance of a smooth neck……I have been using MW neck cream and the Re-creation lip therapy with good results!!
I learned from a dermatologist many years ago that the most important product for my face is a moisturizer that has at least a 30 SPF. I’m now also using a serum with vitamin C as a first step.
I have very red cheeks, and oily/flaky areas on my face. I’d love something that would calm my skin down.
My priorities are to slow down wrinliling and to maintain skin elasticity.
My skin goals are moisture and smooth texture. Always a battle in a NY apartment in winter.
I’m always searching for good facial products. Serum and neck creams top my list. These look interesting. Thanks for the review!
Neck and décolleté are my biggest concerns.
My priorities are moisturizing and brightening. Thank you for this post, these products sound amazing.
My neck sagging and wrinkles is my priority. Currently using Sub D by Perricone and dont feel its doing anything whatsoever. My face is wrinkle free and in good shape but my neck just makes me feel sad and ashamed. I may buy the cream youre promoting and give it a whirl. It would be nice to win the giveaway though!!
looking refreshed!
Hoping for a skin wake up and firm up.
Thanks
What a fantastic gift set! Perfect for maintaining firmness and preventing additional wrinkling. I would be wonderful to win!
My biggest concern is firming of the jowls and neck.
I am 75 years young. I have decent skin for my age. I started at a fairly young age taking care of it.
My main concern is dryness and wrinkles.
I’m after firmness and control of discoloration. I’ve always been into skin care from my little girl Noxema days and love to try new products and formulations.
Very interested in trying this product!
Thanks for sharing!
My priorities are a serum and good moisturizer.
I appreciate the step by step directions for using the products. They definitely work well for you— your skin is radiant.
Would love to shrink my pores and brighten my skin.
Thanks for the chance to win!
My concern is managing the irritation and dryness that (for me) comes with my “anti-aging” regimen
Trying to keep wrinkles to a minimum! Love your posts
I need to control the irritation and dryness that (for me) comes with my “anti-aging” regimen
Love your site Susan and what a great giveaway! Anti-aging is of course a concern, but also dryness. And finding a good moisturizer/serum that doesn’t feel sticky is a challenge. I would love to try Brian’s products.
Ooooo, I would love a neck cream that actually works! Thanks for the chance, Susan!
My main concerns are keeping wrinkles at bay!
I love the sound of improvements on my neck! Thanks for the chance to win!
I need to exfoliate, then moisturizer for our dry Western Canadian winters.
I also use SPF all year round for my fair skin. Love your blog, thanks!
My main skincare priority has long been fixing discoloration from past sun exposure, but now that I’m in my upper 40s I find I need to focus more on firming.
Hyperpigmentation and dryness are my main concerns. Thank you for the giveaway!
Trying to keep the wrinkles from increasing and getting deeper are my main concerns. I enjoy reading your blog.
I live in Colorado so it is all about MOISTURIZING for me!
My concerns are my neck and large pores. Would love to try these products.
My main concern is dryness. Thanks for the chance to win!
My biggest issue is my neck, but keeping my skin moisturized is another priority.
My main skin concern is firming
My main skin care concerns are hyperpigmentation and to do all I can to deal with the ravages of aging!
The neck shows age, I do need a wonder cream……
I love a good moisturizer!
One of my biggest concerns is trying to prevent wrinkles & losing elasticity in my face & neck.Living in Southern California it is also always a battle to quench my sometimes parched skin.It has been especially challenging lately to feel adequately moisturized with our dry weather.
Excited about the possibility to find solutions for my thirsty skin.
I tried to leave a comment in the beauty giveaway widget but couldn’t so I’m leaving my comment here in hopes that I will win!!
My number one priority is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. I’m 77 and have been doing this faithfully since I was in high school. Together with my parents’ good genes, my complexion is rather wrinkle-free. If only I had stayed out of the sun!! Sigh.
Priorities are Retin a and sunscreen
My top skin care priorities are firming and evening out skin tone. And since it’s winter with its dry cold, moisturizing takes centre stage.
Love your blog and look forward to your posts!
Top Priorities are undereye darkness, staying hydrated, and preventing sun damage. Thank you for the opportunity!
The skin care issues that I’m most interested in are exfoliation, brightening and skin firming. I would love to have these products!
Sunscreen and moisture are what I want. Southern CA takes a toll!
To quote the wonderful Nora Ephron, “I feel bad about my neck.”
Truly, I’ve just been looking at my neck and wondering what to use, so this is very timely! I am concerned about products that increase moisture and brightness. I also want them to work well under makeup. Sunscreen is another top concern and one that (again) works well under makeup. Thanks for doing this!!!
At the age of 73, I’m most concerned with minimizing wrinkles, toning and brightening my skin.
The skin on my neck ages me so much more than my face. And I had to give up turtlenecks years ago due to that turkey wattle!
I have dry skin so I need a good moisturizer. I always try new products because I haven’t found one that really meets my needs. Thanks for the giveaway!
First priority is sunscreen, after that would be gentle exfoliation.
Moisturizing is my main priority. I never fail to apply it day and night. My grandmother lived to be 91 and always looked 20 years younger. She swore it was due to daily moisturizing!
Moisturizing and wrinkles at 65!
Persistent brown spots and dark under eyes! Love other MakeOver Workshop videos as well.
Hi Susan…. I sincerely thank you for all the thorough work you do to provide us with Parisian excursions, style and skin care experiences. Your dedication to educating us to improve our lives is seemingly genuine. For facial masks, I’ve begun using the following product and am really happy with the results. Have a blessed day!
Fine lines
My skin does not like sun screen ingredients. My biggest problem is keeping my skin protected from the sun without feeling the prickle, burning sensation and watery eyes of sunscreen. After that it’s keeping it moisturized all day.
Radiance,firming and recently trying to find a good daily lotion that is nourishing and absorbs rather than sits.
Probably my greatest skincare concern is drying, aging skin. Can you say “turkey neck?” LOL! Thank you for this opportunity!
Thanks for the giveaway. Top priorities – sensitive skin that needs sun protection and “brightening”.
Looking for skin care for sensitive and dry skin.
What a lovely giveaway! My chief concern is dry skin and finding a suitable moisturizer. Thanks.
Sunscreen is my primary item that I could not do without, and it contains at least 7%, if not more, of zinc oxide. On both my face and hands and neck.
Thank you for this generous giveaway! My skin care concerns at 65 are dryness and firming, along with smoother skin texture.
My main concerns are dry skin and uneven skin tone. Thanks for the chance to win!
I find I wear less and less makeup as I am aging, so clear, moist skin (especially hard in winter) is a must.
My skincare priorities are anti-aging(serums, moisturizers) and sunscreen.
My issues are always dry, flaky skin and sun protection.
Would love a potion to help get rid of sun spots on my face. The skin freshener sounds lovely!
Always looking to hide wrinkles!
My main concern is puffy bags under my eyes.
I am concerned with hydration, sun protection and sagging skin.
My main skin care concern is anti-aging skincare without clogging my pores and causing breakouts.
OMG Susan I signed upo for the giveaway and now I am receiving TONS of emails from your site–every comment that people make. How can i block this or unsubscribe and then resubscribe without comments. It is very time consuming deleting these emails. they have taken over my inbox. But i do love your site:)
Hi Gia, sorry for the inconvenience. You have probably subscribed to comments either instead of or in addition to blog posts. If you open one of those emails and scroll to the bottom, you’ll see a link “manage subscriptions.” If you click on that link, you’ll be able to unsubscribe from the comments.
Since I often do so well following your suggestions, I can imagine I would love these skin products. My neck has had the horizontal crease for as long as I can remember, but I’d love to tighten up the crepey looking skin! Thanks so much for this lovely giveaway.
Loose skin around my eyes, brown spots, firmness.
Love the sound of the neck cream, so many products out there with great claims but I haven’t found a really effective one yet. Thanks!
sign me up, who doesn’t need more firmness
Firmness is my biggest concern. This product sounds really good!
Hydration ! If it were warmer, I would shove my face under an active fire hydrant!
Under eye darkness biggest concern. Would love to work on evening out skin tone.
Always trying to keep the wrinkles at bay! Thankyou for a fun give away.
I’m looking to prevent the crows feet and forehead wrinkles! Nice to see less chemicals in these products.
I would love to find a lotion that helps to firm the sagging skin on the neck and the fine lines around the eyes.
I love to try new products for my aging skin
Keeping away dullness and loss of elasticity.
My skin priorities during the winter are exfoliating the dry skin and keeping it moisturized all day! Thanks for the giveaway drawing!
To make sure that my natural beauty is enhanced!
I’m really intrigued by the neck/throat creme. It’s be so nice to have a product that produces noticeable (albeit realistic) results!
My priorities are toning down hyperpigmentation and keeping my skin moist!
Starting to think about wrinkles!
Smoothness, exfoliation, and reversing hyperpigmentation
I love products that are multi-tasking, especially tinted moisturizer and products with SPF. I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but want my skin to look a little glowy and healthy!
I’ve been looking for new skin care products. My skin has become very dry. I would like to try these new products!
After finishing treatment for thyroid cancer my skin is a bit in need of some TLC. I would love to firm and brighten my face and neck. You have beautiful glowing skin. Thank you for your blog.
Love the idea of a special creme for neck! Haven’t tried that before so I would like to!
I’m intrigued by the throat and neck treatments, especially the “firming” part.
The dreaded age spots are my biggest concern!
Hi. As an ardent follower, I’m comfortable in trusting your judgement about this product line. This past year, my skin has changed considerably. I am looking for help and new products! Many thanks, Roseanne
P.S. our North Atlantic weather plays havoc with my skin.
What a great giveaway ! Thanks for sharing ! My biggest issue at 64 is that I am starting to get puffiness/bags under my eyes. I am trying all kinds of eye cream…hoping to head off any big bags.
I would love to “soften” the marionette lines next to my mouth and the “11” in the forehead…that’s just a start…what about those dark circles that never seem to cover well! And then what about……and on/on/on.
Thank you for the offer, hydration is always important for me when it comes to skin care. I find as I’ve aged my skin has become drier.
Love when you feature Brian’s products & solutions! Top skin care needs these days: anti-aging everything, changing skin around eyes, & ‘winter lips!’ Thanks for this post!
As someone who has always believed in keeping it simple, I’ve recently been looking to expand my skin care routine to include products that cleanse, plump, smooth, and even out my complexion.
I’d love something that would lighten or erase age spots! Also an eye bag/dark circle de-puffer/eraser!
I’d love to try some new skincare products. I’ve been using the same cleanser, day lotion, and night cream for several years and I find that my skin just doesn’t have the same radiance that it once did. It looks a little dull and tired.
I have frown lines that need to go away!
I’m concerned wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.
I am particularly interested in the primer and moisturizer, but I would love a sample of any and all.
Thanks!
These look like wonderful skin care products!
Thank you for the opportunity to win skincare products! Moisturizing, SPF protection & skin firming are my major concerns in skin care. I would love to try these products.
These sound wonderful
With winter coming, it’s time for some hydration!
Exfoliating my face and neck, and firming my neck!
My skin is so dry so I love great moisturizers for my face and neck!
It would be so lovely to have a successful firming lotion for my neck!
My biggest challenge is sunscreen. I have had few skin cancers and wear it each day. The gloppy summer stuff I use in summer but now so many products have it built in. I tried your suggestion a while ago of CC+. It’s been great with a high spf with works with rosacea. I’m always up to try your suggestions. Love your blog
I would like a brighter overall complexion and smoother appearance…esp eye area.
I’ve always had a saggy type neck.. I’ve tried castor oil, tighteners, and all sorts of creams. Right now I use a castor oil, coconut oil blend
My skincare priorities: moisture and exfoliate.
I’m pretty lazy about my skin care, but at almost 59, m starting to think I should step up my game.
I’ve been intrigued by Makeover Workshops products for awhile. They’re not sold in my area. I’d love to give them a try! I have sensitive skin, lots of allergies. Finding good products I can use is challenging.