CLOSED - Giveaway: Schick Hydro Silk (25 Winners!)

I was recently invited to try the new Schick Hydro Silk razor and post my review on my blog, and the lovely people at Schick want my readers to do the same! A few lucky ladies who are interested in this razor will receive a sample from Schick to test and review on Schick Hydro Silk Facebook page.

Rules:

• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only
• You have to follow Gaby's Beauty Blog via GFC (you don't need to have a blog)
• Giveaway/freebie "hunters" or blogs made solely for giveaways will be disqualified (my giveaways are to thank the lovely ladies who truly read my blog!)
• This giveaway ends as soon as I receive 25 valid entries by email

To enter (mandatory):

• Send me an email with the subject "Schick " and include your full name, GFC name and complete mailing address. If any info is missing, you won't receive a razor! If your entry is valid, I will reply with a confirmation that your new razor is on its way (:

Good luck!!!

This giveaway is sponsored by Schick.

Schick Hydro Silk Razor

Shick Hydro Silk is the only women’s razor with water-activated moisturizing serum – it hydrates skin like no other razor can. Plus, it has 5 curve-sensing blades with unique Skin Guards that give you a super close shave while helping to protect your skin’s delicate surface.  And it’s preferred over the leading 5 blade razor.

I was recently invited to participate in Schick Hydro Silk razor review program, where I can be among the lucky few who get to try this new razor before it even hits stores, and also where I can offer free samples of the new razor to my readers for review (stay tuned, more details to come tomorrow!)

First, let me tell you something - in the winter, I don't regularly shave/wax my legs despite being obsessed with any other area that is prone to hair (I'm having IPL done on my underarms and bikini area). Disgusting? TMI? Hey, there is a good reason behind this: the hair on my legs is blonde, sparse, and soft - yes, soft! In fact, you can barely see wether my legs are shaved or not unless you get a super close look or touch them. I consider myself very lucky, but have no fear, I do shave in the summer, of course! Oh, and let me reassure you, it does not bug my boyfriend at all.

In the package, you get the razor, two cartridges and a shower hanger

Because I don't shave regularly, I have always been kind of happy with those cheap 1-blade BIC razors and honestly, I much prefer using depilatory creams such as the amazing Veet Hydro' Restor Hair Removal Cream, but I must admit that razors usually get the job done much quickly, especially when they have five blades! 

Schick Hydro Silk absolutely did not disappoint, from its soft and ergonomic handle to the super close shave it provides. I can't recall how many times my razor slipped from my hand when I was in the shower - with the lightweight and easy to control handle of  Schick  Hydro Silk (it took two years to  Schick  to develop it!), you won't have this problem! I also appreciate how the smooth rounded edges of the razor head make it fit easily into those hard to shave areas no more knee cuts! 

I can't say much about the water activated moisturizing serum because even though I have dry skin, it never felt incredibly dryer after shaving, even though I always apply some kind of creams or lotions after. Shick recommends using shaving cream, gel or foam with the Schick Hydro Silk razor, which I always do anyway (I use soap or conditioner), because this is a "traditional" razor - it provides moisture and glide throughout each shave and the best results are achieved by using a shave preparation. 

I can definitely say that  Schick Hydro Silk is a delight to use, delivering a silky-smooth shave while being gentle on the skin. I admit I cut myself very badly when I used this razor in a rush, so don't underestimate its power!

Schick Hydro Silk razor is retails at $9.99 and refills are available in packages of 4 cartridges for $14.99 at supermarkets, drug stores and mass market retailers nationwide.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for consideration to review. I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the product was free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Mail of the Week (February 13 - 17)

Shick Hydro Silk Now I'm not sure if this is my Klout perk because there's no sender on the envelope but oh well! It's supposed to be the only razor that hydrates skin throughout each shave. I must say I have used it only two times as of yet but it works really well, I don't have to go over and over on the same are which prevents irritation even though it's still recommended to use Shick Hydro Silk with shaving cream or gel. I shaved my legs in a rush before the Make Up For Ever VIP event in Montreal yesterday and it works soooo well that I cut myself real bad!

Marcelle BB Cream in Light to Medium I seriously swear by this stuff and I was insanely happy when Marcelle had a Facebook promotion where you could snag one for free! Thank you Marcelle! Read my review on this here.

Tiny Pink Yellow Nail Art Stickers from Online Nail Bar I was given the opportunity to try some of these nail art stickers and I thought it would be fun (:

Kleenex Cool Touch free sample I haven't properly tried these tissues yet but I bet they will work great on my irritated nose as I seem to continuesly blowing my nose year round - thanks allergies! I must say I was surprised to reeive two tissues instead of a sample pack but oh well! You can still send a pack to someone and receive a free sample of new Kleenex Cool Touch for yourself here.

March 2012 issue of Glamour

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Mail of the Week (January 30 - February 10)

Instead of showing you what I got in the mail last week, I chose to show you what I brought to Toronto for my VIP week-end courtesy of Ubisoft and Just Dance 3, so here is what I received last week and this week.

LASHEM products I have been given the opportunity to try some samples from this eyecare brand which carries beauty innovations that give you glowing and tantalizing eyes. I have started seeing some reviews on these products on blogs and most were positive so I thought, why not? I was sent the Measurable Difference Lash Gel (I can't say no to products that are claimed to make my short, sparse and invisible lashes grow fuller and thicker!) and the Double Trouble Mascara (volume wand on a side and length wand on the other).

Get Creamy Body products Get Creamed is an all-Canadian, Vancouver-based company and all of their products are made fresh on a regular basis to provide customers with the freshest and highest quality products available. Get Creamed Body products are a truly all-natural alternative to the chemical-laden formulas currently found on most store shelves. I was sent a great selection of some of their products:

• Coconut Cream Pie 100% Natural Whipped Body Cream
• Macha Grapefruit Moisturizing & Detoxifying Spa Body Scrub 
• The Balm Extra Creamy Moisturizing Balm For Dry Skin And Hair

I can already tell you that I am absolutely in love with The Balm after around 5 days of use because it immediately soothes my dry and irritated skin and it calms down any eczema flare-up in an instant! The Whipped Body Cream as a perfect texture, it could be called a butter easily as it's so thick and smooth, and it's rteally moisturizing. I like to use The Balm on extremely dry areas of my body and then apply the body cream on the rest of my body. As for the scrub, the sea salt makes my skin burn ):

Schick Hydro Silk gift basket I was invited to participate in Schick Hydro Silk razor review program, where I can offer free samples of the new razor to my readers for review (stay tuned, more details to come!).  I was sent a Schick Hydro Silk gift basket, including a new Schick Hydro Silk razor (launching February 2012) and many more goodies I was not expecting!

• Upper Canada Soap Lavender & White Tea Diffuser Kit
• purple spa wrap
• purple spa slippers
• pedicure file
• toe separators
• nail brush
• cuticle sticks

Roots Only hair color applicator comb Roots Only is a one-of-a-kind hair color applicator tool that makes the home hair coloring process a breeze. With Roots Only, solution is applied directly to the scalp and roots trough hollow teeth. It's also great for applying medicated shampoos, conditioning growth oils, hair conditioners, lice medication and other hair treatments solutions needed to get down to the scalp and roots. This is perfect for me as I always dye my hair the darkest brown available so there's no need to apply the hair all over my hair again.

February Canadian GLOSSYBOX I know, I might be the only one who is still not convinced of the amazingness of those beauty boxes, but I still think it's great that more of them are coming to Canada, starting with the renowned GLOSSYBOX. No, I'm not showing you what I got just yet =P

Coffee USB warmer I bought this on a whim on eBay after seeing someone rave about it on Twitter - I never knew such a thing existed and as a coffee addict, I knew I needed this! It cost me only $3.72 with free shipping and I received it almost a month later, which usually happens when I purchase something that ships from Hong Kong.

March 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan Is it wrong to have a crush on Selena Gomez? I think she is sooooo gorgeous and her voice, wow! Anyway, I think this will be my last issue because I have chose to not renew my subscription for the only reason that I prefer reading blogs (:

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