At first glance, you might think that this is just another body wash. It has a light floral perfume fragrance that is pleasant in the shower but I can't smell it on myself later. (In my book, this is good. I want to smell my perfume, not my soap.) It has a great lather, which I love, even though it doesn't mean anything about how well it cleans me. It rinses off easily and I don't feel anything other than clean.
So, why do I keep going back to this body wash? Because I can't find another one that is remotely close in terms of moisturizing my skin. During the summer I barely need to add lotion (only to my eczema-prone legs). During the winter, if I'm not using this body wash, I need to add a layer of body oil under my moisturizer. There's a whole process involved in sealing moisture into my skin. Olay Ultra Moisture makes things much easier; I can just slather some lotion on right after patting dry--a big time-saver!
Ultra Moisture is definitely very different from other moisturizing body washes. What the sticker on the bottle says in true: there is more than a jar of moisturizer in every bottle. I first started using this product when my dad (also a pediatrician) told me he recommends it to his eczema patients because it has the highest amount of hydrating ingredients of any product on the market. He'd heard this from the dermatologist that he sends patients to, and I've heard it from others as well.
I've tested many other "moisturizing" body washes since then, and very few have ended up being reviewed on 15 Minute Beauty. None of them has been as hydrating as Ultra Moisture. So, yes, this body wash has taken up residence in my bathroom. I'm sure I'll continue to return to it in between all of my product testings.
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I simplify my morning beauty routine by really keeping makeup very simple. I only wear blush and lip gloss on any given day, sometimes concealer if my skin needs it, and mascara only on special occasions!
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I try to use a body wash with a moisturizer built in, as well. I'm not terribly consistent with after-shower moisturizing, and like the idea that I'm at least doing some of it while IN the shower.
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I simplify my routine by showering at night so my hair can air dry while I sleep!
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I simplify my routine by keeping my skin well moisturized, and when in a hurry, just add some blush.
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I use products that have more than one benefit like a primer with spf, lip gloss that's more like a liquid lipstick and a powder foundation that offers enough coverage so I can skip concealer. I've cut my time in half in the morning....I used to get so frustrated at how long it took to get out of the door. I'm absolutely buying this body wash :)
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Great giveaway! I simplify by using tinted moisturizer and tinted chapstick. They're magical. Thisris at gmail.com
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I simplify my routine by showering at night.
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I simplify my routine by using 2-in-1 products
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I use dry shampoo on days I don't wash my hair. Huge time saver and nobody knows, but me.
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Using products for more than one use such as vaseline on eyelids, lids, elbows and heels at night.
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I simplify my routine by organizing more. I lay out the clothes that I plan to wear. Print off to do lists.
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I have a nice vanity area in my bathroom that I'm able to keep everything organized and ready for my morning routine. Showering at night helps saves time in my routine as well
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At night, I shower and let my hair dry naturally...In the morning, I just refresh the curls with a little spritz. I put on lotion right after the shower too to help moisturize
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I simplify my beauty routine by wearing a minimal amount of makeup and letting my hair dry naturally
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I simplify my routine by using tinted moisturizer and lip gloss in order to save time in the morning.
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i use a tinted moisturizer to eliminate a step in the morning
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By using an all-in-one sunscreen and makeup primer!
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Love Olay products.
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I simplify my routine by sharing responsibilities with my husband-makes more time for both of us! twitter link: https://twitter.com/#!/ellamyluv/status/185404553196343296 via @ellamyluv Thanks!
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I simplify my morning routine by using Purity cleanser from Philosophy... it is a cleanser, makeup remover and toner all in one :)
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I keep my hair simple and wear minimal makeup
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I use 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner! I also cleanse my face while showering instead of doing so at the sink.
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I simplify my routine by using products that do double duty such ad Olay wash and moisturizers.. Bonnie-nashepa@hotmail.com
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I simplify my routine by setting out everything I want to wear the night before.
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I simplify my routine by using all in one items.. like BB cream (moisturizer, provides coverage, etc). dcampany@yahoo.com
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I simplify my morning beauty routine by using 3 in 1 day cream
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Ive simplified my routine in order to save time by moisturizing at night and time by prepping all I can the night before - ie coffee maker is set so it automatically starts with my wake-up alarm!
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I simplify my routine by using the basics - a good tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, and mascara.
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I simplify my routine by using only what I need in the morning, such as mascara, eyeliner, foundation, and concealer. I save the extras for when I have the time.
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I love using all-in-one products to simplify my routine. Tinted moisturizers, shampoo + conditioner, soap/body wash that can double as a face wash - things of that sort.
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I shower at night and use all in one products :)
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I wash my hair every other day instead of daily to save a lot of time.
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I simplify my beauty routine by having everything laid out for the morning and also by buying multi use products
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I simplify by having wash & wear hair.
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I've simplified by keeping my hair short eliminating most of the makeup I used to wear. Now it's just the basics.
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I simplify my routine by keeping my hair in an easy to care for hairstyle, wearing minimal makeup with tinted moisturizer and lipgloss.
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I simplify my routine by using multi-tasking products (like tinted moisturizer)
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