Olay Moisturizing Body Wash Review and a Giveaway

I use body wash instead of soap. There, I said it.

After 40 years of lathering up, I have finally realized that soap isn’t the best thing for my skin. Maybe it is for you, but not for me, especially during the winter months. Increased water intake and constant slathering with lotion just wasn’t enough to compete with the cold, dry Midwestern air I battle with from October to May.

Not long ago, I realized that while my arms, legs and hands were always very dry, my face wasn’t. I figured out that the difference was the amount of moisturizer in the products I was using to wash my skin and the fact that my face cleanser didn’t contain soap.

That’s when I had a soap epiphany.

If I could clean my face without soap and have soft hydrated skin, why couldn’t I do the same thing with my body? Guess what? I could. And I could actually make my arms and legs feel softer and more moisturized than my face.

When Olay® recently sent me their Ultra Moisture Body Wash with shea butter, I became a permanent body wash convert. Before I even tried the product I liked the subtle scent. I can’t stand overly sweet smelling soaps and lotions and this was like Mama Bear’s body wash, which is to say it smelled just right.

Olay has been making moisturizer since the 50’s and they’re still going strong. They know what they’re doing. When I saw a sticker on the bottle that said, “Over a jar of Olay moisturizers inside” I knew it was going to do a decent job of making my skin feel better. I just didn’t know how much better. It did a great job of cleaning my skin and after a few days of using it I didn’t even have to put on lotion after my shower! This is coming from the person who used to slather on oil before getting out of the shower and apply lotion and STILL had dry skin.

After 40 years of lathering up it’s great to know that I finally have my skin figured out. And I love that I’ve found a product that simplifies my routine. It’s so great!

Now BlogHer wants to do something great for you by giving one lucky reader a $50 Visa gift card! For a chance to win, just tell me what you to do simplify your routine.

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This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

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This sweepstakes runs from 3/20 – 4/17

Be sure to visit the Olay Body Wash page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win! While we’re on the subject of looking good, you might want to check out the “Looking Your Best” posts in the Life Well Lived section of BlogHer.com. There are some great tips and expert posts!

Comments

Mami2jcn

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 10:21

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!

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 10:23

tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/182110056077205504

Jo Hill

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 10:57

I simplify my routine by only washing my face once or twice a week. Water only on the other days. And I never use a towel to dry myself when I get out of the shower, air dry for the natural moisure. Thanks.

WebSavvyMom

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 11:12

–>I Love Olay’s daily moisturizer but have never tried their body wash.

Kristina Schafer

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 11:46

I’m not much of a body wash person…but if it is that good I may convert!

Amanda Sakovitz

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 11:49

i simplify my routine by blowdrying my hair at night

https://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/182131805699309568

Rosa

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 12:55

I simplify my routine by keeping my skin well moisturized, and when in a hurry, I just apply some blosh.

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 12:56

https://twitter.com/#!/roso1946/status/182148018622054400

courtney b

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 13:56

i simplify by using tinted moisturizer instead of foundation when i’m in a rush:)

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 13:58

https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/182163541216870402

Crystal W

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 14:13

I simplify at night by leaving Olay cleansing wipes beside the bed to take off my make up when I’m too tired or forget to wash my face! Also keep my facial serums and moisturizer beside bed so I don’t forget to put it on!
amethyst2272@gmail.com

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 14:16

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/happyenchilada2/status/182168594900189184

Melanie

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 16:03

I simplify my routine by showering at night.

Elena

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 16:09

I simplify my routine by using 2-in-1 products

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 16:10

https://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/182197307624783872

Ann in NJ

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 16:49

Short hair. My hair is very curly and takes forever to dry when wet. Short hair and accepting that it will do what it wants allows me to air dry, fluff, and go. I sometimes miss doing something different for special occasions, but that’s way outnumbered by the everyday convenience.

Stephanie J

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 17:16

im going to try dry shampoo!

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 17:17

https://twitter.com/#!/akronugurl/status/182214226960584704

anna pry

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 20:25

quit using makeup
thepryfamily@gmail.com

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 at 20:59

https://twitter.com/#!/thepryfamily2/status/182261505197219841

thepryfamily@gmail.com

slbowling

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 0:09

I am a soap user most of the time, but from time to time I will go thru a phase of using body wash. Olay is one of my favorites.

Kathy McCrae

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 2:12

tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/KatM21/status/182348886483017728

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 3:28

I seek-out products that have multiple uses, like a lip product with spf/tint/gloss. I make sure everything has a place (where I can actually find it, lol). I do as many things as possible in the evening to simplify my morning beauty routine.

Liz

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 5:08

Simplify my routine in the morning, I thoroughly cleanse my face and apply moisterizing night cream in the evening. In the morning, I just spalsh my face to wake me up. The night cream is still on and it moisturizes my face the rest of the day until I do the thoroughly cleansing at night. I’m 43 and I hardly have any wrinkles.

Anne Weber-Falk

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 8:51

I keep my hair short. Wash and wear is the easiest and it always looks nice. I use only a wash cloth and water on my face. In the winter I will use a moisturizer but the rest of the year nothing.

Rhea

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 9:22

My routine may be too simple. I probably need to add a moisturizer because my skin is always way too dry.

Alaine88

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 14:35

I simplify by showering at night.
family74014 at gmail dot com

Kimberly P.

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 17:16

I started using Bliss face wash. It has an exfoliant added so that’s one step I can eliminate from my daily cleansing routine. Also, I love using baby oil as a moisturizer after my shower…keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day.

Michelle

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 19:03

I simplify my routine by organizing more. I lay out the clothes that I plan to wear. Print off to do lists.

Debbie Bellows

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 22:09

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

Marianne

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 at 23:43

Like many women here, I shower at night. I’ve also minimized my make-up over the years, which saves time. I care more now about skin care, instead of skin make-up. As a middle-ager, there is wisdom and grace is accepting the aging process! Olay products are great, and I’d love to win!

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 0:29

here is my tweet link:

https://twitter.com/#!/bellows22/status/182685286571061248

Jessica F

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 2:08

I try to be as simple as possible in the mornings… just a little lip gloss and mascara! I also shower at night too so I can spend more time sleeping 🙂

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 2:09

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/182710302494830592

Caroline

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 10:03

Duh never really thought about this….am going to try it! Thanks for the opp to win! xo

Joyce

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 11:33

I also skip the moisturizer and use Olay bodywash! I haven’t used soap in years….my kids NEVER have!

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 11:37

My tweet link: https://twitter.com/#!/MomsRecipeBox/status/182852989768306688

Angelica

Thursday, 22 March, 2012 at 14:31

I almost bought this product at the store the other day. I’m not a body wash person, but i love shea butter.

Karina Lee

Friday, 23 March, 2012 at 8:35

i use a tinted moisturizer to eliminate a step in my routine

tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/karinaroselee/status/183170022963818497

Carolyn G

Friday, 23 March, 2012 at 19:12

I lay everything out the night before so I just get up and go

Janice Cooper

Saturday, 24 March, 2012 at 14:12

I simplify my beauty routine by keeping my hair simple and wearing minimal makeup

Saturday, 24 March, 2012 at 14:13

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/183617372890996736

Tracy Robertson

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 6:34

I have always hated rushy-mornings, so I got a job where I don’t start until the afternoon. That simplified everything!

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 6:36

I tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/tracylr233/status/183864656056692736
Thank you!

cw

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 20:43

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

Susan Smith

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 20:52

I simplify my beauty routine by wearing a minimal amount of makeup and letting my hair try naturally.

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 20:53

https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/184080032174583808

steph

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 23:40

i wash my face in the shower!

Sunday, 25 March, 2012 at 23:41

https://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/184122753903894528

Jessie C.

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 0:37

I simplify my routine by using tinted moisturizer and lip gloss in order to save time in the morning.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 0:38

https://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/184136969381609472

tara pittman

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 2:42

I lotion only at night

Amy Tong

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 4:08

Some of the ways that I’m able to simplify my morning beauty routine? I put less make ups. Yes, it took me a while to get used to it but I’m loving it so far.
amy [at] utry [dot] it

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 4:09

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/184190248669024256

amy [at] utry [dot] it

sandra

Monday, 26 March, 2012 at 7:50

i shower in the evenings so i don’t have to in the morning

Rondah

Tuesday, 27 March, 2012 at 10:20

I wash my hair the night before

Tuesday, 27 March, 2012 at 10:21

https://twitter.com/#!/rjs682/status/184646156507291648

Denise L

Tuesday, 27 March, 2012 at 19:13

I don’t apply makeup – just moisturizer and lipgloss.

Tuesday, 27 March, 2012 at 19:15

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/dmarie824/status/184780546231111680

tanya

Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 at 2:37

when in a rush I use a bit of foundation to blend skin and a touch of mascara

https://twitter.com/#!/tmc480/status/184891983360307200

Ryana

Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 at 17:06

I use tinted moisturizer to save time

Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 at 17:07

https://twitter.com/#!/ryanac32/status/185110706637651968

Keiko

Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 at 17:19

I simplify my routine by towel-drying my hair, brushing it, and then letting it air dry. I haven’t used a blow dryer in probably 5 years or more now.

Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 at 17:21

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KeikoZoll/status/185114181740134402

DawnA

Friday, 30 March, 2012 at 11:04

Soap is yucky! I only use body wash and would love to try Oil of Olay’s.

Dee

Saturday, 31 March, 2012 at 22:48

I use 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner! I also cleanse my face while showering instead of doing so at the sink.

Saturday, 31 March, 2012 at 22:51

tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/186284554930229248

Kelly D

Tuesday, 3 April, 2012 at 10:35

I simplify my routine by setting out everything I want to wear the night before.

tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/kellysaver/status/187186562369458177

sy

Wednesday, 4 April, 2012 at 2:10

I simplify by not using much body wash so I don’t need to moisturize, but body wash with moisturizer sounds better. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail

tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/187421805164761088
songyueyu at gmail

MelissaO

Wednesday, 4 April, 2012 at 14:09

Mine is already quite simple! I shower and put lotion on at night. In the morning, I just have to wash my face, put moisturizer on, and basic make up.

wolverina401 at gmail dot com

Gina M Maddox

Thursday, 5 April, 2012 at 14:41

I simplify by using the basics – a good tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, and mascara. Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/187973195104649216

gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

Tina M

Thursday, 5 April, 2012 at 18:45

I simplify my morning beauty routine by using 3 in 1 day cream

Thursday, 5 April, 2012 at 18:52

https://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/188036411331575808

meredith

Thursday, 5 April, 2012 at 20:45

Ive simplified my routine in order to save time by moisturizing at night and by prepping all I can the night before – ie coffee maker is set so it automatically starts with my wake-up alarm!

https://twitter.com/#!/mermont84/status/188064632416641025

Christina

Sunday, 8 April, 2012 at 20:11

I simplify my beauty routine by applying moisturizer and foundation follow by blush and lip gloss. It saves me time in the morning.

ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

Sunday, 8 April, 2012 at 20:14

I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/ctong2/status/189143939704565760

Kerry

Monday, 9 April, 2012 at 9:57

I simplify by washing my hair every other day instead of every day.

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/189351298477473792

Monday, 9 April, 2012 at 10:27

I shower @ night and use all in one products
family74014 at gmail dot com

Sunnymay

Monday, 9 April, 2012 at 17:55

I haven’t used bar soap in ages. I think gels and washes are more moiturizing. I skip days of washing my hair since it would take out some of the color I spend time to permanently put on. I found Argon Oil has multiple benefits and use it as a serum on hair for shine and damage control and on my cuticles to soften. It has a wonderful sweet scent.
amwiden at aol dot com

Ashley Tucker

Wednesday, 11 April, 2012 at 0:01

I simplify my routine by using 2 in 1 products

https://twitter.com/#!/ajoy1332/status/189926102377046017

Maria Cantu

Friday, 13 April, 2012 at 15:37

I wash my hair at night and then in the morning I just use moisturizer on my face.

Deanna G.

Saturday, 14 April, 2012 at 7:02

Simple make-up & hair in a ponytail.

Saturday, 14 April, 2012 at 7:03

Tweeted:

https://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/191119334834311168

Cori Westphal

Saturday, 14 April, 2012 at 19:53

I try to do as much as I can the night before. That way I’m not rushing around in the morning trying to get backpacks together, lunches made, and everyone dressed and ready to go!

coriwestphal at msn dot com

ANGEL JACKLYN

Saturday, 14 April, 2012 at 19:55

I shower at night to save time & not have to do it in the morning!

2nd entry tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/191313582313578496

Saturday, 14 April, 2012 at 19:58

Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/191314453571182592

Sarah L

Sunday, 15 April, 2012 at 17:57

I simplify by having wash & wear hair.
Thanks for the contest.

blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2012/04/win-50-visa-from-olay-blogher.html

Betty C

Monday, 16 April, 2012 at 2:29

I cut my daily routine more than half when I decided to cut my hair short. Now I shampoo and shower and no extra time spent worrying if my hair is right.

Jill L

Monday, 16 April, 2012 at 7:06

I keep a simple hair style. It makes the morning routine much faster.

Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/191844712578170881

angie lilly

Monday, 16 April, 2012 at 9:29

I simplify by not wearing makeup and having a natural hair style that does not require product or styling, so its just dry and go!

Monday, 16 April, 2012 at 9:30

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/MsTofuFairy/status/191880843520782336

Carmen

Monday, 16 April, 2012 at 22:57

I sometimes skip a shower in the morning so I can have just a little time to myself before heading to work.

Tuesday, 17 April, 2012 at 11:19

Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/willitara/status/192270801272188928

Kimberly

Tuesday, 17 April, 2012 at 15:43

I simplify my routine by taking a shower the night before, having a hairstyle that is easy to care for, wearing minimal makeup with a tinted moisturizer and lip gloss.