This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Carmex. All opinions are 100% mine.
Carmex, the makers of the awesome lip balm that comes in the little white pot with the yellow top, or the bright yellow tube with the red top, has expanded their product line to skin care withCarmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream and I received samples of both to try.
Winter is right around the corner, and indoor heat and outdoor cold can really do a number on your skin. I'm not one of those people who requires continuous moisturizing, but my legs tend to be dry in the winter and my heels and elbows have dry patches.
Carmex Healing Lotion comes in a cheery, yellow tube. It's got the familiar Carmex scent, sort of vanilla-y, so if you're not a fan of that, then the lotion may not be for you.
I happen to love it, so I was excited about the it. It's a light, non-greasy texture, absorbs easily and it's worked for me as well as the lip balm.
Carmex Healing Cream is a more intensive product for your driest areas such as heels or elbows. It has the familiar Carmex scent, too, but it's concentrated, so you just use a small amount.
I used it on my heels and elbows. It was lighter than I expected, not the usual texture of intensive creams that never really goes away and gets everywhere. It absorbed right away, and honestly? I have two stubborn dry patches on one heel and one elbow that are gone and nearly gone after 2 nights of use.
Who knew? I will very likely purchase these in the future.
Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream retail for $5.99 each and are available exclusively at Walgreens, Walgreens.com, and Drugstore.com.
Want to check them out for yourself?
The giveaway
Prize: A set of Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream (1 tube of each)
1. (Required): Leave a comment here telling me why you'd like to try them.
2. For an extra entry, tweet about this contest (I'm @busymom), and be sure to leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet.
2. One (1) winner will be picked randomly via Random.org from the comments.
3. Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older
4. Winner(s) has 24 hours to get back to me, otherwise another winner will be drawn.
5. Hurry! Contest ends November, 22, 2010 at 10pm CST.
Comments (71)
I NEEED these!! I have extremely dry and chapped heels and my elbows are really bad too! I've used different foot creams, but it never lasts and I hate the wet feeling they leave. Also, my boyfriend needs them too because it's so dry out here in Las Vegas, his skin, especially in winter, gets all rashy and dry. It's awful for him and nothing helps. So I NEEEEEED these! LOL!
Thank you so much for the giveaway!!
Posted by Christine | November 13, 2010 11:06 AM
Posted on November 13, 2010 11:06
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Posted by Christine | November 13, 2010 11:08 AM
Posted on November 13, 2010 11:08
I am currently testing different lotions to find the perfect one for me. I would love to give this one a try!
Posted by carolyn | November 13, 2010 2:29 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 14:29
My hands get very dry and chapped over the winter season. They are so bad that they crack and bleed - no matter how often I lotion up. I have tried hundreds of lotions and am still looking. I would LOVE to try these!
Posted by Irene | November 13, 2010 3:18 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 15:18
My hands need lotion to combat the dryness of our harsh Indiana winters. I love carmex for my lips and would love to try it on my hands.
Posted by Mitch | November 13, 2010 3:25 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 15:25
Where should I start?? I need to wash my hands often, as I have a baby in the house. This results in very tender hands and I would like to see how this lotion helps.... Give me it... PLEASE:)
Posted by Zoe | November 13, 2010 3:27 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 15:27
I would love to try these because my lips get SO dry in winter!
Posted by Amber | November 13, 2010 3:30 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 15:30
My skin is wretched i n the the winter
Posted by Melissa Zimmerman | November 13, 2010 4:26 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 16:26
My skin is so dry in the winter, and this would be great.
Posted by Shannon Baas | November 13, 2010 4:52 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 16:52
I would like to try these because my lips get really chapped in the winter.
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Posted by Kiara | November 13, 2010 5:17 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 17:17
I would love to try this because my skin gets so bad in the winter that it cracks and bleeds.
Posted by Nicole Vosburgh | November 13, 2010 6:16 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 18:16
I would like to win due to dry skin, and the fact that I've never experimented with Carmex products before.
Hope to win!
Posted by Theron N. Willis | November 13, 2010 6:47 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 18:47
My skin is extra dry in cold weather - it's late fall in Ohio.
Posted by Debbie Osborn | November 13, 2010 6:59 PM
Posted on November 13, 2010 18:59
MY SKIN IS SO DRY AND WINTER WEATHER MAKES IT WORSE
Posted by EMMA L HORTON | November 14, 2010 7:02 AM
Posted on November 14, 2010 07:02
I like to try them because I have dry itchy skin and this just might make it feel better.
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Posted by charline | November 14, 2010 11:02 AM
Posted on November 14, 2010 11:02
I have very dry skin. This would help it tremendously.
Posted by angie | November 14, 2010 11:50 AM
Posted on November 14, 2010 11:50
I'd love to win these becaue Carmex has the best products! I know they work well esp. with the cold weather coming up!
Posted by Courtney S | November 14, 2010 12:00 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 12:00
I would like to win because my elbows need Help.
Posted by Patricia | November 14, 2010 2:29 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 14:29
I 'd like to try them to improve my skin
Posted by Linda Lansford | November 14, 2010 2:36 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 14:36
I would like to try this lotion because I've used their lip balms in the past and I'd like to see how their skin lotion works on my dry skin.
Posted by Lisa | November 14, 2010 6:48 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 18:48
Can't wait to try these. I heart Carmex. My boy#2 really needs some good stuff for his elbows. They're very dry. Thanks!
Posted by Headless Mom | November 14, 2010 8:05 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 20:05
I'd like to try them because I love what Carmex does for my lips, and I'm hoping it will do the same for my skin!
Posted by Suzanne K | November 14, 2010 8:51 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 20:51
i would love to try carmex products because they are superior products.
Posted by Vicky Boackle | November 14, 2010 9:11 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 21:11
my skin gets so dry !!
Posted by Christine | November 14, 2010 9:22 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 21:22
Love all the opinions expressed here! How is everyone? Love how everyone expresses whatr they feel :)
Posted by Buy Backlinks | November 14, 2010 10:46 PM
Posted on November 14, 2010 22:46
to have oh so soft Carmex skin to match my oh so soft Carmex lips!
Posted by Fran Diaz | November 15, 2010 10:09 AM
Posted on November 15, 2010 10:09
Anything to help with the dry and chapped feeling
Posted by andrea | November 15, 2010 10:23 AM
Posted on November 15, 2010 10:23
Lets not talk about how disgustingly dry and chapped my heels are on a good day. Seriously, I put runs in my socks! Sounds like the Healing Cream might just do the trick. Course, you actually have to remember to use the product (something I often fail to do).
Posted by Cheryl | November 15, 2010 11:07 AM
Posted on November 15, 2010 11:07
I have very dry skin and would like to see how well these moisturze.
Posted by Denise B. | November 15, 2010 11:33 AM
Posted on November 15, 2010 11:33
I recently moved and it gets SOO dry here. I'm seriously not used to it.
Posted by Claire | November 15, 2010 1:35 PM
Posted on November 15, 2010 13:35
I would love to win it so I could give it as a gift to my husband whose skin is really dry all the time.
Posted by egle | November 15, 2010 7:29 PM
Posted on November 15, 2010 19:29
I would love to try these because in the winter my skin and lips get so dry.
Posted by shelly | November 15, 2010 8:33 PM
Posted on November 15, 2010 20:33
I need these for my dry, cracking skin on my feet.
Posted by Richard T. | November 15, 2010 10:17 PM
Posted on November 15, 2010 22:17
I would like to try the Healing Cream since I am having such a problem with my heels. The skin is actually splitting and it hurts to walk. The lotions I am trying are not helping too much. At this point I am thinking about using the liquid bandage, which I am not too fond of.
Posted by Marilyn Wons | November 16, 2010 12:26 PM
Posted on November 16, 2010 12:26
I've used their lip balm for years - it's the best!
I've even put it on my elbows, which get so dry they peel and sometimes crack - that's why I think I'd love this cream!
Posted by Beth | November 16, 2010 3:48 PM
Posted on November 16, 2010 15:48
I already use the tube of lip balm & really like it..
Posted by Ms. T | November 16, 2010 5:39 PM
Posted on November 16, 2010 17:39
I haven't bought Carmex in YEARS! Love that stuff, though - lotion would probably rock from them!
Posted by Judy | November 19, 2010 11:58 PM
Posted on November 19, 2010 23:58
I am plagued by dry skin, every product they have is benefical for people like me.
Posted by rebecca | November 20, 2010 12:02 AM
Posted on November 20, 2010 00:02
My skin has been very dry lately and much more sensitive. I'm finding that the usual, scented lotion I use is starting to make me itch. This stuff sounds trusting.
Posted by Em | November 20, 2010 4:58 PM
Posted on November 20, 2010 16:58
I would love to try these because my hands get so dry and I have not found anything yet that does the trick to make them better
Posted by Vicky | November 20, 2010 6:25 PM
Posted on November 20, 2010 18:25
I love all Carmex products I have tried in the past
Posted by Stacy | November 21, 2010 11:19 AM
Posted on November 21, 2010 11:19
Since we have dry winters and have to moisturize numerous times daily I would love to try these.
Posted by shawna | November 21, 2010 2:41 PM
Posted on November 21, 2010 14:41
Thank you for the giveaway. I'm always dealing with dry skin, especially during season changes.
mrsmiki77 (AT) gmail (DOT) com
Posted by michele | November 21, 2010 6:42 PM
Posted on November 21, 2010 18:42
i would love to dry them because my skin is very dry and itchy now due to the weather.
Posted by Diane Baum | November 21, 2010 8:03 PM
Posted on November 21, 2010 20:03
My hands get so dry and cracked in the winter. I would love to try these.
Posted by Tonya Dean | November 21, 2010 10:39 PM
Posted on November 21, 2010 22:39
My skins not so good that's why I want to try it out
Posted by fat mommy cass | November 22, 2010 4:04 AM
Posted on November 22, 2010 04:04
MY lips are so dry this would be great! suelee1998 @ gmail.com
Posted by susanmeep | November 22, 2010 9:33 AM
Posted on November 22, 2010 09:33
My husband is a mailman, which means his hands get cracked and dry from constant use, so this would be perfect for his Christmas stocking.
Posted by Rosey | November 22, 2010 10:09 AM
Posted on November 22, 2010 10:09
i would love to try this lotion,thanks
Posted by PAT JASMIN | November 22, 2010 12:06 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 12:06
My daughter has OCD and washes her hands quite a bit-/they get so dried out-I would like her to try Carmex
thanksj for the giveaway
Posted by Julie L | November 22, 2010 12:16 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 12:16
My son & I get crazy dry skin in the winter so we would love to try these products!
Posted by Lisa L | November 22, 2010 2:39 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 14:39
I would like to win them for my son, he has extremely dry skin and scratches to the point of bleeding and I haven't found a lotion that helps.
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com
Posted by Shaunda Eppes | November 22, 2010 3:18 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 15:18
My hands always crack in the winter from the cold here in Wisconsin. I would love to try this out!
Posted by loni | November 22, 2010 3:25 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 15:25
id love to try these winters here in vermont dry and chap my skin and lips something fierce this would be awesome relief :)
Posted by kathy pease | November 22, 2010 4:25 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:25
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Posted by kathy pease | November 22, 2010 4:26 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:26
We have twin boys that are prone to illnesses due to being premature. We wash our hands. A LOT. We all do, and therefore we could all use these.
THANK YOU!
Posted by Alison | November 22, 2010 4:26 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:26
I love their lip balm so am eager to try this Carmex product.
Posted by Min | November 22, 2010 4:31 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:31
I would love to try the lotion because my skin gets so dry in the winter!
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Posted by kelley c | November 22, 2010 4:36 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:36
I work outside and with winter coming this cream and lotion would be really crucial to keeping my hands from cracking and chapping.
Posted by Olivia S. | November 22, 2010 4:39 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:39
I want to win this for my husband. He has some bad dry skin.
Posted by anna t. | November 22, 2010 4:44 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 16:44
I would like to try these for my dry cracked diabetic feet..
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Posted by Miranda Ward | November 22, 2010 5:55 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 17:55
hubby and I have such dry skin and have not tried this yet!
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Posted by Amy Delong | November 22, 2010 6:45 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 18:45
I would love to try these as I have only tried their lip balm before. They look great!
Posted by trixx | November 22, 2010 7:06 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 19:06
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Posted by Shaunda Eppes | November 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 20:03
I would like to try them because my skin gets dry and chapped in winter. These products sound great.
Posted by Veronica Garrett | November 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 20:03
I am battling dry skin right now, and I always get chapped lips this time of year. Carmex has helped me in the past with severely chapped lips.
Posted by Michelle H. | November 22, 2010 8:15 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 20:15
I'm ruining my sheets with my dry, scratchy heels. Help!
Posted by heather c | November 22, 2010 8:51 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 20:51
I work outdoor for our small business and the wind and cold make my hands red and cracked. These sound like the would be really soothing.
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Posted by Lisa G. | November 22, 2010 9:24 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 21:24
I've been using lipsmackers for so long i'd like to try something new for my dry, chapped lips.
Posted by Gianna | November 22, 2010 9:56 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 21:56
I would love to win This Carmex Lotion Giveaway because I have cracked heals & the backs of my hands get res & chapped during the winter.
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Posted by Marcy Strahan | November 22, 2010 10:21 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 22:21
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Posted by Marcy Strahan | November 22, 2010 10:24 PM
Posted on November 22, 2010 22:24