Stop cruising for a bruising.

Your skin is thinner than it used to be. And, as your natural barrier diminishes, it makes you more susceptible to skin damage and bruising.

Fight back! DerMend (retail value: $29.99 for 4.5 oz) promises to “improve the appearance of bruised skin,” according to its manufacturer. With arnica oil, retinol, and ceramides, DerMend could just be the rescue and repair you need. Using it twice a day on your arms and legs helps “restore the skin’s natural barrier.”

Ready to show off some skin? 12 FOFs will test this.

To win, comment below by answering the question: Do you find your skin bruising more easily?

12 FOFs will win. (See official rules, here.) Contest closes July 17, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Frizz’s worst enemy?

It’s hot as blazes out, and your hair knows it. Escaping the unwanted curls, frizz, and general hair disorder seems impossible. The last thing you want is an electric hair straightener that will just make your hair even hotter. The Coolway Smoothing System (retail value: $129.95) promises “professional results that will last until your next wash, while keeping temperatures low to eliminate heat damage,” according to the manufacturer. Its low-heat straightener features an “AutoSense™ sensor” which “measures the moisture levels in your hair” to give you “the ideal low heat.” In addition to the straightener, the system includes Boost Serum and Transform Spray to “help you achieve the smooth, shiny and frizz-free look you desire while reducing your hair’s breakage by 75%.”

Is this low-heat solution our summer savior? 5 FOFs will test this.

To enter, leave a comment below answering the question: What problems does the heat give your hair?

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes July 3, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.

Affordably amazing?

You’ve probably seen St. Ives products for years at your local pharmacy, but have you ever tried one of them? Its Renewing Collagen Elastin Body Lotion (retail: $4.99) promises to “reveal younger looking skin in seven days.” The manufacturer says the lotion not only “hydrates to improve your skin,” but also “improves skin’s elasticity for younger-looking skin.” For the price of an Abe Lincoln, this is a product we could get used to. With endless collagen and elastin products on the market, is it possible this low-priced lotion has gone under the radar?

50 FOFs will test it!

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes June 27, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.

Perfumed and pearly?

To enter, leave a comment below answering the question: Why are you unhappy with your scent?

Last year, FOFs tested Fragrance Bracelets by Lisa Hoffman, wife of Dustin Hoffman. Now, she’s partnered with Swarovski to create crystal pearl bracelets, graced with gold or silver filigree charms that hold scented wooden beads (retail value: $85). Choose from five different scents– French Clary Sage, Japanese Agarwood, Madagascar Orchid, Tunisian Neroli, and Tuscan Fig. When the fragrance loses its strength, after about one month, the charm can be filled with new beads. The bracelet looks like its made from real South Sea pearls. Wear it and let us know what you think!

Is this the perfect 2-in-1, or just another item that will get lost in your jewelry box? 10 FOFs will test this.

To enter, leave a comment below answering the question: Why are you unhappy with your scent?

P.S. Lisa Hoffman Beauty will be featured on HSN this Friday, June 14, at 8AM EST/11AM PST — don’t miss out!

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes June 19, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.

Is this product– the best thing under the sun or… kind of shady?

To enter, leave a comment below answering: To what part of your body do you want to add some color, and why?

Ageless Sun (retail value: $20), a self-tanning lotion by Albertini International, was made specifically with aging skin concerns in mind. It contains “non irritating” ingredients and “a rich hydrating cream” to keep skin supple and conditioned, as opposed to water-based tanners that “grab on drier areas of the skin and ultimately leave patchy tans.” Apply for “3-4 days in a row to build your tan gradually,” says the manufacturer. The tan will last about one week before it needs “refreshing.”

“Start a week before you want to have that glow!” says the manufacturer, who also notes that the best self-tanning should be “done gradually.” Is it worth the wait?

7 FOFs will try it.

To enter, leave a comment below answering: To what part of your body do you want to add some color, and why?
P.S. Want to be guaranteed a product to test? Join the FOF Beauty Club now!
(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes June 12, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.

Will this cream reduce your laugh lines but keep you smiling?

BotoLift Anti-Wrinkle Cream with Wu-Lift Complex (retail value: $59.95 for slightly more than 2 ounces) contains 13 ingredients, including CoQ10, glycolic acid and peptides, to “dramatically reduce crow’s feet, deep wrinkles, laugh lines and dark circles,” says its manufacturer.  The cream reportedly penetrates deep into the skin to revitalize skin cells and improve elasticity, skin tone and texture. It may not be the same as a facelift, but if it makes a difference, we’re game to give it a try.

15 FOFs will test this.

To enter, answer the question:  For what specific areas would BotoLift help you?
P.S. Want to be guaranteed a product to test? Join the FOF Beauty Club now!

Fifteen FOFs will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes June 5, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.

Will this cleanser wash away the years?

Elave Age Delay Daily Cleanser, by Ayla (retail value: $38), will “deep cleanse and renew skin,” according to its manufacturer. The key ingredient, glycolic acid derived from sugar cane, can “weaken the binding properties of dead cells and peel these cells away to reveal newer more elastic cells.”

With a “hypoallergenic formula,” including emulsifying wax and the amino acid, Arginine, can this cleanser work perfectly with “whatever moisturizer” to give you that radiant glow? We want to know if this is the all-encompassing daily cleanser– irritation-reducing, collagen-boosting!

Is this company’s claim clean? 7 FOFs will test it.

P.S. Want to be guaranteed a product to test? Join the FOF Beauty Club now!
(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes May 22, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.

 

Are the effects of this serum–eye opening or barely visible to the naked eye?

360° Tightening Eye Serum (retail value: $69), by Strivectin-TL treats loss of firmness, under-eye puffiness and droopy eyelids, according to its manufacturer. The secret weapon behind this all-eyecompassing serum? A “cooling” metal tip applicator that “smooths away crepey skin around your entire eye area.”

Used AM and PM, this serum “tightens, fortifies and strengthens” for “both immediate and long-term improvements,” according to the manufacturer. Among its ingredients are protein tighteners and high-quality peptides to enhance the skin while “helping to increase collagen production,” algae extract, and caffeine.

We need some private-eyes to investigate…10 FOFs will test it.

To enter, leave a comment below answering: How has the skin around your eyes changed? Why do you want to try the eye serum by StriVectin?
P.S. Want to be guaranteed a product to test? Join the FOF Beauty Club now!
(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes May 15, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest open only to residents of the continental U.S.