I think we’re all feeling it, Gorgeouses. The February blahs. Here in Canada, we’ve been getting an insane amount of snow. There’s, like, a blizzard every day, very little sun. It’s exhausting. And, since it’s hard to get out and walk and enjoy nature, it’s getting totally blahhhh.

What we need is a pick-me-up. And, so, I bring you, a chance to win one of TWO $100 gift certificates to the only place I buy my skincare products: Pure+Simple. These are online gift certificates, so this contest is international — i.e., open to EVERYONE.

So, check out this post at Cheaty Recommends, in which I share all my Pure+Simple skincare products and cosmetics, and my morning and nighttime skincare routines.

I always credit my good skin to my vegan lifestyle. But, good skincare is a serious must — especially when you’re approaching 35 (35!!!). Since I started using the Pure+Simple’s most recent products, my skin has looked better than ever. It’sgrandma is even going to start going to Pure+Simple — and she’s been a Clinique girl for YEARS — why? Because she can’t get over how great my skin looks.

It’s all Pure+Simple, baby. And, no. This is absolutely NOT a paid endorsement. This is ME. Pushing a seriously great company. A company that believes in natural skincare, in skincare that supports the environment, and in products that don’t test on animals.

You know how I feel about protecting the earth and animal rights. So, in addition to supporting my favourite source for natural skincare and cosmetics (they have so many famous product lines for you to choose from, by the way…), I’m adding a THIRD prize to this. Again, this is to show you how invested I am not in promoting a company for $$ but in promoting a CONCEPT (and it’s part of a pay-it-forward initiative). Natural skincare WORKS. You don’t need chemicals to fade or prevent wrinkles. You can imagine what chemicals do to your skin in the long run….

SO, the third-prize winner gets a beautiful gift FROM MOI and one of my favourite charities. It’s an American charity that does some of the best work in North America defending wildlife and, by extension, protecting our Earth and way of life (just trust me on that). On behalf of the third-place winner, I will adopt the animal of his/her choice from Defenders of Wildlife.

I’ve already adopted a Wolf and a Snow Leopard…. It’s a really good feeling. The individual who wins this prize will get the certificate and other accouterments that come with the adoption. Defenders of Wildlife is a trusted charity. Indeed, a portion of the proceeds from Kids Deserve Art go there and to WSPA — a trusted Canadian wildlife charity.

BUT I DIGRESS!

GORGEOUSES! YOU HAVE TWO CHANCES TO WIN $100 TOWARD THE BEST NATURAL SKINCARE AND COSMETIC STORE IN THE WORLD! (It’s also the home of Jurlique and Dr. Hauschka product lines — which some of you may know….) So, check out their website, and my recommendations! AND, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE ANIMAL OF YOUR CHOICE! All you need to do is write a comment to enter!

THE ROOLZ

1. ANYONE can enter. Even if you are related to me or take my yoga classes, and even if you’ve won contests here before.

2. You have to write a comment below telling us the ONE (or more) beauty item you cannot live without. For me, I think it’s my Ageless Foundation and eyelash curler…and my Pure+Simple creams. All of ‘em.

3. Winners will be drawn randomly out of a hat (or bowl).

4. I’m giving you a long time to enter, by the way, because I’m BOOKED with work until February 20th, and I want to make the HUGEST VIDEO EVER announcing the winners! So, contest closes February 20th. Winners will be announced February 23.

GOOD LUCK!