So, I’ve been getting emails. A lot of emails. People are asking. The people WANT TO KNOW. How does Cheaty get such great skin? How is it possible? Heh. Well, first, I’d like to thank my mother, and her grandmother Fanny before her, for aging gracefully. SECOND, I’d like to thank my cat, for exfoliating my entire face every chance he gets with his aromatic raspy tongue. Also my vegan diet. Most of all, I’d like to thank PURE + SIMPLE — whose products my own mother now uses on her flawless glowy skin (especially since I told her I always bump into a certain beloved Canadian icon when I’m in their spa), and, apparently, countless cheaty READERS. Thank you for taking my advice. I’m indecisive about a lot of things, but I remain steadfast about my Pure + Simple skincare and makeup.
Because, really, why put anything that’s not natural on your skin? It just doesn’t make sense to me.
I’ve already written about how my relationship with Pure + Simple began and has grown, and I’m really proud of it. I approached them long ago — before blogging had really entered the mainstream, and before I really understood how companies and bloggers could work together. I didn’t want anything from them other than to spread the word because my skin looked so darn good, and I wanted to be a source for my readers of hot, ecofriendly, affordable tips! And so, here we are again.
(Note: Anyone can shop at Pure + Simple online. Go to www.pureandsimple.ca to take advantage of the truly wonderful skincare and cosmetic products.)
It seems a lot of you have been taking “Cheaty’s Recommendation” and LOVING Pure + Simple — both locally and abroad. I’ve been sharing reader feedback on Pure + Simple with the company’s co-founder, Kristen Ma (who happens to be the author of the hugely successful Beauty Pure + Simple). And she’s been thrilled and inspired by the response. AND, so, PURE + SIMPLE WANTS TO GIVE BACK, with thanks.
We’ve got THREE prizes, Gorgeouses! Two of the prizes are products and open to ALL. And one is a service open anyone who thinks they can get to one of Pure + Simple’s four locations in and around the GTA (greater Toronto area).
1. Yorkville Body Wash + Yorkville Body Oil (I USE THIS) — Naturally scented body products using Jasmine + Amber.
2. Yonge+Eg Body Wash, Yonge+Eg Body Oil, and Yonge+Eg Lotion — Naturally scented body products using Vetiver + Orange.
3. GTA ONLY: Gift Certificate: Super Hydrating Facial – 1 Hour Service (I LOVE THIS FACIAL and enjoy it as often as possible). Replenish + restore the skin’s water content and unclog pores. This 1 hour treatment concentrates on facial + décolletage work, including a restorative collagen treatment that leaves your skin plump + hydrated. Value $99.
HOW TO ENTER:
To enter, please leave a comment below (and be sure to include your email address) telling us what your fave feature is. If you’re from the GTA, please include “GTA” at the end of your comment, and you will be entered in both draws.
Participants must enter by March 31st, 11:59pm.
One entry per person, please.
Winners will be drawn via random.org — first GTA drawn will win the facial — the week of March 31st and announced here.
GOOD LUCK!
Love!
xo Haley-O












SciFi Dad March 16th, 2010 at 7:11 am
I think my wife would probably get more use than I would, but I’ll enter anyways.
GTA
.-= SciFi Dad´s last blog ..Blink =-.
Lindsey Jacobs March 16th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Trying this again!!!
Okay, MY fave feature is my sparkling personality (hee), physically it would be my legs. Blessed with my Mothers legs. I think they’re alright, I did win “Best Legs” in grade 8…
My nose is okay too.
Lindsey–close to the GTA!!
.-= Lindsey Jacobs´s last blog ..Out of the mouth of a 5-year-old =-.
Pam March 16th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Fav feature on me if asked by a guy it would be my bootylicious butt and fav feature voted by moi would be my dashing nostrils!!
GTA-
Richelle Matas March 16th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
My favourite feature is my face. I always receive compliments on how my skin feels so soft, like a baby’s bum.
Emma March 16th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Asking me to say what I like about myself is damn hard when your self esteem is as screwed as mine! I’ll go with the blue eyes.
And yes GTA. These products sound lovely.
Karen P March 17th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Hmm favorite feature? Are you talking about the favorite feature of the product if so then mine is that it is all natural. If you are talking about my favorite feature on my face then it would be my eyes.
Lori March 17th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I am in the same boat as Emma… so I will also go with my eyes right now.
I’m not too far from the GTA… but technically not in the GTA. I could pretend though.
Julie March 17th, 2010 at 10:09 am
favorite feature….everything seems to be looking up thanks to a kick arse pilates class….i have to jump on the ‘eyes’ bandwagon, tho’. i really do like the colour! (psst…i’m in toronto as well!)
Dori March 17th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Umm..hmmm…my arms! There, I thought of something! GTA
LAVENDULA March 17th, 2010 at 10:30 am
ohhh i love the scent of vetiver its amazing well i do have pretty nice skin for an old gal pushing 50!
daysgoby March 17th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Ooh – it all looks so good!
Sophie March 17th, 2010 at 11:38 am
I would have to say my favourite feature is my face(skin) even though its not perfect, by using pure and simple products im starting to appreciate it more. I still do break out here and there but i did find a difference when i switched over to pure and simple products. Thanks to you and kristen for introducing me to pure and simple.
GTA
Heather March 17th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Let’s say…my hands! I think they’re quite pretty.
Since Toronto is the ‘Centre of the Universe’, aren’t we all in the GTA?
You know where I really am Haley. If only I had a trip planned…
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Report Cards aside… =-.
Leah March 17th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
My Eyes! Thanks for the contest.
GTA.
April March 17th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
My fav feature would be my hair. Definately my claim to fame. But as a package, despite what magazines may reflect, I think I’m just all around fabulous. LOL.
Jenn March 17th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
My favourite feature would have to be my smile. Does P+S have anything for the crows feet that may come from that feature? Another great give away, *crossing my fingers*
Jenn
GTA
Leslie Price March 17th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
My favorite feature would be my eyes.
sweetpeaz March 18th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I’d like to say my hair is my fave feature…but only on the good days…which means on the days I put effort in
GTA
b*babbler March 18th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Favorite feature? Oh gosh, you really DO ask all the tough questions, yes?
Hmm… I’ve always been partial to my ankles.
Oh, and GTA.
.-= b*babbler´s last blog ..Ten days, twelve days, two weeks =-.
Maria @BOREDmommy March 18th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
My best feature are my eyes because they stay the same, regardless of how big my butt gets.
GTA
.-= Maria @BOREDmommy´s last blog ..Love at First Sight =-.
Kathryn March 19th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I’m also a bit P+S fan! I love their facewash, their moisturizers and their French Clay Mask – it makes a great spot treatment!
My favourite feature would probably be my bum.
I’m in the GTA! Woot woot!
Jenifer March 20th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hmmn. I will say my sparkling personality and quick wit…ok well how about my green eyes and the fact that I look great in hats!
I am GTA ish…
.-= Jenifer´s last blog ..Summer lovin’ and the forgettin’ is easy =-.
Frances Watson March 22nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I would love to win this Thank You for this great giveaway fancyfeet45@earthlink.net
Sandra March 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Fave feature? Have to be eyes I think. Crossing my fingers that I win…
GTA
Marie-Christine March 22nd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Ouhhh Goodies!!! Thanks Haley!!!
My favorite feature? I’d say my eyes (with make-up…) or my hair (that’s why I can’t cut them…). Unfortunately, I’m not in the Toronto area at all. But I’ll take the products, that’s fine
Chantal March 22nd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I chose my eyes as my fav feature!
.-= Chantal´s last blog ..The stages of my grief =-.
Steve Scott March 23rd, 2010 at 6:53 pm
My blonde hair
vicky boackle March 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 pm
the eyes are my fave feature.
Colleen C March 24th, 2010 at 10:46 am
My fav feature would have to be my big broad smile! And my laugh! If you heard me laugh, you would understand why.
I’m in the GTA, and longing for that Yonge+Eg product…sounds yummy…of course, so does a facial! Thanks!
Kathy March 24th, 2010 at 10:53 am
My legs are my best feature…partly by nature and a whole lotta nurture!
jodifur March 24th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I like my eyes.
This product looks awesome!
LG March 24th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Ooo – I love their stuff!
My fav feature is my arms and hands.
Bonnie M. March 25th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
My fave feature is the hour-long deep cleansing treatment.
Pamela March 25th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
My favorite feature is definitely my eyes! Thanks for the great contest – could really use a facial:)
Oh – I’m also in the GTA.
.-= Pamela´s last blog ..Mama’s Boy =-.
Meg C March 26th, 2010 at 2:04 am
My fav feature are my big green eyes.
GTA
Sarah March 26th, 2010 at 7:52 am
My favourite feature is my hair- it’s naturally curly but straightens nicely too. Versatile.
GTA
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..A boring post about food =-.
Marcelle March 28th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
My fave feature is my smile — and my dimples!
GTA
Elaine R March 29th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
My fav feature is my eyes and my long eyelashes.
Kimberly March 29th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
My favorite feature is my legs. They are long and shaped nice- no cankles.
Dina March 29th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I LOVE these products, thanks to your past recommendation! My favorite product feature is that they are all natural. My fave personal feature is my curly hair, ( that Julia totally inherited! )
I’m in the GTA and could so use that facial!
jules72 March 29th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
My fave would have to be my hair. gbloganx@aol.com
Kiara March 29th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
I would have to say my favourite feature is my skin.
austma7@aol.com
Mike Burns March 29th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Has to be the arms
bubblicious259@yahoo.com
Jacqueline Griffin March 30th, 2010 at 3:36 am
My favorite feature is my neck..LOL I am happy to have one..
Thank You!!
jacqgrif@yahoo.com
GTA
Shari D March 30th, 2010 at 8:47 am
I would have to say my best feature is my legs.
courtney March 30th, 2010 at 9:43 am
i like my eyes!!
.-= courtney´s last blog ..Skin Care RX Giveaway at the Beauty Counter =-.
Francine March 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
My favourite feature would have to be my big, brown eyes!
GTA
Vicki Wurgler March 30th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
my favorite feature is my eyes
Valerie March 30th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Favorite feature-well I used to hate my hair, but now I love it!!I finally tamed it..sorta
Melissa B. March 30th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
My favorite feature is my naturally curly hair. It looks good straight, too.
Mellissa C March 30th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
My favorite is my smile.
Linda Lansford March 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
fave feature is my nails
Judith March 31st, 2010 at 7:52 am
I like that their colored sun block for kids provides 100% mineral UV protection from UV A, B + C rays and is suitable for kids’ sensitive skin.
Heather G March 31st, 2010 at 10:44 am
My fave feature? Probably my legs? I’m in the GTA! That facial sounds phenomenal! Thanks for the chance! GTA!
carol lewis March 31st, 2010 at 10:54 am
I can’t use 3. LOL
Anyway, my fav feature is that it is safe to use because it is a natural product.
fokxxy March 31st, 2010 at 11:31 am
I am going to say that my fave feature is my eyes. But this was a hard one cause as women we are tremendously hard on ourselves and I am no different. I couldn’t think of anything I liked about myself. lol. how sad is that. So, I am going with eyes.. and adding eyelashes, smile, face, body and personality because I am worth it and SHOULD believe it!!
GTA
for me please
amy d March 31st, 2010 at 2:36 pm
My Eyes
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Eden Spodek March 31st, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I’ve been wanting to try Pure & Simple for a while. My eyes are my favourite feature. For bonus points, Mr. B says it’s a toss up between my eyes and my smile. I’m in the GTA and would LOVE a Pure & Simple facial.
.-= Eden Spodek´s last blog ..Bargainista interviews Marta Nowinska from SwapSity =-.
Ginny March 31st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Oh geez, been meaning to enter and now I’m a last minute entrance! I think my eyes are a good feature but I do get a lot of compliments on my dimple!
I’m in the GTA as well and would love to check out Pure and Simple, I just need a reason to so I can find time to get there!
Pamela S March 31st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
My favorite feature is my hair. It’s very thick with enough wave and body to make it easy to style. Thanks.
Alison March 31st, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I like that it’s naturally scented!
.-= Alison´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday ~ Easter =-.
Hollie March 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm
My favourite feature is my hair colour. Natural red head – only 1-2% of the world is a natural red head. Sad, soon we will be extinct =(
.-= Hollie´s last blog ..WW: Orange -Crumbed Baked Chicken =-.
Sandy March 31st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I would have to say my lips! MWAH! My skin needs an overhaul. I always had great skin in my youth – and now after my two babies, it’s all gone down hill! Help me Haley!!!
I’m definitely in the GTA!
Erika March 31st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
I’d LOVE to win this! Thanks!
.-= Erika´s last blog ..6 Degrees of Blogging =-.
DEBIJOT March 31st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
According to my husband – my legs.
Pierre March 31st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
My wife would LOVE these products. A happy wife makes for a happy life! My greatest feature is my eyes, or so I am told.
GTA
Renee March 31st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
First time dropping by—hope all goes well with the tooth/teeth!
I guess smile:0)