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Healthy Lips, Confident Smile And A $150 Giveaway

in Lifestyle on 10/27/17

Vanity Insanity. That’s what I used to call it.  Actually, you can still hear me coining the phase.  In High School, I was so insecure with how I looked that if I happened to end up with a blemish on my skin I was mortified.  I whipped out the cover-up, hung my hair in front of my face, considered finding a way to skip school.  The last thing I wanted was people to be looking at me.  Looking at me ever, but to make eye contact with me when I had a pimple.  It made me feel ill.  Now, looking back, I know this was ridiculous.  Every teen gets pimples, but when you pile on bad hair, braces, being the new kid….what I wouldn’t have given for Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak back then.  Being a teen girl is hard.
I think to some degree most of us suffer from a little bit of vanity insanity.  We all want to put our best foot forward.  After all, when you feel better about yourself it’s just easier to find the joy in every day.  So we do our hair, wear make-up, apply cover-up to blemishes and redness as needed and if we are among the many who are affected by cold sores?  When they erupt, we take action as quickly as possible!

Have you ever had to deal with a cold sore?  Cold sores are the painful, itchy and unsightly blisters around the mouth that often carry a very negative stigma despite the widespread prevalence.  They are so common!

I’m lucky enough to be part of the population that does not have to deal with cold sores on a regular basis, but I have friends and family who do.  This is why I’m happy to be introducing you to lipivir® the first over-the-counter (no prescription necessary!) lip gel that is proven to reduce the frequency of cold sores among those who carry the HSV-1 virus.  It’s a game changer!
lipivir is tried, tested and loved by cold sore sufferers across Europe and aims to make cold sores a thing of past for Canadians.  Here’s how.  Purchase lipivir over the counter or simply online and then apply daily.  That simple, just incorporate it into your existing beauty routines. lipivir can be used on its own or worn under lipstick.  So easy.
Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing product and why it’s worth a try!

What is it:

*lipivir is the first prescription-free product of its kind now available for Canadians to avoid cold sore outbreaks along with the pain, stress and embarrassment that often come with them.

*lipivir is a clear gel ointment made from a unique mixture of polyethylene glycols (PEGs): a safe, non-active ingredient commonly used as filler in products like skin creams, which scientists discovered interferes with HSV-1, preventing its ability to infect healthy cells in the lips. The drug-free formula can be used alone or safely added to existing cold sore treatment regimens.

*It is available for $26.99 in a discreet 2 gram tube that lasts up to two months.

How it works:

*The product should be applied twice daily on and around the lip area to reduce the frequency of cold sores.

*You simply add this product to your daily beauty routine.

Why you would want to try it:

According to Renee Susin, Pharmacist in Halifax, NS

“Cold sore products currently on the market focus on either treating a cold sore once it has already started to emerge or covering it up. lipivir is the very first over-the-counter product of its kind available in Canada that can help sufferers prevent outbreaks.  Given the stress, embarrassment and difficulty encountered when treating an active cold sore, this new product can not only improve the well-being of those who have recurrent outbreaks but also may limit transmission of the virus.”

Where can you find it:
*To purchase online and for retail availability visit lipivir.ca.
Available for $26.99 online on Amazon.
Find out more about lipivir by following them on social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipivirca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lipivirCA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lipivirCA/
Even more good news.  lipivir wants you to feel good about yourself, always.  That’s why they are offering a fabulous gift to one lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs.  One winner will receive one tube of lipivir so you can begin to incorporate this innovate product into your daily beauty routine, a beautiful lipstick case to carry it in, and a $100 Sephora Gift Card!
ARV of this prize is $150!
To enter, simply tell me, what is one thing you do every day to take care of yourself.  Then use the Rafflecopter form below to earn those extra entries.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Closes November 20th, 2017  Prize fulfillment is the responsibility of lipivir. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter.

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post, however, as always, all opinions on this blog remain my own.

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    Comments

    1. Stacey Roberson says

      November 11, 2017 at 11:47 am

      I drink plenty of water everyday – I notice when I am well hydrated, I wake up feeling better and stay energized throughout the day.

    2. Lee-Ann Sleegers says

      November 11, 2017 at 11:36 am

      The one thing I do daily is be extra careful not to chew on my lips.

    3. Rebecca Roberts says

      November 10, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      I always take a long hot shower or a bath!

    4. Andrea says

      November 10, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      I take a hot bath so I can relax!

    5. Suzi says

      November 10, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      I try to take 10 minutes to read every day and it really helps!

    6. Danielle Smith says

      November 9, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      I make the time to workout everyday. Watching my progress happen really makes me feel like I’m doing something valuable that’s truly just for me.

    7. Stephanie LaPlante says

      November 9, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      I take my vitamins and moisturize everyday. Sometimes I forget the vitamins.

    8. Bernice says

      November 9, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      i brush my hair lol ummm let me see , i go for evening walks with my sister , even braving the cold to do this every day , get in some exercise and some time visiting my sis

    9. Amanda Fontaine says

      November 9, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      As a mom of three finding time for myself is hard. But I ALWAYS have my morning coffee. 😀

    10. Brenda Penton says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:42 am

      I exercise in someway everyday.

    11. Nicole B says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:30 am

      I am all about moisturizing to take care of my skin. Especially in winter!

    12. Cheryl says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:13 am

      I wash my face, brush my teeth and do my physio exercises

    13. shane smith says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:03 am

      i wash my face and moisturize day and night every day. Some of my dude friends may laugh at me but I tell them to just wait 20 years til I’m the non-wrinkled one lol

    14. Janet C says

      November 9, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Afternoon break sipping green tea!

    15. Viv Sluys says

      November 8, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      I take time to drink my coffee everyday. This mama doesn’t do anything until she’s had a cup!

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