All glam girls know that hitting the sheets without removing your makeup is a major beauty faux pas.

(Just think about those once-gorgeous-now-ruined satin sheets.)

In fact, dermatologist Dr. Diane Berson told me, “It’s important to remove makeup, dirt and surface oils before going to bed. Not only do they sit on the surface of the skin and clog pores but they may be further rubbed into skin by laying on a pillow.”

Do you struggle to remove every last trace of your makeup at night? Do you wake up in the morning with raccoon eyes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you are the perfect candidate to participate in eBeautyDaily’s Makeup Remover Towelette Challenge!

The first 10 readers to comment below and join in on the challenge will be entered to judge the competition to help us determine which makeup remover towlettes can tackle your longest-lasting, smudge-free makeup.

Judges will receive two unbranded makeup remover towelettes and a waterproof mascara in the mail to test and report back on. AND to thank you for your time and participation, you will ALSO score a $25 AMEX gift card.

The results will be announced after everyone gets back to me with their findings…

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After a month of following the plan (to the best of our ability), Allie has lost 6 pounds and I have lost 3!

“In the morning when I have extra time, I love to put milk, the powdered drink mix, and frozen fruits in the blender to make a cold and fruity smoothie. I look forward to it every morning!” Allie says.

She goes on: “For example today, I added 1/2 cup frozen peaches and 1/2 cup frozen raspberries then 1 cup skim milk and a scoop of strawberry powder.”

Allie is a teacher with a very on-the-go schedule, so Slim-Fast has been perfect for her to grab and go with. It’s a great way of saving money by not buying expensive, unhealthy lunches every day at work, as well!

I love the chocolate powder – I mix it with some vanilla soy milk and put it in the blender, it tastes totally indulgent, but isn’t!

Image: Carolyn Hsu/The Daily Obsession

My friend Carolyn, over at The Daily Obsession, also took part in the challenge with us! “I decided to take the SlimFast challenge because I had only a few weeks to get in shape for a fashion video shoot I was taking part of. As a busy city gal, I don’t always have time to cook or plan out my meals ahead of time, so Slimfast seemed like the most optimal solution for me since I wouldn’t even have to think for two meals of my day. I consumed a combination of Slimfast shakes and bars throughout my work day and then would come home and (usually) cook something healthy for dinner. I found the taste of Slimfast to be very appealing actually. In fact, one of the biggest challenges for me on the challenge was not to over-consume my allocated number of Slimfast meals and snacks per day! As it turned out- when video shoot day came, I actually fit into a form fitting dress (see picture) while managing to keep my rolls in check!”

So, we are fans. So much so, that we may continue to drink it…recreationally!

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Or, as close to it as my non-exercising butt will get.

So far, the days have been going relatively well, but I am having problems achieving the boundaries of “sensible dinners”. I love the shakes, and have no problem drinking them for breakfast, but when you spend just about every evening at some variant of a cocktail party, how do you achieve the right mix of crab cake and shrimp on a stick? I don’t know.

My friend Carolyn of The Daily Obsession is also on the challenge, and we were attempting to negotiate this at a few parties this week. We also noticed that eating less substantial meals during the day made us able to handle less alcohol at night – also a good thing. But should we start to eat pre-event and not let ourselves fall prey to sliders and shirmp tempura? It seems the logical answer, but not a not really fun one.

This weekend, I’m in Atlantic City – here, sensible dinner is even harder to negotiate. Buffets are, by definition, the opposite of “sensible”.

Yes, my friends – that is my biggest issue. I can shake by day, I can bar by afternoon, but I still can’t lose my issue with portion control and eating the right foods! Which is probably what GOT me to this situation.

What I love about Slim-Fast: It really is delicious! And it is filling, too – AND, I noticed, saves money. I shake for lunch is a lot more affordable than anything I’d buy. So, I’m going to keep at it. It’s the only sensible thing to do.

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As we all know, wedding and beach season has crept up on us, and all of us have a few pesky pounds we want to lose just in time. And whether you have a big party to attend, a wedding, or just want to look hot on your summer getaway, it’s crunch time!

To show how easy (and inspiring) it can be to lose a few pounds, Slimfast has issued a challenge to me: They sent everything that me and a friend need to do Slimfast for one month – shakes, bars, even a sexy new yoga mat. (Said friend can feel free to comment below to ID herself!)

At the end of the successful challenge, should we succeed, we get a gift certificate for a new swimsuit or LBD – AND one reader will win the same challenge kit we both got. (Which, let me tell you, is IMPRESSIVE.)

And the plan is quite simple: Replace breakfast and lunch with a shake or meal bar and then have a sensible dinner (25% carbs, 25% protein, 50% veg/fruit) and u se snack bars to curb hunger mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Plus we can go online and sign up to slim-fast.com (free registration) and get the benefits of their meal-planners and access to RDs if we have any questions!

It’s too easy for me to mess up…except, in my case, “sensible dinner” usually involves crabcakes and a cocktail at some event. I must learn how to adapt!
We will give you weekly updates about our progress – both of us really only want to lose a few pounds, but it’s still exciting!

Image: Slimfast

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