Amazing news, folks. The people at Kate Somerville caught wind of my voyage of discovery with their brand, and they offered to sponsor a giveaway (!!).
They left the choice of prize up to me, so I selected based on what I’ve been trying and liking. The prize is (full-size bottles of):
- ExfoliKate Intensive – Kate believes that your entire skincare regimen should be working together, so there is no “one most important piece.” That said, exfoliation is instant gratification, and most people who love Kate Somerville say this is the product that will change your life. (And don’t be intimidated: “Intensive” is “regular.”)
- HydraKate Line Release Face Serum OR Quench Hydrating Face Serum – Kate’s serums are like little Jamba boosts you add to your moisturizer. Line Release is anti-aging goodness for all skintypes; Quench is a little extra boost of hydration best suited to dry skin. The winner will get to choose one of these two serums.
- Goat Milk Body Lotion – You seriously have to try this stuff. We all have dry skin SOMEWHERE (hands, legs, elbows), and Goat Milk lotion is awesome. Good on sunburns, gentle for sensitive skin, quick absorbing… You just have to try it.

This contest is open to readers in Canada and the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico).
To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me:
- what country you’re in, and
- what’s your biggest skincare concern right now (at this stage in your life)?
This contest begins today and ends Sunday, August 28th, at midnight, central time. You may enter once per day; additional entries will be discarded. The winner will be selected at random from among valid entries.
Winners will be contacted by email, so please use an email address you check (addresses will be hidden, and will not be used for any purpose other than contacting the winner).
Good luck!






CANADA – My biggest concern is having an uneven skintone from acne and any scarring left behind by it. Thanks Karla and Kate!
United States – My biggest concern is my face, it has uneven skin tone, and dry.I am in my 50′s but have taken care of my skin since I was very young, so I am trying to keep away the wrinkles. Also my arms and legs are extremely dry and no matter what kind of moisturizer I use my skin remains dry. I look like an alligator.
Thanks for the giveaways
USA – too many freckles & uneven skin tone.
from – Canada, skincare concern – acne, blackheads
I’m in the USA and these sun damage/age spots are driving me nuts!
I live in the United States, and at 37, my biggest skin care concern are the fine lines that are becoming more noticable around my eyes, and a bit of sagging that is starting around my mouth. YIKES! But my skin is also really dry so I would have a hard time choosing betweetn those two serums! THANKS!!
I’m from the US, and my biggest skin care issue at the moment is uneven skintone/hyper pigmentation!
Hi! I live in the US and my biggest skin concern at the moment is monthly breakouts.
USA
Pores/anti aging
USA. Balancing treating lingering acne and preemptively focusing on wrinkles.
Canada
Acne
I live in the United States and my biggest skin concern is my old acne scars and uneven skin tone.
USA
anti-aging products to keep fine lines in check!
USA — my biggest concern right now is moisturizing my quite dry skin without breaking it out (and doing so with cruelty-free products)!
USA! My biggest skincare concern right now are my huge pores!
I’m in the US!
My biggest skincare concern is currently finding effective ways to treat my acne without drying or irritating my skin (since I’m getting old enough that these approaches really aren’t OK anymore!)
USA!
Still concerned about my acne
Canada
My biggest concern right now is enlarged pores/black heads, and secondarily the first signs of aging.
Day 5
USA
My biggest skincare concern right now is adult acne
US, post-acne marks
US, dull skin
1) USA
2) Blackheads
in Canada
My skin, being 48, is dry and tending to wrinkle slightly
nancyrobster at gmail dot com
USA
I’m concernced w/my skin discolorations (hormonal & from the sun)
Oh, hai! Pick me!
My skin is still dry, a little wrinkly, and has lots o’ age spots. (And I’m in the U.S.)
USA
My biggest concerns are large pores and anti-aging skincare
My biggest skin concern is dry skin and some problems with eczema.
Usa
Anti aging
US- My biggest concern is uneven tone. I have red cheeks and some brown spots.
From USA; treating acne flare-ups without overly drying my oily/dehydrated skin and healing the scarring left behind
1. In the US!
2. I used to have really great skin, but since graduating from college and started working, especially in the recent few months, my skin has gone absolutely nutters! D: i’m breaking out massively despite having not really changed my skin regime, and every other day i wake up to a new pimple. I have no clue what’s going on >..<
IN the USA.
Have crow’s feet, just like my dad.
USA.
My biggest concern right now is clearing up a recent breakout.
I’m in the USA and currently struggling with hyperpigmentation.
US…fading acne scars and preventing wrinkles
In the USA, and my big concern is acne. :/
One more time for good measure! I’m in the U.S. and I’m getting older
Concerns about crepey skin, rough patches, dryness, and dark spots.
USA.
Have fine lines around the eyes, sadly.
I’m in the USA and dealing with hyperpigmentation.
I’m in Canada
Being 48, my skin has started to get fine lines and is very dry. Its also sensitive and I seem to have developed adult acne
ty
nancyrobster at gamil dot com
US, dull, sagging skin
US, acne marks
Hi Karla,
I am in the US, and at 37, I am concerned about dull skin and the fine lines that seem to be appearing!
Love your blog and thanks for the opportunity to win these Kate Somerville products!
I am in the US. My big concern combating fine lines. I would love to try more Kate Somerville products! Have a lovely weekend!
USA I have a few sun spots on my hands.
USA
Anti aging & pores
1) USA
2) Acne Scars
USA. My biggest concern is my combination skin – it loves to break out AND have dry patches at the same time. Yuck!
i’m in the usa and im concerned about drying
Hi! I live in the US and my biggest skin concern is monthly breakouts