When my eye allergy sent me to the doctor a few months back, I became weary of everything in my beauty closet so off I went in search of new products. I picked up the Neutrogena® Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser because it was made of naturally derived ingredients (coconut, corn, willow bark, guar bean) and I saw the words “allergy tested.” Bingo! It was gentle and didn’t leave my skin dry or irritated. The products in the Naturals range do not contain any harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates. It’s one of the few cleansers that I’ve completely finished in my medicine cabinet.
Well, things have come full circle since I’ve now partnered with the brand for 2014 and first up — a giveaway featuring select products from the Neutrogena Naturals product lineup! Read on for more about the line and how to win.
The line features bionutrients, which are highly concentrated chemical compounds found in nature and are are proven to support healthy skin, and to promote replenishment & detoxification. One tidbit I learned from the brand is that the Neutrogena® Naturals’ website is powered by 100 percent clean energy that includes 12 solar panels and a 50-foot windmill in an effort to reduce its footprint and sustainability #commitment.
Luckily for you guys, I’m giving away THREE sets of Neutrogena® Naturals products! Simply leave a comment (bonus points/entries if you follow me on Twitter or Like my FB page!)
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Neutrogena as I’m a beauty ambassador for the brand. Giveaway open to US residents age 18 or older. Not open internationally (sorry!). Giveaway ends 4/29. Giveaway closed and winners have been notified. Thanks to all who entered!
Give the gift of great skin this holiday season to the beauty girl (or boy) who wants it the most. Whether you want to admit it or not, just about everyone has skincare concerns. From acne to wrinkles to uneven skin tone- you name it!
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator The single-use puff contains ultra-fine aluminum oxide crystals that massages damp skin to remove dead cells. A smooth skin surface means healthier, glowing skin. Use it up to three days a week.
Get it: $40 at drugstores; comes with 12 puffs.
Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System You’ve heard me waxpoetic about the Clarisonic Mia and I have no plans on stopping yet. Ask any beauty blogger and they will tell you the same thing: Clarisonic changes lives. Your skin gets a deep clean like no other, removing makeup, dirt and other yuckies from your face. All you’re left with is clean, soft and beautiful skin. For the holidays, Clarisonic is releasing a Garnet Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System
Get it: $149; The Garnet Mia will be available on www.clarisonic.com
ANSR: BEAM The ANSR: BEAM uses safe, non-invasive, clinically proven light therapy (or phototherapy) technology to kill acne causing bacteria and stimulates collagen below the skin’s surface to control acne breakouts and improve overall skin texture and tone.
Get it: $148 at ansr.com
ZENO HEAT TREAT I love my ZENO HOT SPOT so when the ZENO HEAT TREAT came out, I was quite intrigued. The HEAT TREAT fights blemishes to help stop breakouts before they start. It’s a two- part delivery system that is safe to use everyday. Start by applying the Blemish Prevention Treatment on your skin, then use the HEAT TREAT Device. The HEAT TREAT Device warms and gently vibrates to massage the treatment.
When it comes to skincare, I’m as serious as serious gets. I never try no to go to bed with makeup on, use sunscreen religiously and do not pick at pimples. However, sometimes my skin like to revolt and I’ll get a monster of a zit that REFUSES to go away no matter how many times I use a cleanser/moisturizer combo with salicylic acid.
That’s when I whip out the big guns. Say hello to my little friends…
Okay, so it’s a lot of little friends but they WORK!
1. Clarisonic Mia I’ve already waxed poetic of the wonder that is the Clarisonic Mia but in cased you missed, here it is again: OHMIGOODNESS THIS IS AMAZING! Clarisonic delivers such clean and baby bottom smooth skin within seconds! The Mia is a one-button, one-speed device that can be taken with you practically anywhere. The brush is super soft and it removes makeup and dirt like nobodies business.
2. ZENO HOT SPOT This little heating device originally scared me to pieces but now I can’t imagine my life without it. The Zeno Hot Spot has a built-in computer that controls the treatment tip which delivers a small dose of heat when applied directly onto the pimple/zit/problem area. The heat destroys the bacteria that causes acne. The idea of applying heat directly on my face had me nervous but 2 ½ minutes later I was a happy woman (with a much smaller sized pimple!). It only takes one use for me to see results so I tend to use it at night and wake up to a pimple free face.
3. Nutritioniste Skin Renew The Brusher Gel Cleanser I use this a) when I’m feeling to lazy to use the Clarisonic or b) when I’m washing my face in the shower as opposed to over the sink. While you can use the Clarisonic in shower, I’ve seen one too many movies where the pretty girl gets killed due to an electronic device landing in her tub. Call me chicken. Simply squeezing the product releases a cool gel that you allows you to apply directly on your face using the scrubbing brush. While it looks harsh, the brush tip is rubbery and doesn’t scratch my skin at all. The result is skin that brighter, soft and blemish free.
4. CLEAN & CLEAR® ADVANTAGE® Acne Spot Treatment Immediately after cleansing, I apply acne treatment directly onto my skin to allow it to sink in and really treat an area.This clear gel dissolves surface oils on the skin and allows acne fighting medication to go in deep and clear pimples fast. It contains salicylic acid, which is a known acne fighting ingredient that helps unclog pores and prevent future clogging by helping the skin´s natural renewal process. While this is a spot treatment, I’ve been known to apply it rather generously all over my face. I like to think of it as beating the system.
5. Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance Day Cream I’ve been a fan of Lumene ever since I was introduced to it last year, so I sort of had high expectations for this moisturizer. I’m happy to report that this does not disappoint! This moisturizer is rich and leaves skin looking rather glowy. It contains arctic cloudberry seed oil, which is full of natural antioxidants that nourishes and protect skin. The one downside is that it doesn’t contain sunscreen, so I normally spray 6. Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45 directly onto the moisturizer and then apply onto my skin. When used alone, it can feel a little greasy so be careful not to spray too much.
There you have it- my secret to clear and beautiful skin. I never realized how much of a process this was but I’d rather have great skin than having to rely on wearing thick, heavy makeup. What are some of your skin concerns? What do you use to fight acne?
Disclosure: some samples were provided for possible review. Please don’t forget that you can still help the people of Haiti, donate to the Red Cross today. Thank you.
When my eye allergy sent me to the doctor a few months back, I became weary of everything in my beauty closet so off I went in search of new products. I picked up the Neutrogena® Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser because it was made of naturally derived ingredients (coconut, corn, willow bark, guar bean) and I saw the words “allergy tested.” Bingo! It was gentle and didn’t leave my skin dry or irritated. The products in the Naturals range do not contain any harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates. It’s one of the few cleansers that I’ve completely finished in my medicine cabinet.
