One Month Challenge: Get Clear Skin, Week 4
As this month comes to an end, so does this year and this challenge. To say I finished triumphantly would be a lie. This past week I have been depressed about a number of things, mainly this blessed holiday season. With that depression and added stress, I have broken out horrendously and I have been picking a lot.
One Month Challenge: Get Clear Skin, Week 3
This week has gone a bit more smoothly and not nearly as bumpy as I expected it to have been. I worked very hard at not touching my skin and trying to get more sleep in then I was previously. I did though start reading The Hunger Games and that kept me up late for the past couple nights until I finished all of them. Even with lack of sleep I feel that my skin is becoming softer and smoother.

One Month Challenge: Get Clear Skin, Week Two
This first week has been marginally difficult. While not touching my face has not been that hard, not popping any zits has been. Every time I have had the urge to touch my face and I acknowledge that it is happening, I stop and try to think about what I am feeling. Basically whenever I’m feeling bored, frustrated or down in the dumps, I tend to go crazy with wanting to get rid of the zits as fast as possible.
One Month Challenge: Get Clear Skin, Week One
I have been popping my zits for 14 years. If you ask me if I’ve tried a specific skin solution, I’ve done it. Proactiv, done it. Clinque, tried it. The New and more Effective Proactiv, yep and had a reaction of my skin swelling around my eyes. Every skin care brand in Target, yes. I have been to a dermatologist and he told me that chances are likely that nothing will completely clear my skin since bad acne runs in my family.
CC Beauty Live: Quick & Dirty Review – Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
I wanted to share this golden nugget of awesome with you: Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. Yes, it’s quite the title, but it’s not overcompensating for anything. I figured what better way to start off the New Year than to erase the dark spots of your past.
11 Words That Make My Skin Crawl
There are just some words that give us all the heebie-jeebies and after my mother used the word moist to describe how amazing her brownies were this morning, I decided 1) I’m too grossed out to eat a brownie right now and 2) it’s time to make a list of the words that make me feel icky, uncomfortable and downright dirty.
Reasons Why I Don’t Miss My Teen Years
Our friends over at The Gloss recently did a post on all the things they don’t miss about being in their twenties. But as a twenty-something myself, I’ve gotta say – I’m pretty content. Sure, there are moments I wish I had a little more cash or that my job was a bit cushier. But some of their points were reminiscent of things I realized in my teens.

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Mornings are hard enough without having to deal with fancy make-up techniques and surprise zits. Keep these 3 steps in mind when you’re rushing out the door and you’ll be sure not to show up to class with an eyeliner disaster.
Body Blog: Pimple Protection 101
There is nothing like waking up ready to start a new day, only to behold what appears to be a gargantuan pimple on your face. Believe me, I’ve been there. Suddenly, what could have been a pleasant morning heads directly towards Awfulsville. Instead of looking forward to running into a crush, the goal becomes to walk very quickly in the opposite direction….with your face buried behind your hair.
CC Beauty Live – Quick & Dirty: Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Mask
As a college student, I’m always on the lookout for bargains. And as a beauty addict, it can be difficult coughing up $30 for products. So that’s why I get really excited when I find amazing products for even more amazing prices.
How Far Would You Go To Get Rid of a Zit?
There’s almost nothing worse than waking up in the morning and discovering a big, fat zit in the middle of your forehead. And it always seems to happen the day of sorority formal/a new ID photo/a presentation/any random Tuesday when you pass your crush on the way to class.
Candy Dish: Lady Gaga Does Her Thang
• Is her stylist on ecstasy?
• Who’s the biggest ass of 2009?
• What do you need to know about spring shoes?
• Jay Leno’s goin’ home….to 11:30 pm.
• Got a pimple? Don’t pop it!
• So this is how Tila Tequila mourns.

Candy Dish: What Did Everyone Wear to the AMAs?
• Was it more about the music or the fashion last night?
• Or maybe everything is all about Taylor Swift these days.
• Adam Lambert turns up the (guy on guy) heat!
• Why won’t your acne go away…
• Levi Johntson’s Playgirl spread is a total letdown.
• Victoria’s Secret models make me hate myself.