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Every Man Jack 3-Step Skin Clearing Collection

Guys, if you're having skin issues like acne breakouts, you need to check out the Every Man Jack’s Skin Clearing Collection.  Made with Salicylic Acid to help treat and prevent acne breakouts, the acne-fighting trio is dermatologist-approved for even the most sensitive skin.  So if you’re looking to clear up your mug, or keep it looking healthy and clear, Every Man Jack’s Skin Clearing Collection is for you.

The products in the Every Man Jack Skin Clearing Collection include:

Skin Clearing Face Wash:  Salicylic acid treats and helps prevent current and future breakouts while coconut-derived surfactants remove deep-down dirt and oil.  Aloe and chamomile extract are added to sooth irritation while glycerin keeps skin hydrated. 

Bridal Beauty and Makeup Tips

So much planning goes into making your wedding day perfect, from the invitations to the flowers to your dress.  That means not thinking about beauty, hair and makeup products on your big day can be disastrous, since you want makeup that will photograph well, yet still convey the essence of you.  Many brides schedule appointments for hair and makeup, but in a recession, that might not be an option. 

The following bridal beauty and makeup tips may help you get a head start...

In her book, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual, Bobbi shares some tips for bridal makeup:

• If you're doing your own makeup, consider that bridal makeup needs to have enough color to compensate for the whiteness of the dress.
• Flash photography emphasizes pink tones, so make sure to use a yellow-toned foundation.
• Set concealer and foundation with a sheer loose powder.
• Choose a lipstick one or two shades brighter than what you'd normally wear.
• Waterproof mascara!
• Pack a small bag with makeup essentials for quick touch-ups.

The book is an excellent reference -- I highly recommend it.  You can find the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual, as well many great makeup options, at BobbiBrown.com.

Biore Skin Preservation Collection

The Biore Skin Preservation Collection was designed for you if you're in your twenties--maybe even early thirties.  You've hit the point where you're too old to deal with acne and too young for serious anti-aging concerns.  You've got "transitional skin".  Up until now, you've had a limited selection of skincare products to treat your complexion and aging concerns.  Biore has set out to change all that.

The Biore Skin Preservation Collection is a five product line designed to preserve skin's youth, strength and radiance while improving dryness, texture and tone.  It uses a combination of ceramide technology and botanical antioxidants to block and help neutralize free radicals.  And it comes in a price range that won't break the bank.

The products in the Biore Skin Preservation Collection include:

• Biore Clean Things Up Nourishing Gel Cleanser

Cor Facial Soap

Cor silver-based facial soap is a multi-tasking skincare product that simultaneously plumps, tones, balances, deep cleans and heals surface skin, resulting in a vibrant, healthy complexion.  Silver is well known for its antibacterial properties and is often used in burn treatment products.

The premise of Cor soap is that it deposits active ingredients directly into the dermis layer of the skin.  These all-natural ingredients, silver, silica, collagen, chitosan and sericin, work to fight bacteria, even skin tone, balance oil levels and repair surface cells.  Cor facial soap is suitable for all skin types, because it has a pH that is similar to the natural pH of the skin.  Because of the antibacterial properties of the silver, Cor soap may be an especially good choice for acne-prone individuals or individuals with sensitive skin. 

I've never used anything but a liquid or gel facial cleanser and have to admit, I was somewhat reluctant to try any soap that came in a bar.  In my use of a Cor sample bar, I loved the foamy lather; it doesn't strip your skin or leave it taut.  In fact, it's a very nice treatment product.  Your skin really glows with continued use and it looks and feels great.  My recommendation would be to order a travel (sample) size and try before you buy.  My sample size bar lasted about a month with twice daily use.

Cor facial soap is available at www.corsilver.com.  Sample size retails at $ 14; full size at $125. 

Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit

Controlling acne can be difficult in the summer, due to increased oil production.  But the winter presents it's own set of challenges for those with acne or acne-prone skin.  Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit contains a three product regimen that will have your skin looking healthy and feeling comfortable, whatever the season.

The kit includes:

• Advantage Acne Control Cleanser:  This gentle cleanser contains 10% benzoyl peroxide, which helps to fight bacteria.  This cleanser prepares the skin for treatment.
• Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer:  An oil-free moisturizer that nourishes skin, dissolves oil and leaves the face soft.
• Advantage Fast Clearing Spot Treatment: This spot treatment works fast to clear pimples and prevent new ones from forming. 

Because the Acne Control Moisturizer and the Fast Clearing Spot Treatment contain Salicylic Acid, which can be irritating, start treatment slowly and let your skin get used to the products.  My sister has a problem with breakouts and she's been using the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit with good results.  She's been pleased and encouraged at how her skin is improving.

The Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit retails at $ 17.99 and is sold at food, drug and mass merchandisers.  You can also find it online at drugstore.com.

Clean & Clear is offering teens the opportunity of a lifetime – to be a star on the CW’s hit show, “90210” and appear on the West Beverly Prom episode!  How to score this incredible opportunity?  It’s simple, just visit CWTV.COM/COUNTDOWN through Feb. 2nd and upload a brief video that explains why you and your best friend deserve this once-in-a-lifetime experience to appear on the hottest teen show. 

The winner will get:

·         Appearance on the CW’s “90210” West Beverly Prom episode

·         A 4 day, 3 night trip to Los Angeles, California to film the episode

·         On-set VIP treatment including hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling

·         1 year supply of CLEAN & CLEAR®