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Philosophy's Acne Kit is absolutely amazing and has done wonders for my skin and I'm convinced that if you have skin like I did it can do wonders for you too!! This kit has four steps which are lovingly labeled On A Clear Day:) The first step is your Super Wash for Oily Skin, apply a nickel-sized amount to your face and massage in a circular motion all over your face for at least 30 seconds then wash off with warm water.This step is meant to supress oil and leave you skin squeaky clean:) Step #2 is the Blemish Serum for Adult Acne, this you apply in a light layer over your problem areas. By morning it will seem as if they've almost vanished overnight..sure we've all heard that before including me but it really does work. At most its taken two days for any of my acne to disappear! I absolutely love it!! Just beware for those of you with dry skin you need to add a moisturizer before the last step because this serum can be drying to the skin(moisturizer is not included in this kit). Nonetheless i still think its a great kit!!Continuing on to the 3rd step is the H2O2 cream(hydrogen peroxide cream) which is meant to sanitize the skin and keep bacteria at bay. When applying the cream make sure to just get a tiny bit(a little goes a long way) and apply onto your skin in one direction otherwise it becomes a flaky mess. I tried applying it in a circular motion and I ended up with what looked like snow flakes on my face..not good! So remember apply in one direction, I go from the center of my face VERY IMPORTANT: Do not let this stuff get on your eyebrows because it will bleach them...if you remember as I do my cousins used to bleach their hair using H2O2 so it only makes sense that this would do the same so be aware of where you put it ladies unless you have blonde eyebrows then youre good.. If you want to apply a moisturizer for those of dry skin types or for those of you that get dry patches as I did, around the corners of my mouth and nose, do that after step 3. The last step is I think what makes all the difference, The Protection Cream. It does just that- protects your skin. Keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out. A lot of times we go out and buy these kits for acne and you do the whole shebang and then you walk out the door and all the bad elements in the air start attacking your skin so all the hard work you did in treating your skin just went down the drain!Back to square one right? Not anymore, the protection cream acts as a "band-aid" so as to make sure that those bad elements waiting at the foot of your door to pounce on the good of your skin will be stopped short by the barrier that this protection cream creates. Doesnt the sound of that feel good! Well it not only sounds good but it feels good! This cream also doubles as a primer, smoothing out your skin meanwhile protecting it from the elements!I give this kit two thumbs way up!! I never thought I'd find the solution to my acne after trying all kinds of kits from proactive to murad to drugstore brands nothing seemed to work. If you have lost hope then hope no more because you could be on your way to a clear day with this kit:)By the way you can find this kit online at philosophy.com, sephora.com, qvc.com, or even on ebay! I purchased mine at my local sephora for $47 but I have been told you can find it much cheaper on ebay. I prefered to try it first that way if it didn't work i could return it to sephora no questions asked(on ebay returns can be tricky with stuff like this). Now that i have tried it and am completely satisfied I'm going to look into maybe getting it off ebay for cheaper..if i find a good vendor I'll let all the ladies know:)To great skin and to a beautiful you...Salud!

This lotion is my absolute skin miracle!! For my sensitive, breakout-prone skin this is just the thing to keep my skin clear and super soft all over my body...It has the most divine smell(coconutty) and makes your skin baby butt soft, its super light and non-greasy..soaks right into your skin. I have gotten so many compliments I just want everyone to know how great this stuff is!! I even use it on my face(everything makes me break out on my face) and this has caused no breakuts, in fact my skin is looking better and better:)..yippee!! I think I'm actually getting this skin stuff down....finally!!I've only been using it for two weeks and I've already seen a difference...my hubby cant keep his hands off me...not that im complaining;)..lol...you should definitely try this i sware you'll be hooked to your super smooth skin. I try to a steal a little touch all the time now I LOVE IT!!You can get this at any whole foods for about $8. I'm buying their LipTrip tomorrow(they were out of stock when i went yesterday so it must be great!)and I cant wait to see what it can do for my lips:)

For those of you not familiar with the smashbox line, this line was created by a photo studio for those tedious photo shoots with supermodels and celebrities. Photographers found it was very costly to have to constantly re-apply make-up during shoots to avoid making the models look cakey so they decided to create their own line that could withstand those hot studio lights and last! Well I'm sold with their High Definition Healthy Fx Foundation, which by the way has a UVA/UVB SPF of 15 and is Oil-Free! I love how well this foundation goes on your skin, you can actually feel the goodness of it on your skin! They have a wide selection of shades to match any tone. When I was introduced to this foundation at my local Sephora I found that I could use two different shades that both looked great! When have we ever been able to say that!! The good stuff doesnt stop there..oh no..this foundation contains time-released skin energizers and vitamin c to keep you skin looking good all day. I apply it in the morning and wear it all day and its still looking great! It goes on so weightless and smooth and provides just the right amount of coverage I need, and the best part is you can build coverage with this foundation, so if one day my skin isn't as flawless as the next I can just dab a little extra on and I'm good to go and it never looks cakey or overdone which I love! It gives great coverage but doesnt hide your skin either....I know this because I can still see my freckles peeking through...leaving my skin looking natural. I bought mine at my local Sephora for $38..but before you gasp at the price a little goes a long way. I use it everyday and its lasted me almost 6 weeks now and I still have a little more than 1/4 left. I know I used to pay about $13 for the drugstore foundation I used to buy(Revlon Colorstay Active Foundation) and it didnt work anywhere near as well as this does. So for an extra $7 a month I'm getting a better foundation thats better for my skin...sold to the lady with not so perfect skin!!Go ahead and try it and you'll feel what I'm talking about:) I suggest purchasing it through Sephora for first-timers that way if for any reason it doesn't work for you(although I'm sure you'll love it!) you can return it no questions asked!For those of you with an oily t-zone such as myself pairing it with Smashbox's Compact Anti-Shine is a great match! I just dab it on my t-zone before applying my foundation and your set to go...shine-free literally all day. I love them both! To great skin and to a beautiful you...Salud!