Double the Fun: Getting #UNREADY with the Neutrogena Double Cleansing Method, Plus a Giveaway!

We've all been there. The seasons start to change, and all of a sudden, our skin just totally and completely freaks out. It gets drier, it gets oilier, you notice more breakouts ... basically, your skin does everything it can to make you feel like you're going to scream. Well, I'm here to tell you that with the Neutrogena Double Cleansing Method, things are about to get a whole lot brighter.

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Create Your Own At-Home Spa Day with Neutrogena Products

Those who know me know I love to spa. I could be content going to the spa every day, if I had the funds available! Sadly, I need to restrict my massages, facials and body treatments to once a month at most. If you're on a budget right now, or you just want a way to create a more zen-like atmosphere in your own home, then why not create your own at-home spa day? I've come up with a fool-proof way for you to pamper yourself from head to toe using some very fabulous products from Neutrogena.

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Sponsored Post: Sun Protection with Neutrogena

The more years that go by, the more convinced I become that sun protection is of the utmost importance. I suppose I'm lucky that I'm extremely pale and can't go in the sun without applying SPF 50 (and, even then, I still burn to a crisp within 30 minutes). But I am constantly encouraging others to wear sunscreen, stop lying in tanning beds, you name it. Luckily, Neutrogena and board certified dermatologist Dr. Doris Day are here to help clear up some myths and provide facts about sun protection.

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The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser Challenge, Plus a Giveaway!

Starting today, I'm taking the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser Challenge. What is this, you may ask? I'm pitting the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser head to head against my current favorite cleanser (in case you forgot, it's the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser) and seeing how it makes my skin look and feel.

The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser promises to remove 99 percent of excess oil, dirt and even makeup while leaving behind 99 percent of skin's natural moisture and preserving its barrier. Plus, it's formulated with a hypoallergenic fragrance and clinically proven for sensitive skin. I'm really excited to try out this cleanser. It's been on my back burner for awhile now, mainly because I'm so in love with how the CeraVe one makes my skin feel. It will be really interesting to see if I can add another cleanser to my arsenal, especially with humid summer months just around the corner!

Want to accept the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser Challenge along with me? Just head to ultragentle.com and get started! I'll be tweeting and Facebooking throughout the challenge, so be sure to keep checking back to see how my challenge is coming along, too!

And here's the most exciting part. TEN WINNERS will receive their very own full-sized bottle of Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser! To enter, use the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!

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Wipe Out: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

If there's anything my readers should know about me, it's this: I love a good cleansing wipe. On days when I'm just too darn lazy to wash my face -- or when I'm traveling and can't carry my regular cleanser in a tiny Ziploc bag -- a cleansing wipe just does the trick. And, as of late, I've been turning to Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes.

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Basket

Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

Today is my last day of giveaways for this feature! I hope you've enjoyed entering them as much as I've enjoyed putting them all together. And I really think you'll love today's giveaway, because it's another knockout gift basket from Neutrogena: the Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Basket, to be precise! One person will win all of the following amazing products:

Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 60: Provides both UVA and UVB protection with fragrance-free Purescreen.
Wet Skin Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50: Specially formulated with Helioplex technology to be applied to wet skin. Perfect when you're on the beach!
Naturals Lip Balm: One of my favorite balms! It makes lips feel soft and smooth thanks to Vitamin E.
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer: This moisturizer works to fade wrinkles with the inclusion of Accelerated Retinol SA.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: This pack of 21 cleansing wipes remove even the most stubborn makeup in a flash! And yes, this even means mascara!
Body Clear Body Wash in Pink Grapefruit: Salicylic acid and MicroClear technology work to exfoliate, cleanse and rid the body of breakouts.
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

This giveaway has a retail value of $83. Here's how to enter.

NOTE: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook or Twitter entries or mention them in your one comment -- those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below.
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this Neutrogena gift basket.
If you are already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave a comment for your Facebook entry to count.

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Basket from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/cqtbv3j
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Instagram and like my photo of the Neutrogena basket.
You must be following me or your entry will be disqualified.

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 24 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 25. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket

Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

I don't know about you, but my skin goes completely crazy when winter rolls around. It's dry, it's dehydrated, it's chapped, it's red ... basically, it looks like a war zone. Thankfully, Neutrogena has a lot of products that work to combat all of these issues and more! And today, I'm giving away a Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket filled with products that would make your skin sing, if it could. One person will win all of the following amazing products:

Microdermabrasion System: Includes 12 Rejuvenating Puffs, a microdermabrasion applicator and an attachment head, which work to exfoliate the skin and boost cell turnover
Rapid Tone Repair Night Moisturizer: Formulated with Accelerated Retinol SA and Vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration and smooth wrinkles
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum: A lightweight, silky serum that's formulated with Retinol SA, Glucose Complex and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and moisturize your skin continuously throughout the day
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream: Includes Retinol SA, Glucose Complex and Hyaluronic Acid and promises to repair the skin under your eyes in just one week!
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser: Formulated with a hypoallergenic fragrance and helps to protect skin's natural moisture barrier. Plus, it's one of my favorite products!
All-in-1 Acne Control Facial Treatment: Salicylic acid works to keep pesky pimples at bay in this spot-fighting gel.
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

This giveaway has a retail value of $128! Here's how to enter.

NOTE: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest entries or mention them in your one comment – those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below.
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this Neutrogena gift basket.
If you are already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave a comment for your Facebook entry to count.

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/c632fvu
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: TOMS Classics

Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

I love TOMS Classics. To date, I own 7 pairs. Yes, you read that right -- 7 pairs. (Those are my silver glitters, above.) They're super comfortable, they come in tons of colors and patterns, and they just make every outfit that much cuter. Plus, for every pair you buy, TOMS donates a pair to a person in need.

And today, one winner has the chance to receive his or her very own pair of TOMS Classics! This giveaway has a retail value of around $54. Here’s how to enter.

Note: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest entries or mention them in your one comment -- those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below telling me which pair of Classics you want to win. (Visit toms.com to pick your pair!)
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win a pair of TOMS.
If you are already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave a comment for your Facebook entry to count.

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the @TOMS Classics from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/a6yxq8a
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the TOMS Classics from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Sunday, December 16 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Monday, December 17. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone 4 Case Set

Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

Oh, Rebecca Minkoff. Is there anything you can't do? (The answer is no.) I have a plethora of bags by my favorite designer, mainly because of this one simple fact: Once you buy one Rebecca Minkoff bag, you're a convert for life. I'm serious!

And today, one lucky winner has the chance to get the Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone 4 Case Set in Black/Pink. The best part about this gift? You can keep one and give one to your bestie (duh) -- so you're doing something good for someone else if you win!

This giveaway has a retail value of $57. Here's how to enter.

Note: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest entries or mention them in your one comment -- those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below.
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this iPhone set.
If you are already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave a comment for your Facebook entry to count.

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the @RebeccaMinkoff iPhone set from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/btdttvf
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone Case Set from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Maya Brenner State Charm

Over the next 12 days, I’m partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products – both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

I've been fairly obsessed with Maya Brenner for quite some time. I especially love her state charms -- what better way to express your love for where you come from than wearing it around your neck? I recently splurged on the Ohio charm in sterling silver, complete with a diamond chip where Cleveland is (Cleveland rocks!) -- and I absolutely love it.

And guess what? One lucky winner has the chance to win a Maya Brenner State Charm Without Chain in Sterling Silver today! This giveaway has a retail value of $80. Here's how to enter.

Note: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest entries or mention them in your one comment -- those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below telling me which charm you want to win. (Visit mayabrenner.com to check them out.)
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this Maya Brenner charm.
If you are already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave a comment for your Facebook entry to count.

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the @MayaBDesigns State Charm from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/b5ku5ac
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the Maya Brenner State Charm from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Monday, December 17 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Tuesday, December 18. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit

Over the next 12 days, I'm partnering with Neutrogena to offer my readers the chance to win some pretty fabulous products -- both from Neutrogena and some of my other favorite fashion and beauty brands! Check back every day for your chance to win another amazing prize.

Getting through the holidays with your skin intact can be pretty difficult. We're all eating tons of cookies and candy, not working out as much as we should, and probably imbibing alcohol a little more than we should. Luckily, the Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit is here to help. And today, one lucky winner is going to win the entire kit! You can win the following products:

Healthy Volume Mascara
Healthy Skin Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
Shine Control Powder
Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes
Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 35
Plus a $25 American Express Gift Card!

And if you're looking for a professional's opinion? Renowned dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr. Erin Gilbert, has this to say about the cleansing wipes: “Holiday stress always raises our cortisol (or “stress hormone”) levels. We often neglect our usual skincare routines during this busy time and indulge in high-glycemic index foods which can increase stress-related skin breakouts. Keeping your skin clean is key. If you are strapped for time and acne-prone try Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes. They remove makeup and daily build up and won’t aggravate acne-prone skin.”

All of these products will make your skin look and feel its absolute best over the next few weeks. This giveaway has a retail value of $82. Here's how to enter.

Note: PLEASE ONLY LEAVE ONE COMMENT! Do not leave additional comments about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest entries or mention them in your one comment -- those are counted separately and you do not need to mention them here. Thanks!

1) Leave a comment below.
Be sure your entry includes your email address or it will be disqualified.

2) Like The Beauty of Life on Facebook and leave a comment on my Facebook post about this giveaway telling me why you want to win this gift set.
If you're already a Facebook fan, be sure to leave this comment on the Facebook post about the giveaway for your extra entry!

3) Follow me on Twitter and tweet: I need the Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena http://tinyurl.com/c7pw8re
Be sure you are following me or your entry will be disqualified.

4) Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway with the following text: I need the Neutrogena Holiday Survival Kit from @BeautyChick101! #beautychick101lovesneutrogena

THE RULES:
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 13 at midnight. One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on Friday, December 14. Maximum of FOUR ENTRIES (one for each way listed above). Multiple entries will be disqualified. Giveaway is open to US residents only.

Hands On: Neutrogena Hand Cream

I don't know about you, but once the temperature drops below 60, my hands start suffering. We're talking peeling, cracking, chapping, severe dryness ... the works. Well, until Neutrogena Hand Cream came into my life, that is.

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Get Protected: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock

When the sun comes out, I wear tons of sunscreen. If I don't, I turn into a lobster within 15 minutes! That's where Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock comes in handy.

I normally find spray-on sunblocks to leave my skin feeling greasy and wet hours after application. Not so with this can, which comes in varying degrees of SPF protection (I prefer 30). It sinks into skin immediately without any annoying residue left behind, and it smells good!

The other problem with spray-on sunscreens? Making sure you cover every single inch of your skin. But I actually find that I get better coverage with this can than with any cream sunblock I've tried -- I never have those "oops" patches near my shoulders or back where I just couldn't reach.

This is the only sunscreen I consistently buy summer after summer. I take it with me on every vacation and use it when I'm laying out on my gym's rooftop. I honestly couldn't imagine life without it!

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock retails for $8.99 at drugstore.com.

Triple the Fun: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask

I have a confession to make. I don't deep condition my hair as much as I should. As a result, it's often lackluster, dry and brittle -- and, the worse it gets, the more I know I should be deep conditioning it and the more I just don't. It's a vicious cycle. Enter Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask.

Oh, how my locks were begging for this mask to be slathered all over them the last time I washed my hair. I couldn't even think of the last time I deep conditioned or got a hair treatment at a salon, so they were in pretty dire straits! On the mask went, and there it sat for about five minutes, working its magic.

The formula is rich and thick but not greasy or heavy, which I love. Olive, meadowfoam seed and sweet almond extracts work to moisturize, penetrate and wrap every strand in intense moisture (hence the "Triple Moisture" part of the name).

Immediately after rinsing, my tresses felt smooth, conditioned and moisturized. But I've had that happen with deep conditioners before, only to discover my hair looked just as fried once I blowdried it. Not so with this Neutrogena mask. After I blew my hair out -- and before I even took a flat iron to it -- my strands looked healthy and felt unbelievably soft and lush. And once I flat ironed? Well, all bets were off, because MY. HAIR. LOOKED. INCREDIBLE.

And best of all? This mask is only necessary once a week, which even I can manage!

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask retails for $5.99 at drugstore.com.

Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays: Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother Cooling Hydragel in Gleam

Glossy. Glisteny. Shimmery. Shiny. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother Cooling Hydragel in Gleam. Ever since I started using it, my lips have felt super-soft and smooth.

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Must-Have Mondays: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock

What's the most important step in anyone's beauty routine? It should be sun protection. Whether you're driving to work or walking, sitting on the beach or using fake tanner on those gams, you need to protect your skin. This cannot be said enough! As a fair-skinned gal -- I could be confused with Casper the Friendly Ghost most of the time -- I definitely need to slather myself with sunscreen or I'll look like a not-so-friendly lobster.

My sunscreen of choice? Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock. This has been my skin's saving grace for the last three years, and let me just tell you that I've successfully refrained from burning each year! I was especially successful this past weekend, as I sunned myself on the beach in New Hampshire for three days straight.

I love this sunblock for many reasons. First of all, it's sweat-and-water-resistant, which is perfect since I actually like to jump around in the waves when I'm on the beach! It also sinks right into the skin and doesn't feel greasy, slick or slippery upon contact, so I don't slide around on my towel or beach chair. It's even enriched with Vitamins A, C and E to moisturize skin and prevent environmental damage.

But the greatest thing about this sunblock is that it's available in a ton of different SPFs. I went with 45, which was definitely enough to keep me from burning and even let me get a teensy bit of bronze tint to my skin (though unless you know me, you probably wouldn't be able to tell!). But if you're seriously afraid of the sun -- or you burn even worse than I do -- it goes all the way up to 70! They're available for $8-$10 on Drugstore.com. So cheap when it comes to protecting that gorgeous skin of yours, right?

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Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays: Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating 2-in-1 Foaming Pads

Blackheads might just be one of the peskiest things this beauty chick has ever encountered. Worse than gnats and mosquitoes flying around in the summertime, worse than exuberantly loud coworkers talking on the phone at all hours instead of doing work, worse even than running out of my favorite lipgloss or mascara. While my skin is fairly clear, thank goodness, I do have the unfortunate task of dealing with blackheads on my nose. Thankfully, they tend to look like freckles from far away, but still -- I absolutely hate them. And there are only so many facials and extractions one woman can endure! So I was totally psyched to come across Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating 2-in-1 Foaming Pads.

To use, you simply wet your face, remove a pad from the package and begin rubbing it across your skin. The pad itself is quite ingenious -- one side is smooth, for cleaning purposes, while the other is beaded to exfoliate and loosen impurities from the skin. I treaded carefully at first with the beaded side, as I thought it might be too rough for my sensitive skin. I was pleased to discover, however, that far from being harmful, it really did work to clear my skin and leave it fresh and glowing!

A pleasant tingly feeling ensued as I swept the beaded side across my skin, and subsided slightly as I followed with the smooth side. A delightful lather foams and bubbles as well, which really makes it an altogether enjoyable experience. And since the pads are alcohol-free and soap-free, there isn't much in them to harm your skin no matter how sensitive it is! I am totally hooked on these now and will definitely continue to buy them.

Quite luckily, they are only $7.10 on Drugstore.com -- perfect for Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays. Dewy, glowing skin? Now that's something I can get on board with.

Spot On: Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel

Unsightly blemishes are my nemesis. Seriously ... every time I see one pop up, I get angry and stressed, which of course just perpetuates the problem and makes them stay even longer. And I've tried everything -- redness-reducing creams, pimple vanishers, cleansers with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide ... nothing seems to work. But then I very luckily happened upon Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel at the drugstore last week, and -- while I hate to sound dramatic -- immediately noticed results.

The tiny tube intrigued me for a multitude of reasons, from the discreet clear gel held within to the fact that the gel in question contained a 2 percent salicylic acid content! I rubbed some on the offending mark in question the moment I walked in the door and waited to see if it would work any magic. And lo and behold ... after two applications I already noticed a significant change in the size and color of the beast! I've now been applying the gel twice a day for the last three days, and I can honestly say I'm amazed at the results thus far.

I am most definitely hooked for life!

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel retails for $8 at drugstore.com.

A Healthy Diet for Your Lips: Neutrogena Lip Nutrition

Ultra-rich. Super-moisturizing. Uber-smooth. All words you'd love to hear describing your lips. Unfortunately, winter tends to ravage our pouts, leaving them chapped, dry and flaky. Until now! Neutrogena's Lip Nutrition lip balm offers up tons of relief, suppleness and moisture guaranteed to banish ugly chapping forever!

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Sunny Days: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55

With summer approaching, it's all you can do not to protect your skin. But there are so many sunblocks out there, and so many various SPFs, which do you choose? This beauty chick totally agrees with the CEW Beauty Awards winner for this year -- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55.

The formula goes on smooth and not sticky, and blends into your skin so easily you'd swear it must be magic. The product is formulated with Helioplex technology, which means it provides lasting UVA/UVB sun protection. It even keeps working after a few hours frolicking around in the surf -- as evidenced by this fair-skinned beauty chick who stayed fair-skinned over four hours after laying on the sand and playing in the waves last summer!

If you want to protect your skin, this award-winner is definitely the best choice out there.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55 retails for $8.55 at drugstore.com.