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3 Powerful Anti-acne Systems

With so many acne products on the market and really only one of two primary active ingredients in any of them (either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid) it's typical that many acne sufferers fall into one of two camps: fans of benzoyl peroxide or fans of salicylic acid. It comes down to whichever works best on your particular skin.

Looking for an acne regimen that includes the benefits of both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid? 

Here are 3 systems that combine the two:

1.Obagi Medical Clenziderm M.D. Starter Set

2. SkinMedica Acne System

3. Solvere Acne Clearing Kit

Tell us what product you've tried for reducing acne.

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Skyn Iceland Light-as-a-cloud Care For Post-procedure

We recently posted about CosMedix Rescue Balm, which was originally created for post-procedure care.  But aftercare skincare is a hot topic at RealSelf.com, and so I thought I'd also mention another popular cream: Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream .

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Benefit You Rebel Lite Misses The Glow

Somehow wearing a minimal coverage foundation (ie, tinted moisturizer) just doesn't seem as rebellious as it once did. Nor does seeing David Bowie when "Rebel, Rebel" was big--and for Iman's sake, thankfully Dave's put away the costume. Likewise, wearing a foundation with sunscreen is just common sense.

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Is Garnier's New Rollerball Skincare Worth It?

It was only a matter of time for this light-bulb- "A-ha!"-moment marketing epiphany..."let's try including the benefits of roller massage to stimulate circulation and improve efficacy!" A few meetings later and here's the recipe:

Mix:

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Tri-Luma For Melasma Treatment And Skin Lightening

Melasma is a condition that affects so many women--many experiencing it for the first time during pregnancy--where it is referred to as the "mask of pregnancy". According to the American Academy of Dermatology, men account for only 10% of those affected by melasma.

A recent comment was posted on the RealSelf.com forum topic "Advice on Treating Melasma" about a doctor-prescribed topical cream, Tri-Luma Cream.

Tri-Luma--the "Tri" is for the three active ingredients it contains-- fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%--touts the ability to reduce the signs of melasma within 8 weeks.

We asked New York dermatologist, Dr. Jordana S. Gilman, to share her thoughts on Tri-Luma Cream, and learned, she's a fan.

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The Week In Beauty Cred: What's Hot & What's Worth It

Can't believe it's already Friday! Hope you're gearing up for a great weekend--but before you turn off, tune in, and drop out (or at least drop the kids off at tonight's Little League game) check out what was BEAUTYCREDible on Beauty Cred this week...

THE BUZZMAKERS - WHAT'S ON OUR MINDS

Who'd of thought I'd be caught dead out-of-doors with uncorrected bare legs? The shame! I still want to know what you think of that one.

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Eye Slices For The Home Spa

I-Slices Innovations Eye Slices is promoted as the home spa treatment for the eyes. Based on their promises, let's see if I'm a candidate:

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How To Fake A Younger Look With Deception

The art of deception is a long-studied subject among temptresses and businessmen alike. There are books, seminars--you name it. In the games of one-upping and winning over, it's de rigueur practice. But can you deceive those close to you into thinking you've erased a few years? And I mean without donning a mask...

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Trying Out Self-Tanning Sprays

I'm not hard to please with self-tanners. Here'my criteria:

• No Smell
• Natural Color
• Easy, Even Application

Not much to ask. So here's how three self-tanners I tried stack up:

1. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush Self Tanning Mist

Smell: ok, not that chemical sunless tan smell

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Lovin' Lorac Breakthrough Performance Foundation--it's Worth It

Ok. I own a disgraceful number of foundations. Yes, it's the nature of what I do for a living, but I find on Monday, I feel like a tinted moisturizer. On Tuesday, I'm looking for polish. On Wednesday, I feel blah so it's a bronzer. You get it. And don't get me started with the change-of-seasons thing. Fickle?

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