11.04.08
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer
I have to apologize for the lack of posts over the last few days. I was out of town over the weekend (what an amazing weekend it was!) and yesterday I was recovering. Who knew that a couple games of dodgeball and a game of capture the pool noodles (flag) could make a person so sore?
Last time I was browsing for a new moisturizer I decided on Neutrogena. At the time I bought it I was breaking out. Not much fun. I’ve never had problems with Neutrogena products making breakouts worse, so I that fact made up my mind for me.
First off you don’t need a whole lot of this product to moisturize your face, a little really does go a long way. I’ve been using it for quite awhile now and it’s not even half gone yet. Second, it’s absorbed into your skin amazingly fast. I don’t like going to bed with the feeling of something on my face, but I’ve never put my head on my pillow with it still on the surface of my skin. Thirdly, the formula isn’t too thick. It provides the moisture my skin needs without feeling too goopy. One of the best things about it is that it has an SPF of 30. Because of my fair skin I’m a little obsessed with making sure I’m protected from the sun and I love the sun protection in it.
Although it’s a little pricey, I think it’s well worth it.
Available at your local drugstore for $20.
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10.17.08
Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser
When I saw this cleanser at the store I was impressed with the claim of being able to make pores appear smaller. Who doesn’t want their pores smaller? However, after using almost all of it I had to say I haven’t noticed a difference in the appearance of my pore size. I’m kind of disappointed.
But in general I really liked this cleanser. I have pretty sensitive skin and I guess I didn’t read the back properly but when I used it for the first time I found out it has microbeads. Usually microbeads and my skin don’t make for a great combination, but these ones didn’t irritate my skin.
I sometimes have trouble with cleansers really drying out my skin, but once again, I didn’t have this problem. My face always felt really clean after washing it but never tight or dry.
The scent was great too. I found it to be light but it still smelled good too. It’s not too overwhelming in the morning after you’ve just woken up like some products.
Available at your local drugstore.
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06.25.08
Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
I recently picked up a bottle of this at my local Shopper’s Drug Mart and I have to say that I’ve fallen in love with it over the last couple weeks. I will never again use a toner with alcohol in it again. I had always thought that to get my skin as clean as it could get I needed something with alcohol in it, but this product proves that that isn’t the case.
One of my favorite things about it is it’s scent. First off it doesn’t stink of alcohol. Secondly it has a great refreshing smell that I’ve been racking my brain trying to place, but I just can’t. Anyways, I really like the smell of it.
It also does a great job of getting rid of dirt and oil, all the while being gentle for my sensitive skin. You really can’t go wrong with this toner.
Available at drugstores for $6.
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06.20.08
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen
I got this sunblock at Shopper’s Drug Mart a few weeks ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. I have very fair skin and am really susceptible to the sun. I don’t tan, I burn. This means that sunscreen is my best friend whenever I’m in the sun. I was intrigued by Neutrogena’s addition of Helioplex in their sunscreens. It’s supposed to help keep UVA rays from breaking down the sunscreen and then getting to the skin.
Just as the name says, this sunscreen goes on nicely and after rubbing it in it it doesn’t feel wet or greasy. According to the website it won’t clog pores (which is great for my breakout prone skin), is water and sweat proof, PABA free, and available in three different SPF’s, 55, 70, and 80. At a minimum I always go for SPF 50, so it’s great to have high SPF’s over and above 50.
Apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 at least 20 minutes before going into the sun to allow it to absorb into your skin. Available at drugstores everywhere.
Click here for a $3 off coupon for any Neutrogena sun care product. http://www.neutrogena.ca/suncare/en/coupon_suncare.asp
Check out the Canadian Cancer Society’s website at http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3172_1046449084_1049640810_langId-en,00.html for tips on applying sunscreen and being in the sun.
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