I must probably file this under “too much information,” but appeal isn’t always a pretty subject. Ladies, I’m in the midst of a breakout on my back (aka “bacne”), and it has been absolutely suck-tacular 1) because the pimples are big and painful, and 2) because I’ve had to skip on all the pretty backless summer tops I’ve wanted to wear during the recent heat wave here in the Bay Area.
Making matters worse — as if that’s even possible — one crop of zits took roost smack dab in the middle of my upper back, at the base of my neck between my carry blades, which indicates they’re within reach and easily scratch-able. I know that scratching ’em constitutes a big, gross no-no, and I’ve resisted the temptation so far, but it hasn’t been easy.
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Because I’ve gotten terrific results from Clinique skin care products in the recent past, I made a decision to try Clinique’s Acne options Cleansing Bar ($12.50) in place of my go-to back breakout product, Neutrogena’s Body clear Body Wash. Clinique’s mild cleansing soap bar consists of salicylic acid, a popular active ingredient used to stop and treat breakouts on both the face and body.
I showered with it several times, rubbing the clunky, cylindrical white bar onto my back while daydreaming about tube tops. I like the eucalyptus-ish, medicinal fragrance and the light foaming action, but I do have one problem with the product…
It hasn’t really worked.
Every morning considering that I’ve started using the bar, I’ve checked my back for signs of improvement, but there haven’t been any. No two breakouts are the same, so I’m ready to cut Clinique some slack. That said, in the past when I’ve used Neutrogena Body Clear, all it took was one or two washes to clear up even my worst bacne breakouts.
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Katter og sminke -sweatshirt ??
42 dollar
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After a week with Clinique’s Acne options Cleansing Bar, bacne still prevents me from looking my best in a halter top.
The product hasn’t been strong enough for me, but it may work better for you if you’ve had luck with mild acne treatments in the past. finding the ideal acne treatment can take a lot of trial and error. As far as my skin is concerned, I hit pay dirt when I found Neutrogena Body clear a few months ago.
Tube top by BCBG
Clinique Acne options Cleansing Bar for face and Body
Price: $12.50 for a 5.2 oz bar
Use: To stop and treat acne
Makeup and appeal blog Rating: C
To learn a lot more about Clinique Acne options Bar, check it out at your nearest Clinique counter or read about it online.
TGIF, ya’ll! This should have an all-caps WOOT! ideal now I’m off to coffee and pastries with a friend. hopefully I don’t spontaneously combust. It’s still unseasonably hot out here.
Do you have plans for the weekend? I wish we could all go haulin’ together.
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Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,
Karen
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