Two months ago I partnered with Clearasil for prom season offering a red carpet makeover to a contest winner (see post). Well, the winner was chosen and the makeover was a blast! Check out the video of the makeover in action. I had a great time working with the Clearasil team on this project and working with makeover candidate, Amanda.
It's prom season and I partnered with Clearasil to help teens get red carpet ready for their big day, but one lucky fan and their BFF will win a huge makeover! Looking back at my prom prep it typically included getting tips on, a fancy French pedi (can you imagine?), visiting the MAC counter to get my makeup done, the tanning bed daily for at least a week prior and what I liked to call a creative updo with sparkly butterfly clips that matched my Cache' beaded dress. My dates obvi had no idea how lucky they were! Luckily for teens today, Clearasil and I are stepping in ... check out the video for deets.
Red carpet season just ended so there are lots of places to pull inspiration from for hair, makeup, nails and of course, the dress. Clearasil and I are looking to give one lucky fan and their BFF, or prom date, red carpet makeovers for prom! Prom goers can enter on their Facebook page to win up to a $3,000 makeover and I'll fly to their hometown to help them get ready for their big day. You can also find prom beauty, skincare and style tips from me on Clearasil's Facebook page throughout the season.
Check out the video on the contest and good luck!
How often do you squeeze out your face wash or moisturizer and end up using just a bit too much, or way too much? I normally just judge by what feels right, but truth is there is a formula and overuse can cause irritating side effects where as underuse can make your products seem like they're not effective. I'm really impressed by a new Clearasil product that embraces technology to give you the perfect dose of face wash and spoke with Dr. Dendy Engelman to find out just how much of our skincare products we should be using.
Clearasil's PerfectaWash distributes the perfect dose of salicylic acid face wash for each use so it takes out the guess work. When it comes to treating acne or using a face wash with salicylic acid in it, over use is the biggest problem. But when you use too much, you dry out your skin causing it to produce more oil and therefore, more breakouts. That's why dosage control is imperative. All you do is run your hand under the dispenser and it acts like an automatic sink by distributing the perfect dose of face wash. Genius! You can get it now on Amazon and check out their FB page for other offers. It launches in drugstores in a few months.
When it comes to the rest of your skin care, here's a break down of how much you should be using:
Today I'll be doing a Satellite Media Tour appearing on 27 TV stations across the country talking about preparing for the prom. I'm really excited because I know how important prom season is and love the fact that I have the opportunity to share some beauty secrets for all of the ladies and gents who will be attending! By far, the best accessories for prom are clear skin, a bright smile and kissable lips.
Since skin care is a main concern for most teens, it's important to start taking care of it now and not wait for the night before the prom. God forbid you get a pimple! I recommend using the new Clearasil Ultra Acne + Marks line. The face wash doubles as a mask and contains 2% salicylic acid in it to remove dirt and oil from your pores and help clear and prevent break outs. Leave it on for 10 minutes once or twice a week for a deep clean. If you get a pimple or see a mark starting to form from a pimple, use the spot treatment. The salicylic acid will clear it quickly and it also has licorice root and Vitamin B3, which helps to diminish the mark. I like it because it's a lotion, so it doesn't dry your skin out.
Then, from pre-prom photos through to the after party, your smile is your best asset! Start prepping it with Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Enamel Renewal Toothpaste. It removes up to 90% of surface stains in just two weeks. I use this whole collection, which you can learn more about here.
Finally, I recommend accentuating your natural features. It's your prom so you don't want to over do it with makeup. Nivea Lip Care came out with a line called "A Kiss Of..," which features A Kiss of Shine, A Kiss of Color and A Kiss of Moisture. Each one is available in a variety of shades.
All products are available at drugstores. Want to know more? Comment below with your questions and I'll answer them!
*This post was sponsored.
