Does It Really Work?

Skin care is one of the most frustrating parts of being a girl. Men want you to have clear skin. Women judge you if you don't have clear skin. And any aunt within 100 yards will ask you, "What happened there (insert poking)? Is that a pimple?" Yes. It is a pimple.

Sea Breeze used to have a cleanser that cleared up my problem skin in junior high IMMEDIATELY, but they took it off the market. It was a sad, sad day for me. I even tried ProActiv, but it didn't work for me. The sulfur mask actually did the trick, but I just could not get over the smell... on my face... on my pillow... right under my nose all day long.

I have very sensitive skin that reacts to anything, even the SUN. Yes, I am allergic to the sun (walking back and forth from my car to work leaves me in hives). Most products leave my skin dry and flaky, which is almost as embarrassing as acne. It doesn't sound bad, but when you have sheets of skin hanging of the edges of you chin, nose, and forehead, come talk to me.

Over the past few years, I decided it was time to really invest in skincare. In any case, I don't think a moisturizer needs to be more than $30, but when you find a product that works, STICK TO IT. I use this...

It used to be called "Moisturizing Acne Gel," and it really does moisturize. It doesn't leave my skin dry, but it's very effective. I notice clear changes within 2 days, mostly less. This size costs $44, and typically lasts me at least 6 months. I think that's a deal, no? Once I started to see how effective it was, I was willing to spend this much. Good luck!