2008 brought out all kinds of new products; some great, some, well, not so great. But lucky for you, I was your personal guinea pig, trying all kinds of stuff to weed out the good from the bad, so you don’t have to. I’ve figured out which products are worth spending your limited funds on and which ones you’ll never miss.
So what did I come up with? Thanks for asking. Without further adieu, here are my picks for the Top 5 Beauty Finds of 2008! Included in this list is everything from hair products to makeup and more. By clicking …read more

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Dry skin can be difficult to manage any time of the year, but things get particularly dicey during the cooler months, when dry air and artificial heating wreak havoc on delicate pores. Here, some great tips you can take to the bathroom with you to save face this season:

Don’t wash skin with a traditional cleanser in the morning. Using your regular cleanser can wipe out dry skin’s precious protective oils, leaving your skin overly parched to start the day. Instead, try a cleansing cloth which contains a moisturizing ingredient like aloe or vitamin E.
Use a very …read more

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DO NOT pop those zits! Here’s help on how to deal.
As promised, this week I’ll be spending a lot of time on skin care tips for the cool weather. And also as promised, first up will be tips for acne-prone skin. Are you ready? Thought so!
Since cold weather can make your skin more sensitive to the harsh ingredients found in acne treatments that seem just right for summer heat, you’ll want to switch to more gentle cleansers and add protective ingredients to avoid irritating your delicate pores during the colder months. Some tips:

For morning cleansing, try …read more

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With cool weather comes more than just the opportunity to sport fabulous sweaters and killer boots – it’s also a time for dealing with new skin care issues. Which can spell trouble for even the most beauty-conscious of us.
With limited sun exposure, harsh winds and dry air, our skin needs some major TLC to make it through some of the season’s adjustments. And just in time, one of my beauty bibles, Allure magazine, has released a Beauty 101 pull-out skin care guide. This week, I’ve decided to feature a different skin type each day, sharing some …read more

Okay, all. I know it seems like I’m going all Clean & Clear crazy on you, but as part of the cool contest give-away I just did here at Teen Style Lounge, I had the opportunity to try the new Deep Action line from Clean & Clear.
And I have to rave…
Seriously, I have had nothing but trouble with my skin since the first part of summer. It’s hormonal, I suspect, and I’m sure y’all can relate, no? But whatever the cause, I CANNOT BELIEVE the change in my skin since I started using this line. It’s amazing.
You …read more

LADDIE!!!
Using a random number generator from Random.org, the number 15 was selected. And since Laddie’s comment was the 15th comment for the Teen Style Lounge / Clean & Clear contest, she wins the whole prize package, worth over $200!

Assuming she claims her prize within the next 48 hours (as per the official rules), she gets everything you see in this photo. Hooray!
Thanks so much to all who entered. You guys were such great sports, I wish I could’ve given this prize out to each and every one of you!!
But…stay tuned for even more contests in the near future. Teen Style …read more

Win Over $200 in Goodies from Clean & Clear!
Just a reminder – if great skin is on your “must-have” list this fall, be sure to enter the Teen Style Lounge/Clean & Clear contest, where over $200 in skin care products, plus a super cute laptop bag and a flash drive are up for grabs.
Remember, you only have until Sunday, September 21 at 11:59 pm to enter, so head on over and follow the simple instructions. Good luck!

Win Over $200 in Goodies from Clean & Clear!
Contest time once again, everyone, and this time the stakes are higher than ever. As in over $200 worth!!
Here’s the scoop:
Recently, the killer teen movie, American Mall, was aired on MTV and released on DVD. It’s fab and sure to be a big hit.
Lucky me, I was invited to attend the premiere of the movie in Hollywood, but unlucky me, wasn’t able to attend. HOWEVER, the good folks at Clean & Clear still sent me one of the very same swag bags they were giving out at …read more

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, about $6
Not sure about you all, but it seems like there comes a point where the more I do to my poor mega-sensitive skin, the more it rebels. It’s like when your very favorite shampoo just quits working with no notice – same thing!
So, I’ve been going about my regular ‘ol skin care business for most of the summer and things were going well. But THEN…everything went to hell! In a hurry! Bumpy forehead, shiny nose, the works. Thank goodness for Oil-Absorbing Sheets, of course, but when things get this bad, I know it’s time …read more

All of you!
Hooray!!
Yep, I scored a few extras, so I am thrilled to say that each and every one of you who entered in time (by Friday, July 11) will be receiving one of these awesome facials to try. And really, guys, it is fantastic! You’ll love it a ton.
Thanks so much to all of you who entered. I just need your mailing address now, so if you can send it to me at liberty@b5media.com , I’ll pass all the info along to the lovely Clean & Clear folks. If I don’t hear from you in a week or …read more