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Tween vs Proactiv & 5 Giveaways!

in Lifestyle on 12/11/10

Yes..I have to admit it. I have a tween. You know the sometimes adorable, sometimes heartbreaking and oh so frustrating age that is no longer child, not yet teenager. Sigh. I have one of those in my house. This little tween means the whole world to me, so when she suddenly started having trouble with pimples I wanted to help. No Mama wants to see their baby struggle with self esteem, and let’s face it, you don’t feel your best with a big honking zit on the tip of your nose.

We went to the drug store, picked up and tried about four different face washes and topical treatments. Ug. Drying, abrasive, too much for this young one’s skin which is still so baby soft. Besides that, nothing really worked. proThen entered Mom Central with the opportunity to try the New Proactiv 3 Step System. I’ve seen this product line on TV countless times. Katy Perry uses it! Could this be the magic fix we are looking for? Something to help as my babe makes the transition from child to Teen? Also something to help me with the occasional surprise pimple. Not my kind of surprise thank you very much. Worth a try. We accepted the offer from Mom Central, and together are taking the 30 Day Challenge.

For 30 days we are going to use Proactiv’s three step system. It is designed to gently cleanse and exfoliate as it targets the blemish causing bacteria trapped in pores.

The super simple steps as described by Proactiv!

Step 1: Renewing Cleanser: A unique oil-free formula, with exclusive micro-crystal pharmaceutical-grade benzoyl peroxide, that contains smooth, tiny beads to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities.
Step 2: Revitalising Toner: A refreshing, alcohol-free toner with glycolic acid that helps balance skin tone and remove dead skin cells to reveal the vital, radiant skin beneath. Its special formulation to balance skin’s natural acids includes witch hazel to refine and purify pores and aloe and chamomile to soothe and soften.
Step 3: Repairing Treatment: A light, oil-free lotion containing exclusive microcrystal pharmaceutical-grade benzoyl peroxide. The Repairing Treatment penetrates deep into the pore to help heal blemishes and help prevent future breakouts. The advanced delivery system is safe for the entire face and any other blemish-prone areas.

Our system arrived, I paired it with some cute wash clothes and we are all set. Mom and Daughter are going to try this system together. Bond over skin care. Love.

Another bonus, I get to share the love and offer five readers a full size Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer! Value $33.00 Canadian.

Woo Hoo! Here is how to enter!

Mandatory Entry: Canadians Only

Tell me why you would like the opportunity to try Proactiv® Solution.

Easy Extra Entries

2. Follow me publicly on Google or tell me you already do.

3. Follow me on Twitter @SassyModernMom or tell me that you already do, and give this giveaway a tweet. Leave your twitter name! You can tweet once every 24 hours. If you like you may just cut and paste:

Treat yourself & your skin. FIVE #Giveaways of a FULL size Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer! #NewProactiv @SassyModernMom http://bit.ly/gFJueZ

4. “Like” me on my facebook page! Please. (or tell me that you already do) It’s right there on the sidebar!

Again, PLEASE…leave separate comments for each entry and make sure I can contact you!! Leave me a valid e-mail address!

Thanks!

My hope is to try this system with my daughter and then report back to tell you how it went! I would absolutely love it if some of you wanted to take the #NewProactiv challenge with us! I promise to let you know what I think of the system.

*Contest is open to Canadian residents only and closes December 17, 2010 *You are welcome to enter on multiple blogs but are only eligible to win once.

Disclosure – I am participating in the New Proactiv Canada program hosted by Mom Central on behalf of Guthy-Renker. I received a 30-day trial kit and a gift card a thank you for myparticipation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

*now closed

*image courtesy of Proactiv

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    Comments

    1. Mom2Michael says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:21 am

      And I like you on FB

    2. Mom2Michael says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:20 am

      I already follow via GFC

    3. Mom2Michael says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:20 am

      I’d love to try Proactiv, since I still have periodic, mostly hormonal, break-outs at 40. And now my 15yo is having acne issues too

    4. Robyn says

      December 15, 2010 at 11:57 pm

      daily tweet – http://twitter.com/Mom2GMC/statuses/15193427155091456

      arctic_teacher AT yahoo DOT ca

    5. Huguette E. says

      December 15, 2010 at 12:11 pm

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/15015952341012480
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    6. ksceviour says

      December 15, 2010 at 3:33 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/14885717591199744

    7. mybitsandbleeps says

      December 14, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      I follow you on Twitter @SassyModernMom and I’ve tweeted

      http://twitter.com/MyBitsandBleeps/status/14757434522341376

      @MyBitsandBleeps

    8. mybitsandbleeps says

      December 14, 2010 at 7:02 pm

      I’m 42 & my tween is 12 1/2, for some reason I’m getting blemishes at the same time as my daughter! I’d like the opportunity to try Proactiv® Solution to clear both our skins and to provide a good example to my daughter.

    9. Huguette E. says

      December 14, 2010 at 11:55 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/14649636534878208
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    10. ksceviour says

      December 14, 2010 at 3:29 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/14522298925064193

    11. Huguette E. says

      December 13, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/14292794289946624
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    12. ksceviour says

      December 13, 2010 at 1:56 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/14136540561149953

    13. Lizzie says

      December 12, 2010 at 10:16 pm

      i’ve used this stuff for years! it is the only thing that helps with my skin.

      hope some lucky person gets to feel as good in their skin as i do 😉

      MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    14. Robyn says

      December 12, 2010 at 10:00 pm

      Daily tweet – http://twitter.com/Mom2GMC/statuses/14076771381018624

      arctic_teacher AT yahoo DOT ca

    15. Huguette E. says

      December 12, 2010 at 4:50 pm

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/13999087296708608
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

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