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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. Huguette E. says

      December 17, 2010 at 2:02 pm

      Already Following via GFC
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    2. Huguette E. says

      December 17, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/15745121026834432
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    3. ksceviour says

      December 17, 2010 at 2:51 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/15599870077308931

    4. Lauren E says

      December 16, 2010 at 7:46 pm

      I would love to try Proactiv because I’ve tried everything to get clear skin and nothing works. I’ve wanted to try Proactiv for a while, but I’m sceptical about stuff advertised on TV

    5. Huguette E. says

      December 16, 2010 at 10:55 am

      daily tweet
      http://twitter.com/henglish/status/15359230617853952
      henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

    6. ~Shannon~ says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:12 am

      I like your fb page

    7. ~Shannon~ says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:11 am

      tweeted
      http://twitter.com/Shandon00/status/15257632512147456

    8. ~Shannon~ says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:10 am

      google friend!

    9. ~Shannon~ says

      December 16, 2010 at 4:10 am

      I would like the opportunity to try Proactiv® Solution because ever since moving to dry Alberta my skin has been horrible. Dry and prone to pimples…. total opposite from my Ontario skin!

    10. Anonymous says

      December 16, 2010 at 3:29 am

      I would love to try this. I am curious to see the outcome of my skin.

      Lost_Star_99 (at) yahoo (dot) ca

    11. Destiny says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:47 am

      I “like” you on facebook
      Tasha Jamie

    12. Destiny says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:47 am

      tweeted 🙂
      @DestinyCFS

    13. Destiny says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:45 am

      Following you on twitter @DestinyCFS

    14. Destiny says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:43 am

      the reasons I’d like the opportunity to try Proactiv® Solution, is because I have a (gulp) 13 yr old and an 11 yr old who have both recently started to develop acne (my poor babies),
      Today, the boy that my 13 yr old daughter has a crush on pointed out a “big zit” on her face. she came home from school crying 🙁

    15. Mom2Michael says

      December 16, 2010 at 2:21 am

      I follow you on Twitter and I just tweeted the contest

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