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Skin Care
1 Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid: Which One Is Better For You?
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2 Skin Care Secret: The $20 At-Home Peel
Beauty Interview
3 Exclusive! Proactiv Names Jurnee Smollett Its Newest Spokesperson
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4 Guess Who? The Singer Who's a Zit Zapatista
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6 Oh, Baby! Justin Bieber Is Proactiv's New Spokesperson
You might remember her as Michelle Tanner's feisty friend Denise on Full House or as hard-working high school student Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights, and now actress, singer, and activist Jurnee Smollett has landed a new role: Proactiv's newest spokesperson. Jurnee, who has battled acne since she was 10 years old, admits she tried just about everything, from facial treatments to doctors Read more
Most of us know Proactiv from infomercials touting its three-step skin care system. But did you know there's an entire Proactiv product line? Yep. It's just extremely hard to find, but you can order by phone (888-819-2019) if you're so inclined. One item in particular is worth tracking down. I recently had a facial that used Proactiv's Pore Refining Peel ($20), and my complexion looked Read more
Jessica Simpson, Justin Bieber, and P. Diddy are the secrets to Proactiv's success. Forbes reports that the company is on track to making $800 million this year— that's just how powerful celebrity endorsements are. Although most consumers know that these stars are being paid to promote the product, perhaps they tend to trust the brand more after seeing their idol gushing about the item. The Read more
Cue the squeals of thousands of teenagers, because OMG you guys, Justin Bieber is the new face of Proactiv! The 16-year-old singer and Usher protegé has signed on as a spokesperson for the best-selling acne treatment, saying: This is kind of a way I can give back to my fans, by letting them know I use Proactiv and that it’s really easy — one, two, three and you're done. My fans already Read more
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are both excellent acne fighters, and definitely the most affordable treatments on the market. Almost any drugstore acne treatment is going to have one or the other. But it's impossible to tell from the bottle which product is going to help clear up your specific acne. If you end up with the wrong one, it can actually make things worse. To help you determine Read more
Ten years ago, I went through somewhat of an awkward phase. I decided to dye my hair blond à la Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail, but it was more straw-like than stellar. Also, I had put on a few of the dreaded college pounds (I only thought veggie pizza sounded healthy), and to top it all off, my face was breaking out like crazy. The solution? Some deep conditioner, a smarter diet, and Proactiv Read more
Guess which singer likes to give her pimples the bird with Proactiv? "It's like a guerilla attack on acne," she says. Read more
Diddy emerges as the newest and most unlikely spokesperson for the Proactiv skincare line. He claims to have been a user for a while now- and yes, I'm using the word "user" loosely because a topical acne treatment is not the only thing he seems to have in his system. Read more
Live like it's Earth Day every day with inspiration from these eco-minded celebrities. Everything you need to know (and pack) to travel beautifully. See these superhero eye looks inspired by The Avengers. Recover from Cinco de Mayo with at-home hangover beauty recipes. Read our exclusive interview with Proactiv's new star, Jurnee Smollett. Find two DIY acne solutions to minimize breakouts. Lust Read more
Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more
