Neutrogena Acne Correct & Cover Review

As summer begins to wind down, I always like to rethink my skincare routines and try new products. Neutrogena recently released their Oil-Free Acne Correct & Cover pink grapefruit moisturizer, which really sparked my interest. I haven’t ever been a huge fan of BB creams, because I prefer either powder foundations or cream foundations. But this moisturizer seemed especially intriguing because it claims to correct acne, so I thought it was worth a try.

As a seasoned pro when it comes to dealing with acne, I was super excited to see that this moisturizer contains salicylic acid, which it a powerful ingredient in treating acne. I also liked that this moisturizer is tinted, so I thought it might be similar to a BB cream. That way, I can skip the foundation for a more natural look.

The first thing I noticed when I first applied this moisturizer is the color. I have light skin, but it is warm-toned. This moisturizer matched my skin tone exceptionally, but that is completely by chance. If I applied this on my cool-toned, fairer skinned sister, it would not match AT ALL. Since this moisturizer only comes in two shades, I don’t see how anyone who doesn’t perfectly match the shade could wear it without applying makeup after.

Another important note is that this is NOT anything like a BB cream. I have the Smashbox BB cream, which has relatively good coverage, but this is certainly much more of a moisturizer than anything else. Now I realize that a tinted moistuizer is much different than a BB cream, but I wasn’t expecting such light coverage. When Neutrogena says this product has sheer coverage, they mean it!

I love that this product allows me to embrace my skin while working throughout the day to protect against acne. I get hormonal breakouts, but my skin is usually clear the rest of the time. I would never actually use this product during the time of my breakout, because I prefer higher coverage to cover my acne. However, this product is a great replacement for the powder foundation I regularly use. I also saw that some people recommended it as a primer to wear underneath foundation. I haven’t tried that, but that sounds like it would do the trick.

This is the kind of product I wish I could have worn back when I was eleven years old. My mom didn’t let me wear makeup until I was fourteen, but I had acne starting at around age eleven. This is a great product for young girls who aren’t ready to wear full face foundation but still want something to help with their acne.

After applying the moisturizer

While I don’t see this product being a perfect match for a lot of users, I do believe it is a holy grail product for a very specific target market. That being said, I think it is worth a try if you struggle with occassional breakouts and aren’t into wearing full face foundation.

Full makeup using only moisturizer, blush and highlighter for my face

This product is great for:

• Girls with warm-toned light skin (or medium skin for the other shade)
• Occasional breakouts
• Those who like sheer coverage
• Young teens who aren’t yet wearing full makeup

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Ali

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Skin Care for Lazy Summer Days

Summer is in full swing, which means I have hours of free time to lay out in the sun and soak up some Vitamin D. But it also means that I have to spend more time protecting my skin. Everyone knows that the most important part of a summer skincare routine is sunscreen application, and I have had enough burns in my life time to vouch for that! My favorite sunscreen is the Neutrogena Clear Face Sunblock, because its oil-free formula doesn’t leave excess oil that can cause acne. Even though sunscreen will prevent sunburns, there may be some other sun concerns that you should watch out for.

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Allergic, sensitive, sunburn- and eczema- prone skin can suffer from irritation through exposure to the sun. While sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, it doesn’t safeguard skin against irritation. This is why it is important to treat your skin after sun exposure. Here are some important steps I take to prevent sun irritation!

1. After spending time outside, my dermatologist recommended that it is best to hop in the shower right away. I have an allergy to grass, so spending excess time outside can trigger a reaction. I recommend washing your body with a gentle, low-fragranced body was such as Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash. The formula is super gentle and won’t irritate sunburns.

   

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   2. Right after you get out of the shower, an important step is moisturizing! This is a great time to refresh and restore your skin after spending time baking your skin outside. Once again, fragrance-free is the best way to go, because it doesn’t irritate your skin. My favorite moisturizer of all time is the CeraVe Moisturing Cream. I absolutely adore this product, and even use it as my facial moisturizer. An added tip: If you put your moisturizer in the fridge, it will be even cooler and feel amazing on your skin, especially if you are a bit burnt.

   

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   3. If you are sunburnt, this is the perfect time to lather some coconut oil or aloe vera on your skin. Everyone knows that aloe vera works great for sunburns, but I also think that coconut oil does the trick, as well.

I know that these are all pretty simple ways to protect your skin from the summer heat, and have certainly saved me a lot of stress over worrying about my skin. And while sunburns can be calmed after exposure, it’s always best to prevent them with sunscreen before they even start:)