Karen

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Afternoon, girls. Today’s giveaway ironically comes at a time in my life when I’m almost happy with my skin.

Like millions of young men and women, I went through some rough years with terrible acne back in my late teens and early twenties. I look back at old pictures now and remember some of the mean things people said… Still hurts my feelings to this day.

Coping with acne isn’t easy (I’m here if you need someone to talk to), but today there are options that didn’t exist even 10 or 15 years ago, options like the TRIA Skin Clarifying System.

The prize

One lucky lady (or gent) will win the new TRIA Skin Clarifying System, a three-piece set designed to clear, smooth and brighten acne-prone skin (a $473 value).

What is the TRIA Skin Clarifying System?
Are you familiar with blue light acne therapy? Previously only available with a prescription, it’s used to safely and gently eliminate P. acnes, the bacteria that causes mild to moderate blemishes.

TRIA’s nifty, at-home blue light device (no prescription necessary) is one of the three steps in their acne-clearing system.

• STEP ONE: Cleanse. TRIA’s creamy Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains AHAs and BHAs to gently clean, exfoliate and prepare skin for blue light therapy
• STEP TWO: Treat. TRIA recommends five minutes of blue light therapy per day to heal existing breakouts and eliminate the acne bacteria
• STEP THREE: Nourish. This serum’s blend of anti-oxidants and nutrients accelerates renewal and improves the texture of skin

What can the TRIA Skin Clarifying System do for you?
TRIA says their system works gently over time to eliminate acne while preventing future breakouts. Participants in clinical trials, the company says, saw a significant reduction in breakouts after seven days; smoother, more even-toned skin after 10-14 days; and skin that looked healthier, clearer, brighter and more radiant after eight weeks.

How to enter…

Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all — what you had for lunch today, what your plans are for the weekend, or what you think of Burn Notice on USA (I love it!).

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

Follow @karenmbb and RT to win a TRIA Skin Clarifying System valued at $473 http://bit.ly/bGDpoV

• Sorry, international babes, the folks at TRIA requested that this giveaway be limited to Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico readers only, but I’ll hold more giveaways that include y’all very soon.

Recap…

1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
2. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   Follow @karenmbb and RT to win a TRIA Skin Clarifying System valued at $473 http://bit.ly/bGDpoV

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 20.

Sretno!!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Oh, you still have a few hours left to enter to win that MAC Zinc Zone Greasepaint Stick if you haven’t already (it only takes a few seconds). Good luck, and have a great night!

• The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Brenda! Before you go, check the home page for ongoing giveaways.