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In life, you don't always get everything you want when you want it. Sometimes you get extra and excess of things that you don't ever want in the first place - like acne, zits and scars. But you find a way to take care of them as and when they come.

I can deal with zits and greasy skin but what I detest is the marks that these uncalled-for zits leave when they fade and dry out. These post-inflammatory brown spots take a while to fade and despite my best intentions and attempts, I still get frustrated at just how slow the process is.

I decided I needed to find a way to just speed the process up. Something besides my serums, spot erasers and moisturizers. I chanced upon this while I was shopping for products a few weeks ago and I decided I had nothing to lose but to give this a shot.

The blue peel has a grainy, slightly creamy texture and what you do is you spread a thin layer over your face; avoiding your eyes and then wait 10 minutes or so before rinsing off. Like any acid peel, you'll feel a slight tingling sensation which just means the product is working.

My face looked cleaner and my blackheads came off easier after the first use. The few small zits I had went away after the next couple of uses and my skin looked brighter and felt smoother and low and behold, the post-zit marks became lighter and lighter.

Granted, this smells like a chemical peel. There is no masking of it and the scent might take some getting used to but it's a non-issue for me because it did help my skin.

I use this twice weekly or anytime after a breakout. I like how it not only keeps zits at bay but also help with existing ones. It does give an improvement that is worth repurchasing for. Plus, the very affordable price pleases my wallet quite effectively.

Get the Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel Acne Treatment (1.4oz/40g) for US$13.99.  

I've always had a problem with the size of my pores and I know there is no way to reduce the physical size of your pores (it all boils down to your skin type and genetics) but there are ways to reduce the look your pores. Pores look bigger when they are clogged with oil, dirt, black and whiteheads. Hence, having a product that will aid in the sweeping away of all those unwanted grime is a keeper.

I've been using this toner for a couple of years now and what I like about this is that it contains both Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids that work to gently exfoliate surface skin and remove dead skin cells, blackheads and even-out skin tone.

Salicylic and Glycolic acid help keep zits at bay and sweep off existing facial gunk. Despite all the acids in this toner, it is not too harsh or drying and would be work well with most skin types.

I get a thrill when I sweep this with a cotton pad and I see tiny specks of blackheads removed. I used to have small patches of brown spots (from old pimples) that have slowly disappeared with regular use of this toner.

At US$7.99 (8.5oz/250ml), this is my steal for the week! Find this at Drugstore.com.

Ps: Be sure to shake this product before every use to ensure precipitate from natural ingredients get mixed back into the solution.

I've been a fan of Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula Hand Cream for years now. I remember the first time I used it; my hands were peeling and dehydrated and uncomfortable. The moment after I had applied it over my hands, it was like a squeeze of glycerin heaven. My hands were instantly moisturized and the flakiness was gone. Needless to say, I was hooked ever since.

Neutrogena took the great Norwegian formula; inspired by Norwegian fishermen who faced the harshest and coldest weather, and boosted it up skin-protecting UV blocking properties. I've only just started using sunscreen or making sure that the products I use on my hands contain sunscreen. Like the neck, your hands show the most visible signs of aging and there's really nothing you can do about it (unlike your face) so it is quite important to ensure you also protect your hands from UVA/UVB rays.

This handy hand cream has with advanced sunscreen technology shields hands 6 layers deep from harmful UV rays and thus, inhibiting pre-mature aging while actively moisturizing your hands!

I immediately bought a few extra tubes when this first came out. They are all used up or given away. I have friends who became fans in a couple of days from using this!

Another thing I love about this is the great price! At only US$5.99 (2oz/59ml), both your hands and wallet will thank you!

Get this for US$5.99 at Drugstore.com.