neutrogena oil-free acne wash

talk about an oldie but a goodie. this has always worked so well for me but i simply got sick of using it every day for 2+ years and switched.. i should have never left you neutrogena face wash.. you were so good to me. luckily.. you took me back. and my skin is happy again.

ps. i've been alternating using this & boscia clear complexion cleanser. one in my shower, one by the sink.

Boscia

January and February were bad months for my skin :( I was breaking out frequently, and though it really could have been a bunch of different reasons (stress, diet, sleep habits, etc), I was desperate to "fix" my skin care routine. I thought I would switch back to some products that I had used before when my skin was clearer and healthier. I do like to try new products a lot but I think it's too great for my skin, and I was thinking that I probably made too drastic of a switch a few months ago - I literally changed almost every single product I was using in a few weeks time.

I went into the store with the intention of getting a new face wash and I decided on the Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser (far left), but at check-out used some of my beauty insider points to pick up this little Boscia kit! Perfect timing! It includes the Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment (used this before), Oil-free Daily Hydration w/ SPF 15 (used this too), Skin Perfecting Primer (new to me), and the MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Gel (new to me, but I've always wanted to try it). I don't use my Sephora beauty insider points often (last time I used my 500 point perk was on a great Tarte set) - the 100 point items usually don't appeal to me - but I thought this was a pretty good 500 point perk! . I use every single item in the set and like every single thing.. when I run out of the cleansing oil I will probably repurchase.

So I've been using all of the above items plus some others for about two weeks and I've already noticed that my skin is improving!

Favorites: Clear Complexion Cleanser, MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil

The cleanser - I love that it's a gel that foams up - perfect to use with my Clarisonic. Active ingredients:

-Willow Bark: Unclogs and purifies pore. 

-Phellodendron Extract: Offers astringent properties and calming effects. 

-Licorice Root: Calms and soothes. 

-Geranium: Controls oil while repairing and strengthening skin.

I think it's just the right amount and level of active ingredients for my skin - really mild cleansers like Cetaphil just don't do it for my skin, and some can be too harsh.

The cleansing oil - check it out - removing some Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero

deets:
Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser - 5 oz for $26
mini Boscia items from a Sephora 500 point perk