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Two Ways to Win a TRIA Skin Clarifying System Valued at $473

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

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…

2ways2enterEntering 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!).

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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.

Reader Interactions

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  1. I skipped lunch today which means I only had coffee. I haven’t seen Burn Notice but I may have to check it out.

    This weekend will be full of soccer and lacrosse games.

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  2. I got out of class early today, just in time to see the last bit of daylight. always a good thing, now..I just need good skin!

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  4. Tonight was dinner out night. I had a steak with sauteed ‘shrooms and white cheddar mashed ‘taters. It was yummers! For dessert I came home and had a few Girl scout cookies (thin mints!)

    I’m in my 40’s and my skin isn’t as spotty as it was when I was younger, but it is just as oily if not more so. I do get some pretty nasty hormonal acne around my chin and nose “that time of the month” so this system would be great for me.

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  7. I think Jeffrey Donovan is pretty attractive, though i think in a photo I’ve seen of him before he has some pretty bad acne scars.

    Today, I PR-ed in my hurdle race which was extremely exciting though i flubbed in long jump, but oh well. Semi good day 🙂

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  9. I work at a daycare in my gym, which isn’t exactly my favorite job… but today, my day was made by this little boy telling me he liked my haircut. I don’t know why, but I seriously almost started crying. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m PMSing, but geeze, he really warmed my heart. I just wanted to share!

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  12. Ugh this weekend will be all about hitting the books! D: Thankfully at some point I’ll be hanging with my girl friends!

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  14. This weekend I am showing my Boston friend around the Hawaiian island since it is my friend’s first visit here in Hawaii. Yep, I’m born and raised in hawaii so I’m showing her around. I’m taking her to Polynesian Cultural Center and we are going to stay there all day till night.

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  15. As terrible as it sounds, I skipped lunch today. I am flat broke and my paycheck won’t clear until tomorrow. Boo, I am sooo hungry right now. This poor college diet has me breaking out like mad so this would be a GODSEND!

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  19. I’ve recently started swimming to train for a triathlon. I’m so nervous because I’m scared I can’t do it, but it’s a goal of mine this year. Wish me luck ladies, maybe I’ll get super lucky and win this too!

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  20. I’ve had a busy weekend today. Class from 9:40-6 and a group meeting at 7:15. I just got home to relax…. as much as I can before all my roomate’s friends come over for a huge party. Wish me luck tonight! I just want to cozy up in bed and watch Housewives of NY!

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  21. I will comment about how excited I am for my brother-in-law’s wedding coming up in May! I am having so much fun looking for a dress for it! 😀 And I know it will be such a beautiful wedding, too!

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  22. i had guac and chips for lunch today 🙂 but the chips were organic blue corn chips w/no preservatives and stuff….they tasted stale…

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  23. I’m going to comment about how excited I am for my new job – I got a job as a psych aide at our local mental health hospital and I am *loving* it!!!

    What an incredible giveaway!

    I’ve struggled with acne ever since I ENDED my teen years… NOTHING works, so this would be amazing to win!

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  24. How do you get all the cleanser out of your brushes (esp the thick buki and bronzer ones) after you soap them all up? I always have suds left and I run out of patience and just say to hell with it and give up. 🙁 I’ve a feeling that’s bad for my brushes.

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  25. Whoever came up with Red Velvet Batter yogurt at Yogurtland is pretty amazing! 🙂 But, Taro & Coconut will always be my favie 🙂

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  26. I made chicken noodle soup from scratch for lunch since I’m currently sick. But it was so good for my soul 🙂

    I also tweeted: gongjukim07. I hope I win! My skin looks like it’s never going to clear up at this rate 🙁

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  27. I too love Burn Notice! I ordered the past seasons through Netflix and got hooked! I also love giveaways where I win 🙂

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  28. Oooh that looks cool! And that would be really nice for me since i have acne….wow if I had nice skin I would be so happy!

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  30. Watching Future Food (A-MAZING show, it’s a must-watch!) on the Planet Green TV network makes me think of two things:

    1) “Oooooo. Aaaahhhhhh. Wow. I mean… how did.. did they just… OH. Really?”
    2) If I ate that, would it be considered healthy? I know, I know, it now *looks* like food, but it WAS “waste” a few hours ago….

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    • Had to comment about Nathan Fillion, He had my loins at “Firefly”! ….

      Bueller?, Bueller? (Firefly was an awesome tv show that got jerked around by Fox and ended waaaaaay before it should have, google it!)

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  41. I will comment about how nervous and excited I am to be turning 25 on Monday! I remember just a few years ago thinking that 25 was so adult and grown-up, and that surely I wouldn’t dealing with all teenaged problems anymore. Now I’m a recent graduate (again), unemployed, dealing with the worst acne I’ve ever experienced, living at home with my mother, wearing sparkly eyeshadow… I’ve somehow regressed to 18 again! 🙁

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  43. I spent the whole day craving red velvet cheesecake (still!) and actually researching ways to improve my skin. A new quarter has started for me and the stress is reeking havoc on my skin, boo. Oh and thank you for doing this giveaway!

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  45. Today we pizza at lunch for a co-worker’s bday…Tomorrow it’s Panera for a different co-worker’s baby shower. Yummy!!!

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  47. My lovely boyfriend has gone away on tour, so I have the house all to myself.

    I think its time for a little shopping and a much needed eyebrow wax!

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  50. Cool contest! I really want to get China glaze’s For Audrey nail polish. I’m in a Tiffany’s mood right now. :0

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  51. ooooo. this system sounds interesting. i would love to try it… who ever said you only have acne in your teen years needs to be shot. it got worse in my 30’s. grr.

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  53. Okay so first of all, this looks awesome!
    Secondly, I went to go on my makeup trial for my wedding and have officially turned over to MAC (i know, what took me so long, right?) I love it!

    -Izzy

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  55. Oh… this would help greatly with my upcoming wedding… hmmm…
    This weekend I’m checking out a potential apartment with my fiance and finding a place for my cat to stay for a month! Transition times suck.

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  58. I love Burn Notice! I always feel as if the season is shorter than most shows. it could be because I love it so much and it seems to fly by!

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  59. A random comment about anything???

    It was 80 degrees where I live today, so the family and I took full advantage of Tropical Smoothies B2G1 deal! Delicious!

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  61. WANT WANT WANT WANT. I wonder if it zaps blackheads too. I went from having tons of whiteheads to blackheads. The joys of acne!

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  64. hey karen! i am very nervous tonight because tomorrow is my first meeting as a representative of the american red cross at my school :O i’m picking out my outfit as we speak! have a great night 🙂

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  66. I have literally hundreds of pages to read and a research paper to work on, but I put it all aside to paint my nails with the new China Glaze Poolside collection. I think that was the right choice! 😉

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  67. Hmm a post about anything at all… I love creativity! Today I got to stay in my pajamas all day because I’m studying for exams, and ended up eating an entire bag of potato chips… ohh exam season!

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  68. This weekend I am helping out my sister with last minute errands/details…she is getting married next weekend!!!

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  71. Wanna cry…have a huge groups breakout on my face…hate it after a lil bit of good skin I enjoyed a couple of days…SUCKS!!!

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  77. I’m finally on summer break! I feel like this school year was particularly daunting and its refreshing not to stress about school related deadlines for a while. Now I can relax and catch up on a TON of tv 🙂 How was your day? I don’t think Burn Notice is shown in Canada, and since we don’t have access to hulu, I guess I won’t be able to check it out!

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  79. Had a (yawn!) roast beef sandwich. I plan to check out the Urban Zip Lining in downtown SF. I may be brave enough to give it a try. 😀

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  82. Today was a positive day! Normally I’m a pessimist but I attended a presentation about how to live a more full, giving lifestyle. “Say what you mean, do what you say, say it’s so when it’s so” is one of her philosophy’s and it’s definitely a better way to life!

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  84. I work at a Lancome counter and I finally got my Genifique Repair in the mail today along with a couple of magazines and no bills!

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  85. I just finished a paper on Henri Matisse that I thought I would never finish so I’m very happy I’m finally done and can catch up on blogger 🙂 I’m glad I could enter your giveaway

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  88. Today I wandered into CVS and found the Healthy Wear Physicians Formula bronzer that you had done a review on, except it came with a bonus concealer powder! It’s like buy one get one free. Totally good reason to buy it, eh? =D

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  90. OMG, this is an awesome giveaway! But all that aside, you watch Burn Notice too??? OMG, I love it! My boyfriend got me into it last summer (along with Royal Pains, lol) and was just devastated when they said in August that there wouldn’t be new episodes until summer 2010!! But I guess they moved it up, because they had new ones in January! Whew! LOL!

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  92. This weekend I will try to finish up some spring cleaning from last weekend, hit up a couple sales around here and visit a friend who had a baby last month.

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  95. I just got that new mac lipglass Just add color from the prep for color collection. Gots to say I’m loving the fuchsia! Although I’m unsure if I’ve got enough fierceness to rock it ^_^ eh. You only live once right?

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  98. Dude, I LOVE Burn Notice!! SO and I started watching it when it first started and now we’re hooked. Sadly, he usually watches episodes as soon as they come out and I’m way behind (and missed bits in between) but it’s definitely one of my favorite series!
    .-= Catherine’s last blog post… Collective Birthday Haul =-.

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  99. This weekend is four-day holiday for me, so I’m planning on doing some shopping and updating my wardrobe (finally!) 🙂

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  101. I’ve struggled with acne for what seems like my whole life. (Since Junior High and I’m now 28) New technologies like this give me hope. Thanks Karen 🙂

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  102. Howdy, dear Karen! 🙂

    And my comment is the following: I’ve reached my desired goals and now I’m very happy to have been strong enough to stick to the diet all this time! 😀 *all smiles*

    And what I’m still longing for – is clear youthful skin… :'( Mine is not. I still have acne break-outs, blemishes, dryness, fine lines… Eh, I hope this time I’ll win, because this Clarifying System would help me a lot. *sighs*

    Thank you for the opportunity!

    Name: Pobeda
    Re-twittered: yes, http://twitter.com/Pobeda/status/12271152510
    Location: Atlanta, GA
    Follower: yap
    E-mail: pobedochka (at) gmail.com

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  103. I had horrible acne when I was younger too. It’s better now, but on top of my milder acne, I now have scars and skin discoloration. I just long for the day when I can have clear and even skin. Did your acne leave any marks? If so, how did you get rid of them?

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  106. I’m in my early thirties and I still break out the way I did when I was in my teens. Is there a solution out there?? Help!

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  110. please enter me in this giveaway!! I so desperately need a skin care system. i don’t know what’s up with my face these last 2 months but i’ve been breaking out like a crazy person and i can’t seem to stop the madness!!

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  111. Oh Karen, I would love to win this for my teenage son. He has battled acne for years now, and with graduation coming up it would be wonderful for him to be able to enjoy clear skin! Thanks for doing this giveaway 🙂

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  114. i would <3 this skin clarifying system~! Since ive been in sweden for my study abroad program, i dont know if its the water, which is ALOT better than water back in the states, my skin has been in a frenzy!!!! Anyways, okay comment about something else- OH well tell me how I have a weekend trip to germany.. TODAY, and due to the Icelandic volcano erupting ALL of europes airports are closed- WTF. i mean this happened in .. iceland… and im in sweden.. i suppose just for precautions i suppose, anyways i better get packing now! thanks for the opportunity!!! have a great day~!

    I hope i will TT-TT

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  115. I’m going to VEGAS this weekend with four of my girlfriends!! I’m leaving tomorrow and coming home (to PA) on Tuesday. Today at work is going to draaaag, haha!

    Karen, you always have the best giveaways!

    makeupbeautygossip.wordpress.com

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  118. Can’t wait for this weekend…spending some time with some college friends who are in town for a night 🙂

    I would LOVE to have clear skin by my wedding in September!

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  120. Oh woow. I *need* the TRIA system. 25 and still with (some) acne?? C’mon!!!

    Next week I’ll go visit my dad’s side of the family. 7-hour bus trip… but I can’t wait!

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  121. My weekend starts on Friday. I just slept in til a decadent 8 o’clock!!!! I wish I was constitutionally capable of skipping lunch- I have a few pounds to lose before ‘kini season. But this girl’s gotta eat or it isn’t pretty.

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  124. I feel like I so need something like this… my face is a mess lately!

    Anyway, I’m headed to ATL for a conference this weekend. I’m really excited, but apparently it’s going to be super-busy. Talk about horribly timed… the weekend before finals start!

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  125. im flaying back to cali in a few hours and decided to go to the airport really early just so i can grab starbucks and enjoy my magazine without having to rush 🙂

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  127. so excited it’s almost the weekend, I plan on laying out by the pool and working on my tan, also wanna go out one night and try the socks with heels trend 😛

    I’ve only watched about the first 5 mins of a Burn Notice episode cos my friend Robert played a cop in it 😛

    hope everyone has a great weekend!

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  130. What an amazing prize!
    I had my fave Teriyaki chicken salad today. Super yum — definately gets me in the mood for summer!

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  132. I’m still suffering from acne 20 years later! This sounds fabulous and I’d love to be able to win it. I LOVE your blog!

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  135. I was supposed to do a couple of things this weekend, BUT do to a stress fracture in my right foot, my plans are limited!!!!!!

    BTW…. I am a “newbie” to your sight and I must say I am glad I found it. It is very funa and informative and Taby is a doll!!! Keep up the good work and happy blogging!

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  136. I’m looking forward to the weekend today and wondering when I should rock my new hot pink liptstick again :0) Would definitely like to do so with clear skin if I could be so lucky to win this thing!

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  141. I have my monthly “Book and wine” club meeting this weekend with my 3 girlfriends so I am really looking forward to that! We pick out a BYOB restaurant each month, a good wine to share and discuss our book choice of the month. Its always a great time…and a great excuse to get together without the hubbies!

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  143. My plans for the weekend would be to go to sephora tonight and use my 15% coupon (not sure what I’m getting yet though). Saturday, spending time with the hub, and Sunday playing some sand volleyball. 🙂

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  144. What an awesome giveaway Karen!! Thanks for the chance to win. Give Tabs some kisses for me- he’s such a cutie!

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  146. what a fantastic giveaway! I’ve been working my fingers to the bone on a custom set for a mother of the bride. I’m sitting on my hands to avoid finishing the set until I get the go ahead from the customer. Based on approval of the one earring picture I sent her and getting half of the order up front. Then I reserve all rights to bead shop for more supplies to finish her set and go crazy putting it together.
    .-= TaLaisa’s last blog post… Spring is Blooming =-.

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  149. Wow, Karen! This is a super-generous prize! There are so many people who struggle with acne, even as they get older… and sadly so many that will say terrible, hurtful things to them. I’m sorry you still have those bad memories, but you can definitely feel good about having beautiful skin now… the best darn make-up blog in the world! I hope all those mean people are reading it now – and if they’re not, they’re missing out on how great you are, AGAIN! Their loss. 🙂

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  150. In my teen years, I had zits from hormones and tons of skin oils (I assume).. now in my twenties I’m still getting zits from clogged pores.. I wonder if it’s because I’m wearing more make-up then when I was younger? Sometimes I workout with makeup on if I go to the gym straight from work.. maybe I should get some cleansing wipes for that. Anyways I’m rambling now, but I wonder how this Tria system would work!

    TGIF, Karen! 🙂

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  151. I’m so glad it’s Friday, and I slept in until 6 am. I was getting up at 4 am most of this week and very unhappy!

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  152. Seriously Karen? Your recommendations are getting me in trouble – my new love is the Clinique All About Eyes serum – and yes, I keep it in my fridge too.

    AMAZING IN THE MORNING!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

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  153. Got a paper on Oedipus Rex to write today. My skin has been an absolute acne MESS lately, no matter how I pamper it. I would die of happiness . . .

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  158. This weekend I plan to tackle the dreaded task of packing up winter clothing and unpacking clothing for spring and summer. Fortunately I only have to switch out the clothes since I’m fortunate enough to have a separate closet for summer flats and sandals that remains intact throughout the year. I wish everyone a great weekend!

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  159. Today’s my roommates 21st birthday and we’re making a slip and slide in our front yard! I’m making cupcakes too, which is an obsession of mine 🙂

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  160. I would love to win this! I am 25 and still struggling with acne flareups. I find the cystic acne around my mouth to just be impossible to prevent. Maybe this blue light therapy is th ticket?

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  161. I’m headed to Philly this weekend. On a sidenote, I’d love to win this for my sister. She’s now in her twenties and suffers from acne. We’ve tried my beloved Mario Badescu products to no avail, so this is worth a shot!

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  162. My plans for the weekend are studying for first year university final exams. The stress mixed with skipping sleep (also a raspy cat tongue at 1am cleaning half my forehead) is making my skin flare up something rotten.
    I actually follow your blog checking it every day, I’m just not big on leaving comments which I apologize for.

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  165. No lunch yet – I just finished my OJ and bowl of shredded wheat. I’m on west coast time with you!

    I’ve battled acne since 6th grade or so. That is nearly 20 years ago for me.
    Its definitely gotten better, but I still have clogged pores, whiteheads, and comodones.

    Ugh.

    I hope I can have at least a little relief before I have to start dealing with wrinkles.

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  166. I”m tired as heck this morning. Stayed up late watching The Hurt Locker. I tend to fall asleep during movies…not during this one. I was riveted. I kinda want to watch it again tonight!

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  168. Yay weekend! This one will be full of work and a geology field trip, but there will be fun sprinkled in there too, so it’s all good : )

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  171. I’m completely broken out right now so this would be AWESOME! I don’t know what’s going on with my skin (I suspect stress…) but I’ll try anything!

    My plans for this weekend are to spend Saturday at the coast with the boyfriend, our dog, and some friends. It’s finally supposed to be good weather in Portland and we want to enjoy it!

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  173. I don’t watch Burn Notice, but I do watch White Collar. Matt Bomer….yum…

    Anyway, I would love this system, because I’m out of the teenage years, yet still plagued with acne! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

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  174. This weekend, we’re going hiking! All the wildflowers are in bloom after the late rains in SoCal. 🙂 aaaaaand- free lunch today! I almost like lunch meetings….

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  177. My friend’s car broke down, so I drove 30 mins each way to bring him to work. I think it’s returning karma to him for being a good friend!

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  178. Clear smooth skin during my teens, and horrible acne in my adulthood.. seems like am living my life backwards 🙂
    Am planning to help a friend pack for her trip to India, this weekend 🙂
    Cheers!

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  181. Well..all I have to say is I was moved to check out your site while reading a product review (elsewhere) and WOW, what a mecca of good info! I’ll be visiting regularly:) This product looks AMAZING!

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  191. Good weather is on my mind!!! Laying out in the sun yesterday with my friends, hoping to do something outside today too….gotta love summer!!!!

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  192. Was searching for foundation primer on Google that your blog is part of the hit list, read about your review of the Physician Formula tinted moisturizer and scrolled down and saw this giveaway for TRIA system.

    I was filing my federal tax this morning as it was rejected last night at 10.00PM!!! I filed electronically through TurboTax — apparently, the AGI that I put in was wrong — i freaked out. Called up the IRS today and went through the automated voice system and tried to find out my AGI — it says to put it as zero … so, let’s see what is going to happen!

    By the way, enjoy reading your reviews…. this is first time I am writing a comment for a blog! Good work!

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  193. I had a great day yesterday and hopefully today will go as well. I am graduating in two weeks so things have been really stressful so hopefully I will be lucky and win this. It would be the perfect thing to get my skin looking good while I begin looking for jobs once out of college. Have a blessed day 🙂

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  196. I can’t tell you how much this system would be a blessing to my skin. I’m always so self conscious about it and get frustrated at how makeup looks.
    I know I could talk about anything, but the possibility of winning this contest was the only thing on my mind. :] Thanks for the opportunity, Karen!

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  198. My boyfriend and I are avid movie watchers. We love watching them in theaters and renting them to watch at home. For the past couple of months, he’s been choosing not-so-great movies, but he finally picked two good ones, one of which was Law Abiding Citizen. I loved it, but this weekend is chick-flick weekend so it’s my turn to choose, can’t wait!!!

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  199. Still searching for my ever elusive summer internship! Apparently, no one wants to pay you when you’re a student. Oh well, somehow this summer will pass like all the one’s before it. The days will be hot and my makeup will melt. I look forward to the weekend so I can sleep in.

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  200. What a great give away, but unfortunately not for international readers….
    I was so excited when i saw this give away. I’m 40 now, and still have acne, and really big breakouts sometimes.
    I tried so many brands…. But not one brand is the HG for me.
    But i just going to hope that there will be another give away for this in future, that is also for international readers.
    Positive thinking 😉

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  204. I would love to win this so I can give it to my MOM! She’s a product junkie and especially loves all things skin care related.

    PLEASE PICK ME. IT WOULD MAKE MY YEAR :o)

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  205. i want to try blue light therapy so very bad! Just experienced the worst derm visit for my acne. They couldn’t tell me or offer me anything different than what regular family physicians have. 🙁

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  210. i have so much work to catch up on this weekend! the weather has been so nice all week so ive been putting everything off! whoops! thank goodness its supposed to be crappy outside this weekend lol!

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  212. hi karen good afternoon, i just got back from doctor 2day with my husband…i want to have a healthy skin with this products:) stay pretty and healthy to you ok bye…

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  214. Im about to go have a late birthday dinner with my dad and my little sister! Its late bcuz my bday was this past Sunday! =)

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  216. This weekend I’m suppose to drive from Los Angeles to San Diego with my toddler to meet up with some fellow natural curly girls. I don’t want to drive that far but it’s a chance to get out of the house.

    Today I had shrimp and rice for lunch, but I have heartburn.

    Please Enter me, lol. I just had to get that in, lol

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  217. After leaving school today I stopped by Target at Bayfair Mall in San Leandro and discovered that their grocery section is now open!!! They have great prices on meats, dairy, breads and frozen foods!! They even have a limited selection of fresh fruits!!

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  220. Soup (Italian Vegetable) and salad (boring garden :P) was my lunch today – and I’m off to the “big city” for the weekend! Which is super exciting, because that’s where the nearest Sephora is – and it’s still two hours away. Truly a treat!

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  221. I LOVE your blog! Thank you so much for taking the time to review everything. It saves me so much time and money!!!! Hope I win this, I’ve been eyeing it for a while. I’m soooo tired of adult acne (*sigh*). But I’m unemployed so it’s just not in the cards for now.

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  223. Today I went on a little shopping spree! Got a really cute shirt and shoes from H&M, some VS Pink bras, and some headbands and hair clips. As for makeup, I got the Flipside Urban Decay Eyeliner, Nars Cactus Flower (after I saw Karen’s review I really wanted to try it) and Mac’s Arena (another one of Karen’s recommendations!) I’m very happy!

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  225. OMG Karen, I NEED this! My skin has been very confused lately. I thought it was FINALLY past the oily, teenage years (I’m 24), but for the past month or so, I have been breaking out again. Maybe the TRIA system would zap some sense into my skin and tell it to GROW UP! (But not too much… I’m not ready for wrinkles yet! Haha!)

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  226. Girls Weekend! Woohoo! 🙂

    Awesome giveaway! I have been used all sorts of products and gadgets for my adult acne and would love to have a chance at this baby 😉

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  228. Hi!

    I haven’t eaten yet today but strangely I haven’t been hungry…

    I think this weekend I’m going to try Brasilian food so that’s kinda exciting. Yay to sunny weather in Seattle!

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  229. I am giving up going to prom to study for finals. my friend and i are going to have one heck of a study party!!!

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  234. Oh, I had Burger King for lunch and it did not really agree with me, but it was good at the time 😉

    I would love to try that blue light therapy! I had HORRIBLE skin in high school and college, and still deal with breakouts today. It’s very annoying…even my mom asked when I was going to grow out of it. Uhhh, never?? I’m getting married in two years and I swear, I will have a zit on my nose on my wedding day, I just know it!!

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  235. I have had acne for years this would really help. Also because I have never won ANYTHING before I would be very happy if I did.

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  239. I had a burrito with loads of hot sauce because I was trying to blast my sinuses…stupid flowering trees. It worked FOR A WHILE.

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  240. I had a home made veggie pizza for lunch with fresh lemonade and … I must also cop to a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup for dessert. I am struggling with adult acne, so this would be a delightful win. Thanks for your contests!

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  246. How exciting! This system looks really interesting. At this point, I’ll try anything! (I’m 26 and still breaking out regularly!) The guy I’ve been seeing is meeting my friends tomorrow night – wish me luck! 🙂
    .-= Trude’s last blog post… Weekend Loveliness =-.

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  247. i’d love to try the tria!!!!

    my lunch today was blenderized fat free refried beans (had gastric bypass surgery and i am on day two of pureed foods! yay, food!!!). yes, it’s weird, but that’s prob the most interesting lunch you’ve heard of (and that i’m HAPPY about it!) in a while!!! 😉

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  248. Oh this looks like a keeper, I suffer with major breakouts, blemishes, and other skin problems.
    Yes, I am a teen lol 😀

    Anywhoo this looks like a great product. not in my price range but still looks like it would work wonders 🙂

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  249. i hav always loved junk food and all the bad stuff. I just cant seem to resist it and always craved for it. This is why my skin is not smooth like others and always have to do more to get a near good skin. I occasionally have giant zits, blemishes, blackheads, etc… I really need something to keep my skin in good condition. =)

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  250. i had a lemon cupcake with vanilla frosting for lunch today! Not the healthiest choice but i;m not complaining. i want to win this for my mom. it would make an awesome mothers day present for her, especially because she is very self-conscience of her skin.

    🙂

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  252. I love your blog, I started following you from before I moved to the US from Africa! Coming here gave me access to the wonderful products you write about 🙂 Only problem is, even in my 30s, I am still battliong acne. I really need Tria. Oh and (drum rolls) today i bought my first MAC product… I got the Studio Fix Powder… feels good to have non-drug store makeup 🙂 Keep up the good work, you make my day.

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  254. Im heading to hockey in just a bit im too excited! I will be practicing tonite, sunday, and wednesday! ill have to find some sheer makeup up that will stand up to the gallons of sweat i will be producing, and still make me look good when im off the ice. who says you cant look good and play a manly sport =D

    the i get to go over and see my new lover! he is the sweetest!

    Have a great weekend ladies, party on!

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  256. Well, I didn’t eat a lot for lunch because I felt kind-of sick (I think my allergies are acting up!), and I just plan to hang out with my hubby tonight relaxing and maybe watching a movie or two. Or maybe Burn Notice, I have the first season on dvd!! 🙂

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  262. I haven’t seen Burn Notice, sounds good though, so I might have to check it out.

    I had Edy’s birthday cake ice cream today.. it’s amazing, tastes just like cake!!

    I’d love to win this for myself. I am very self-conscious of my skin (which is probably why I love makeup so much) and anything that would possibly help me would be great. Thanks for the opportunity.

    I do follow on Twitter and will be retweeting 🙂 (ashnmcc)

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  263. Thats such an interesting product and i would totally love to try it . my skin is a big issue for me right now because i’m about to change school and i would like to seem confident to all these new people. Love your blog, don’t change anything
    xoxo
    J.

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  264. Hmm….just tried neon pink on my nails. Not such a fan, honestly.
    I’m ruminating over some purchases from Victoria’s Secret, and can’t find any good (cheap!) wedges.

    Peace an’ Blessin’s!

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  266. I went to the local burger joint for lunch, and it was amazing. Plus, it was 80 degrees here in Michigan, which is awesome after the sucky winter 🙂

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  267. I’m currently not happy with my skin so it would be incredible to have chance to see if this thing works, specially since they don’t sell it here

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  270. Light therapy sounds very exotic and interesting. How long do you have to be using it before you notice results and decrease in acne production?

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  271. This would be amazing to have! Today at cosmetology school I got my eyebrows tinted and this one student (she was an older woman) decided to point out all my flaws like my hair needed to be a different color so I wouldn’t look so pale and even worse my breakouts, saying my skin and another girl’s was scary.

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  272. I would really like to win this! I have adult acne and it really sucks to have acne and some barely there wrinkles. Nice, huh?
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  276. This is like PERFECT TIMING! You have NO IDEA!! I’m 27 years old and only had a little bit of acne problems when I was a teenager but now, at 27 my skin is GOING CRAZY!! This would be a dream come true for me.SERIOUSLY!! I think it has a lot to do with the medicine I’ve had to take for some medical issues that came up within the last few years 🙁
    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND 🙂

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  277. I’ve decided to bake up a storm lately. Sugar cookies, pies, and baguettes! Three perfect, golden crispy baguettes came out of the oven today–alas, I forgot to put salt in the dough so all they’re good for is garlic bread. Le sigh.

    Will do better next time I hope.

    ps– I certainly hope I win. my skins been going CRAZY lately.

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  279. Hi, If I win the TRIA system, I will be more than happy to provide you with a journal of any progress along with photos. I am willing to do this on a day to day basis. Since this is a new product to hit the market, I am sure those interested in the product will appreciate a review. My acne is severe at this time, I am willing to put it to the test and share with all. Thanks!

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  280. oh man, oh man, oh man. I run to my medical aesthetician to be “blue lighted’ when i get a bad breakout, it is a weird science miracle. To have one at home, of my very own? I hope the heavens part and bestow this gift upon me, with a resounding “ahhhhhhh!”

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  283. I’m feeling a bit guilty for not eating many fruits and veggies today, but I know that an hour at the gym will make me happier! It may not help that much, but the endorphins make me feel better 🙂

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  290. Oh I really really really want to win- my skin is terrrrible but I LOVE makeup. Those two things dont really go together so well because I’m always so afraid of a specific face product breaking me out. :o*(
    <3 you Karen you brighten my day always!

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  291. I would love to win this because I have tried EVERYTHING except this for treating my acne and it will not go away. Help!

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  296. Oh my god… This is like a godsend =). I’ve had pretty bad acne my whole life, and not just classmates but even my parents make fun of me for it ; ; If this really works, then please please enter me into the drawing! =)

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  307. What a great giveaway!

    Today should be an adventure- I’m in San Francisco for the first time! I’m going to a conference that starts Monday but that gives me 2 days to enjoy the city! Yay!

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  308. My boyfriend’s birthday is this weekend and I’m having a triathlon-inspired double layer cake made for him, as he is doing a triathlon soon.

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  311. Excellent giveaway! Thank you!
    I’ve never seen a full episode of Burn Notice, but anything with Bruce Campbell in it has to be good :).
    Cheers!

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  314. I have no idea why, in my mid-twenties I have suddenly developed moderate acne 🙁 First braces as an adult, now this?! Winning this prize would be a godsend.

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  316. Wow. Burn Notice. Love that show . Me and my mom cannot wait until the new season starts again in June. Also waiting for the new White Collar episodes. ahhh summer tv watchin, gotta love it. 🙂

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  321. I love your blog! I’ve always wanted to be a beauty blogger/editor, so I read this religiously. Oh, also I love that you’re from the Bay Area… I am too!! Have a great Saturday!

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  322. Hey Karen i’m Karen too…heheh..anyways, pls enter me into this cool giveaway. actually, it’s not really for me but if God’s will that i’ll win in this contest i’m gonna give it to my brother who’s been battling with acne since highschool and now he’s in college and i know it has lowered his self confidence a lot..he’s my sis if you know what i mean.:))…but i’m happy you’re having this awesome giveaway..way to go!!!

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  324. This is AWESOME! I have never hoped to win a contest as badly as I am hoping to win this one. My job got cut to part-time with no benefits, so no more prescription acne cream for me. It’s been two months, and my skin is reminding me so much of my teenage years I could cry. (Yeah, whoever told me I would grow out of my acne by my twenties was SO WRONG, as I know you know!) Thank you for offering this contest Karen!

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  325. Cannot believe Chanel Nouvelle Vague is sold out already 🙁
    Although I am LOVING essie’s new resort collection 🙂

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  328. I’m playing hooky by reading this blog . . . I have to WORK all weekend (from home, but still work . . . and it’s so beautiful outside!). But TMBB makes it easier to take! Thanks for blogging and for offering this new device, it sounds AWESOME!

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  333. Since national parks are free this weekend, I went to Muir Woods with the bf, then hit Stinson Beach. A super awesome way to spend a nice April Saturday, before it gets too hot! Hooray!

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  334. WOW. This is a device I’ve been yearning, when was the last time you heard someone use that word, for since I first heard about it. I always have my doubts when devices or serums promise so much but in this case, I absolutely believe the product does work. Can you imagine how much pain, suffering and humiliation it will prevent teenagers and anyone else suffering from breakouts and acne? This is revolutionary just as the clarisonic has been a G-dsend. I waited 2 years before purchasing one of those mostly because I never have money but also because it seemed too good to be true. Yet in that case, I saw a major improvement in my skin immediately, which only improves the longer I use it. I’d love the opportunity to try the Tria system and I hope I get lucky this time and as always, I wish everyone the best of luck as well. I know we would all love to own one.

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  337. This would be so nice to have especially since my b-day is on Wednesday. 🙂 Such an awesome giveaway as usual.

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  341. i’ve had a really lazy day reading makeup blogs (urs being a favourite) instead of doing uni work due in SOON! gah!

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  344. It’s 7:30pm and I have yet to put on makeup…..this is a first, so refreshing, I wish I could do it more often but my dang acne……..

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  345. i would DIE to win this!! i’ve struggled with acne since i was 12 years old. i’m still dealing with it today. i’m a full time student living on my own in california, so i can’t afford any of those fancy skincare devices like the clarisonic. i would be soo greatful 🙂 thanks!

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  350. OMG this would be so helpful!!! i remember when i was about 12-13 years old my sister used to call me pizza face because of all my pimples!! im so grateful i stopped breaking out but now i have some scars to remind me =(

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  351. I would love to win a tria system! I have been battling acne since I was a teenager and it continues to consumer my life. It would be nice to finally find something that works.

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  353. Wow do I need this TRIA Skin Clarifying System. After30-some years of messed up, ridiculously oily skin, even after taking Accutane in my 30’s, it’s time for some blue-light homecare. I just wish that *someday* I’d have clear skin confidence. This could really do it!

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  355. I’d love to win this — am skeptical about how these things work.

    Burn Notice is awesome! And could anyone be a better mother to Michael than Sharon Gless??

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  364. Thanks from the little gal for your drugstore reviews. And the tria sounds awesome- yay being comfortable in your skin!

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  367. this is so awesome! makes me sad/angry though this, would have been amaaaaaazing. ive suffered through acne for so long, about a decade now. even in my baby & toddler pictures i see pictures and most of them i have a rash around my mouth area. my whole freaking life my skin has sucked and i have it under decent control now because i take antiobiotics from the dermetologist. but i would still love to have this system because i have so much scarring i cant afford a single bit more. also if i won i would read into if its safe to use on your body cause i still have breakouts on my chest, back and bottom…im not sure if its just the comparison of acne being gone and going away but when its decribed to make your skin smoother, more even-toned, healthier, clearer, brighter and more radiant it seems like it would help not only my existing acne but also my scarring. i hope i win this…..
    last Lost tomorrow and then theyre taking a break next week =(
    you into lost? you might have talked about it but i almost never get to thoroughly read through your blogs as id like to =/

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  370. Oh how AWESOME!! I just did a search on your site for acne and was brought to this. I have been suffering since pregnant – over 6 years! Nothing will work and I am so tired of looking like a teen. 🙁

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  372. I’m a college student so usually I’m pretty tight on cash, but today i splurged on sushi for lunch and it was delicious! This weekend I’m going to hang out with my friends and boyfriend and my dad is coming to visit me on saturday and we are going to the reds baseball game!

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