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Splurge & Steal: 5 Skin Care Resolutions for 2014

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Every new year, I always set myself up for near-immediate failure when I give myself unrealistic new year’s resolutions. I’m still working on resolutions that I made in 2009, for crying out loud! These unattainable resolutions would include nebulous and broadstroke things like “be nicer,” “call parents more often,” and the ever-present “lose weight.”

Pffft. So much for all that. The only real way to meet resolutions are to start small, simple, and specific, and I’ve applied this philosophy to my 2014 beauty resolutions. Here are five skin care goals that I want to accomplish for 2014:

1. Remove makeup before bed, no matter how tired I am.

Don’t judge me. You know it has happened to you sometime before too. No matter how tired you are after the party or after an especially strenuous day at work, be sure to get rid of your makeup before you fall asleep. Going to bed without removing makeup is terrible for your skin: you risk eye infections, clogged pores, and sebum buildup, which leads to acne.

If you really can’t scrounge up the strength to go on with your regular cleaning regimen, at least reach for your makeup removing wipes. They will never do a job as thorough as when you double cleanse, but it’s better than nothing. The Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (IDR ~85,000) claims to remove up to 99.3% of stubborn makeup, and the pricier MAC Wipes (IDR ~220,000) come infused with nourishing Vitamin E. (more…)

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