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Happy Monday, beautiful friends! I hope you all had a great weekend and that your Monday is off to a FABulous start. I just got back from another fun trip in NYC for a Summit and am feeling so inspired and ready to jump back into work and business life. One of the questions I always get is about my “normal job” AKA my job outside of blogging. I absolutely love my job teaching at a community college for many reasons: I feel the true impact, I love educating and there is a strong need for soft skills and workforce development training in my community. However, one part of my job that can be intimidating is being directly front-facing at all times. Because of this, I’ve had to seriously work on building my confidence to unshakable levels to feel more comfortable in front of my students.
To me, confidence has always come naturally. Whenever I danced in high school and in college, I felt confident on stage. Whenever I volunteered in the courtroom with clients, I had great confidence. Whenever I did community outreach for my first job out of college, I felt confidence on another level. However, when it came to stepping into the classroom, where my “students” were twice my age, I found that being confident got a lot more difficult. Outside of my outfit, the perfect briefcase and bold red lip color, having clean and clear skin is my top priority. Whether I decide to have a bare face or a full face of makeup, I want my skin to have a natural glow and clear palette.
Some days I teach 2, four hour classes, then lead night workshops for volunteer work. Because of that, my skincare routine has been stepped up completely since starting my teaching role. I am so lucky to have a few weeks off in between summer sessions and fall semester so I’ll be using this time to get ahead and prep for the new academic year. Lately, my two biggest skincare concerns have been: 1. Dark marks from breakouts & 2. Acne. This is why I love washing my face with NEUTROGENA® Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. For one, having Vitamin C helps to fight the appearance of dark marks after breakouts and even pasts marks. Secondly, being a salicylic acid acne treatment, it fights not only current breakouts but reduces the chance of new breakouts from happening. Plus whenever I do experience breakouts, if I wash my face consistently, I see clearer skin in about a week.
Now that school is going to be back in session soon, I’m getting stocked up with all my BTS essentials including NEUTROGENA® Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. My other essentials include my 24-hour cold water bottle, to-do notepad, charger bank, planner, notebook for extra paper and mini notebook to work on my weekly to-do list in between classes. Out of convenience, I grab all my essentials from my local Kroger, right up the road and I can pick up my favorite NEUTROGENA® products as well. I just grabbed three facial cleansers to have backup and was able to get back $5. Kroger is currently running a deal ending 8/4 for $5 back when you get $15 worth of skincare/beauty products, which is a total win!
So friends, how do you get prepared to look and feel your best when the next year starts? Leave your tips below! Thanks so much for reading! -xo, Azanique <3
That Neutrogena face wash will never not be amazing. Great post!
-Austen
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I totally agree!
I love the pink grapefruit cleanser! Such a good post.
Me too! Thank you
I always use neutrogena!
Briana
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Me too!
That face wash has been a go-to of mine for years! Can’t go wrong!
xx Mollie
You can never go wrong with Neutrogena. It has always been my go to when it comes to drugstore skincare brands.
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I have used that face wash before- it’s awesome! I love Neutrogena sunscreens as well.
xoxo A
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I have always loved Neutrogena products! Are you excited for the upcoming school year?!
I’ve never used this acne wash before, but I am a fan of Neutrogena products. Pink grapefruit sounds like it smells lovely, too.
Absolutely love this and love this wash! I’ve used it in the past and think it is amazing!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
I’ve never used that face wash before, but it sure sounds like a winner. Thanks so much for the details! Hugs…RO
This sounds like a great product and worth trying. I definitely think everyone should have Vitamin C in their skincare routine!
I love that this face wash has vitamin C! It helps so much with acne marks. And I do the same thing and start up a really good skincare routine to help me build my confidence!
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i didn’t know you teach – that’s amazing! What class?
Love this wash! I’ve used it for such a long time!
Xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com
OMG, me too! It’s awesome
Confidence is always a tough thing. It’s great when you find something that boosts it! I’ve always loved the grapefruit scent of that wash.
I love their products. I’ve tried this one before, love the smell!
Kileen
cute & little
ohh what a pretty color! I will have to give it a try next time i’m at the store!
Thank you so much! You’ll love it
ohhh i’ve been needing to try their acne face wash for sure xD and omg love that you’re using your her conference goodies in this shoot 😉
You’ll love it! Thank you 🙂
This face wash was my staple in high school, actually! So good!
Ah I remember using Neutrogena’s Pink Grapefruit scrubs when I was in high school and college! Maybe I’ll try out this face wash too!
Aw, I bet you’re an awesome college instructor! I started teaching at our local community college a couple years ago and LOVE it!!! 🙂 I cannot believe it’s almost time for school to start back again! Where did the summer go? NEUTROGENA® Oil-Free Acne Wash is my go-to for daily cleansers. I live in a really hot climate and feel like I sweat 24/7, so having a quality cleanser on hand is a MUST. Thanks for sharing!!! And good luck with the new semester!!!!
I’ve been using a Neutrogena cleanser for years and love!
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This was the cleanser I SWORE by in high school! It’s a bit too harsh for my skin now, but I still love Neutrogena so much – and I miss the refreshing grapefruit scent every morning haha!
Love the Neutrogena face wash. Such a great read…
Thanks love!
I’ve heard great things about this Neutrogena face wash! A 24-hour cold water bottle and a charger bank are part of my essentials also.
Neutrogena is one of my go-to drugstore brands! I haven’t tried this wash yet.
I always feel my best when my life is organized. I’m currently going through my closet and getting rid of items I don’t wear frequently or don’t like anymore.
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I have been dying to try this one! Neutrogena products are always the best!
I’m v into making sure my skin looks great, my wardrobe got a refresher & I’m organizedddd w/ structure & goals. the refreshing scent of these grapefruit products are a great way to wake up & get movin’! I used it all throughout college before switching to something a little lighter as my skin changed in my late 20’s. x, nicole // http://www.nicoleeigh.com
I love the grapefruit! The smells is so lovely
omg that cleanser is literally my holy grail! keeps my pimples at bay, and my face always feels so clean after using it!
Yes girl same! I love it
That face wash is the best! I love their skincare products!
I love their scented grapefruit cleanser! I used to use it all the time.
I love neutrogena products! I haven’t tried this one yet though – I’m adding it to my list.
I don’t need it anymore but I have been using this product for years! It is really great.
xx
Laura
Right?! I love it!
Seriously my favorite products!
Ahh, this stuff is so good! Simple yet gets the job done, which is all I look for in skincare!