Introducing: RoC® Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck, and Face Cream

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Introducing: RoC® Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck, and Face Cream with Broad Spectrum SPF 30!

Have you ever felt like something was missing from your daily skincare routine? Well, RoC® has a new product to help with that! :) 

As a RoC® Skincare Ambassador, I get to share the all of the newest brand news and new product launches with you! Over the years, I have become such a big fan and supporter of the brand. I am super excited about their brand new launch: RoC® Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck, and Face Cream with Broad Spectrum SPF 30.

Raise your hand if you neglect your neck and chest area (me! ducking head in mock-shame). Seriously though, I only remember to apply products to my neck area about 50% of the time. I blame my busy schedule and sometimes rushed beauty routine. Typically, I remember to apply products to the neck and chest area if I know I am going to be in the sun and need a SPF product for sun protection. However, my neck and chest area need more TLC than that! Often, the neck and chest area is the very first area of your body to reveal your true age. As a woman in her early 40s, the time is now! I need to prevent aging in this area before it is too late. This is why I am so excited about this new launch from RoC®!

I know that I am not alone. The researchers at RoC® concur. Many women forget to treat an often neglected area of the body...the decolletage (neck and chest). In fact, 70% of women say signs of aging on their neck are more noticeable than around their face, yet only 9% use anti-aging products specifically designed for this area. 

Here is my neck (and my gorgeous new Lizzie Fortunato Necklace!) after using the Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck, and Face Cream with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for a few weeks. Interested in learning more about the necklace? Be sure to check it out and other designs on LizzieFortunato.com. This piece is a stunning gold-plated brass collar with semi-precious black onyx cobochon inlay.

RoC®'s new Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck, and Face Cream with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is exactly the product I need in my everyday routine to bring neck and chest skincare to the forefront of my mind. Using a product specifically for that area is all the reminder that I need to pamper that skin everyday with not only amazing anti-aging ingredients but also the SPF protection that I need. I am so super excited about this product! I have long been a fan of the original RoC® Multi Correxion products. So, I am super pumped about this line addition!

Fab Fast Friday: Favorites from Belli Skincare!

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It is time for another Fab Fast Friday! These are my posts to give you the quick scoop on things I am loving! 

Have I mentioned lately how obsessed I am with the Belli Skincare brand? This is a skincare line specifically designed to be effective and gentle for women who are pregnant or nursing. In the past 5 years I have had 2 beautiful babies and nursed them both for 1-2 years each. During my time spent being pregnant and nursing, I had to ditch many of my skincare staples that were just not pregnancy nor nursing safe. Before I found Belli Skincare, it was a struggle to figure out what worked and didn't work on my skin. Pregnancy can bring out the worst in your skin. Sure, some are lucky to have the "glow"...but, I was one who had very oily and sensitive skin in pregnancy. I was much more prone to breakouts and was in such a dilemma. I wanted effective skincare to combat the over-oiliness and acne. However, I wanted to be assured that what I was using was safe for the baby. With Belli Skincare, I knew everything was safe and the best part...it is effective, too! 

Well, now I am past my pregnancy and nursing days. However, I still use many Belli Skincare items in my everyday skincare and other items are frequently rotated into my skincare routine. 

Here are some of my favorites from Belli Skincare:

• Anti-Blemish Facial Wash: This face was was certainly well named! There is no question that consistent use of this face wash keeps my skin clear! A tube of this Facial Wash lives in my shower and I use it every day. Even when I test out other products for the blog, I always come back to this amazing cleanser. It leaves your skin perfectly balanced and clean without over-stripping it. I love the clean feel and the pore-cleansing abilities of this cleanser. Key ingredients include lactic acid (this acid naturally occurs in our bodies and it is the safest hydroxy acid to use in pregnancy), antioxidant-rich green tea, and cucumber. Love, love, love this cleanser! It is honestly in my top 5 category of most favorite cleansers...ever! (let me know if the comments if you want to hear my other 4!)

• Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub: I love the invigorating feel of this scrub! This scrub can be used on both the face and the body. I am a bit obcessed with the zing of the peppermint oil in this scrub! It feels so fresh to use! In addition to the peppermint, this formula also contains ginseng and green tea. I can use this scrub a couple times a week to give my skin an exfoliation boost. 

• Acne Control Spot Treatment: During pregnancy and nursing, treatment options for breakouts are really limited ingredient-wise. It is so nice to have a completely safe treatment for your blemishes! This formula contains no salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or benzol peroxide (common acne-fighters that are contra-indicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding). Instead, this formula contains colloidal sulfur to penetrate the pores, control acne, and keep skin clear of new breakouts. 

• Pure Radiance Facial Sunscreen: This sunscreen was not only my favorite to use during pregnancy, but it is still my daily favorite today! I have such trouble with Sunscreens breaking me out. Combine this with the fact that many chemical sunscreens irritate my skin...that limits my options. This oil-free formula uses only trusted mineral sunscreens (my fav combo: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) to provide broad spectrum SPF 25 protection. The product is lightly tinted to blend in with your skintone (works well with my fair skin). The formula is lightly moisturizing and comes in a great pump tube. I love that I can slather this Sunscreen on knowing that the product is gentle for my skin and it wont irritate my skin or break me out! 

Have you tried Belli Skincare? What are your favorites? If you are looking for gentle and effective skincare for acne-prone skin (reguardless if you are pregnant or not), this would be a great line to check out! 

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Despirately Seeking SPF: My Spring/Summer Roundup of SPFs for Face and Body!

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It is that time of year...time to talk SPFs! Wearing SPF is a big deal for me. Not only do I have super fair skin and live in sunny Georgia, but also I have a family history of skin cancer and have lost a dear friend to Melanoma. I absolutely do not mess around when it comes to sun protection. I wear it every single day year-round. However, I really up my protection during the Spring/Summer and apply more often. 

As a beauty blogger with an interest in SPF, I have amassed a huge arsenal of sun protection. Plus, there is just so much available! So, I decided to share with you my current go-to picks in my sun protection rotation. No, I don't wear all of these every day. These are just the ones that I tend to reach for, in rotation, the most. I have tested them all extensively over the past year and really love each one for particular reasons, for certain parts of the body, or specific activities.

Current SPF Rotation: Spring/Summer 2014 with Aveeno, Neutrogena, Lubriderm

to find out more about each product, please click "read more" below! :) 

Get Ready for the SUN with Neutrogena: Sun Summit Info and Neutrogena Box Opening!

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Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner! What better time to make sure you are protected from the Sun? As a girl living in the deep South, I love spending my days outdoors this time of year. Some may not like the warm and Sunny weather...me? I adore it! However, I have super-duper fair skin. So, I need to always be protected to avoid burning. Even if you do not burn easily, you must protect yourself from the sun!!! Wearing a SPF daily is the #1 thing that you can do to prevent skin cancer when outdoors. Plus, you are preventing the aging effects of the Sun, too! 

Unfortunately, I am no stranger to Skin Cancer. My Dad literally has Carcinomas removed monthly. In addition, one of my dear friends, Joann, died at age 30 from Melanoma. The facts are undeniable: the Sun can be a killer. Losing Joann changed the way I view the sun. I literally do not go outside without Sunscreen. Also, I go to my dermatologist for annual full-body scans for signs of Cancer. Like my Dad and Joann, I also have experienced bad burns in the past with my fair skin. Hopefully my change in Sun protection habits will protect me. 

The Neutrogena Sun Summit: Sun Protection Information!

I am so excited to be working with Neutrogena as one of their product review bloggers! Not only do I have access to the amazing product line from Neutrogena, but also I have access to webinars and information directly from the scientists and dermatologists that formulate Neutrogena's products. So, I get to share that information with you along with posting product reviews, new product releases, and much more! 

Protect Yourself: Wear SPF!!!

Did you know? 

Our environment is changing!!! UV exposure increases by about 33% for ever 20% ozone layer loss. The end result is about 33% more skin cancers! This is startling! We must be smart about the sun. Protect yourself daily by wearing SPF and seeking shade (or staying indoors) during peak sun hours. There is absolutely no excuse to not protect your skin. 

 info and photo from Neutrogena

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Do you already have some sun damage?

Luckily, there are some products that can help! Retinol does wonders to repair the skin. Neutrogena has a Rapid Tone Repair line that is worth scoping out: Neutrogena's Rapid Tone Repair Night Moisturizer and Neutrogena's Rapid Tone Repair Day SPF 30. While I have not tried these products out yet, the Rapid Tone Day Moisturizer with SPF was included in my Sun Summit box. So, I am excited to try it out! :) Has anyone tried this yet? I would love to hear your thoughts!!!

Neutrogena Sun Summit: Box Opening!!!

Today I am going to preview some items that you might be seeing in upcoming reviews and posts here on Pammy Blogs Beauty! Some of these items I have actually tried and love already! So, I will be sure to share my thoughts on the items that I am already familiar with (and LOVE!).

Inside the Box:

• Neutrogena's Wet Skin Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50: This looks great! It is an Allure "Best of Beauty 2011" winner. This spray sunscreen is swim, humidity, and sweat resistant. This will be perfect for Summer days at the pool or beach. I am very partial to Spray Sunscreens. They are just so easy to apply!

• Neutrogena Beach Defense Water & Sun Barrier Lotion SPF 70: This is a new product from Neutrogena! It is formulated to defend against signs of water damage. It has a very high SPF that is perfect for the beach. Can't wait to use this on our next beach trip!!! 

• Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Beach and Pool Sunscreen with SPF 45+: This is another brand new product from Neutrogena!!! This sunscreen can be applied to either wet or dry skin. This is absolutely perfect for those re-applications at the pool. I always want to reapply sunscreen to my daughter after she is in the pool. Now I do not have to wait until she is fully dry. What a great idea for a product! This is going to be so useful!!!

• Neutrogena's Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+: Yippee!!! I love this Sunscreen! Actually, it has always been my sunscreen of choice for my baby girl and I have repurchased it many times over! I love that it contains naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients. I just feel better about putting non-chemical sunscreens on my baby's sweet skin. She has inherited my super-duper fair skin. So, I must keep her protected!

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with SPF 85+: While I normally wear a moisturizer with SPF every day on my face, when I know I am going to be outdoors all day (like at the pool, lake, or beach) I wear a high SPF sunscreen on my face. I can't wait to try this! It promises a lightweight and clean feel and is water resistant up to 80 minutes (not like I ever get my face wet in the water anyways, lol!).

• Neutrogena's Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen (SPF 50): This is a daily moisturizer with included SPF. I have actually used the Healthy Defense line in the past but it was years ago (and I don't recall the SPF being that high back then?). Anyways, I recall liking this moisturizer. So, I am excited to re-familiarize myself with it. Plus, an SPF of 50 for everyday use? That is brilliant! Especially for those of us living in a warm and sunny climate. 

• Neutrogena's Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30: Like I mentioned earlier, this new product can help to repair past damage while also protecting you from further damage. It contains both Retinol and Vit C! Looking forward to trying this out! If you need to wear an SPF every day, you might as well wear one with retinol! You can repair your skin and fight aging while getting your daily dose of sun protection. :)

• Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF 55: Ooooh! I so totally want to try this but the shade they sent is too dark for me. Looks like my Mom will get to test this one out first. :) I love the idea of a daily makeup that has such a high SPF!!!

• Neutrogena's NEW Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser: Yipee!!! *doing a happy dance* This is my hands-down favorite cleanser!!! Actually, I reviewed this a couple month's ago and even included it in my Desert Island post (top 12 items I can't live without). This is such a gentle cleanser! It rinses clean and has such a soft and lovely smell. If you are looking for a great gel-based cleanser. I totally recommend this one! :)

• Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes in Pink Grapefruit (for acne-prone skin): I am so excited to try these!!! My combo skin gets much more oily in the Summer (and I become more prone to breakouts). These cleansing wipes look promising!

Have you tried any of these items? I would love to hear your thoughts! Please let me know if you need any more product information as I have access to Neutrogena and can ask them your questions (or try to answer on my own). 

I look forward to reviewing more products from Neutrogena and learning more about the science behind their products! 

As always, thanks for reading!

XOXO!!!