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New Proactiv Canada Blog Tour and Giveaway

Thursday, December 09, 2010



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Winners have been selected.

Even though I am now in my (early) 30's, I still suffer from blemishes on my face, neck and back. Shocking, I know! It doesn't help that I have the terrible habit of picking at them as soon as they appear. I am well aware that it makes it worse but I just can't resist using brute force in order to attack those suckers and let them know who's boss. What right have they to ruin my complexion anyway? Do they not understand that I author a blog and need to appear in photos and other media on occasion? It's quite shameful, really. They must have something better to do then to prey on innocent ol' me. But alas, they choose to live up to their vulgar sounding alias acne vulgaris and torment my skin with whiteheads and blackheads. Yuck! Now, they have no choice but to face the wrath of the New Proactiv Solution. Let's see how tough you are now, Monsieur Acne!

Join me and other Mom Central bloggers as we share our plight in the fight against acne with the help of the new and improved Proactiv 3-Step System. For the next 30 days, I will take arms against a sea of blackheads. And, by opposing, end them! With the new Proactiv formula designed to penetrate pores and clear blemishes without causing irritation, I will follow this 3-Step System daily to help prevent and treat blemishes.

Step 1: Renewing Cleanser: A unique oil-free formula, with exclusive micro-crystal pharmaceutical-grade benzoyl peroxide, that contains smooth, tiny beads to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities.

Step 2: Revitalising Toner: A refreshing, alcohol-free toner with glycolic acid that helps balance skin tone and remove dead skin cells to reveal the vital, radiant skin beneath. Its special formulation to balance skin's natural acids includes witch hazel to refine and purify pores and aloe and chamomile to soothe and soften.

Step 3: Repairing Treatment: A light, oil-free lotion containing exclusive micro- crystal pharmaceutical-grade benzoyl peroxide. The Repairing Treatment penetrates deep into the pore to help heal blemishes and help prevent future breakouts. The advanced delivery system is safe for the entire face and any other blemish-prone areas.

I will disclose that I did try Proactiv over a decade ago, and while I was thrilled to see the blemishes disappear, I felt it dried my skin which lead me to reduce the amount of times I used it, until I eventually stopped. Now, with the faster and gentler formula, I am excited to be able to test it out again and share my results with you, my loyal readers! Here are a couple of before shots. They are in thumbnail format but if you dare to take a closer look, you can click right on them for a larger view. (Viewer discretion is advised.) You will notice that some areas are slightly red or somewhat "raw" from my relentless scratching and picking, etc.

Proactiv Before ShotProactiv Before Shot

Caution: blemishes in photos are larger than they appear.

If you've made it this far, you'll be happy to know that five (5) lucky Toronto Teacher Mom readers will be selected to win a full size Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer valued at $33 CAD!

In order to win one of five Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizers,  leave a comment on this post sharing your experience with Proactiv Solution or why you would like to try it. This entry is mandatory. Please note that you may enter on any of the blogs participating in this blog tour but you are only eligible to win once throughout this tour.

For additional entries, you may choose to do any or all of the following. Please leave a separate comment for each entry indicating what you have done.
I want to try the #NewProactiv Green Tea Moisturizer (valued at $33 CAD) @TeacherMomOfTwo http://ht.ly/3mkPQ

Contest ends December 17 at 10pm EST. Open to Canadian residents only.

Winner will be selected using Random.org and must reply to the notification email within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn.

Disclosure - I am participating in the New Proactiv Canada program hosted by Mom Central on behalf of Guthy-Renker. I received a 30-day trial kit and a gift card a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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89 COMMENTS

  1. stacey dempseyDecember 9, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    oh i would love to try this as i get older i find i am getting pimples again, after not getting them for years, maybe it is my teenage son passing them along lol i am sure he would love to try it too
    staceyx at telus dot net

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  2. stacey dempseyDecember 9, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    i am a follower of Toronto Teacher Mom using Google Friend Connect
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  5. stacey dempseyDecember 9, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    i am a follower of you on twitter @roswello and tweeted
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  6. Huguette EnDecember 9, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    I've never used Proactiv but would love for that week that I break out a lot.
    henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

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  7. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I havn't triesd Proactive before, but would love too,,also, my daughter is 13 and is just beginning to develop pimples so I'm sure she would love to try this as well. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  8. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I follow you via GFC. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  11. Karla SDecember 9, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I have never tried it before,but I do have a few blemishes on my face,and have always wanted to try this out!
    ksceviour@hotmail.com

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  12. Karla SDecember 9, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    I follow with google friend connect
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  14. Karla SDecember 9, 2010 at 7:39 AM

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  15. DDecember 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I would love to get this for DD to try. She is approaching the teen years and pimples are starting

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  16. DDecember 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I follow w/ GFC

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  17. DDecember 9, 2010 at 9:28 AM

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  19. GingermommyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    I have never used it. I see it on TV and in the mall and always wanted to, but have not. My teen daughter really wants to try it too

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  20. GingermommyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:04 AM

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  22. flowerchildDecember 9, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    i would love to try this because i want to see if it works for me.
    thanks
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  23. flowerchildDecember 9, 2010 at 12:15 PM

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  25. flowerchildDecember 9, 2010 at 12:20 PM

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  26. GlogirlDecember 9, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I have tried the 3 step Proactiv solution and I didn't find it to be successful in treating my acne. However, I did enjoy using the Proactiv sulphur mask-it seemed to help my skin.

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  27. GlogirlDecember 9, 2010 at 9:18 PM

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  30. stacey dempseyDecember 10, 2010 at 4:54 AM

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  31. Karla SDecember 10, 2010 at 10:53 PM

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  32. stacey dempseyDecember 11, 2010 at 5:26 AM

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  33. Jennifer L.December 11, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I would like to win this because I've heard very good things about their system and I still experience breakouts even though I'm well past the teen-age years.
    jentam777 at gmail dot com

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  34. Jennifer L.December 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

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  35. Jennifer L.December 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

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  36. GingermommyDecember 11, 2010 at 11:34 AM

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  37. RobynDecember 11, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    I would like to try this to fend off my monthly bouts with blemishes (you know what I'm talking about, Ladies!). I don't have problem skin all the time, but there is definitely a pattern to when they appear!

    arctic_teacher AT yahoo DOT ca

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  42. RobynDecember 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM

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  45. CarrieDecember 11, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    I want to try it as I'm pregnant and my skin is suffering

    carrie_dodd at hotmail dot com

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  46. mariaDecember 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    I would like to try it because i still suffer from breakouts.

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  47. stacey dempseyDecember 12, 2010 at 5:34 AM

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  48. Erin @ CanadianGiveawaysDecember 12, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I've never tried Proactiv, but always wanted to because like you I still suffer from breakouts in my early 30s (and I can't resist "the pop" either!)

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  49. Erin @ CanadianGiveawaysDecember 12, 2010 at 7:13 PM

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  52. BelindaDecember 12, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I would love to try this because my face has been breaking out recently and all the products I have been using just have been doing squat.

    elliott_gyal at hotmail dot com

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  55. Rozina AzizDecember 12, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I have a heard a lot about Proactive from friends but haven't tried it yet. Would love to give it a try.
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  56. RobynDecember 12, 2010 at 10:50 PM

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  57. Karla SDecember 12, 2010 at 11:15 PM

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  58. Tooth FairyDecember 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    I have never tried ProActive yet but wish to experience it myself since it appears to have such a good reputation for results!
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  59. Tooth FairyDecember 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM

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  62. stacey dempseyDecember 13, 2010 at 2:15 AM

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  63. Huguette EnDecember 13, 2010 at 7:19 AM

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  64. Huguette EnDecember 13, 2010 at 7:20 AM

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  65. flowerchildDecember 13, 2010 at 12:25 PM

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  67. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I have not tried Proactiv before but would love to. I want to see the results.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  68. stacey dempseyDecember 14, 2010 at 4:23 AM

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  69. Huguette EnDecember 14, 2010 at 6:58 AM

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  70. AngieDecember 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I have always wanted to try proactiv...It works for my cousin she uses their products daily!

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  71. Mom vs. the boysDecember 14, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I would love to try it, I started getting acne after having the babies. not what I need in my 30's!
    momvstheboys at gmail dot com

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  72. Mom vs. the boysDecember 14, 2010 at 2:08 PM

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  73. Tooth FairyDecember 14, 2010 at 10:56 PM

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  74. KirstenDecember 15, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    I haven't tried Proactiv but would love to try it because, like you, I still get pimples now (and can't help squeezing and picking as well!)
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  75. KirstenDecember 15, 2010 at 6:09 AM

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  79. UnknownDecember 15, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    As a teenager I was one of the very lucky group who never really got pimples.. I'm totally making up for that now that I'm in my 30's ..lol I'd love to try this product

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  80. Karla SDecember 15, 2010 at 1:41 PM

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  81. RobynDecember 15, 2010 at 6:48 PM

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  82. Huguette EnDecember 16, 2010 at 6:01 AM

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  83. catamoDecember 16, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    I would love to try this product. My skin is oily and sensitive, and I am not a teen anymore.

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  84. catamoDecember 16, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    i follow you on twitter. @catamo

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  85. Tooth FairyDecember 16, 2010 at 10:22 PM

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  86. TaraDecember 17, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    As an adult that suffers, at times, with acne, I would love to try this product. I really thought I would grow out of this...

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  87. Karma & AdamDecember 17, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    I tried it a couple of years ago but didn't have great results. At 38 still getting breakouts now and again - so annoying! Would love to try the new product. Maybe second time's a charm : )

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  88. RobynDecember 17, 2010 at 7:57 PM

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    Hi Diana,
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