It's Time to Break Up With Your Makeup + Enter to Win a Trip to The Emmy's

Don’t worry, you read that right. I am telling you it’s time to break up with your makeup! Many times, we try and cover our skin imperfections with loads and loads of makeup, when really, that might just be making it worse. Whether it’s acne, rosacea or oily/dry skin, we’ve all been there. Now that summer is finally here, it’s important to take care of our skin and really make sure it’s protected. Here are three simple tips on the path to clear skin:

1. If your skin has rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition most commonly seen as persistent facial redness, and is more sensitive, it’s a good idea to look at the ingredients in both prescription medications and current skin care products you’re using. Try a moisturizer that contains lipids, like ceramides. They will help improve the skin barrier and help with the redness.
2. Let’s not forget about using our sunscreen either! This is something you should put into your daily routine. It’s the best way to help your skin from showing signs of aging and comes in a variety of options to help if you have oily skin or sensitive skin like rosacea.
3. Last, but certainly not least, make sure to get some shut eye and stay hydrated! We hear time and time again that sugary and processed foods can really affect the skin, so make sure to eat a balanced diet and save the indulgences for special occasions. Plus, you'll feel more energized when you have the needed sleep and are eating the right foods.

But here is the real trick, especially if you are struggling to hide redness caused by rosacea. There’s more than just a cover up option and daily tips and tricks. Try Mirvaso. It’s the first and only gel specifically developed to treat persistent facial redness of rosacea. Not only is this a wallet friendly option, but results can be seen quickly – which we all know is important if we want to look our best for a night out!

So now you can stop worrying about those little imperfections and get back to the fun things like what color lipstick you’re going to wear or the perfect dress you’ll wear to the Emmys! Yes, YOU could be headed to the 2014 Emmy Awards and show off your beautiful new skin by entering the Break Up With Your Makeup Sweepstakes courtesy of Mirvaso!

Important Safety Information

Indication: Mirvaso® (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older. Adverse Events: In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥1%) included erythema, flushing, skin burning sensation and contact dermatitis. Warnings/Precautions: Mirvaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud's phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma, or Sjögren’s syndrome. Alpha-2 adrenergic agents can lower blood pressure. Mirvaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. Serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of Mirvaso Gel by children have been reported. Keep Mirvaso Gel out of reach of children. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.