The DC Darlings Beauty Edit: College Confessions

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It is the second week of August, which means it is almost time for a lot of you to go back to school! The other day, we were reminiscing on our college days (a short two years ago) and the topic of skin came up. Unfortunately, throughout college, we both suffered from random breakouts. We asked ouselves, why did get so many blemishes during school? And have we grown out of these breakouts naturally, or did we make distinct changes in our diet, lifestyle, or skincare regimen?

We came to the conclusion that blemishes were a culmination of a few things – greasy food (we pretty much had pizza on speed dial), late nights out and a poor skincare regimen. Thus, our big tips for looking and feeling your best during school are: 1. try to eat relatively cleanly 2. ALWAYS take your makeup off after a late night (you can keep makeup wipes on your nightstand!) 3. make sure to stock up on quality skincare products. Read more below!!

Easy Ways to Eat Healthy in College

  • Stock up on healthy staples – cheese, nut & dried fruit packs, multigrain crackers, apples/bananas + peanut butter, and raw veggies + hummus
  • Eat foods that are sustaining – don’t eat meals that will leave you hungry in an hour. Be sure that when you grab a salad, you’re also including protein and not just a big bowl of salad leaves
  • Focus on adding whole nutritious foods instead of restricting the “bad” ones – this will teach you healthy eating habits long term
  • Add protein – sneak protein into every meal or snack to stay fuller longer. easy tip: add almond butter to a banana
  • Learn portion sizes – a fist size is the appropriate portion size for protein, whole grains, fruits, and fats
  • Drink lots of water – carry your fav reusable water bottle in your bag

 

College Fitness Tips

  • Create realistic and healthy fitness goals
  • Join an intramural or club sport
  • Run the stadium stairs on campus
  • Download fitness apps for fun workouts
  • Find a workout buddy
  • Walk to class if possible for more steps

 

Fabulous Skincare Products

We wish that we prioritized taking care of our skin during college as highly as we do now. Since we both know what its like to go to school where the only accessible store is Target, we chose easily accessible skincare products that everyone can purchase. Read our choices below –

Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser
Neutrogena Beauty Products

This Neutrogena® facial cleanser is fabulous, and it clears breakouts! The Salicylic Acid acne medicine boosted by MicroClear® Technology treats and prevents acne AND blackheads!!! The cleanser eliminates oil and dirt without over-drying the skin! This product is gentle enough to use morning + night. Use this cleanser to wash your face before rushing to class!

Tips & Tricks: Use this cleanser to wash your face before rushing to class! The grapefruit scent will wake you up, and you will feel ready to slayyy the day!

 

Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub
Neutrogena Beauty Products

Working out in college to burn off all the cals from dinking often results in acne. This unique, oil-free formula features the maximum strength acne medicine, Salicylic Acid, boosted by oil-blasting Neutrogena® MicroClear® Technology. It’s specially developed to treat breakouts. And the bubbly lathering formula contains naturally derived grapefruit extract plus vitamin C. Plus side…it smells divine in the shower!

Tips & Tricks: I like to use this product in the shower, after a run or barre class. Also – this product is great to stash in your gym bag for a quick face-wash post class. I recently learned how important it is to wash your face immediately after class and to not work out with makeup on!

 

Clean & Clear® MORNING BURST® Facial Cleanser
Neutrogena Beauty Products

A cleanser that wakes you up before coffee hits you…sign us up!! This unique Clean & Clear® gel formula with Vitamin C and Ginseng energizes you with a fresh citrus scent while soft BURSTING BEADS® burst with energy and vitamins, leaving your skin feeling clean, energized and ready to face the day! We love this one, and we often take it on vacation with us to get an extra boost before a big day traveling!

Tips & Tricks: With this product, start off by rinsing your face with water. Squeeze a dollop onto your hands and then gently massage all over face for 20-30 seconds, avoiding the eye area.  Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.  Use this every AM!

PS: Right now, you can buy one Clean & Clear® product, get one 25% off!

Shop the Products


Whether you are heading back to school or you need products post a tough workout, these recommendations have got you covered!

 

Tips & Tricks + Amazing Deals

If you download Cartwheel, you can save @ Target + get GREAT offers during August on your fav Neutrogena® Cosmetics. AKA save 20% on Neutrogena® cosmetics every weekend in August, Thursday-Sunday, on Cartwheel. If you buy 3 Neutrogena® facial skincare products, you get a $5 gift card! Also, if you purchase one Clean & Clear® product, you get another 25% off!! This means you can receive a fabulous discount on all of the products we mentioned above…woooohoooo!

You can buy all of these products on the lovely shelves of Target!!
This post is sponsored by CLEAN & CLEAR® and NEUTROGENA®. I only recommend products I use personally and believe my followers will also enjoy! Some of the products mentioned were provided by CLEAN & CLEAR® and NEUTROGENA® for this review.
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