Lamentations of Time

Last week I was pondering what to write on my blog. I thought numerous times about pulling out my journal and sharing a poem or one of my random streaming rants out of that, but I am never too eager to just throw something like that out there. Don't ask, it's personal. Anyway so then i thought..."Well my blog is called Kissing 19, so i should write about something i experience as a teenager." Thus today's topic is about ACNE.
I have never actually had acne and every once in a while someone will pay me a compliment about my complexion. And it occurred to me that people probably think my good complexion is some gift from God. Well, I am sorry to shatter dreams but I spend literally Hours on my face. I almost feel like no one in their right mind would do this much to their face, So prepare to be humbled as I share with you my daily journey to a beautiful complexion:
First, in the evening I wash my face with Neutrogena Grapefruit face wash. That cleans off the make up (Mascara, foundation, and whatever else i manage to put on) and it opens up my pores.
Second, I use Neutrogena's Blackhead eliminating 2-in-1 foaming pads, just in case the face wash left anything. (Just to clarify.. i scrub my whole face with both sides).
Third, I use witch hazel pore perfecting toner. It may smell like death but it is 100% natural and it cleanses and conditions my pores for smooth balanced skin. In other words, it makes me feel like I am doing something in the right direction.
Fourth, I put on Acne medicine on my pimples or trouble spots. This medicine ranges from Dermatologist prescribed stuff, to cheap pimple fighting medicine.Sadly, I have found that both work about the same. 
Fifth, I put on a night cream by Acne Free. I am not really sure what it does, but it's all part of the routine!!

There you go! That is my nightly routine. Now, I know that is quite a lot of treatment. But, I am a teenage girl with raging hormones. So i go full force, nothing held back and in the morning I wash my face with L'OREAL 360 degree clean. Then with the Acne Free cleanser.
And if that doesn't do the trick i put on foundation for an even tone! Yes, I know it's completely crazy. So next time you see someone with a beautiful complexion DON'T BE FOOLED! They probably do just as much as I do if not more. And if you're thinking about ramping up your acne fighting game either because you ACTUALLY have acne or you are extremely bored.. then by all means get as many cleansers and creams as your poor pocket book will allow and join the club!