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Resolution No. 3: Stop popping my zits Before you even think about popping that stubborn pimple, consider this: Waiting out a blemish is better than risking a scar -- even if it takes weeks. So, I'm essentially learning to be more patient (and perfecting my concealer technique).

While I wait for a zit to clear, I'll rely on a salicylic-acid cleanser, an anti-blemish treatment, a calming moisturizer and a good stick concealer. (Try Olay Total Effects Blemish Control Salicylic Acid Acne Cleanser, $8.99, and Covergirl CG Smoothers Concealer, $6.99.)

SEE NEXT PAGE: Resolution No. 4: Saturate my entire body with moisturizer -- daily

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Olay is still nice!

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

Would be nice to see some more other products, seemed Olay-heavy.

by lazorc Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:03AM Report as inappropriate

these are wonderful and super easy!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 02:04PM Report as inappropriate

drink more water!!

by kenya Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

These are actual resolutions that a person can stick to. I do most of these already, but I'm sure I can be more diligent about the rest of them (I was resting my hand in my palm as I was reading and removed it as soon as I saw the slide about not touching your face). I have a Clarisonic Mia and I use it once a day. I've had it for a little over a year now and you would not believe how much my skin has improved. Its not perfect but there has definitely been an improvement. :)

by msbrown822 Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate

I don't pick at my zits and I still have horrible acne scars. There are brown and red spots where all of the pimples used to be and Retin A and antibiotics aren't helping.

by RoleModel Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:27PM Report as inappropriate

I touch my face WAY to much

by modinosaur Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:24PM Report as inappropriate

yess i need to stop doing most of these

by Nicole2814 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

Most of them i'v been doing regularly except i need to stop touching my face to much

by 4getu123 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm definitely trying to moisturize more regularly! It seems like I just cleaned out my makeup case not long ago, but it already feels cluttered again. I need to include "clean makeup brushes regularly" on my beauty resolutions list!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 06:16AM Report as inappropriate