Any women have to deal with unsightly acne flare-ups throughout the year. While clogged pores may be one of the most common symptoms of this skincare concern, redness and irritation can be just as much a source of distress. Unfortunately, many over-the-counter treatments can be too harsh for your inflamed, acne-prone skin. To the rescue is NEW St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea, a line of skin care solutions that gently fights blemishes and reduces redness, while also containing 100% natural green tea which helps to soothe and calm skin. Formulated with Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, this new two-step regimen offers an effective, yet gentle, acne solution.

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser ($5.69 for 6.75 fl oz. pump) is a refreshing cleanser that is made with 2% Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, which help to clear blemishes and calm redness associated with acne.

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub ($5.69 for 4.5 oz. tube) is designed to prevent blemishes, while helping to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Containing 1% Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, this daily scrub helps leave skin looking clear and feeling calm.

Why not start the new year right with clear skin this time? After heavy partying, food and drinks, you could use a new regimen to help whip your skin back into shape!

Kairos Acne Clear Solutions Oil Reducing Pore Perfecting Treatment, $28: This potent blend of natural oils and 1.0% Salicylic Acid is designed to gently exfoliate, minimize excess oil, curb bacteria, and penetrate pores to control and help prevent acne. The treatment keeps hair cleaner longer as it clears breakouts, eliminating the “greasy look” on both hair and skin. Just use the treatment twice a week after shampooing, using the special tip applicator to apply to the scalp in sections. Leave on 3-5 minutes before rinsing and conditioning. The treatment can even be used directly on active acne areas on the face and body to treat and prevent breakouts. www.kairosclear.com

Pur Minerals Mineral Mudd Masque with Pascalite, $25: This masque deep cleans and detoxifies your skin using a unique form of calcium bentonite clay. This mineral mud facial mask draws impurities out of your skin, leaving your complexion brighter, smoother and radiantly clean. Free of harsh chemical dyes, this gently exfoliating facial mud mask penetrates pores for an invigorating deep clean that won’t irritate or dry out your skin. Mineral Mudd Masque will actually detoxify your skin, helping to unclog pores and giving skin a healthy glow. www.purminerals.com

Burt’s Bees Radiance Cleanser, $10:  This light lotion cleanser removes dirt, oil and make-up, revealing a smooth and radiant complexion. A gentle plant-based cleansing complex plus jojoba beads and a fruit acid complex help encourage normal skin cell turnover. While royal jelly, one of nature’s most nutritious substances, helps enhance skin’s natural radiance. Your skin appears brighter and younger-looking, naturally. www.burtsbees.com

I love a good deep face cleanser and a face scrub in the mornings. Not sure if it’s the right thing to exfoliate everyday, I’m just an amateur you know, but I can’t stop. My favorite to use in the shower these days is: DDF Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser, $46. This DDF exfoliating cleanser is not greasy and leaves my skin refreshed and smooth. Perfect!

Available at www.sephora.com

DDF Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser the description on sephora.com: A facial wash that stimulates cell turnover to impart a youthful glow. DDF Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser contains a breakthrough Turmeric Complex with exfoliating rice bran that is designed to accelerate surface-cell turnover and eliminate impurities. The complexion takes on a fresh, healthy, radiant quality as this rejuvenating must-have works its wonders.

Celebrity Makeup Artist Amy Oresman created Neutrogena brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere’s look for the 2009 Emmy awards, where Hayden presented the award for Best Reality Host, and shares how you can achieve this glam look at home.

Amy’s Inspiration: Hayden sought a classic red lip to match her gorgeous J Mendel gown, so I looked to her Italian heritage, and her recent vacation in Italy, for inspiration and designed a look you’d find on glamorous women in Rome.

Prep: I believe in the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” so careful attention was paid to Hayden’s skincare prior to the Emmy’s. Hayden’s choice is skin iD, personalized acne system from Neutrogena Dermatologics

Eyes: To give Hayden’s lashes maximum impact I used three coats of the NEUTROGENA Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.

Face: Giving Hayden’s look Italian drama I paired her matte red lip with bronzed, dewy skin. I began with NEUTROGENA Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup SPF 20, then bronzed her with NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends in Sunkissed and finally, I dusted the apples of her cheeks with NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends in Fresh.

Lips: I prepped Hayden’s lips with NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lip Soother in Sparkle. It hydrated and protected her lips — a critical first step to ensure the bold color of Hayden’s luscious red lips would have staying power. For a beautiful red I chose NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lip Stick in Cherry Twist.

Cleansing and Makeup Removal: After all the after parties I recommend a gentle, yet effective cleanser that will banish all traces of dirt and makeup. Hayden love the NEUTROGENA Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, a cleanser and makeup remover all in one.

Red carpet beauty scoop: get the look of Christina Applegate at the 2009 Emmy awards. Christina ’s look was created by Makeup Artist: Joanna Schlip for Clarins.

The Makeup Look: Joanna was inspired by Christina’s dramatic, sweeping gown by Basil Soda when creating her makeup look. The vintage glamour of the navy stunner called for simple makeup that still made a statement. With her hair pulled back in a chic chignon, Joanna was able to play up Christina’s eyes with a sexy retro smolder, while keeping her skin fresh and lips softly pink. Like the dress, Christina’s makeup exuded a Brigitte Bardot 60’s cool, with a modern twist.

Emmy nominee Christina Applegate, nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for “Samantha Who” at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles CA, September 20, 2009. Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging/WireImage.com

Skincare: To create a radiant glow, Joanna prepped Christina’s skin with three steps: First she cleansed with Clarins Water Comfort One Step Cleanser. She then applied Clarins Multi-Active Day moisturizer, followed with Clarins Beauty Flash Balm for smooth, hydrated, radiant skin.

Face: Since Christina has naturally beautiful skin, Joanna kept her face mostly bare with a light wash of Clarins True Radiance Foundation. She fished with a dusting of Clarins Loose Powder in Translucent.

Cheeks: For a natural but luminous flush, Joanna applied Clarins Instant Sun Light Shimmer Palette on the apples of her cheeks, sweeping up to the hairline. The shimmering highlighter reflected the California sunlight on the red carpet, giving a healthy, peachy-pink glow.

Eyes: Joanna reflected the drama of Christina’s dress with a smoldering eye. Using the dark gray shade from Clarins Colour Quartet for Eyes in So Chic, Joanna gave a smokey depth to Christina’s green eyes. To add definition and drama, she applied Clarins Eye Pencil in Black around the upper and lower lash line and inside the wet line, then finished with three coats of Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara in Black.

Lips: For a soft, modern pink mouth, Joanna applied Clarins Lip Definer in Bay Rose, and then added a hint of gloss with Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm in Rose Pink.

Joanna Schlip interview with Marta Walsh

Kiehl’s introduces Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Collection with fairly traded Amazonian white clay: Kiehl’s is delighted to introduce a “new generation” of its iconic Rare Earth skincare formulations, the Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Collection that includes Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser, Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic, Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion and Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque.

Rare Earth’s key ingredient, Amazonian White Clay has unique properties. Known to remove dirt, toxins, excess oil and dead cells that can clog skin and result in enlarged pores, this clay is sourced from Marajo Island, the largest island surrounded by fresh water in the world.

Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser: Exfoliates and Detoxifies with Amazonian White Clay. $22.50 for 5.0 fl. Oz. / 150ml. Available on Counter August 2009.

Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic: Mattifies Skin and Minimizes Pores with Amazonian White Clay. Retail Price $20.50 for 8.4 fl. Oz. / 250ml. Available on Counter August 2009.

Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion: Minimizes Enlarged Pores and Refines Skin Texture with Amazonian White Clay. Retail Price $28.00 for 2.5 fl. Oz. / 75ml. Available on Counter August 2009.

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque: Intensively Purifies to Minimize Pores with Amazonian White Clay. Retail Price $22.50 for 5.0 fl. Oz. / 45g. Available on Counter August 2009.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Collection on counter August 2009 at Kiehl’s stores, counters, and www.kiehlsusa.com