Last year, thanks to Neutrogena, I was given a chance to interview actress Malin Akerman for Talking Makeup’s Celebrity Beauty section Beauty Interviews.

Malin Akerman starred in the 2007 Farrelly Brothers movie The Heartbreak Kid and in the 2008 film 27 Dresses opposite Katherine Heigl. Malin also played Laurie Juspeczyk in the film adaptation of Watchmen, and The Proposal. And recently, Malin Akerman plays opposite Vince Vaughn in a the film Couples Retreat which was released ctober 9th, 2009. Other actors in the film include: Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, and Kali Hawk.

In this interview Malin Akerman talks about her partnership last year with Neutrogena in an effort to educate people about skin cancer prevention. Reveals her top 3 beauty secrets. What aspects in acting she loves the most. Her reaction to Marta Walsh’s conviction of her becoming Hollywood’s next it starlet, and her films in 2009: The Watchmen and The Proposal.

Marta Walsh: What compelled you to partner with Neutrogena in the effort to educate people about skin cancer prevention?
Malin Akerman: This video and message is something I have a passion for because I understand the importance of checking your skin for suspicious moles. I recently had a suspicious mole removed on my face; I noticed it was changing shape and asked my dermatologist to examine it. I was one of the luckier ones.

Neutrogena is a brand I’ve been using ever since I was a teenager back in Israel, believe it or not. And still today remains one of my favorite skincare lines. This is why I’m excited with their latest skincare collection: Neutrogena Ageless Restoratives. Just to show you that Neutrogena seems to want to address skincare issues from teen all the way to mature skin. Pretty fascinating!:)

Now you can Undo summer skin sins…in just two weeks! With the end of summer fast approaching, there has never been a better time to rejuvenate your skin, and restore some of the damage caused by the intense summer sun. While, wearing a broad spectrum SPF is the best way to protect your skin from wrinkles and brown spots, NEUTROGENA is offering you the opportunity for a “do-over,” and is helping you combat the damaged caused by too much sun and not enough sleep. 

· Repair – The first step to repairing past sun damage is to repair skin with a treatment that will not only improve the look of your skin, but will work deep within skin to reverse the signs of past sun damage

Neutrogena Cosmetics Announces “Flaunt Your Inner Celebrity” Contest. The Chance to Win a Trip to New York City for a Celebrity-Style.

Makeover and Photo Shoot: Neutrogena Cosmetics presents the “Flaunt Your Inner Celebrity” Contest, where one lucky consumer has the opportunity to win a celebrity-style makeover and photo shoot.

TO ENTER: Visit the Neutrogena Cosmetics Page on Facebook and explain why you deserve to flaunt you inner celebrity.

The grand-prize winner will be treated to a celebrity-style getaway to New York City where they will attend a private makeover session with Neutrogena Cosmetics celebrity makeup artist, Matin, to prepare them for a professional photo shoot directed by a fashion photographer. The winner will head home with a beautiful set of photos to post on their Facebook profile and share with all their friends.

Now through September 11th, ladies 16 or older can enter for a chance to win the grand-prize makeover session and photo shoot by going to The grand-prize winner will be announced in the fall.

Celebrity makeup artist Dawn Broussard created the NEUTROGENA Brand Ambassador Emma Robert’s look for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards and now she shares her tips and the products she used to achieve this stunning look:

Dawn’s Tips:

Face: Apply NEUTROGENA Oil-Free Fresh Moisture with a foundation brush, then use the same brush to put your foundation. I find the combo of the two gives a long lasting healthy glow.

Lips: To keep the lip color sheen and natural, apply using fingertips.

Check out www.teen.com  and www.privatetheseries.com , to watch episodes of “Private: The Casting Call,” a competition for a role in “Private,” an original web program based the New York Times bestselling Private book series.

“Private: The Casting Call,” introduces us to three aspiring actresses, selected as finalists through an online casting contest, and will follow them as they compete for the role of “Kiran” in “Private.”

When it comes time for the finalists to perform screen tests with Evan Taubenfeld, who plays “Blake” in “Private,” they are treated to a surprise visit from celebrity makeup artists and NEUTROGENA Cosmetics Science Expert, Matin. Try: NEUTROGENA SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup to look shine-free and camera ready, without the threat of clogged pores.