Mirvaso treats Rosacea (and might send you to the Emmys!)

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I’ve got a few things stacked against me in my battle against Rosacea…

My mother has it. There is evidence that suggests rosacea may be inherited. Research has shown that many rosacea sufferers have a family member who suffers from it as well (according to rosacea.org.)

I live in the hot and windy desert. The sun and strong winds are known triggers for flare ups, as is overheating.

My eternally flushed face. If I am being 100% honest with myself, these rosy cheeks of mine are probably already rosacea, not just a warning sign.

So far I’ve dealt with it the only way I’ve known how, with makeup. Yellow tinted products to play down redness help a bit, as does sheer quantity of products (foundation, concealer AND powder) but sometimes even a beauty blogger likes to go makeup free. Now, I can!

I plan on checking out Mirvaso, which is the only FDA-approved treatment for the persistent redness of rosacea. It’s a gel you use once daily that lasts up to 12 hours and works in as little as 30 minutes. (You hear that, mom?)

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Mirvaso is running a sweepstakes right now encouraging you to Break Up with Your Makeup. You can learn more about the treatment and win a trip to the 2014 Emmy awards in Los Angeles. It’s possible you could walk the red carpet makeup-free! Check out all the details HERE.

Important Safety Information
Indication: Mirvaso® (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older. Adverse Events: In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥1%) included erythema, flushing, skin burning sensation and contact dermatitis. Warnings/Precautions: Mirvaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma, or Sjögren’s syndrome. Alpha-2 adrenergic agents can lower blood pressure. Mirvaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. Serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of Mirvaso Gel by children have been reported. Keep Mirvaso Gel out of reach of children. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088

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  • Stef Andrews

    Stef is a plethora of things. Amongst them: co-founder of we heart this, photographer, condiment connoisseur, Philly girl in the California desert, borderline hoarder and a hardcore beauty junkie. She also has a touch of wanderlust and, arguably, the cutest dog in the whole world... skin tone: NC 25/30 skin type: oily with a fear of rosacea favorite beauty product: high end skincare and lip products

4 Comments

  1. Uh oh, I didn’t know it was genetic, my mom has it so I better keep this product in mind if I develop it later on in life like she did…

  2. I don’t have rosacea, but I know it can be almost heartbreaking to deal with. Can prescription products be a Holy Grail item, because this sounds like it could!

  3. I don’t have rosacea but this seems like a great possible solution!

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