Noxzema. For many, that’s a word forever associated with a freshly-scrubbed, rosy-cheeked, youthful complexion, a cobalt blue jar, wakey-wakey tingle, fresh clean scent and simpler times. Me, I’m a teen again without a care in the world past my class-clown crush in 2nd-period history and that essay due tomorrow.
Well, mentally I’m only 12 most of the time, and shut-up-about-deadlines, but you know what I mean. If you’ve ever used Noxzema, you likely flashed to the same unique-to-Noxzema sensory memories I did, except maybe without the homework issues. (Everyone crushed on the class clown.)
But I digress. My mum bought me Noxzema in my early teenage years of learning how to deal with oily skin and occasional breakouts. Its cooling sensation on skin, unique texture, even how soft my skin felt after using it — it all floods back even before I open a jar to release the familiar menthol-camphor-eucalyptus-y scent (okay, so I looked it up).
Say, you want to do a little time travelling yourself? Noxzema is looking for Canada-based BeautyGeeks subscribers to use Noxzema and provide feedback in a detailed comment. And fellas? Noxzema wants your opinion, too, so don’t be shy.
If you’re a BeautyGeeks subscriber over the age of 18, not a beauty-industry insider, and are interested in getting into a jar of Noxzema (the original deep cleansing cream), please email imabeautygeek@gmail.com with NOXZEMA in the subject line and your full name, age, address and telephone number in the body. If you’re selected as a tester, I’ll be in touch with more details.
Gotta go — I hafta finish my homework. Sheesh.
* Thanks so much to everyone who got in touch about becoming a Noxzema tester. Our group is now complete. More opportunities for other items will come along soon. Thanks again! *
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What class-clown crush in 2nd-period history? Who was this unknowing recipient of your high school affection?
I know what you mean about the smell of Noxzema though – it brings back memories of our cottage and summertime. My mom used to put it on our sunburns back then.
Ah, high school and summertime-great memories.
I want to apply … but I’m a little scared. I’m scared that this may screw up my skin somehow…
Will decide later today .. hmmm…
Unless you have other stuff that needs testing? Like reddish semi-perm hair dye :P
That stuff really WORKS! it cleared up a very bad case of acne without using anything else, years ago; still use it faithfully!
i remember my mom, using that on all my sunburns…..and it was very greasy back then….::((
for me, this was not for any other use…. like sunburn; it was, and still is the “soap” for my face. I never use any type of real soap to clean off any makeup; it is this jar (or pump) of Noxema cream EVERY day…… for years…that stuff works
Wow.. this stuff sounds like it really works. Damn, we don’t have this here in Malaysia. Or at least I’ve never seen or heard of it here. Any idea how I might be able to get my itchy paws on it?
I’d like to apply, i have no worries in terms of skin complications.
so i suppose, let me know!
thanks!
Thanks, Ola. To qualify, just send an e.mail with Noxzema in the subject line and your full name, age and address in the body to imabeautygeek@gmail.com!
Hey Janine,
I’d be interested in review samples for you. Let me know what I can do to help.
Raffi.
Greasy? Really? I think maybe you need to try it again — ain’t no greasy about it. It actually leaves a matte finish on skin :-) Could be that your sunburns coloured your experience. Ouch!
I totally understand such reservations. I doubt it will mess up your skin, but you want to be able to approach with confidence. It’s that way with cranky skin :-)
That’s how I used to use it, too Annette. it was my facial cleanser through my teen years. I don’t remember why I switched or what I switched to, actually.
Paul Franchi! I don’t remember whether it was history or geography or what, actually. But damn, I had a wicked crush on Paul and was sad he ended up switching to that other school for grade 11. I’m over him now though. *grin*
Noxzema was originally launched as a non-greasy sunburn remedy in 1911 or so, actually, and later was named Noxzema apparently on account someone using it said it beat a case of eczema (no-eczema). But I’ve only ever used it as a cleanser for my oily skin.
You don’t have Noxzema?? Wow. Many of us grew up with the stuff here. You might check the website, http://www.noxzema.com, but I’m not certain distribution information is there. I’ll see what I can find out!
Yup. Quite sure we don’t have it here. =P
Amazing how products can bring back memories of childhood eh? Mine included an aunt who believed fervently in Hazeline Snow. LOL.
Thanks dearie!
Ooh, I don’t know from Hazeline Snow. I’m guessing it was supposed to keep a complexion porcelain pale?
Great, Raffi, thanks! Just shoot an e.mail with your full name, age and address to imabeautygeek@gmail.com!