Nicole Scherzinger for Proactiv

MANILA, Philippines - Her international sex appeal needs no translation. Of Filipino-Hawaiian-Russian descent, Nicole Scherzinger’s (photo) charisma knows no bounds. As success stories go, Nicole’s rise to stardom wasn’t always smooth and easy. Raised in a modest household by mom and German-American stepfather, her humble upbringing didn’t deter her from pursuing her burning ambition to become a singer.

She exploded into the pop scene as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls before embarking on a solo career as a recording artist, selling a total of 60 million records. She also has film experience, won Season 10 of Dancing with the Stars and was a judge at the UK and US editions of The X Factor.

Though blessed with radiant, glowing skin, Nicole still makes sure that she maintains it that way. “I feel like in my line of work, I’m always under the microscope. It’s quite traumatic when you have an acne breakout and blemishes because you wake up and you’re hoping that your face is clear,” she shares.

Fortunately for Nicole, she found a beauty ally, which allows her to emphasize her personal philosophy that sexiness starts from having clear, blemish-free skin. “I found Proactiv through a friend in my band. She had really bad breakouts and blemishes that it really scarred her skin. She discovered Proactiv, and it’s just amazing how she’s just blossomed,” Nicole says.

In no time, she grew to be a Proactiv lover. “They say that the eyes are the windows to our souls, right? But when you have an acne breakout, nobody’s looking at your eyes. They’re looking at your appearance. But when you get clear, they can see you for who you really are,” Nicole says. “With Proactiv, I’m empowered now. I can hold my head up higher. I can smile bigger. And I can put the energy on other people.”

The benzoyl peroxide formulation found in Proactiv’s Three-Step System works safely and more effectively than other products claiming to have benzoyl peroxide in the market.

The Proactiv Combination Therapy acne management system combines finely-milled, prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide with sulfur and soothing botanicals like allantoin, panthenol, aloe and chamomile. Together, these ingredients exfoliate your skin, unplug your pores, attack acne-causing bacteria and soothe inflammation.

Here is what Nicole wants you to know about Proactiv:

“What would I say to somebody who has gone through breakouts and blemishes? That there’s hope. That you can take control. That you can do it. That you can change. Proactiv gives you clear skin. It gives you clarity of mind and self and spirit. I would say that you can take charge of your life again. You can be empowered. You can be who you are meant to be.”

Proactiv is available at all Watsons and SM Department Stores.