1. The discovery
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Once upon a time, you're doing your usual morning mirror check — and discover a red blotch on your face.
2. The inspection
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Against your better judgment, you poke it. Then you poke it again.
3. The denial
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Whatever. You're not going to let a little thing like a pimple ruin your day. This isn't high school...
4. The horror
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You know, until the next morning when you notice it's invading your face.
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5. The desperation
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You don't so much dab concealer on as you do pour.
6. The awkwardness
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You spend so much time on your makeup you're late for work — but once they see that your face exploded, they'll totally understand.
7. The confusion
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Only, nobody says a word. Not. One. Word.
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8. The breakdown
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You've tried everything, and it just keeps getting bigger! Why isn't anybody saying anything?!
9. The victory
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Once you've finally survived your skin's cruelty, you celebrate with your best friends: Ben and Jerry. Natch.