Cuticle

The Body Shop

Bellissima! The Body Shop Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment

While I was browsing products in The Body Shop a few days ago, I bought this Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment ($12).

While I was browsing products in The Body Shop a few days ago, I bought this Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment ($12). Not only did it have an olfactory allure (it smells like sweet nuts) but the formula really works. I love the fact that my cuticles actually feel soft enough after a few uses to be able to push them back with the rubber tip that is conveniently housed on the end of the cap.

I guess it's the mixture of organic olive oil, Vitamin E and almond oil that helps moisturize, soothe and smooth out rough, dry and dehydrated cuticles. They even seem less red and puffy — and the skin around my nails is more supple too, which I think improves the overall look of my hands.

Out of all of the cuticle oil pens that I've tried so far, this even blows away my creamy old fave from Sephora. All you have to do is paint the oil onto your cuticles and rub it in with your index finger. It's the perfect beauty playmate to keep in your pocketbook or desk drawer, since you can apply it as often as you like.


Eye Cream

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Lip Balm

If you ever find yourself in a beauty bind, here are some great new ways to make your beauty products multi-purpose!

If you ever find yourself in a beauty bind, here are some great new ways to make your beauty products multi-purpose! The first installment of this new BellaSugar feature is all about lip balm.

Lip balm is a great conditioning and softening emollient. It can double as cuticle oil to keep that rough and tough area soft, and it can also be used as an eye cream if necessary. (Just be sure to dab lightly and use sparingly around your eyes.)

Got any ideas or tricks on ways to make the most of your makeup? If so, leave a comment and let me in on some of your little beauty secrets!

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Nails

Trend Alert: Cuticle Oil Pens

This little contraption is becoming another one of my mess-free favorites!

This little contraption is becoming another one of my mess-free favorites! Cuticle oil pens are a great way to moisturize and correct, dry cracked cuticles. They are formulated with all kinds of vitamins, oils and nourishing agents to protect cuticles from becoming rough and dehydrated. The best part is that they absorb quickly too, so they won't leave behind a greasy trail.

This Sephora Cuticle Care Pen ($12) is a fast, easy and luxurious way to pamper your cuticles—and it smells great, too! It is made from essential oils and emollients to soften and protect your pretty paws.

To check out two more cuticle oil pens, read more