From Scruffy Beard to Bikini Line: We Test a Unisex Aftershave Gel


Updated 07/05/10 7:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Review of The Cool Fix by Shaveworks

Whether you're a man or woman, at one point or another you've undoubtedly experienced some sort of shave-related discomfort. Shaveworks's unisex product, The Cool Fix ($11-$25), is an all-in-one gel lotion that hopes to free you from your shaving troubles. But can an aftershave product treat both razor burn and prevent ingrown hairs on two very different subjects of the opposite gender? I called Read more

Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas


Updated 06/19/10 7:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Suggestions

Still looking for a good gift for your dearest papa, grandfather, or any other dad you may know? Well, look no further, because we've got lots of suggestions for ways to celebrate the man (men) in your life. To get started, just check out some of our ideas below: 6 Spa Gift Ideas That Dad Will Love Dad Loves Fine Spirits? There's a Cologne Just For Him An Award-Winning Scent Is Sure to Read more

DIY Spa Treatment: Peppermint Aftershave


Updated 06/13/08 3:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

DIY Spa Treatment: Peppermint Aftershave

I've polled the guys in my circle of friends and they all agree that shaving creams or aftershave products that contain some kind of minty, menthol ingredient feel the best on their face. An aftershave splash is cooling, soothing, and it serves as an antiseptic against dirt and germs as the pores begin to close. For those of you looking for a homemade Father's Day gift, this peppermint Read more

What We're Sweet On: Fragrance Strong Enough For a Man, but Awesome For a Woman


Updated 01/07/12 8:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Unisex Fragrance That Smells Great on Women

When a fragrance calls itself unisex, that typically means it just has a lot of unoffensive notes that don't "read" as gendered: lavender, violet leaf, orris, etc. BLK DNM's new Perfume 11 ($110), however, is a scent of a different sort entirely. Instead of blending a bunch of attenuated notes, it takes some of the masculine notes that make mens' scents so appealing, and puts them on a clean, Read more

7 Things You Should Totally Steal From a Dude


Updated 03/15/11 3:31 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

7 Grooming Products For Men That Women Should Use

When it comes to beauty and personal care products, most of the time it seems like women get all the good stuff. Anecdotal evidence is rife with tales of male friends, little brothers, and boyfriends sneaking our fancy eye creams and quietly delighting in our high-quality shampoos. But men's grooming has some pretty great stuff, too, and there's no reason you shouldn't be making off like a bandit Read more

Fragrance Defined: Parfum vs. EDP vs. EDT vs. Cologne


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Parfum: What They Mean

Ah, the vicissitudes of perfume jargon. There's a surfeit of terms out there, but little explanation of what the heck any of it means. In a given department store, you'll find parfum, extrait de parfum, liqueur de parfum, eau de parfum, cologne, eau de toilette, body splash, aftershave, and the list goes on. And while they might all just seem like variations on the same thing, in reality, they Read more

Juliette Has a Gun (and a Bunch of Pretty Fragrances)


Updated 08/05/11 9:27 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Juliette Has a Gun Fragrance Reviews

Juliette Has a Gun has established itself as a premiere niche fragrance line because of its sensual and complex scents. But note descriptions don't do a fragrance justice, so we decided to try the whole line. If you've been curious about which one of its scents you might like, we've got the scoop, so just keep reading. Read more

Scorsese Directs Chanel's Newest Commercial


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Chanel's New Bleu de Chanel Commercial Will Be Directed by Martin Scorsese

When you've directed nearly 50 films and you've won an Oscar, what's next? If you're Martin Scorsese, you direct a commercial for Chanel's forthcoming men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel ($59-$79). The fragrance, described as a "woody aromatic," will also come in an aftershave lotion ($50). With top notes of peppermint, grapefruit, pink pepper, ginger, and nutmeg; middle notes of jasmine and cedar; Read more

Marc Jacobs Launches New Fragrance With a Huge Bang


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Marc Jacobs New Bang Fragrance 2010-05-21 11:00:00

Oh, good morning, Marc Jacobs. What's that you say? You're launching another fragrance for men? What? Sorry, I was, uh, thinking about all the awesome no clothes — I mean notes — it's going to have. Speaking of those notes, they'll include pink, black, and white peppercorns at the top, primal masculine woods at the middle, and vetiver, patchouli, and white moss at the bottom. Bang ($55-$75) Read more

No Perfume Allowed, Says the Motor City


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 24 comments

Detroit Nixes Perfume and Lotion For Workers

Want to work for the city of Detroit? You'd better not have an odor — any odor. After the Motor City recently paid out $100,000 in settlement money to an employee who said her co-worker's perfume made it difficult for her to do her job, everybody working for the city will now be urged to avoid "colognes, aftershave lotions, perfumes, deodorants, [and] body/face lotions." Also verboten: scented Read more