Reader Review of the Day: Apivita Deep Cleansing Face Mask


Updated 03/25/09 7:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Review of Apivita Argile Deep Cleansing Face Mask

Everyone wants something different out of a facial mask, whether it's for hydration, acne fighting, or increased radiance. But who wouldn't want a little deep cleaning now and then? Mask-lover Marleygyal02 tried out Apivita Deep Cleansing Face Mask ($5), and here's what she had to say about this heavy-duty mask: Another mask I could use forever. It smells so good, and it makes my skin feel like a Read more

Beauty Products From Around The World Part I: Greece


Updated 10/16/07 2:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

Beauty Products From Around The World Part I:  Greece

Greek men and women are known for their thick, plentiful and shiny hair. Ingredients such as mint, rosewater, honey and yogurt are some of the most widely found and consumed ingredients in the country. We are lucky enough to now have access to these great Greek hair products in the US. Please let me know what you think and if you have any more Greek products to share with our growing beauty Read more

Who Needs Underwire When You've Got Breast-Firming Creams!


Updated 08/29/07 5:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Who Needs Underwire When You've Got Breast-Firming Creams!

Sagging, drooping breasts are common complaints among the aging and those post-childbirth. I'm not sure why people don't expect it, since the laws of gravity tell us that what goes up must come down. Still, I guess losing the perky round shape of your breasts is a sign of saying sayonara to your youth. Hopefully now you can restore some of that depleting collagen in your boobies with these Read more

SPF For Your Skin Type: Dry Skin


Updated 05/13/09 9:45 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

SPF For Your Skin Type: Dry Skin

Summertime is here and that means playing away in the surf and sand. You wouldn't want to spoil the fun with a bad sunburn, a rash or—heaven forbid—a reaction to an SPF now would you? Here are some amazing sunscreens suitable for dry skin. To read about SPFs for oily skin, click here! Erno Laszlo R.E.M SPF 30 Intensive Day Therapy for Normal to Extremely Dry Skin ($78) serves as both a Read more

Lotion Up For Landing, Part II


Updated 05/24/07 1:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Lotion Up For Landing, Part II

Welcome back to the second installment of Lotion Up for Landing, my three-part series on hydrating face creams that will quench your skin after a long flight. (Be sure to check out part I, too.) Not only are these creams luxuriously rich, but they're also less than 3 ounces, so you can toss them in your carry-on luggage without worry. Hydra-Chrono Hydration Extreme Balm from Lierac ($47) is the Read more

Bellissima! APIVITA Propoline Lip Care Kit


Updated 08/24/07 7:22 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Bellissima! APIVITA Propoline Lip Care Kit

Whoever doubts great things come in small packages has obviously never experienced this APIVITA Propoline Lip Aid Kit. This little trio of chap sticks is actually an extensive lip treatment system created to nourish, soften and protect your smackers. This is the latest beauty product this amazing Greece-based cosmetics company has brought to the US. The Lip Aids are made from natural Read more

Dynamite Deep Conditioners


Updated 07/30/08 10:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Dynamite Deep Conditioners

Just as our skin feels the effects of our harsh environment, our hair does too. Not only does it face similar issues of dryness, dehydration and lifelessness, but because we tend to use heated tools for styling, our hair risks severe and irreparable damage from over-processing. Once in a while, it's nice to give your hair a healthy glass of water to recharge and revitalize limp locks. These Read more

Spa Pampering in a Box


Updated 10/12/06 2:03 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Spa Pampering in a Box

I pride myself on being a light packer, but I'm also a beauty-products fiend. For that reason, I'm always delighted to find cool new travel-sized toiletries to take on trips. My latest obsession: The new Apivita Weekend Spa Skin Firming Treatment, which includes a great selection of pampering packets all in one cute box. The travel-friendly kit includes a few must-haves, like a Deep Face Scrub Read more