Definition: Blackheads


Updated 05/20/08 5:36 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 35 comments

Definition: Blackheads

I throw around terms like pimples, acne, blackheads, and milia pretty loosely, but there are distinctions between these various forms of bumps on your face. Since we already know all about acne and milia (those pestering deep white bumps), I thought I'd explain exactly what blackheads are so that you'll have a better understanding of your skin and the best products to use for your specific Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Brush For the Blemished


Updated 05/18/12 8:31 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Clarisonic Mia Acne System Picture and Review

Countless praises have been sung for Clarisonic, the cult-favorite sonic skin cleansing brush. But until now, the acne-addled haven't had a version that targets their complexion condition. Enter the newest incarnation of the Mia 2 brush and salicylic acid-infused cleanser ($169), which aims to keep blemishes at bay. We gave the brush a spin (courtesy of public relations), and like the original, Read more

How to Wear Makeup While Working Out (If You Must)


Updated 04/19/12 4:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Makeup to the Gym

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Track and field star Jessica Ennis, currently in training for the London 2012 Olympics, recently admitted that she always competes in a full face of makeup. And Ennis's explanation of her race ritual to The Daily Mail certainly makes sense: "I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident," she told the Read more

5 Simple Ways to Look Even Better in 2012


Updated 01/03/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Look Even Better in 2012

Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started. Read more

All of Your Most Common Acne Questions — Answered!


Updated 05/08/12 11:01 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Acne Questions and Advice

While 80 percent of teenagers will experience acne at some point or another, it's not uncommon for the condition to afflict women well into adulthood. "The good news is that we have really great treatments, and nobody has to suffer with it," says Dr. Linda Stein Gold, director of dermatology clinical research at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. That's why I asked Dr. Stein Gold some of the Read more

Acne Treatments Need More Research, Study Says


Updated 08/31/11 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Acne Treatments Need Better Research

Do acne treatments produce real results? The official verdict is in, and it's . . . iffy. According to a new study published in Lancet, acne treatments need better research. Researchers from the Centre of Evidence-Based Dermatology at the University of Nottingham have found that many trials of acne-battling products produce unreliable findings. "Almost half of recently published acne trials Read more

Benefit Posietint: A Review and Photo


Updated 04/26/11 11:54 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 35 comments

Benefit Posietint Review and Photo

Those of you who love Benefit's cult-favorite lip and cheek stain, Benetint, will be excited to know about Posietint ($28). Like its big sister Benetint, Posietint is a liquid stain that goes on with a brush. The difference is that instead of giving a reddish flush to lips and cheeks, Posietint gives a sheer pink wash of color. When you see it, you'll understand why it's not packaged in a Read more