What We're Sweet On: Night Cream That Smells as Good as It Works


Updated 01/23/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Bliss The Youth As We Know It Night Cream

Many night creams make your face feel heavy and greasy come sunrise, but Bliss has found a way to lighten things up with its The Youth As We Know It Anti-Aging Night Cream ($79). This feather-light, soaks-right-in moisturizer, however, still packs plenty of punch. And it smells rather amazing, too, redolent of fresh, light citrus aromas. Free from sulfates and phthalates, this mighty hydrator is Read more

3 Body Scrubs That Will Slough Your Cares (and Dead Skin) Away


Updated 07/31/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Body Scrubs For Summer

With all the swimming, beaching, and short-shorts wearing that you're doing this season, what better time to indulge in a little full-body bliss? As important as it is to exfoliate your face during warm weather, you shouldn't forget about the rest of your skin; creating a smooth canvas for shaving, moisturizing, and applying bronzer is key — and it'll only make your skin look that much more Read more

10 Gifts You Should Probably Think Twice About Before Giving


Updated 11/24/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Gifts That Are Bad to Give For the Holidays

Most gift givers have nothing but good intentions in mind when choosing gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, and mainly due to their inherent nature, some gifts can come off as unintentionally insulting. Here are 10 beauty items you might want to think twice about — or put on your list for the ultimate passive-aggressive frenemy gift. Read more

Run a Marathon, Have Nicer Feet


Updated 10/08/10 11:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bliss Spa Offers Free Foot Patrol Lotion For Marathoners Who Book Massage

This weekend marks the Chicago Marathon, and if you're among the thousands of runners making your way down Lake Shore Drive, I salute you. I also urge you to drop hints to generous friends and family, because anyone who runs that long deserves a sybaritic reward. A nice splurge-y option: Bliss Spa's new Extreme Sports Massage ($145/60 min., $205/80 min.), which aims to send overworked muscles to Read more

Students Can Get Pampered For Less at Bliss Spas Now


Updated 09/10/10 7:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

20 Percent Off at Bliss Spas Now

If you have a valid student ID, and the new school year has you in need of a little beauty bliss, you're in luck. Now through the end of October, Bliss spas are giving students 20 percent off any service they offer, from facials to the well-beloved Poetic Waxing.You just have to sign up at the Bliss site, and then you can conveniently book your appointment online. If you're not currently Read more

Bliss to Go Paraben-Free, Offers Discount to Virgins


Updated 04/11/10 5:29 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Bliss Spa to Offer Paraben-Free Products

Bliss is doing two things to make us smile this April. First, the spa brand has removed parabens from its moisturizing body butters. (Lemon+Sage is a perennial Bella favorite.) What's more, all Bliss brand products will be paraben-free by the end of 2011. While the jury's still out on whether parabens are safe or worrisome, the spa has decided to err on the side of caution. Can't hurt. Secondly! Read more

Bliss Waxes On, Waxes 20% Off


Updated 01/08/10 7:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Bliss Waxes On, Waxes 20% Off

Here's a solution for a hairy situation: from Jan. 11–24, Bliss spas nationwide are offering 20 percent off Brazilian bikini waxes and Bliss hair removal products. If you've been thinking of going on this kind of grooming adventure, Bliss is honestly a great place to take your first "trip to Brazil." Because their hard wax grabs on to hair, not skin, it is about four times less painful than Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner


Updated 01/05/10 7:48 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Reader Review of the Day: Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner

I'm in the market for a new toner, so what better place to find advice than from Bella readers on the Product Reviews website? Here's what marleygyal02 had to say about her not-so-great experience with Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner ($21): [It's got a] really refreshing smell, which is why I picked it up in the first place. But, it doesn't really do anything and it leaves a slight film on Read more

BellaTV: Bliss Out With One of Hollywood's Fave Facials


Updated 11/24/09 6:57 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaTV: Bliss Out With One of Hollywood's Fave Facials

Our beauty correspondent Zelana goes to W's Bliss Spa in Hollywood to test out its The Youth As We Know It facial, aka the "Little Black Dress" facial. This treatment is known to give celebrities that fresh, dewy glow — perfect for your next big night on the town. The expert technician will reveal what is involved in this treatment, and Zelena lets us know if this facial truly makes a dermal Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Bliss Best of Skintentions Daily Moisturizer


Updated 08/25/09 1:25 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Reader Review of the Day: Bliss Best of Skintentions Daily Moisturizer

Bliss Best of Skintentions Daily Moisturizer ($35) is a product that I've tried before. But I was really only reviewing it as a sunscreen. Reader laratf, on the other hand, likes it as a lightweight moisturizer and has a whole different perspective on its powers. She says: This moisturizer is delightfully light but cushiony thick at the same time, without being at all greasy (perhaps thanks to Read more