Cosmeceutical Beverages Want You to Drink Up


Updated 11/19/09 7:03 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

More Beauty Drinks Like Borba and Glowelle on the Way

Ah, drinks that are supposed to improve your skin. You all may remember my not-so-amazing encounters with Glowelle and Borba, and at this point I don't think I ever want to put another vial of powdered "nutraceuticals" in my water bottle. But just when I thought the Splenda headaches and weirdly thick tinctures were behind me, I find out that there are a whole bunch of new drinks, including an Read more

Can This Laundry Detergent Make Your Skin Softer?


Updated 09/28/09 2:55 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Can This Laundry Detergent Make Your Skin Softer?

Just when I thought beauty products couldn't get any more unusual, out comes Borba Fabric Fusion 2-in-1 Eco-Laundry Wash. The green-leaning detergent is free of petrochemicals, which should satisfy the ecologically minded; as a regular user of Nancy Boy eco laundry soap, I can say that gentler laundry detergents work well. What's unusual about Borba's version, however, is that it claims to "help Read more

The Great Borba Experiment: The Results Are In!


Updated 02/23/09 3:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 43 comments

The Great Borba Experiment: The Results Are In!

Back in early December, I embarked on an experiment to see if Borba Aqua-less Crystaline would clear up my spots as it promises. The pomegranate-infused $100/month regimen promises to combat oily skin, clogged pores, and impurities. Sounds great, but the skeptic in me wanted to try it out. Every morning, I'd wake up and mix the powder into water, then drink it down. It doesn't taste bad at all; Read more

The Great Borba Experiment


Updated 03/04/08 10:25 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

Does Borba Work? Borba review

When Borba launched on the market a few years ago, people were hoping that it would be a magic elixir that cured all of our skin's woes. I was skeptical. While I do think that a healthy diet helps your complexion look its best, I wasn't so sure that drinking a pricey beauty concoction would do the trick. Ah, but I've decided to go all John Stossel on you by trying it out. I've started with a Read more

Bellissima! Borba Replenishing Hangover Recovery System


Updated 06/10/07 4:47 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

Bellissima! Borba Replenishing Hangover Recovery System

I don't know about you, but when I have a hangover — as many of your might on this Sunday morning — all I want to do is refuel with food, replenish my skin, and drink lots and lots of water. So I can really get behind this Borba Replenishing Hangover Recovery System ($45). The giftworthy kit includes Borba's age-defying facial cleanser, age-defying concentrate, silk fiber orbital eye Read more

Trend Alert: Nutritious and Delicious Lip Glosses


Updated 05/29/07 7:27 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

Trend Alert: Nutritious and Delicious Lip Glosses

Here's a horrifying statistic from the Tarte Cosmetics website: The average woman ingests between two to four pounds of lip gloss in her lifetime. Yuck, right? Thank goodness for a new trend in makeup that will make you feel better about licking your lips. Cosmetics companies are partnering with wellness brands to create lip glosses infused with good-for-you ingredients. Here are two of the Read more

Simply Fab: Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss


Updated 01/18/07 6:23 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Simply Fab: Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss

You all got a kick out of my post on Borba's Clarifying Anti-Blemish Chocolate Bar and now the nutraceutical company has teamed up with fab makeup company Tarte. Check out this Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss, $21. It combines Tarte's long-lasting, moisturizing lip gloss with BORBA's vitamins delivering powerful skin protecting ingredients. The pomegranate-scented lip gloss is Read more

A Chocolate Bar That Helps Clear Your Complexion?


Updated 01/29/07 4:02 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 15 comments

A Chocolate Bar That Helps Clear Your Complexion?

Attention all choc-o-holics! Could it be true that a chocolate bar can actually help to clear your complexion? Believe it or not, the masters behind the Borba Clarifying Anti-Blemish Chocolate Bar, $8, claim their Swiss, dark chocolate bar is formulated to remove toxins, prevent breakouts and reduce irritation and redness on your face. Scott Vincent Borba, of BORBA Nutracueticals, and Read more

Mila and Justin Indulge in Some French Fashion


Updated 08/01/11 7:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis Shopping in Paris Pictures

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake spent their Saturday shopping separately around Paris. The Friends With Benefits stars took a break and visited French boutiques after debuting their romantic comedy in both Moscow and Berlin earlier in the week. Justin was spotted at Hermès, while Mila stopped by several designer outposts, including Isabel Marant, Givenchy, Chanel, and Céline. Mila has been Read more