Your Top 10 Acne Tips Revealed


Updated 07/29/10 3:06 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Best Tips For Getting Rid of Acne

Earlier, I asked you for your favorite ways to clear up acne and you delivered. So far, we've received nearly 60 comments, and in order to make it all a bit easier to digest, I've gathered together a few of my favorites, focusing in on the remedies you recommended most. From ice to benzoyl peroxide to taking the holistic approach, here are 10 of your top treatments. Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer


Updated 11/25/09 11:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Review of Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer For All Skin Types With SPF 15

Cetaphil cleanser is one of those gold standard drugstore products, but I hadn't heard very much about the rest of the brand's line until I saw this review of Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer For All Skin Types With SPF 15 ($11) by reader ajkenyon. Here's what she has to say: "I love Cetaphil cleanser so much, and I figured the moisturizer must be just as good, right? Well, wrong, Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser


Updated 06/24/09 3:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Review of Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Here’s a classic if I’ve ever seen one. Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanser ($11) is gentle and aroma-free, perfect for anyone with sensitive skin or for those who like creamy formulations. Fifty-nine readers have reviewed this iconic product, as did CRob; and, here’s why she likes it: I've used Cetaphil for about 12 years and it's been the perfect answer to my problematic skin. I tend to be Read more

Doing Drugstore: Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion


Updated 04/16/08 6:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

Doing Drugstore: Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion

When a tube of Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion ($10) crossed my desk, I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I am a huge fan of Cetaphil's cult (and dermatologist) favorite Gentle Cleanser, but on the other, I feared it would probably just be yet another greasy body lotion. Now that I've used it for five days in a row, I'll admit that I should have given this moisturizer the benefit of Read more

How To Treat Mild Acne Vulgaris


Updated 06/29/08 1:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 27 comments

Acne treatments

I kicked off my series on acne by helping you identify your acne type with this quiz. Now that you know what ails you, it's time to talk about what you can do to help clear up your skin. Keep in mind, no matter how severe you think your acne is, the best way to start treating it is with the mildest products, working your way gradually towards stronger ones until you find what your skin responds Read more

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Exfoliator


Updated 04/23/11 3:27 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 40 comments

Get The Most From Your Makeup:  Exfoliator

Planning on taking a tropical vacation this winter? The next time you are at the beach, collect a heaping handful of sand and seal it in a Ziploc bag. When you get home, put the sand in a bowl next to your bathroom sink, and as you are washing your face, add a pinch of sand into your cleanser to create an at-home exfoliator on the cheap. You shouldn't scrub too hard, and I recommend only using Read more

Doing Drugstore: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser


Updated 03/21/08 11:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 84 comments

Doing Drugstore: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Talk with any beauty editor or dermatologist, and chances are, they'll recommend Cetaphil ($10.47). The gentle line of face cleansers and lotions is favored for its ability to dissolve dirt without overdrying skin. And yet, I never tried the cleanser until this year. I'm glad I finally did, because I've found an affordable everyday cleanser. The great thing about Cetaphil is that it doesn't Read more

Fantastic Facial Creams, Part II: Dry Skin


Updated 06/27/07 10:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Fantastic Facial Creams, Part II: Dry Skin

Welcome back to my five-part series on Fantastic Facial Creams for your skin type. (What skin type do you have? Tell me here.) Yesterday, I gave you the best face lotions for oily skin, and today, we'll explore face creams for dry skin. There are actually two kinds of dry skin: oil dry and water dry. Oil dry means that you don't have enough oil in your skin, so you'll want to use a cream that Read more

Model of the Week: Caroline D'Amore


Updated 05/18/07 1:40 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Model of the Week: Caroline D'Amore

Welcome back to Model of the Week. This week's magnificent model is Malibu native Caroline D'Amore. As a young girl, D'Amore studied ballet and jazz, and she credits dancing with giving her the confidence to start modeling. By age 12, D'Amore had fallen in love with being on stage, but her family wanted to protect her from "the biz" until she was older. At age 17, D'Amore moved to the Big Apple Read more

Beauty Mark It! A Daytime Moisturizer With SPF


Updated 02/08/07 5:25 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 17 comments

Beauty Mark It! A Daytime Moisturizer With SPF

I need a new day time moisturizer with SPF. It has been ingrained in our heads that we must use sunscreen on a regular basis and I try to abide by this. While I like the moisturizer I've been using, this Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer, SPF 15, Fragrance Free, $9.99, surprise! It expires this month. It actually has an expiration date on it and it perfectly lasts me about a year and a half. I Read more