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Our Top Picks for Last-Minute Gifts at Neiman Marcus

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST

Looking for a little last-minute gift inspiration? We headed to Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills to pick out a few of our favorite things for our nearest and dearest. Finding everything from a Clarisonic Home and Away kit for that girl who needs an at-home spa day to sweaters for dad to DVF scarves for mom, we've picked out great gifts for everyone on your list. And the best part is, you can shop them all here!

Vince Funnel-Neck Sweater - Sold Out	525 America Faux-Fur Scarf, Purple - $85.00
Alexis Bittar Peacock Bracelet, Large - Sold Out	Alexis Bittar Otto Crumbled Bracelet, Large - Sold Out
Carrera Aviator Sunglasses - Sold Out	Alexis Bittar Jeweled Statement Bracelets - Sold Out
Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer, Mink Brulee - $30.00	Nest Holiday Diffuser - Sold Out
Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer - Sold Out	Assouline Publishing "Cocktails & Tapas" Book Set - $50.00
NARS Kuroku Mini Nail Polish Coffret - $35.00	Deborah Lippmann Fashionista Nail Lacquer Gift Set Trio - Sold Out
Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer, Carnal Red - $30.00	Vince Striped V-Neck Sweater - Sold Out
Diane von Furstenberg Stanhope Fringe Scarf, Blue - Sold Out	Diane von Furstenberg Hanova Scarf, Big Wing Blue - Sold Out
Clarisonic Home and Away System, Pink - $295.00	Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses - Sold Out
Jo Malone Cologne Collection - Sold Out

Face Brush Faceoff: Which Is Best For You?

Annie Tomlin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:05:31 PST

Those who are seriously into skin care know all about face brushes (or face robots, as we like to call them). These electronic gizmos promise to remove more dirt, gently exfoliate, and pave the path to better skin. Which one will suit you best? We've tested three, so read on for our rundown.

Hey Girl, Bid on This Ryan Gosling-Signed Clarisonic

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:59:05 PST

Do you love Ryan Gosling? Have you been in the market for a new Clarisonic? Then honey, have I got a deal for you. Right now, Charitybuzz is auctioning off a Clarisonic Hope Mia signed by none other than Mr. Blue Valentine himself. The lot doesn't close until Feb. 28, so you have plenty of time to put in your bid.

The total proceeds from the auction will go to Look Good . . . Feel Better, a nonprofit that "helps women with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and thereby manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence."

It's a great cause, and just think about having Ryan whirring gently against your cheek each morning and night. If you're somehow not into the Gos (it's apostasy, but whatever), there are also currently auctions for a bunch of other cool signed Clarisonics from Lady Gaga, Nicole Richie, and Zoe Saldana, among others.

Last Day For Your Chance to Win a Clarisonic Mia!

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:59:01 PST

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with 15 days of amazing giveaways! Every day one of the PopSugar Network sites (plus our sister sites Fashionologie, ShopStyle, and PopSugar's FreshGuide) will feature a new giveaway. Pop is giving away a $2,500 shopping spree to Shopbop.com; Geek is going with an HP Envy laptop; and Fit's featuring a $1,000 gift card from New Balance. Here on Bella, we're giving away 10 limited-edition Clarisonic Hope Mias to 10 very lucky readers! As you know, we're big fans of the product but that's not all – the design of the Hope Mia is inspired by the Look Good... Feel Better “Hope is Beautiful” public service campaign, and $15 from every Clarisonic Hope Mia sold will be donated to the program. So you can look good and be charitable at the same time!

To enter, all you have to do is "Like" BellaSugar and Clarisonic on Facebook, and then comment on Bella's Facebook wall telling us what beautiful skin means to you. How easy is that? Check out the official rules here. The Clarisonic Mia giveaway is only open for a week, so act now! Also, you won't want to miss any of our other fabulous giveaways, so stay tuned every day and enter them all. Good luck and happy holidays.

5 Beauty Products That Are Worth the Investment

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT

Some beauty items, like drugstore lip glosses and certain types of mascara, work so well that there's no need to spend more than a few bucks on them. However, there are certain products on the market that perform so amazingly well, they're worth the investment. Check out what we at Team Bella think about what five upscale beauty items warrant the purchase.

Have You Been Using More DIY Products in the Past Year?

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:11:47 PDT

Apparently, on the other side of the pond, British women are ditching medispa and salon services for a wide variety of at-home gadgets that promise similar results. Americans have also seen more home-use beauty tech lately, from the Clarisonic to the SensEpil I'm testing right now, but I'm not sure the shift has been as big. Given the recession, it makes sense that more women would be treating themselves at home, but given the high price of a lot of the gadgets on the market, there's clearly still plenty of money being spent on professional services. I'm curious to know: are you trying more DIY products now than you did in the past?

BellaTV: We Take Clarisonic For a Spin

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:35 PDT

We're checking out the Clarisonic Mia cleansing brush. Will you, too, become a fan of the "face robot"? Demi Moore is a fan of the new Clarisonic Opal, which claims to be great for anti-aging and wrinkles - but if you aren't married to Ashton Kutcher should you still splurge on it? Watch the video to find out!

Clarisonic Cleansing System: Bella Beauty Tip on the At Home Facial

BellaTV — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:42:01 PDT

BellaSugar editor Annie reviews the Clarisonic Mia and Clarisonic Opal to see if they're worth the hype. If you have acne or problem skin - Mia is a miracle. Demi Moore is a fan of the new Clarisonic Opal which claims to be great for anti-aging and wrinkles, but if you aren't married to Ashton Kutcher should you still splurge on it? Watch the video to find out!

Models Loved The Skin Care at Chris Benz

BellaSugar — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:33:28 PST

While some fashion shows definitely need sponsorship to happen, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to take it all in. (Seriously, even shipping services are branded.) But other times, a sponsorship is a no-duh perfect fit. At Chris Benz's presentation, Team Clarisonic was preparing models' skin before they headed into makeup. Time is of the essence before a show, and the method shipped them off to the makeup chair quickly and efficiently. The models seemed to get a kick out of the sonic cleansing, though many of them looked too young to have ever experienced a blemish in their lives - and for one crabby model, it was clearly not enough to keep her from causing drama.

I believe Chris Benz when he calls the gadget "delightful." Sure, they're helping him with the show, but not even dreamy designers are immune to the sonic charms. Truth be told, this was the first backstage space I've seen where the skin care was getting decent, well, buzz.

Is This Face Scrubber a Match For Clarisonic?

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:35 PST

Do you squeal with joy upon finding a much (much) cheaper alternative to an expensive beauty item? Of course. At any rate, you all know what I've had to say about my Clarisonic, but at almost $200, it's most certainly an investment. For about $150 less, there's the Pretika Sonic Dermabrasion Facial Brush ($41.50). While I haven't tried out this much (much!) cheaper version of the expensive original, I'm wondering if you have. If so, tell us all about it. Is it as good as the highly sought-after Clarisonic, or is it a cheap imitation?