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What's Your Preferred Type of Facial Cleanser?

BellaSugar — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:00:07 PDT

With so many cleansers on the market, it can be difficult to decide what to use on a daily basis. I like a gentle cleansing milk on my sensitive skin in the mornings, and in the evenings I switch between a hydrating cleansing balm and a gel cleanser. It seems like a lot of products, but because of my occupation, I'm lucky enough to have these options at my disposal. If you could only use one type of cleanser, what would it be?

Coming Soon: La Mer Cleansing Foam

BellaSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:16 PST

Leave it to La Mer to come up with a luxurious way to clean your face. Its new Foaming Cleanser ($65) contains jade and crushed pearls, deep sea algae fibers and magnetized tourmaline to help break down debris, dirt and makeup. The ingredient that's really getting attention is really the pearl powder, which contains restorative minerals and amino acids essential for healthy and bright skin.

La Mer Cleansing Foam is suitable for all skin types and is recommended to be followed by none other than Crème de la Mer. When it becomes available for purchase in January, do you think this is something you would buy? Or is $65 way too steep for a cleanser?

Product Review: Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:00:05 PDT

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash ($22) is one of those products I hear about all the time but, until recently, had never tried. This face wash is marketed as a "two-in-one," because it combines a cleanser with "exfoliating gel," but really, it's a pretty basic face wash - that's a good thing - with tiny beads to help slough off dead skin.

See reader reviews of this product and add your own here!

The first thing I noticed about Fabulous Foaming Face Wash was the scent. The clear blue gel contains rose-hip extract, milk thistle, and passion flower, but the dominant essence is undoubtedly chamomile, which smells very natural and fresh.

Other than that, I wasn't bowled over by this cleanser the first time I used it. It was perfectly pleasant, but not exactly "fabulous," and the effect didn't feel that different from some good drugstore options, such as L'Oreal Pure Zone. However, the more I used it, the more I started to like it, so

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After using Fabulous Foaming Face Wash for a few weeks, I began to understand what's so great about it, and that is the long-term effect is has on your skin. The Bliss website promises that this "non-stripping formula ... rebalances even the most schizophrenic of skins," and I couldn't agree more. Since I started using this Bliss cleanser, my combination skin has been behaving beautifully. It feels smoother and more even without being too dry or too oily. And though at first, $22 seemed a bit steep for an everyday, rather ordinary cleanser, I realized that you need such a tiny amount that one bottle would probably last forever. Have any of you tried this? If so, what do you think?

Bella's Daily CEW Award Winners' Giveaway: Enter to Win Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam!

BellaSugar — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:01:00 PDT

We love to share the best beauty products with our readers, and it's even better when you can enter to win them! That's why we've partnered with Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), an organization known for its annual CEW Beauty Awards, where more than 4,000 beauty insiders and professionals vote on the most innovative products. To celebrate the 2011 awards, every day we're giving away an item that won its category in 2011. From this year's top-ranked skin care to the hottest mascara, be sure to come back each day for the chance to win a different prize.

Today we are giving away the winner for best cleaner and scrub: Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam. To enter for the chance to win today's prize, just:

Ready For Your Holiday Close-Up?

Sponsor — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:00:00 PST

Of course you are! You've been preparing for this close-up every day with Olay's Pore Minimizing Cleanser & Scrub 2-in-1 foaming formula. This picture-saving 2-in-1 formula combines Deep Cleansing Ribbons that sweep away dirt and the day for fresh, clean skin that helps minimize the appearance of pores (FINALLY!).

Where to Find the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals

Jaime Richards — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:10:38 PST

Get ready for some serious sales because Black Friday is upon us, the official kickoff to holiday shopping season. So whether you'll be heading out at 3:00 a.m. for some doorbusting action or snuggled up with your laptop scoping out the deals, there's something here for everyone. To see some amazing deals, just keep reading.

What We're Sweet On: A Nondrippy, Nondrying Facial Toner

Jaime Richards — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:12:00 PDT

It's quite rare to find a facial toner that won't dry out the skin, and it's probably even more rare to find one that won't cause a slippy, drippy mess. With Elizabeth Grant's The Socializer Daily Tone ($20) neither problem is an issue. The mild, non-alcohol astringent is gel based, so it squeezes right onto a cotton ball - and not on your floor - with ease. A few swipes on the face visibly removes excess dirt and oils without leaving a tight, dry feeling behind. Instead, you're left with a soft, refreshed mug. Use on its own morning or night, or prep with the brand's gel-to-foam Daily Cleanse ($20). It's a great way to tone up; no free weights necessary.

Face Skin Emergencies Head On!

Sponsor — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:00:00 PDT

Unfortunately, our complexion doesn't always cooperate with our social life. Everyday factors can really take a toll on our skin, so be proactive with Olay Cleansers to ensure you'll get noticed for all the right reasons. Get your skin ready for whatever journey lies ahead by following these tips:

Washing your face daily with Olay Foaming Face Wash or 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths, especially before bed, will decrease impurity buildup and clogged pores.
Olay's Oil Minimizing Toner will remove dirt, makeup, and excess oil without stripping your skin of its natural moisture.
Olay Facial Cleansing sets the standard for that ultra-clean feeling with face washes, scrubs, and cleansing cloths designed to meet the needs of every skin type. Working deep down, they remove even microparticles of dirt.

For more information on all these products, click here!

Take a Look at the 2010 CEW Award Winners!

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

On Friday, members from the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), along with some very excited beauty brand reps, got together to find out the winners of the annual Beauty Awards. Celebrities like Whitney Port, Kim Kardashian, and Selita Ebanks were on hand to dish out the awards, along with host Mario Cantone. To win a CEW award is pretty prestigious stuff, so to find out what products received top honors, just keep reading.