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Skin Care
1 Beauty Products From Around the World, Part II: France
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2 Beauty Marked! An Unbeatable Body Bronzer
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3 Friday Giveaway! Decleor Aroma Sun SPF 10 Hydrating Tinted Self-Tanning Gel-Cream
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4 New Product Alert: Decléor Rose D'Orient Night Balm
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5 Rebalancing and Rejuvenating Facial Oils, Part III
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6 Bella's Hamptons Beach Bag Beauty Essentials
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7 Bella Bargain: 40 Percent Off Decleor
Putting oil on your skin might seem daft, but it is not always so. It all depends on what type of oil you choose and what kind of complexion you have. Dry skin? Oil can help perk up dehydrated complexions, especially after months of suffering in cold weather. And while it's wise to check for comedogenic ingredients in general, even acne-prone skin can benefit from certain oils. The Read more
A few years ago, I went to a French esthetician for a series of facials. "Your pores, zey are zo glogged," she scolded. "You need a tone-air." She recommended Decleor, a plant-based line of skin care. Like most lines, it has its strengths and drawbacks. I love how gentle the cleanser and toner are (and they smell amazing) but I haven't had miraculous results with the aromessence oils. But now Read more
During the Summer, every fabulous New Yorker wants to head to the Hamptons — and why wouldn't they? The eastern end of Long Island is filled with beautiful mansions, adorable cottages, and all of the other perks of a resort lifestyle. If you're heading there this Summer — or if you're just looking for a piece of the good life — then browse my picks for a Hamptons-ready bag of beach beauty. Read more
Welcome to the last installment of my three-part series on face oils. I hope you've learned a little bit about how important it is to keep your skin hydrated, nourished, and balanced. Hopefully, after reading about some of these products, you've conquered your fear of applying oil to your face. If I've left any of your favorites out, please let me know what they are! Trilogy Rosehip Oil ($20) is Read more
French women are in a constant search for flawless, perfect skin. Some view aging as a a four-letter word and will do everything in their power to seek out preventative, anti-aging treatments. The French describe American women as “vulgaire” for our heavy makeup and cosmetic surgeries and scoff at young Hollywood celebs that prance around with fake tans and fake hair extensions. In Read more
Decléor Rose d'Orient Night Balm ($65.50) is a fantastic, rich and soothing product best suited for sensitive skin, irritated and rosacea-afflicted skin. It helps cells regenerate faster while strengthening and calming the skin—all without the use of chemical ingredients and/or preservatives. The balms are made from essential oils and plant waxes, and Decléor prefers them for the wee hours Read more
Thanks to our very generous friends at Sephora, we're giving away a different product every day throughout the month of June. That includes weekends, so be sure to stop by on Saturday and Sunday, too. Also, a big congratulations to Crispet1, who won Thursday's giveaway for the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55. This week's giveaways have been all about Summer beauty, and today's Read more
Last week I asked you guys to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new self tanner for my body. I bought this Ban De Soleil Streakguard Self Tanning Creme, $9, but I am not in love with it. It's not awful, but it streaks a bit and I'm not crazy about the color on my skin tone. Your mission was to help find me something that would turn me into a gorgeous golden color as opposed to an Read more
