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Set Your TiVo For Super Botox Me

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:31 -0700

Kate Spicer was pushing 40, and like so many women, she wasn't crazy about her appearance. So she did a little gonzo journalism by diving into the world of cosmetic treatments for an upcoming BBC America documentary called Super Botox Me. After a bull semen hair treatment in London, she jets off to the United States for a beauty prescription of Botox, Restylane, Fraxel, and more.

You can check out a preview clip online. In it, Spicer goes to see Dr. Fredric Brandt, the dermatologist rumored to treat celebrities including Madonna. (He also injects his own face with Botox, which blows my mind.) "It's no different from getting a haircut," he tells Spicer as he injects her neck with Botox. If you've ever wanted to know what that or Restylane injections (yowch!) look like, consider your wishes granted. "I'm a total Botox slut," Spicer quips after her second round of Botox in a 24-hour period.

The show premieres March 26 at 9 p.m. ET on BBC America, and I'd say it's required viewing for anyone considering Botox - or anyone who just wants to peek inside the world of extreme beauty.

Product Review: Dr. Brandt Antioxidant Water Booster

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:53 -0700

I'm a skeptic when it comes to ingesting beauty-related supplements. I've tried the Phytophanere Dietary Supplements For Hair & Nails, which were supposed to make my nails and hair grow faster and stronger, but instead they gave me nothing but blemishes. So when I learned about this Antioxidant Water Booster ($35) from Dr. Brandt, I sort of dismissed the product altogether.

However, lately I've been reading lots of positive reviews about the blueberry flavor, so I decided to give it a go. Supposedly, the antioxidant content in one dose is the same as you'd find in 15 cups of home-brewed green tea.

My guess it that it's getting attention because there has been so much written about the powerful effects of antioxidants lately. They help protect your cells from free radical damage, keep your organs healthy, and they may even contribute to fighting cancer and heart disease.

As it turns out, the Water Booster is indeed delicious. I did a taste test to see what I was getting into before I drank the full glass of water. It's flavorful and sweet, but it doesn't contain any calories or even one iota of caffeine or sugar.

Each bottle (there are five different kinds) contains enough for 60 servings. All you have to do is shake it, add one dropper to eight ounces of water, mix, and chug. I've only had three cups and I don't notice a difference in my skin, but as the saying goes, you look better if you feel better. Knowing that I am doing something good for my body definitely makes me feel better, too.

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

New Product Alert: Dr. Brandt's Contour Effect Cream

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:00:02 -0800

Did you get some gift cards this holiday? If so, Dr. Brandt has a thick and luxurious antiaging, complexion-boosting lotion called Contour Effect ($185) that might be up your alley. It was developed as a last-ditch effort for Dr. Brandt's patients, who asked him for a firming fountain-of-youth product to try before undergoing cosmetic surgery.

Made with antioxidants and other powerful ingredients such as mamaku essence (to stimulate and tone skin tissues), calmosensine (to relax the skin), and bacocalmine (an antistress herb to calm irritations) skin should look more even toned, firmer and supple. It also enriches seriously dehydrated or dry skin, as well as stimulates cells and promotes increased regeneration. To use, just apply a small amount to a clean face and neck in the morning. If your skin is excessively dry, you can also use it in the evening.

While I doubt that this topical cream can work miracles to turn back the hands of time, it does have peptides to help slow down the aging process. And on the off chance that you've got an extra $185 burning a hole in your pocket, I hope you'll try it and let everyone know how well it works!

Friday Giveaway! Dr. Brandt Pores No More

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:30:24 -0700

Do you, like us, obsessively inspect your skin in the mirror, and at the site of a new blemish, wrinkle,or age spot, lament, "Why? Why me?" Sephora is here to tell you exactly that. From the "whys" to the "hows" to the "what-ifs," they're answering all of your frequently asked questions-even those you're embarassed to ask. Even better, every day we're giving away one product to help you implement their expertise. Congratulations to Lamombo, who won yesterday's giveaway for a Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser.

Today's question: My pores look huge and my t-zone is eternally shiny! What will help?

The answer: Fortunately for us, the doctor is in: Dr. Brandt, that is. Dr. Brandt Pores No More is a smart multi-tasker. First, it's infused with microspheres that diffuse light, minimizing pores for a smoother finish. Plus, it absorbs oil and reduces skin's oil production over time. That means fewer breakouts in the long run. Pores No More is also an excellent makeup primer; just put it on before applying foundation and you'll see more even application.

To enter today's giveaway for Dr. Brandt's Pores No More, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Friday, July 13, and we'll announce the winner tomorrow when we post the next giveaway. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, click here.

Fantastic Facial Creams, Part V: Normal Skin

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:16:51 -0700

Welcome to the final installment of my five-part series on Fantastic Facial Creams. Today I'm offering my recommendations for moisturizers best suited to normal skin. Having normal skin means that you have a fairly clear complexion with a pinkish tone and a dewy glow. If you are blessed with this skin type, you don't have to worry about dry patches or shine, so you might as well get a head start fighting the aging process. Here are three lotions to help you.

Crease Release by Dr. Brandt ($150) is a wrinkle-reducing cream for anyone that has a few fine lines they'd like to diminish. It contains white tea, green tea grapeseed, and GABA, an ingredient that relaxes the muscles and skin. It lasts up to 10 hours and leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

For two more fantastic facial creams for normal skin, read more

Amatokin by Voss Laboratories ($173) is an ounce of love in a bottle. This super-concentrated emulsion is an amazing cream intended for normal skin with a few wrinkles here and there. It's also a great preventative and hydrating cream that claims to help your skin regenerate facial stem cells to keep you looking youthful and taut.

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 by Aveeno Active Naturals ($14.69) contains a soy complex that promises to soften, smooth, and add radiance to your skin. It helps even out your skin tone and it contains SPF 30 to help block both damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Meet Dr. Zizmor, If You Haven't Already

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:59 -0800

If you're a New Yorker, then you must be familiar with Dr. Jonathan Zizmor, the board-certified dermatologist. For three decades, he's been advertising his skin-saving services in a series of shiny, cheery subway ads. Of course, it hasn't all been rainbows for Dr. Z - his license was suspended for three years. He's back in business, though, and his advertising is just as trippy as ever:

Seeing this commercial wouldn't push me to make an appointment, but clearly his advertising has paid off. Celebrity dermatologists like Dr. Brandt and Dr. Gross might draw the A-list names, but there's hardly a New Yorker who doesn't know of Dr. Z. Would seeing his ad make you pick up the phone, or are you wary of doctors who advertise their services?

Sunday Giveaway! Dr. Brandt Lines No More

BellaSugar — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

Everyone likes to smile, but no one wants to see any laugh lines. Thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll be grinning a bit wider if you're chosen winner of this skin smoothing product. Each day this week we're giving away, Dr. Brandt Lines No More, which reduces wrinkles, plumps up skin, and helps to erase years from your complexion. How about that?

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Saturday Giveaway! Dr. Brandt Lines No More

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

Everyone likes to smile, but no one really wants to see any laugh lines. And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll be grinning a bit wider if you're chosen winner of this skin smoothing product. Each day this week we're giving away, Dr. Brandt Lines No More, which reduces wrinkles, plumps up skin, and helps to erase years from your complexion. How about that?

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Friday Giveaway! Dr. Brandt Lines No More

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

Everyone likes to smile, but no one wants to see those laugh lines appear. And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll be grinning a bit wider if you're chosen winner of this skin smoothing product. Each day this week we're giving away, Dr. Brandt Lines No More, which reduces wrinkles, plumps up skin, and helps to erase years from your complexion. How about that?

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Thursday Giveaway! Dr. Brandt Lines No More

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

Everyone likes to smile, but no one wants to see any laugh lines. And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll be grinning a bit wider if you're chosen winner of this skin smoothing product. Each day this week we're giving away, Dr. Brandt Lines No More, which reduces wrinkles, plumps up skin, and helps to erase years from your complexion. How about that?

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