What We're Sweet On: The Body Wash That Will Have You Lingering in the Shower


Updated 09/09/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Elemis Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash

I've always been one of those people who absolutely can't wait to hop in the shower, Elemis's Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash ($35) smells so good, it makes me want to linger just a bit longer. Made with sweet almond oil to soften and hydrate, this creamy cleanser is scented with patchouli, cedarwood, and vetiver. While it's light and fresh, it also has a heady, powdery essence; it's perfect for Read more

This Moisturizer Lets You Sleep Your Way to Brighter Skin


Updated 06/15/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Elemis FreshSkin Dreamy Sleep Night-Time Moisturizer Review

Anything that claims to "work while you sleep" will always get my attention. I like the thought of a product just working its magic while I catch forty winks — and that's exactly what FreshSkin Dreamy Sleep Night-Time Moisturizer ($42) does. Though the FreshSkin line is technically geared toward women in their teens and early 20s, I have skin that's just finicky enough to qualify as adolescent. Read more

Coming Soon: Elemis Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream


Updated 03/01/08 7:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Coming Soon: Elemis Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream

Not only am I totally hooked on my Elemis Energizing Skin Scrub, but I also have a love affair with hand lotions. So when I heard about the March release of the new Elemis Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream ($60), I couldn't wait to get my mitts on some. Lucky for me, l didn't have to wait too long. Last week I was able to try a sample and I've been using it since so that I could report my results Read more

Product Review: Elemis Energizing Skin Scrub


Updated 01/20/08 2:43 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Product Review: Elemis Energizing Skin Scrub

I got a little sample of this amazing Energizing Skin Scrub ($46) from Elemis about two weeks ago and I've been squeezing the life out of the poor tube trying to get out every last bit. It's not so much the smell of this scrub that's so enticing, it's the results that are so addictive. The texture is pretty much all grain. It comes out of the tube as a liquid but it feels like wet, slippery, Read more

Tea Tree Oil Products Part II: Body Care


Updated 10/04/07 10:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Tea Tree Oil Products Part II: Body Care

Welcome back to my three-part series about tea tree oil products. Today I've chosen three sensational body care products that help to soothe, soften and treat the skin. I think once you start exploring this excellent essential oil you're going to find yourself constantly turning to it for beauty and health-related solutions. Amber Products Co. Wax Cream ($13.95) is a gentle body wax that Read more

Molly Sims's Approach to Preventing Stretch Marks Is Internal


Updated 01/31/12 2:08 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

Best Foods to Eat to Avoid Stretch Marks

While your odds of developing stretch marks during pregnancy are (for the most part) left to fate outside of your control, Molly Sims is following a diet rich in good-for-you fatty acids to improve her odds of avoiding them. Molly is a follower of Lori Bregman's Rooted For Life program, a holistic approach to pregnancy and motherhood. Today on her blog, the 4-month pregnant mama-to-be shared some Read more

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z


Updated 11/28/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals 2011 Directory

Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep Read more

15 Beauty Deals For Earth Day


Updated 04/30/11 6:27 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Earth Day 2011 Beauty Deals, Offers, and Promotions

It's Earth Day, and that means beauty companies are offering up deals galore. Of course, it's also a time to reflect, appreciate, and be aware of nature and the effects we have on our environment. So to celebrate the occasion, here are loads of deals and steals from brands that are doing something extra special for Earth Day. Get 15 codes here. Read more

Victoria Beckham Shares Her Tip For Preventing Stretch Marks


Updated 06/19/11 10:29 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Victoria Beckham Pregnancy Tips

What's Victoria Beckham's secret to a stretch mark-free belly? Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil Blend. The singer and designer hasn't said much about her pregnancy publicly, but she did head to Twitter last night to show off her favorite stretch mark prevention product tweeting, "Pregnancy tip!!!! I have used this through every pregnancy, it's amazing!! X VB" The $45 oil helps keep skin moisturized Read more

Link Time: The Safest Ways to Straighten Your Hair


Updated 03/29/11 11:25 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

The Safest Ways to Straighten Your Hair, Plus More Beauty News

The safest ways to straighten your hair — Glo The five makeup brushes every woman should own — StyleList Cult skin care brand Aesop is coming to New York — The Cut Emmy Rossum has a fear of shears — People StyleWatch Guerlain's new lipstick is a '30s throwback — Refinery29 How to get your eye shadow and lipstick to stay put — Beauty High Temperley and Elemis collaborate for the Read more