Beauty Mark It! A Gentle Exfoliator for The Red Carpet!


Updated 02/24/07 5:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Beauty Mark It!  A Gentle Exfoliator for The Red Carpet!

With the Oscars red carpet quickly approaching celebs have already visited their dermatologists, and other "doctors," in anticipation of the ultimate scrutinizing. Now it's time to zero in on the ensemble, get a massage, or two, and refresh the skin so it is glowing on Sunday. I have just squeezed out the very last drop of my Sweep by Remede facial exfoliator. I keep it in the shower and use a Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Serum That Makes Foundation Optional


Updated 04/25/12 11:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Review of Rx For Brown Skin Exfoliating Serum

Forget all those scrubs out of your kitchen cabinet, there's another type of facial exfoliator on the block: Rx for Brown Skin's Absolute Radiance Exfoliating Serum ($35). Developed by dermatologist Dr. Susan Taylor, the skin care line, including the serum, is formulated specifically for women with medium to dark skin tones. And as for this serum in particular, it brightens the complexion Read more

5 Tips From a Pro: How to Create a Beautiful Bronzed Glow


Updated 02/03/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Look Tan in Winter

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off. Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you? But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof Read more

The Search For a Sunless Glow: How to Get the Perfect Faux Tan


Updated 04/20/11 1:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get a Sunless Tan

Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for achieving the perfect sunless glow. As the mercury rises, so does our desire for sun-kissed skin. In the Summer months I advocate tanning for all my clients — as long as it's the type that comes from a bottle. We're all aware of the dangers of roasting in the Read more

Kim Cattrall's Secrets to Staying Sexy at Any Age


Updated 04/01/11 8:10 AM · Posted by Daily Makeover · 0 comments

Kim Cattrall's Secrets to Staying Sexy at Any Age

We're very excited to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover! To say that Kim Cattrall knows sexy is like saying a fish knows how to swim--it just doesn't do justice to her innate ability to inhabit her sensuality. The 54-year-old actress spent the last decade as one of TV's most sexualized characters on HBO's Sex And The City. When we got the chance to sit down with Read more

How to Take the Pain Out of Waxing


Updated 05/13/11 1:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Make Waxing Less Painful

We are proud to present this story from Allure: Perhaps the worst thing about coming out of winter hibernation is the realization that a '70s-era embrace of body hair is not, in fact, sweeping the nation. That's not to say, though, that there is no way to make the delicate reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here, tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing. See the Read more

What It's Like to Get a Brazilian "Facial"


Updated 11/11/11 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Getting a Brazilian Bikini Line "Facial"

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. This weekend I got my very first facial. On an area other than my face. Captivated by a treatment that fights irritating ingrown hairs and, frankly, something that dares to deem itself a facial for your sensitive spots, I volunteered to try. Read More: Fall-Inspired Beauty Splurges Named the Brazilian Facial Read more

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Fall Skin-Care Prep


Updated 11/05/11 3:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prepare Your Skin For Fall

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Transitioning from summer to fall isn't just tough on your wardrobe. Dry air and colder temps can do a number on already-sensitive skin. For some insider tips on how to best pamper your mug to take on seasonal climate changes, read more. Read more

Got Olive Oil, Honey, and Sugar? Then You Have a Great Scrub


Updated 10/12/11 7:07 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Olive Oil and Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle shows you how to make a body scrub with three ingredients: Hi everyone, As the weather begins to cool, our skin becomes more high maintenance. The best thing you can do to keep your skin healthy and Read more

3 Body Scrubs That Will Slough Your Cares (and Dead Skin) Away


Updated 07/31/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Body Scrubs For Summer

With all the swimming, beaching, and short-shorts wearing that you're doing this season, what better time to indulge in a little full-body bliss? As important as it is to exfoliate your face during warm weather, you shouldn't forget about the rest of your skin; creating a smooth canvas for shaving, moisturizing, and applying bronzer is key — and it'll only make your skin look that much more Read more