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Carrie Ann Inaba: How to Wear Shimmer

Jaime Richards — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:30:43 PST

Last week Carrie Ann Inaba held a holiday party in LA, but before she started to get ready at the hotel, she took a few minutes to chat with me about how to look your best during this hectic season. "It's been quite an intense year, as you saw with Dancing With the Stars," she said. "We had an incredible season. It's a nice way to wrap up the year, say thanks to all my friends and family, and maybe welcome the new year a little early." So to see Carrie's tips on getting your shimmer on, what false lashes she thinks are the best, and more, just just reading.

How Much Did These Beauty Products Used to Cost?

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT

In the mid-1970s, the average cost of gasoline was about 60 cents per gallon, and stamps cost just 13 cents each. Flash forward a little over 30 years later and thanks to inflation, gasoline now hovers around $3 per gallon, and stamps are up to 44 cents apiece. But that's not all that has changed. The price of beauty products has risen with the times, too. Are you sensing where I'm going with this? I'll give you the product and the date, and you see if you can guess how much said item used to cost back in the day. And be sure to take my first vintage prices quiz, too.

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More From Jane Krakowski on Self-Tanning, Showing Skin, and Singing

BellaSugar — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:02:27 PDT

What's your favorite way to "tan" safely? Perhaps you're a bronzer girl all the way, or maybe you bust out the self-tanner the minute the temperature rises one-half degree above 60. Whatever the case, 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski wants to you go about getting your glow on in a smart way. Jane, who has partnered up with Jergens and The Skin Cancer Foundation, recently talked about her involvement with the cause. Find out more about what she likes about self-tanning, along with what's up next for the actress and singer, when you read more.

Jane Krakowski Wants You to Tan the Healthy Way

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:00:43 PDT

You know how I'm always preaching about the importance of wearing a sunscreen, and by now, I'm sure you know that tanning beds are bad news. But if you are looking for the benefits of a glowing tan without the life-threatening side effects, you've got options. Jergens and The Skin Cancer Foundation have paired up with Jane Krakowski to put out an important - and might I add, rather humorous - video message. Each time this awareness-raising spot is viewed from now until Aug. 31, Jergens will make a $1 donation (up to $20,000) to the foundation. Jane has lots to say about her latest endeavor, so to find out more, just keep reading.

Reader Review of the Day: Jergens Skin Smoothing Cellular Renewal Moisturizer

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:11 PDT

Jergens's Skin Smoothing Cellular Renewal Moisturizer ($4.50) has exfoliating beads, along with natural fruit acids and hydrators. It sounds like a great Summer essential to me. But, does reader Nycbeauy9349 like the results this multitasking lotion gives? Find out below:

I'm so obsessed with this Jergen's lotion. I honestly would choose this over any other lotion were price not an option. But, hey, I won't complain that it is under 10 bucks. It goes on even and soaks right into your skin. My skin never feels dry throughout the day and I usually reapply at night before bed.The beads seem to do their thing because it really gives my skin a nice glow and even texture. Great find!

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Doing Drugstore: Jergens Naturals Daily Moisturizers

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:00:56 PDT

2008 seems to be the year of the "green"-themed beauty products, and I couldn't be happier. The latest launch: a collection of four new body lotions called Jergens Naturals Daily Moisturizers ($8.49). What makes them stand out from the brand's other products is that they are made from 92–93 percent plant-derived ingredients.

I don't know about you, but there's something that just makes me feel better knowing that the ingredients are made from good-for-you vegetables. I've tried all four lotions: Hydrate, Renew, Soothe, and Refresh and find that although they all have a similar, subtle and clean, botanical scent, Refresh is my favorite. It's probably because it contains white tea and crisp mint (two ingredients I'm gaga over). The texture is equally appealing; it isn't greasy, and it left my skin feeling soft, smooth, and touched with a little bit of sheen.

To find out about what's in each of these lotions,

Doing Drugstore: Jergens Natural Glow Express

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:00:45 PST

I hate to sound like a broken record, but there is absolutely no such thing as a safe tan - at least, not if it comes from the sun or from a tanning bed. To put it bluntly, tanning will make you look grizzled before your time, and it increases your risk of developing skin cancer.

That doesn't mean you have to give up the appearance of a tan, though. Self-tanners have come a long way in the last few years, so you're no longer stuck with awful orangey options. This week marks the launch of Jergens Natural Glow Express ($7.99). Like the original Natural Glow moisturizer, it's meant to be used on the body daily to create allover sun-kissed color. The difference is that instead of taking an entire week for full results, this new formula takes only three days to achieve a full "tan."

I started using Natural Glow Express this morning, and already I'm seeing a subtle shift in skin color. It looks natural and pretty, and it's nowhere near Oompa Loompa territory. Smells a little bit like the beach, too, which is making me yearn for a long weekend in the Bahamas. Guess I'll just have to settle for looking like I had one.

Beauty Marked! A Shimmery Body Cream

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 May 2007 14:39:22 PDT

Last week I told you about my old time favorite Nivea Silky Shimmer Body Lotion, $9, that I've been using for about five years now. Although I adore the way it glistens perfectly in the light, I think it's time to try something new. I mean let's face it: they've made so many shimmery body creams within the last five years that I'm bound to be missing out on something fab if I don't start experimenting ASAP!

You guys were asked to go beauty marking to help me find a new awesome shimmer body lotion. I've checked your finds and I really like what I see. Here are a few that I've chosen to feature!

Beauty Mark #1 found by GirlInPink, is called Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer, $6. If this cream is anything like Jergen's original formula, I am sure it's great. Jergen's products have an awesome fragrance, they moisturize deeply and leave your skin feeling soft and supple. This one is infused with light reflectors for subtle radiance. I can't wait to try it.

To see a couple more shimmer body lotions,

read more Beauty Mark #2 found by swwonder, is called Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Body Gloss, $6. It is a super rich body cream that illuminates skin with a soft shimmer. It is made from pure cocoa butter and Vitamin E to ensure that your skin is left hydrated and smooth. Thanks for this suggestion, sswonder, you certainly can't beat this price!
Beauty Mark #3 found by foreverdizzy, is called Cranberry Shimmer Body Lotion from The Body Shop, $16. Just the sound of this is exciting. I love cranberry anything! This is a light and creamy moisturizer that absorbs quickly into the skin. It deeply conditions and leaves your skin feeling silky, smelling great and glowing.

Shea Butter: Mmm Mmm Good For Your Skin

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:34:30 PST

OK ladies. It's winter time - time to moisturize! Here's one of my winter skin staples...

There is no doubt shea butter is good stuff. It has soothing, moisturizing and protecting effects. It displays a protecting role against UV rays - it is an asset against skin aging. It also aides in the healing of small wounds, skin cracks and crevices. Moreover, dry skin, dermatitis, dermatoses, eczema, sun burn, and burns are all helped by shea butter. Lastly, it has an anti-elastase characteristic which makes it a good active ingredient against stretch marks. Do you need any more convincing that shea butter is good stuff? Stock up on this miracle worker to prevent cold weather skin woes. Here are my faves:

Body Time Otuke All-Natural Moisturizer, $28.50 for 1.6 oz.

Jergens Shea Butter Cream, $6.99 for 7.5 oz.

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A Healthy Winter Tan

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:50:55 PDT

This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, which means the days are going to get shorter. But just because the sun is going to be scarce doesn't mean you can't maintain a light, healthy-looking tan. (Please, just don't go overboard!) The advances in self-tanning products over the past few years have been so remarkable that there's really no excuse to lay out in the sun any more. Here are my favorite self-tanners for instant and gradual results for the face and body.

FOR QUICK RESULTS
Neutrogena Sunless Tanning Spray Micro Mist Medium, $10.99, available here. I've heard some people complain that this gets splotchy if your skin has dry patches, but I have dry skin and I've never had a problem. Just make sure to apply right after exfoliating in a moisture-free room (i.e., not the bathroom you just showered in) and rub it in for extra blending.

To see the rest,

read more FOR THE FACE Clarins Tinted Self Tanning Face Cream SPF 15, $28, available here. This amazingly even tinted lotion gives you a bronzed look while the self-tanner is working, and the added SPF 15 sunscreen keeps your face protected from the actual sun when you're outdoors.
FOR A GRADUAL TAN Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer for Medium Skin Tones, $5.99, available here. Given, this product is slightly overexposed, but for good reason. The serious budget buy is one of the best gradual-tanning lotions out there. It goes on smooth without streaks and has a wonderful clean scent to boot.