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

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:11 -0700

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 -0700

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, read more.

Hydrate Daily Moisturizer claims to deeply nourish dry skin. It's made with jojoba oil, agave, and cactus oil to restore skin to a comfortable and state.
Renew Daily Moisturizer contains mighty antioxidants like grapeseed oil, blueberry, and pomegranate to rejuvenate tired and dry skin.
Soothe Daily Moisturizer contains yogurt, chamomile, and soy extract to calm down dry and irritated skin.
Refresh Daily Moisturizer helps revive dry, tired skin. It contains aloe, mint leaves, and white tea to awaken, cool, and energize your body.

Doing Drugstore: Jergens Natural Glow Express

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:00:45 -0800

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 -0700

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.

Beauty Mark It! The Quest For The Best Self Tanner

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:11:33 -0800

Do you remember all of the hype about a year ago over Jergen's Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer? Like the rest of America, I just had to have it and I found myself frantically hopping around to three different drug stores until I was able to find a tube of the coveted Natural Glow for Face.

I used it for a month or so and until I realized that I was turning a bit orange and that constant strong self tanner smell was starting to make me feel woozy! I need some help finding a new self tanner that is light, natural looking and has a smell that I can stomach.

Let's all go beauty marking to help me find a new self tanner. Be sure to come back and tell me when your Beauty Marks are up. Tag your choices with Self Tanner. To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.

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Nordstrom
Sephora
Beauty.com
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How-To: Remove Self-Tanner Streaks

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:30:23 -0700

Over the weekend, I had an unfortunate encounter with a spray-on tanner. Even though I followed the many steps very carefully, I ended looking up less sex kitten, more striped kitty. I've been up to my blotchy knees in research for tips on how to make the patchwork look a little less obvious. We're going (un)streaking! For my findings, just read more.

Think fast: I wish I had done this, but the faster you see the streaks developing, the easier they'll be to remove. Consider using a fast-developing self-tanner so you can see the "oops moments," or use a gradual tanner so that bad results are less obvious. I like the Jergens Glow Daily ($7.50 to $8.50) line of tanners for that reason.
Exfoliate: Since tanners dye your skin, try to get those pigments out by sloughing off skin cells through exfoliation. Whether you use a loofah, body scrub, or plain old baking soda on a washcloth, this method will help newer (untanned) skin cells to surface more rapidly.
Prepping power: To avoid streaking in the first place, exfoliate first and make sure your body is not damp when applying. Wear gloves as you work the tanner into your skin, and take a towel or paper towel to gently blend over all areas evenly, avoiding excess application to the ankles, in between the toes, the elbows, and knees.
Tan removers: Several companies offer tan remover pads or creams, like: Tanwise Exfoliating Self Tan Remover ($9); St. Tropez Self-Tan Remover Sachets ($13) for your palms (see the reader review here); or Flavours Freedom Self-Tan Remover ($10)
Go suck a lemon: Not literally, of course. Applying lemon juice to those splotches is a natural way to help exfoliate the skin. Use a cotton pad to apply, and scrub away.
Hit the bottle: Of rubbing alcohol. Dunk a cotton pad in rubbing alcohol and apply the spotty areas. It can be somewhat drying, so be sure to moisturize.

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How-To: Wear Shimmer Without Going Overboard

BellaSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:51 -0800

This New Year's Eve, I'm planning on doing a super low-key gathering with some friends since I have to I have to catch a flight the next day. Plane ride plus hangover? No thanks. It is the new year after all, and that means it's a shimmer celebration.

Just like you'll be sure to "know when to say when" when it comes to boozy drinks tonight, you'll know "when to say when" when it comes to the sparkly goodness of shimmer with my tips below. Keep in mind that rules are meant to be broken, and makeup should always be expressive. But, for the most flattering look - pick one (two, tops) feature to add shimmer to, such as lips, eyes, cheeks, body, and/or complexion, and roll with it.

Shimmer or glitter?: Glitter is the more amped-up version of shimmer. While glitter is OK in small, small doses - like a sweep of Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner ($18) paired with a soft eyeshadow - it can look too Hot Topic when heavily applied.
Family jewels: When wearing sparkly cosmetics, keep your jewelry to a minimum. You don't want your fabulous face competing with your ginormous sparkly earrings.
Body glow: For some overall brightening, apply a shimmering lotion to your arms, legs, and/or décolleté. Try Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer ($5.12). You can also make your own by mixing a shimmery product with your body cream.

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Bronzed goddess: Sweep a shimmering bronzer on your forehead, cheeks, and jawline in a "3" motion for a sexy, healthy glow. Try Jane Shimmering Powder ($4.19), and then add a pop of blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Highlight: To brighten up your face, apply a highlighter on the inner corners of the eyes, the upper cheekbones, and the brow bone. I like Aveda Shimmer Accents ($21.50), which are light enough to mix with your foundation or moisturizer.
Nail it: Butter London's Lacquer Duo Holiday Set ($20) has just the right amount of holiday pizazz.
Shiny lips: If you're not feeling shimmer on the body or face, why not apply a some sparkly gloss on top of your lipstick? Try Stila Silk Shimmer Gloss ($22), which is inspired by its famous eyeshadow shade, Kitten. Me-ow.

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Model of the Week: Lydia Hearst

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:00:48 -0700

I love that the BellaSugar and FabSugar teams have been able to bring back Model of the Week! This week, we are featuring the lovely Lydia Hearst. You may recognize her last name from the magazine company that publishes Marie Claire and Bazaar. Or you might know her name from Hearst Castle, from the estate of her great-grandfather William Randolph Hearst, or as the daughter of kidnapping victim Patty Hearst. However, Lydia is more than just an heiress and socialite. She is also a model, an activist, and a philanthropist-and she is coming out with a Puma Lydia handbag in November.

She was born on September 19,1984, as Lydia Marie Hearst Shaw in Wilton, Connecticut. She always loved fashion and makeup, so a modeling career was something that suited her passions. Lydia first got her start in modeling with Ford Models and is now with ONE Model Management.

She has been a part of big campaigns such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, MAC, Alexander McQueen, Moschino Cheap & Chic, DKNY, Bottega Veneta, Clinique, Heatherette, L'Oreal Feria, Neiman Marcus, PUMA, Saks Fifth Avenue, South Coast Plaza, Jovovich-Hawk, Rene Lezard, Lord & Taylor, Sephora, and soon, Roberto Cavalli for H&M. You can look forward to seeing her as the face of NARS for Spring 2008.

In addition to racking up commercial modeling credits, she has appeared on the cover of many magazines like Avenue, German, Italian, Hellas and L'Uomo Vogue, New York, Marie Claire Japan, BON, Flaunt, and Nylon.

To read about her fashion interview, click here, and to read about some of her beauty secrets and to see some snazzy modeling snapshots, read more

What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?
Making sure to get enough sleep and always staying hydrated. Also, I take vitamins every day.

What is the one product that you can't live without?
The original Creme de la Mer.

What is your guilty pleasure?
I eat healthy most of the time. I live for coffee, though. With my schedule it's impossible to do all that I do without it.

What are your favorite drugstore products?
Jergens Shea Butter Skin Enriching Moisturizer.

Happiness is...
The comfort of my own home. I love the mornings that I can sleep in, relax and go to the theater to see a play.

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New Product Alert: Boots No7 Restore and Renew Serum

BellaSugar — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:12:03 -0700

So apparently this new Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum is getting serious buzz. The BBC news in the UK reported proof that the product actually and scientifically prevents and repairs the signs of aging. Word traveled so fast to the US that in no time at all, the serum completely sold out nationwide.

This reminds me of the time when Jergens released their Natural Glow lotion and you couldn't get it anywhere - there was actually black market for the stuff! Anyway, it's been so highly sought after that the Today show did a segment on it a couple of weeks ago.

Boots has quickly reacted to their demand for supply, and claims that another version of the serum called Boots No7 Restore and Renew Serum ($21.99) will provide equivalent results. The only difference in the serums is a small molecular variation in the formula necessary to pass US FDA regulations.

Sorry to bring this to your attention so late in the game, but if it's this great, then you've got to be in the know! You can buy the US serum again starting on July 1st. To see the clip that sent people shopping for the fountain of youth on Today, click here.

Model of the Week: Cynthia Kirchner

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 08:00:12 -0700

It's Wednesday, which means it's time to meet BellaSugar's latest Model of the Week. Today, we're getting up close and personal with 25-year-old Cynthia Kirchner, a 5-foot-8 blond-haired beauty with stunning green-blue eyes.

Born in Hazleton, PA, Kirchner has four brothers, a sister, and a two-pound teacup poodle named - get this! - Bella. She started modeling in 2002, and in her very first week with Nous Models, she'd already booked ads Guess and Abercrombie & Fitch. She has since appeared on the covers of Cosmo and WWD, as well as in music videos for Enrique Iglesias ("Don't Turn Out the Lights") and Justin Timberlake ("Like I Love You").

Kirchner has also done catalog work for almost all major department stores, and her fabulous face has graced advertising campaigns for Express, Nautica, Redken, L'Oreal, Garnier, Target, Christian Lacroix, and Olympus. When she's not modeling she enjoys taking long walks, reading, writing, eating sushi and ice cream, and traveling to Paris and London from her current NYC residence. Cynthia is also pursuing a couple of hush-hush movie projects.

Read what she had to say about fashion on FabSugar, and to learn her beauty secrets and see some of her modeling highlights, including her Garnier Fructis commercial, read more

BELLASUGAR: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?

CYNTHIA KIRCHNER: A healthy diet and a good skincare regime. I eat a protein-rich diet with lots of raw foods like sushi, veggies, and carpaccio. However, I don't neglect carbs...I believe everything in moderation is ideal.

For my skin, I make sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize daily and exfoliate every two to three days. I like products from France and Switzerland like Sisley and Mavala, but I use Oil of Olay as an alternative. For my hair, I wash it every other day and use protective conditioners from Kerastase.

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?

CK: My eyelash curler.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?

CK: Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream.

BELLA: What are your favorite drugstore products?

CK: Oil of Olay, Garnier, L'Oreal, and Jergens.

BELLA: Happiness is...

CK: When it comes to fashion, true happiness is having the perfect shoes to match any outfit. In my life, happiness is the sunshine after the rain!

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