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Chase Away Chapped Lips

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:00:48 PST

If you're anything like me, you love your lip products! In the past we've covered lots of great lip balms and many different lip scrubs, but here are a few more products new to the market that I know you won't want to miss. Not only are these items must haves for yourself, but at $15 or less, they also make fab stocking stuffers!

Karma Creatives Karma Therapy Buddha Balm ($3) is a lip balm that comes in a variety of fruit flavors (grapefruit, cherry vanilla, strawberry, and watermelon) packed in an adorable slender vintage slider. Not only does it contain natural sunscreen and keep your lips feeling silky smooth in the harsh winter months, but at just .3 ounces it's an easy fit into any clutch or small pocket. Who could resist keeping a little good karma close by? Since the products aren't sold online, you can click here to find a stockist closest to you.

For two more products to help chase away chapped lips, just

Sally Hansen Gentle Peel for Rough Lips ($9.95) is a gentle peel for your lips made from fruit enzymes (papaya, apple and citrus fruits) as well as vitamins A and E. It helps remove any dry, rough or dead skin cells from this delicate area resulting in a smooth, hydrated and even-toned pout. To use, simply slather on a thin layer, wait three minutes (trying all the while not to lick it all off) and then wipe it away.

Laura Geller Lip Strip Cooling Sugar Scrub ($15) is a gentle, hydrating exfoliator for your lips. I love the name-it makes me laugh at how creative the beauty biz is! I haven't tried it yet, but I hear great things about the flavor (it's packed with sugar, peppermint and spearmint) and the results!

New Product Alert: Karma Creatives Spring/Summer Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 06:00:00 PDT

When I first came across the Karma Creatives brand, I liked the hip pampering products, but I didn't love 'em. The packaging was a little cheesy, and the fruity scents were tad overwhelming. When your brand is all about a gimmick - in this case "karma in a soap," "karma in a can," and so forth - appearances are very important. So I was glad to see that with its new Spring/Summer 2007 collection, Karma Creatives has expanded its offerings and given its packaging a makeover.

I particularly love the Karmatherapy Travel Pack ($28, above). Clad in subtle sea-tones, it offers all kinds of mini-products that are usually tough to find in travel sizes, including cherry-blossom conditioner and cucumber-aloe face wash. For the other highlights,

In addition to its original tin candles, Karma now makes more elegant tumbler candles ($22 each) in four yummy but non-invasive scents: I like Vanilla Peach the best.

But the biggest improvement is in the lip balm. Before, it came in a plastic tub, and the formula solidified over time, making it nearly impossible to use. Now, they come in a hip metal slider ($3.99 each), and the new, creamier balm comes in several very natural and tasty varieties, including Honey and Mint.

Karma Creatives products are sold in hip boutiques nationwide. Find a retailer near you here.

Get Some Good Karma

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:15:30 PDT

Do you ever wish you could just buy some good karma? Now you can, thanks to a kitschy new line of cosmetics, called Karma Creatives. I was a bit skeptical of this company when I first came across its signature product, the Karma in a Can Purified Water Mister, which is basically just a refreshing spray-bottle of unscented water fortified with herbal essences like ginseng and aloe.

The rest of the product line, however, has since won me over with yummy scents like Red Currant Zen, Green Tea Leaf, and my personal favorite, Mandarin Orange Mango. Karma's pampering products-including scented soy candles, lip balms, and bath salts-are sold in hip locales like Kitson in Los Angles and Beverly Hills Beauty Center, as well as in Hot Topic stores. I recommend checking them out, particularly the Karma in a Hand Creme in Mandarin Orange Mango.

Savvy Links: 4 Ways to Be Happy Right Now

Emily Co — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:24:19 PST

4 ways to be happy right now - HuffPost Women
Your career is the reason no one’s getting married anymore - The Jane Dough
15 tested tips for creative efficiency - Wise Bread
Tasty alternatives to in-flight dining - Tecca
What your jewelry says about you - DailyWorth
How to restore your holiday state of mind - Corporette
The secret to having a budget: You need to look at it - Credit Karma
Unused gift cards lying around? Sell them! - Real Simple
Save on a dinner and movie night out - AllYou

Send a Quick Greeting With One of These 19 Ecard Sites and Card Apps

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:47:13 PST

Handwritten cards are always appreciated, but if you've forgotten to pick up a batch for the holidays, sending an ecard today might be your last hope for sending well wishes this season. Let your friends and family know you're thinking about them by shooting off a few ecards today (or whenever you get the urge to say hello).

GroupCard - Want to personalize a thank-you card from your whole family? This site features an electronic pass-around that's accomplished by just emailing the card to the people who need to sign it. Easy as pie.
MushyGushy - Upload photos and cut and place your heads onto awesome video animations! It's like Elf Yourself without the hats.
Postcard.FM - Lets you put together any picture and any song (just upload each file), slap in a message and an email address, and your recipients get a custom card!
Someecards - It's hard not to get addicted to this hilarious site with wacky, cheeky ecards. The site is known for juxtaposing vintage-y images with witty and racy messages. Not your grandma's ecard site.

For the rest of my ecard suggestions (there are lots!), after the break.

Savvy Links: Are These Kitchen Appliances Worth It?

SavvySugar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:46:47 PDT

Are these kitchen appliances worth it? - LearnVest
Credit unions look to lower student loan debt - Credit Karma
10 gadgets you should skip - Bundle
Six ways to score free travel with credit cards - Wise Bread
Six creative ways to cope with office jargon - HuffPost Women
Seven tools for rebuilding retirement savings - Mint
Six ways to dine out on a budget with kids - Real Simple
A closer look at bonds - Get Rich Slowly