What We're Sweet On: Juicy Fruit Without the Sugar Overload


Updated 10/12/11 9:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Juicy Fruit Gum Lip Balm Review

If you've always loved the taste of Juicy Fruit gum, but hate the thought of glomming all that sugar onto your teeth, this should make your day. There's a Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Flavored Lip Balm ($3 at Claire's) available, and it tastes exactly like the real, edible thing. Plus, it looks like a pack of gum. It's a conversation starter, is so very delectable, and doesn't dry lips out, either. Read more

These Pill Box Lip Balms Will Take You Back to Another Era


Updated 09/17/11 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Retro, Pill Box Lip Balms

Do you go gaga for all-things vintage? Well, you'll definitely love these vintage-inspired pill boxes ($20 to $24), then. Not only are they cute to look at, but within each of the six designs lies a 100 percent natural lip balm made by British-based aromatherapist Andrea Garland. Choose between clear, rich red, or hot pink; refills available for $8 a pop. From the classic to kitschy, they're just Read more

Sad Keanu Is a Fun Lip Balm


Updated 06/10/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sad Keanu Meme Gets Made Into a Lip Balm

If you like year-old Reddit memes, you'll get a kick out of this. Sad Keanu is sad, as you'll see in this handmade vegan lip balm. Tinted purple and flavored with blackberry, the balm pays homage to the Sad Keanu meme, which implies that the actor is totally bummed. Keanu, oddly sounding like Sir Lawrence Olivier, addressed the issue in an interview this year — he's not actually depressed. If Read more

Found: A Long-Lasting, Multitasking Cheek and Lip Color


Updated 02/07/11 11:31 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of Pixi Succulent Lip Twin Cheek and Lip Color Duo

If you have been reading the site for some time, then you will know how much all of Team Bella loves a great multitasker. Such is the case with Pixi's new Succulent Lip Twin ($18), which I recently tried. While this product looks like a lip and cheek tint from the outside, once you unscrew the top portion, it actually also doubles as a lip balm from the inside. Available in four shades, the color Read more

Burt's Bees New Tinted Lip Balm Is the Definition of Barely There


Updated 01/29/11 7:53 AM · Posted by · 14 comments

New Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm  Review

You know how when you buy a lip balm that's supposed to have a "hint" of color, there's almost always quite a bit more than that when you actually get it on? Not so with Burt's Bees new Tinted Lip Balm ($6), which comes in a range of really, truly sheer colors. I tried the most highly pigmented of the bunch, the bright red Rose shade, and it took a pretty heavy hand to make the color visible. Read more

How to Prevent (and Get Rid of) a Cold-Induced Chapped Nose


Updated 01/13/11 2:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Treat a Chapped Nose You Get From a Cold

'Tis the season for illness, and unfortunately, a few of us on Team Bella have come down with the common cold in in the past week. (And a never-ending cold it seems to be.) A nasty little bug it is, colds also have a way of causing chapped, red, and generally all-around irritated noses. For tips on preventing and getting rid of the problem, just read more. Read more

Give a Great Gift With These Vintage-Inspired Beauty Finds


Updated 12/07/10 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vintage-Inspired Gift Ideas

Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything? For those difficult-to-shop-for friends and family, gifting lovely vintage-inspired or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces is an excellent option. Dita Von Teese recently shared that she loves storing her makeup in vintage compacts and lipstick holders, and that's the impetus behind this post. So check out 10 lovely vintage-inspired (and Read more

Revlon's Just Bitten Lip Stain + Balms Take the Dry Out of Lip Stains


Updated 12/08/10 8:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain and Balm

The problem with many lip stains is that they tend to feel or look dry on the lips, but with Revlon's new double-ended Lip Stain + Balm ($8 each) — not to be confused with the brand's Just Bitten Lip Stain from a few years back — these types of problems are less of an issue. With 10 shades in the collection, ranging from a rich dusty rose to an intense red, the stains are a lot darker and Read more