What We're Sweet On: A Primer That Deslicks Acne-Prone Skin


Updated 01/31/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Great Primer For Acne

Most primers succeed at smoothing out skin at a basic level, a few stand above the rest. If you have oily- or acne-prone skin, you might want to give Murad's Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control ($35) a try. Formulated with salicylic acid to help keep pores clear, this matte-finish multitasker helps reduce and prevent breakouts. (Although it's not a substitute for your regular skin care Read more

Murad's Complete Reform Makes Skin Smooth and Clear


Updated 04/19/11 11:47 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Review of Murad Complete Reform

I've been using Murad's new Complete Reform ($67), from its Age Reform line, for almost a month and it's made my skin look unbelievably smoother, brighter, and clearer, all while making it softer to the touch. Formulated with glycolic acid to help exfoliate and tone, along with Glyco Firming Complex to increase the firmness of the skin and beta carotene to help fight fine lines, the product does Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion


Updated 08/17/09 2:12 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Reader Review of the Day: Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion

Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion ($33) promises to hydrate and protect blemish-prone and oily skin without breaking you out, and reader nursesarah can't get enough of the stuff. She says: "This is my favorite moisturizer by far. I've tried a lot of them, and this is the lightest, airiest lotion, but it still does its job and makes your skin feel silky smooth and quenched. I worry about occasional Read more

Five Complexion Tips From Dr. Murad


Updated 04/06/09 11:08 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Dr. Murad Skincare Advice

Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Howard Murad, who shared his advice on achieving healthy skin. And now, through his Inclusive Health Center, he has more sage words about the correlation between how your health and appearance are affected by your emotional state. Here are some of my favorites: Breakfast: Don't skimp on the most important meal of the day. Eat a metabolism- and Read more

Bella Bargain: Free Sample of Murad Sleep Reform Serum


Updated 01/07/09 5:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Bella Bargain: Free Sample of Murad Sleep Reform Serum

There's no way about it, the recession is depressing. If you need a bit of good news to combat the doom and gloom, here you go: Murad is giving away free samples of its Sleep Reform Serum. The anti-aging treatment promises to moisturize and firm skin while you sleep, using topical melatonin to calm your complexion while you snooze. I haven't tried it, but my mom and I are both fans of Murad's Read more

Dr. Murad vs L'Oreal: Who Gives Good Glycolic?


Updated 01/11/10 5:09 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Dr. Murad vs L'Oreal: Who Gives Good Glycolic?

One of the best ways to brighten your skin is to incorporate a product with glycolic acid into your skin care regimen. You're probably tired of hearing about my Jan Marini cleanser, but its pH-balanced, 12% glycolic formula has done wonders for me. But even if you don't want to use a glycolic product every day, the occasional one-off treatment can exfoliate dead skin and produce a healthier Read more

Tour of Beauty: Los Angeles Primping Spots


Updated 05/20/08 2:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Los Angeles Beauty Tour: Murad, Kate Somerville, L'Oreal Paris, Anastasia Beverly Hills

This weekend, I joined dozens of lovely ladies in LA for Total Beauty's beauty blog summit. One of the highlights was a day-long tour of some of the city's poshest primping places, including the top places where the A-list get gorgeous. Read on to see some of the best sites from the day. Read more

My Dinner with Dr. Murad


Updated 06/29/08 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

My Dinner with Dr. Murad

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not having some sort of fantastical beauty dream. Last night was one of those times, as I was invited to a dinner with Dr. Howard Murad. Yes, that Dr. Murad. He was in town to fete the opening of the spa at the InterContinental Hotel, where his products and techniques are incorporated into skin-care treatments. (Never have I sat at a table among Read more

Fantastic Firming Creams, Part V: Body


Updated 03/08/08 7:38 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Fantastic Firming Creams, Part V: Body

Welcome back to my series on firming beauty products. Today's topic is body creams. Before we go any further, you need to know that no cream can actually remove cellulite. By following a healthy lifestyle you can shrink lipids, but topical creams will only work to stimulate your skin and temporarily help smooth the appearance of cellulite. Below are three that I've tried. Benefit Jiggle Gel Read more

Cleanse Your Way to a Clearer Face


Updated 06/03/08 4:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 67 comments

Cleanse Your Way to a Clearer Face

The Murad name is synonymous with clear skin, and for good reason: Not only has Murad's Acne Complex Kit proven to decrease breakouts of more than 90 percent of the participants in an independent study, but more than two million have been sold. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding (if the pudding looked like your flawlessly clear face)! Luckily for you, fair reader, Murad is giving you an Read more