9 Celebrities Who Embrace Eco Beauty


Updated 05/01/12 10:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Celebrities' Favorite Eco Beauty Brands

Earth Month is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean your environment-friendly beauty routine must end, too. Take note from these famous women who live the green life to the fullest, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Alicia Silverstone. Discover which organic brands and products these stars are using to save their skin (and the planet). Read more

10 of the Best Natural Ingredients (and Why You'll Love Them)


Updated 04/17/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Ingredients That Work

Beauty products make a lot of claims, especially when it comes to natural and organic ingredients. Rose oil is supposed to make your skin as pretty as a flower, tea tree is reputed to blast away acne, and marine algae has started to sound like the fountain of youth. But do these ingredients actually live up to the hype? Get the facts on 10 of the most popular natural beauty boosters now. Source: Read more

10 Foods That Belong on Your Face


Updated 10/19/11 3:34 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Natural Beauty Foods That Work

Right now, you probably have some the gentlest yet most effective skin care ingredients sitting around your kitchen. Foods are often the source of costly skin care ingredients, after all. But have you ever considered just putting the raw version on? Learn how to be a real natural beauty when you keep reading. Read more

5 Old-Fashioned Beauty Secrets That Actually Work


Updated 03/26/11 4:45 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

5 Old-Fashioned Beauty Tricks That Actually Work 2011-03-17 03:10:52

When it comes to beauty, maybe we should all be listening to our grandmothers more. Because while some of the beauty practices popular in the past were notoriously dangerous (ahem, lead white foundation), many of the simple, natural treatments women favored are not only useful, but pretty darn smart as well. So how can you amp up your beauty routine the easy, inexpensive way your gran would have? Read more

Trend Alert: Barely-There Makeup


Updated 01/22/08 5:29 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 30 comments

Trend Alert: Barely-There Makeup

Halfway through Fashion Week, I think it's safe to say that the big makeup trend for spring... isn't one. By this I mean that makeup artists were sending models down the runways with barely-there makeup. (In some cases, they were completely free of mascara!) We saw it as shows such as Alexander Wang, Y&Kei, and Josh Goot. And after last night, we can add Doo.Ri , Jovovich-Hawk and Sari Gueron Read more

Bella Brand: Nature Girl


Updated 06/24/07 4:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Bella Brand: Nature Girl

I think — or at least, I hope — that the organic-beauty trend will soon be as big as organic food, and brands like Nature Girl are expertly leading the way. I could have easily fallen in love with this line based on the packaging alone; I love the simple bottles and the colorful, bubbly script. But when I started reading more about these bath oils, shampoos, facial cleansers, and Read more

Fab Site: Saffron Rouge


Updated 01/13/08 1:22 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Fab Site: Saffron Rouge

While on the hunt for one of my recent favorite lip balms, this Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick available here for $12.95, I stumbled upon a lovely little beauty site called Saffron Rouge for the first time. If you're a cosmetic junkie concerned about what strange chemicals are entering your body through your beauty habit, then this place is an e-commerce paradise. Saffron Rouge specializes in Read more

Love at the Golden Gate Bridge


Updated 05/25/12 1:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Golden Gate Bridge Love

If you left your heart in San Francisco, it might have had something to do with the Golden Gate Bridge. The iconic span celebrates its 75th anniversary this weekend. Over the years, people from across the world have visited the bridge often sapping shots to capture the magic mix of man-made and natural beauty. With its grainy and glowing filters, Instagram can make anyone feel nostalgic. Pair Read more