Looking for a way to fight the signs of aging just by wearing makeup? Later this month, Peter Thomas Roth will launch a pressed powder ($35) in its popular Un-Wrinkle range. Inside the shiny black compact is a sheer powder that contains a synthetic ingredient called SYN-AKE, which is also in some of Gwyneth Paltrow's favorite skin care. The ingredient acts as a muscle relaxer, similar to the Read more

Having these grainy and sweet body scrubs in the bath and shower is just asking for trouble. After just one whiff, I'll never want to get out. For those of you who want to take a break from the doldrums of January and indulge in a summertime treat, here are three succulent scrubs that'll do the trick. And hey, if you have any Winter strawberries in your fridge that you can't bear to waste, try Read more

New from Peter Thomas Roth is Un-Wrinkle Eye ($100). This powerful product targets fine lines and wrinkles around your eye area using a man-made ingredient called SYN-AKE which simulates the effects of poisonous snake venom. Yeppers, you read that right, snake venom—more specifically, Temple Viper venom, which Gwyneth is rumored to use. Not unlike botox, venom freezes muscles from Read more

Hey everybody! Welcome to Beach Week on BellaSugar. Since we all love and adore then sun, but understand just how dangerous its powerful rays are to our skin, we've got to play on the offense. Take precautions when going to the beach, pool or playing outside this summer and slather on the appropriate sunscreen for your skin type. In this first installment of SPF For Your Skin Type, I've Read more

Peter Thomas Roth, a great skincare line, is now making bath and body products. One highlight from this new line is an Anti-Aging Buffing Beads Body Wash ($22). You can't miss this bright orange bottle with its suspension of micro-marbles. The packaging is really cool, but what's inside is even better. This refreshing gel wash is made from an AHA glycolic acid complex (to exfoliate), Read more

Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of chatting with acufacialist Shellie Goldstein, who caters to a number of celebrity clients at her Amagansett, NY, practice. We got to talking about skin type versus skin condition — skin type is something you are born with, while your skin condition is determined by your diet, your stress level, and your skin care regimen. There are five types of Read more

Welcome to part II of Brush-On Mineral Powder Foundations. These featherweight mineral powder foundations are talc, oil and fragrance free and they contain SPF 30. They are super sheer for those of you who prefer a natural look and they include brushes for easy portability and one step touch ups. Here are a couple of amazing products new to the scene. Colorscience Sunforgettable Dispensing Read more