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See If Soy Nail Polish Remover Really Works

BellaSugar — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:25:44 PST

There are many advantages to trying out a soy-based nail polish remover, including the fact that it's eco-friendly and won't dry out the nails. Also, since it's acetone- and chemical-free, you won't have to inhale stinky fumes when using it. But the real question is, does it work as well as regular formulas? Check out this video, where we test A Beautiful Life's Soy Polish Remover ($20), to find out.

OnSugar Blog: Huggies Slip-On Diapers Review

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:15:12 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud and CelebBabyFashion is one of them. She put Huggies newest diapers to the test. Here's an except from her review.

My baby girl Katie is always on the move. At 22-months-old, she's hard to catch to change a diaper these days. While she's getting close to the potty training age, Katie refuses to use the potty. Alas, we love the new Huggies Slip-On Diapers for this very reason.

After we were done going through an entire pack of the Huggies Slip-Ons, I can tell you that they're pretty neat! It's so much easier now to diaper my little squirmer. Plus I absolutely love the fact that I can easily open the diaper at the sides if I need to.

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Sephora Collection Liquid Eyeliners Are a Win For $10

OnSugar Blog — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:05:00 PDT

We're always interested in how liquid eyeliner performs, and recently OnSugar blogger LesleyKat did a really thorough review of Sephora's house brand liquid liner. Check it out:

Sephora Collection Liquid Eyeliner is a great find for any beauty buff. It's on the low end of the price range of eyeliner you'll find on the shelves of a Sephora store. But does it perform? That all depends on what you're looking for in a liner.

Lately a bunch of brands have come out with new formulations and colors of liquid eyeliners. I'm not sure exactly how long Sephora's version has been around, but I don't think they're newbies. When I wear these I get lots of compliments on the colors.

To see Lesley's pros and cons, plus more pictures and swatches, read the full eyeliner review. And if you'd like your opinions featured here on Bella, just start an OnSugar blog of your own!

Love Black Eyeliner? Then This 5-Color Palette Is For You

Jaime Richards — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:05:00 PDT

If you love the deepest, darkest of eyeliners, you'll love Ultraflesh's Black Magic The Ultimate Jet Black Eyeliner Collection ($32). So the packaging isn't anything to write home about, and it's not exactly travel-friendly, but what lies in the confines of this riveting, pivoting palette is a whole lot of intensity.

In the first layer you'll find two wet/dry pressed powder shades in black matte and black and gold shimmer. In layer two, there's a smudgy black gel liner and applicator brush, and layer three holds two creamy pencils - one in black kohl; the other in black shimmer - to finish off the mix. If you're counting, that's five (or seven if you double up on the wet/dries) black liners.

Each shade is highly pigmented and long wearing, and enables you to create lots of different looks using the various textures, whether you're channeling your inner goth girl or going for something more demure. Most of all, all formulations glide on smoothly and smudge nicely, making this palette something you'll reach for time and time again.

Elizabeth Arden Really Takes It Off

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:53:14 PDT

If you've been struggling to remove your pool-proof mascara or lip color lately, listen up: Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover ($16) is your saving grace. The formula has two phases - one for dissolving, and one for hydrating - that act quickly and gently to remove even the most stubborn waterproof makeup without leaving an oily residue. Just make sure to give it a good shake in order to combine the layers of ingredients.

Recently, after I spent a long day (and night) wearing waterproof liquid eyeliner, mascara, and hot pink lipstick, a few drops of All Gone on a cotton pad did the trick, and quickly. Never mind that your lip color is transfer-proof; All Gone can cut through it with zero problem. It's unscented, leaves no traces of makeup, and doesn't require any tugging - so you won't lose lashes in the process.

The Body Shop's Body Butter Duo Is Double the Moisture, Double the Fun

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:16:03 PDT

For some of us, dry weather can oftentimes mean dry skin. Luckily, The Body Shop has come to the rescue with a cleverly packaged ultra-hydrating Body Butter Duo ($18). Yes, you heard right: duo - as in two lotion formulas in one convenient pot. The design is literally split down the middle, providing both a lighter, more traditional moisturizer for all-over use and a thick, super-intensive butter for rough spots like elbows, knees, and heels.

Available in four sweet scents, each duo contains shea butter, cocoa butter, nut oil, and beeswax. I've been using the Body Butter Duo in Floral Acai for about a week now, and my skin feels smoother, softer, and healthier overall. Not only do both formulas moisturize well, but they also do so without being greasy, and they dry quickly. If you're in the market for new body lotion but have areas that tend to get more parched than others, The Body Shop duo is a great bet.

OnSugar Blog: Another Good Nursing Bra Ladies!

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:17:04 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CWTMommy is one of them. She is on a mission to find the best nursing bra on the market. Here's the latest review from her My Experiment With Nursing Bras blog.
This episode of Nursing Bra Experiment is brought to you by: Lightly Molded Crossover Leisure Bra - Style 409

I must say, this was a great pick considering I have been suffering from one nasty sunburn. Usually, I have to go braless with sunburns because of...you know...the mind numbing pain. So I did indeed go wild and free for a couple days (plus my little tube top from high school, didn't want to freak my family out too much.) A full bottle of aloe later, I managed to ease this leisure/sleep bra on. Plus, I really needed to start wearing something; my ladies were hurting and I swear they were closer to my belly button already. So on it went and on it's stayed.

So far, I've been majorly impressed with the fabric of the bras I've gotten, and this is no exception. It's a cotton-spandex blend (mostly cotton) so it was nice to have something uber soft against my burns. The little bit of spandex added a nice stretch factor so it was tight against my skin or my chest, but still secure and snug, and didn't stay stretched.

This particular style was a back closure. It was ok as far as closures go, but I kinda wished it was just a pull over your head thing, I seem to prefer those in non molded cup bras. It wasn't uncomfortable laying down or sleeping, so I guess I don't technically have any complaints there.

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$5 Product Review: New York Color Smooch Proof 16-Hour Lip Stain

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:10:54 PDT

OnSugar blogger LesleyKat has been trying to make the best of the hot weather by testing some fun new products. "Lip stains are super hot for summer," she writes, "since they deliver color with minimal effort and don't melt under sunlight. I recently picked up a few New York Color Smooch Proof 16-Hour lip stains from the drugstore. Do they stack up?" To find out what the answer to her question was, just keep reading.

Trying Out Bliss Spa's Famous Rubberizing Face Mask

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Bliss is known for its innovative, luxurious spa treatments, and now the brand's most requested facial add-on, the unusual-sounding Rubberizing Mask ($38), is out in a home-use version. So if you're interested in using it yourself (it really does look and feel like rubber when it dries, by the way), be sure to check out some tips to make your experience easier and more pleasant.

3 Acne Scar-Reducing Products That Really Work

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Though most people are afflicted by acne during puberty, a lucky few of us get to deal with it well into adulthood. The only thing worse than acne, however, may be acne scars. While there are several skin-lightening and hyperpigmentation products on the market, there are three standouts that provide some serious fade action. See which treatments help fade scars best when you keep reading.