What Everyone Should Know About Wearing SPF and Makeup


Updated 06/20/10 5:53 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

When to Apply SPF For the Face

If you've ever been confused about the ins and outs of SPF for the face, especially while wearing makeup at the same time, I've got you covered — literally. Recently, reader isahrangme posed a question in the Bella Sugar Q and A group, wondering about the best way to reapply face sunblock while wearing makeup. To find out the answer, I asked Dr. Neil Sadick of Sadick Dermatology in New York to Read more

SPF For Your Skin Type: Combination Skin


Updated 02/15/09 4:57 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

SPF For Your Skin Type: Combination Skin

Welcome to the final installment of SPF For Your Skin Type. For the culmination of this series, I've isolated a few sunscreens that work best for combination skin. This is skin that most commonly has an oily T-Zone, yet has patches of dry skin on the areas of the face as well. Ideally, two types of sunscreens would work best on this skin type, but not only is that unrealistic, but you can't Read more

SPF For Your Skin Type: Sensitive Skin


Updated 07/28/07 6:02 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

SPF For Your Skin Type: Sensitive Skin

Welcome back to part three of SPF For Your Skin Type. In this installment, we take a closer look at sunscreen for sensitive skin. Many sunscreens tend to clog pores, and they often contain parabens, fragrances and oils that can aggravate sensitive skin. Throw some sweat and strong sunshine into the mix, and you could be faced with an unpleasant reaction. Here are a few sunscreens that block out Read more

Bellissima! Lumene Sun On The Go For Face & Lips SPF 40


Updated 07/26/07 6:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Bellissima! Lumene Sun On The Go For Face & Lips SPF 40

This cute little two-in-one Lumene Sun on the Go Protective Sun Care For Face & Lips SPF 40 ($15.19) is a must-have product for a weekend away at the beach. In one shot, you get a tube of SPF 40 for your face as well as an SPF 40 lip balm. The lotion is made with cloudberry seed to strengthen and protect your skin, carotenoids and omega 3 acids to reduce skin damage and antioxidants to Read more

Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part II


Updated 05/05/09 11:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part II

Welcome to Part II of Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face. Since there were just too many yummy and safe SPF 30s for sensitive skin out there, I couldn't help but write about a few more. Here are three additional sunscreens to help prevent premature aging and skin damage for all of you sun worshippers. Estee Lauder Multi-Protection Sun Lotion for Face SPF 30, $22, is new and not only water Read more

Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part I


Updated 03/21/07 3:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part I

Indulgences usually come with a price. Envision your body getting toasty warm and turning a gorgeous golden color. While that used to be fun as a child, if you haven't already learned by now - exposure to the sun without sunscreen can result in premature aging as well as skin damage and skin cancer. The summer months are soon approaching and now is the time to respect and protect yourself. Read more

Be Wary of Chemicals: The Safest Sunscreens on the Market


Updated 05/18/12 6:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Safest Sunscreens Recommended by Environmental Working Group

It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

3 Beauty Tips For Battling Rosacea


Updated 04/26/12 12:55 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Tips to Minimize Rosacea

April is Rosacea Awareness Month, a perfect time to understand more about the inflammatory condition that, according to the National Rosacea Society, affects 16 million Americans. Many mistake the facial redness or bumps for acne, but there are tell-tale signs you may be dealing with rosacea instead. And although there is no cure, dermatologists can provide treatment (find one through Read more

Beauty Icon Iman Reveals Her Secret For Looking (and Doing) Good


Updated 04/11/12 11:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Iman Wins BellaSugar's Beauty Icon Award

Supermodel, brilliant entrepreneur, passionate activist . . . there are so many reasons that Iman is the recipient of our first-ever Beauty Icon award. As one of the world's best-known models, the 56-year-old Somali stunner shows no signs of slowing down as she continues influence the world of style. Watch our video to find out why she's as Read more