What Everyone Should Know About Wearing SPF and Makeup


Updated 06/20/10 5:53 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 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 06/26/09 3:05 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 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 · 3 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

5 Tips From a Pro: How to Create a Beautiful Bronzed Glow


Updated 02/03/12 3:10 PM · Posted by Real Beauty · 0 comments

How to Look Tan in Winter

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off. Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you? But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof Read more

6 Bad Beauty Habits to Break Now


Updated 01/29/12 8:03 PM · Posted by Michelle Phan · 4 comments

Bad Beauty Habits to Break

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan is all about beauty, and she's here to help you start your year off fresh. This week, Michelle admonishes us against six bad beauty habits we should all break in the new year: Hi everyone, Whether it's not always washing your face or not always washing your brushes, we are all guilty of a few bad beauty habits that we know we ought to break. What Read more

Are You Making These Hair Mistakes?


Updated 01/18/12 7:52 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Apply Hair Product

Hair product can be a girl's best friend, but when used incorrectly, it can look like you've stepped off the set as an extra in The Birds. Chaz Dean, founder of Wen hair care, explains a few things to avoid when applying your favorite products. (Full disclosure: Wen, a sponsor of the Miss America pageant, flew me to Las Vegas to attend the show over the weekend.) Starting in the front: Since Read more

3 Rules For Great Skin


Updated 01/05/12 6:05 AM · Posted by Allure · 0 comments

Rules For Great Skin

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: To start the new year off right, vow to stick to these three simple rules. Wear SPF daily (and not just in the summer). People tend to apply sunscreen on days when they're in the sun most, but that strategy won't cut it, says Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist in Boston. "You're not getting the bulk of your sun from that one day; Read more