Treating Blemishes Has Never Felt So Good


Updated 06/22/11 3:00 AM · Posted by Sponsor · 0 comments

Treating Blemishes Has Never Felt So Good

When it comes to treating blemishes, we want something that's effective but not harsh on skin. Introducing St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub and St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser. Formulated without parabens or phthalates, these products calm skin and prevent redness with 100 percent natural green tea, while salicylic acid works to treat even the toughest blemishes. Soothe your Read more

Doing Drugstore: St. Ives Moisturizing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish


Updated 05/05/09 8:45 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Review of St. Ives Moisturizing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish, Oatmeal & Shea Butter

I love body polishes that don't require excess force to work, particularly ones that use sugar, which is gentler on the skin. Over the weekend, I tried out St. Ives Moisturizing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish, Oatmeal & Shea Butter ($8), which contains natural sugar crystals for exfoliation, oatmeal to soothe, and shea butter for softer skin. While this polish is a little difficult to Read more

Back To Basics: The Best Face Scrubs


Updated 03/24/08 5:44 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 51 comments

Back To Basics: The Best Face Scrubs

Back in July, you beauty marked some of your favorite face scrubs, and here are three oldies but goodies that I've adored for ages. Face scrubs are imperative in maintaining a healthy appearance. They work to gently remove dead skin, oil and residue from the daily grind. This helps unclog your pores and smooth out your skin. St. Ives Apricot Scrub ($3.99) is likely my absolute favorite Read more

New Product Alert: St. Ives Elements Protective Cleanser


Updated 12/05/09 7:55 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

New Product Alert: St. Ives Elements Protective Cleanser

When Freeze 24/7 released Ice Shield a couple of years ago, I was intrigued. The cleanser not only removes dirt and oil, it also protects skin with SPF 15. Innovative, no? My only complaint was the $48 price tag, which seemed a little high, even for a two-in-one product. Ah, but now St. Ives has stepped in with its Elements Protective Cleanser ($7.99). The concept of this cleanser is the same: Read more

Doing Drugstore: St. Ives Collagen Elastin Body Moisturizer


Updated 04/06/08 11:47 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 22 comments

Doing Drugstore: St. Ives Collagen Elastin Body Moisturizer

I've been using St. Ives Collagen Elastin Advanced Body Moisturizer ($5.39) on and off for about a year now. When my precious Creme de Corps seems a bit heavy or if I am just not in the mood to use something that expensive when I know I am going to shower again later in the day, I turn to this creamy, sweet-smelling body lotion to make my scaly skin smooth. I'm pretty particular about my body Read more

Watch Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, and Jim Carrey in a Drunk History Christmas Lesson


Updated 12/20/11 10:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ryan Gosling Drunk History Video

If you're a fan of Funny or Die's Drunk History series, then I've got a Christmas treat for you! Ryan Gosling is starring in this latest holiday version of Drunk History, and this time, they're taking on the festive poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Gosling plays the man who's woken up by Old St. Nick on Christmas Eve, and joining him in the goofy video are Eva Mendes and Jim Carrey (in a Read more

How to Stick to Your Diet (or Workout)


Updated 12/09/11 9:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mantras Can Help Dieting and Willpower

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Su Reid St. John I've been struggling a bit recently with old, not-so-great eating habits. I've made a few halfhearted attempts to stem the tide, but it wasn't until last week, when I found my favorite jeans a little hard to button, that I realized I'd gotten pretty far off track. So I turned to a simple Read more

David Beckham Shows What's Underneath His Shirt in Indonesia


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David Beckham Shirtless Pictures in Indonesia

David Beckham went shirtless and tore off his jersey yesterday after a soccer game in Indonesia! He and the LA Galaxy traveled to Jakarta this week to meet with and play against a select group of Indonesian athletes. Today, though, the Galaxy packed their bags and moved on to the Philippines. They were seen arriving at the Manila airport and boarding a bus this morning. David, Landon Donovan, and Read more

3 Injury-Prone Workouts and Tips on Avoiding Harm


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The Worst Workouts For Injury

You might avoid certain workouts because you are fearful of injury. Or if you are like me, you might migrate toward certain classes or equipment because you are trying to maintain some fitness level while recovering from an injury. I'm currently working through back and leg injuries, so when it comes to protecting my body from further damage, I've learned that proper alignment is absolutely key Read more

Hit Up Hamburg Hot Spots While Staying at 25hours Hotel HafenCity


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25hours Hotel HafenCity

While I've always had Berlin as the number one city to hit on a tour of Germany, I have to say that the 25hours Hotel HafenCity is now making me mark Hamburg as a close second on my hypothetical travel itinerary. Hamburg's HafenCity neighborhood is Europe’s largest development project of the 21st century. A reinvention of Hamburg’s old harbor quarter, this cool hood features new restaurants, Read more