What We're Sweet On: The Anti-Junior High Roll-On Gloss


Updated 01/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of The Body Shop's New Roll-On Lip Gloss

Back in the junior high days in gym lockers across the country, 'tween girls could be found dousing their hair in Rave hair spray and gobbing their lips up with sugary-sweet, ultrasticky roll-on lip gloss. Well, times have changed. Rave is still making its hair spray, but the lip gloss look is a bit less cloying in taste and blinding in appearance. Enter: The Body Shop's new 100% Natural Lip Read more

Leather, Lavender, and More Reasons to Linger in the Shower


Updated 12/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Smelling Shower Gels

Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more

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


Updated 07/20/11 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Body Shop Body Butter Duo Product Review

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 Read more

Before You Get Your Bronze On, Make Sure You Scrub Up


Updated 06/20/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Exfoliate Before Applying Bronzer

We've all seen someone who overdoes the bronzer and ends up looking more Pigpen than Penelope Cruz. Bronzers tend to grab onto dry, dead skin and give off the appearance of a dirty face — especially when applied with a heavy hand. We caught up with makeup artist and bronzing aficionado Shalini Vadhera, whose biggest prebronzing recommendation was exfoliation. "It's really important to Read more

Finally, a Cheap, Aluminum-Free Sweat-Stopper


Updated 07/07/10 8:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

The Body Shop DeoDry Review

Team Bella loves a good deodorant (especially 'Pit Putty, which gives you a little drying help, too). However, there are probably times when you find yourself sweating and wish that someone would make an antisweat deodorant that lasts, but doesn't have aluminum or other chemicals in it. Enter The Body Shop's new DeoDry ($4). Free of aluminum salts and parabens, DeoDry comes in either a Read more

Reader Review of the Day: The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser


Updated 07/27/09 11:36 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Review of The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser

You've heard me say it multiple times, and you'll probably hear me say it again. Mascaras are pretty much the most popular product on our Product Reviews website. But facial cleansers are a close second. Reader Amanda-La recently added her opinion about The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser ($14), and here's why she calls it the perfect find: I have tried so many cleansers that I couldn't Read more

Reader Review of the Day: The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain


Updated 05/20/09 7:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Review of The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain

Reader Fashion_doll24 thinks that The Body Shop's Lip and Cheek Stain ($14) is a purse essential. Formulated for all skin tones, this multitasking gel formula gives a wash of color to cheeks and lips. Take it away, Fashion_doll24: I'm a big fan of this stain, mainly because I'm not good at finding the right shade of lip gloss for my complexion, and this is definitely a case of "one shade fits Read more

Reader Review of the Day: The Body Shop Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF 15


Updated 01/27/09 6:48 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF 15

Maybe you know that vitamin C is an antioxidant responsible for fighting the signs of aging or that this essential nutrient helps burn fat. But, when reader Brig482 tried out The Body Shop Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF 15 ($15), she was disappointed by the paltry amount of actual vitamin C in the list of ingredients. Here's what she had to say: I was on a mission to find a good vitamin C product for Read more

"Free" Birthday Gifts From Beauty Companies


Updated 01/13/09 5:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Beauty Companies That Offer Birthday Products

Ringing in 2009 got me thinking, "Now, just how old am I going to be this year?" That reminded me of the goodies beauty companies send out in honor of my birthday. (I don't sound too greedy, do I?) To help you prepare for your big day, I've compiled a short list of companies that provide complimentary b-day gifts, so you can sign up if you'd like. Feel free to add to the list in the comments Read more