5 Celebrities Who've Battled Acne


Updated 04/04/12 10:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities With Acne

Broken out and feel like you're the only experiencing acne despair? You're definitely not alone; even Hollywood's most beautiful women can have problematic skin. Some, like Cameron Diaz, have been open about their acne issue for years, while others, like Naya Rivera, have only recently begun to talk about it. Find out who's being up front about their acne, and how these famous faces deal. Read more

10 Chic and Modern Versions of the Classic Pearl + LBD Outfit


Updated 03/30/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Modern and Chic Options on the Classic Pearl and LBD Outfit

There's no more iconic ode to LBDs and pearls than Holly Golightly standing before a Tiffany's window in the classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. We still have our pearls and LBDs, but unless the prim ladylike look your grandmother rocked is your goal, it's time to think about combining pearls and little black dresses in fresh and modern ways. We found 10 dresses and 10 pearl necklaces that are Read more

Feed Your Skin: 7 Foods to Combat the Winter Dull


Updated 11/29/11 12:53 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Eat These Foods For Healthy Skin

It's easy for skin to become dry, flaky, and sallow during the Winter. Before you go out and spend your paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out — what we put in our body is just as essential for a healthy glow as what we put on it. Here are seven foods that will leave you glowing! Read more

10 Gifts You Should Probably Think Twice About Before Giving


Updated 11/24/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Gifts That Are Bad to Give For the Holidays

Most gift givers have nothing but good intentions in mind when choosing gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, and mainly due to their inherent nature, some gifts can come off as unintentionally insulting. Here are 10 beauty items you might want to think twice about — or put on your list for the ultimate passive-aggressive frenemy gift. Read more

Store-Brand Products We Love (and One We Don't)


Updated 07/12/10 7:35 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

The Best Generic Beauty Products

When it comes to products, sometimes the generic options don't live up to the original. Have you ever actually tried off-brand ketchup? Blech. At team Bella, we're always looking for a bargain, and that's why we've gathered together a few of our favorite generic beauty items — along with one option that just doesn't make the cut. Find out what they are now. Read more

Blended Beauty: When 2 Words Join Forces


Updated 06/18/10 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Portmanteau Beauty Words 2010-06-18 08:00:00

What do the words spork, skort, and Gleek have in common? Besides having a certain ring about them, they're each portmanteaus, or two or more words brought together to make a whole new word. In the beauty world, you might be familiar with the "lob," or long bob, worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Taraji P. Henson. But there are other combined words out there that any Bella-lover needs to Read more

From Acne to Tanning Beds: 5 iPhone Beauty Apps You Probably Don't Need


Updated 06/17/10 10:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

iPhone Beauty Apps You Probably Don't Need

A visit to the App Store proves that there are more iPhone applications available than you could ever imagine. Among them are many amazing ones, but then there are some true duds. And when it comes to the beauty-related ones, there are some truly useful ones, like the SpaFinder, and there are some silly fun finds, like the Tattoo Shop one. It's the questionable ones, however, that are the Read more

Your Top 10 Acne Tips Revealed


Updated 07/29/10 3:06 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Best Tips For Getting Rid of Acne

Earlier, I asked you for your favorite ways to clear up acne and you delivered. So far, we've received nearly 60 comments, and in order to make it all a bit easier to digest, I've gathered together a few of my favorites, focusing in on the remedies you recommended most. From ice to benzoyl peroxide to taking the holistic approach, here are 10 of your top treatments. Read more

10 Tales of Beauty Advice Gone Very, Very Wrong


Updated 04/08/10 1:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Bad Beauty Advice

Over the past month or so, I've been asking you about the worst beauty advice you've ever received from tales of hair horror to skincare crises to woes of the makeup kind. As promised, I've gathered up 10 of my favorites — or should I say most horrifying? From buttered boobs to using Compound W for acne, these doozies should give you plenty of advice to avoid. Source: Jupiter Images Read more

5 Great Cleansers That Put Acne in Its Place


Updated 02/16/10 8:23 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

The Best Acne Cleansers

Oh, acne, you're the bane of my existence, but thanks to ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and even sulfur, there's actually hope for zit-zapping and pimple prevention. Over the past week or so, I've been doing some research on some of the best cleansers for different skin types. You may have caught some suggestions for products that help mattify oily skin, along with those that Read more