Remember that classic scene in Grease when Jan sings, "Brusha, brusha, brusha. Knock out decay germs fast!" in her most perfect beaver-esque voice? Well, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, we're doing something a little different. Instead of makeup, hair products, or zit creams, this time we're talking teeth. Which toothpastes make your teeth sparking clean and which ones leave your Read more

Remember that episode of Sex and the City when Carrie gets an enormous pimple on the train ride to San Francisco? Ugh, I felt for her. Since adult acne is definitely not high on my list of Martha Stewart-style "good things," I rely on antiblemish products and oil-free creams to help keep the bumps at bay. So, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge I'm thinking blemish control. Which products Read more

You'll probably be caught under a mistletoe or two in the next few weeks. And if you weren't born with Angelina-style puffy lips, it's easy to fake it. So, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, let's talk plumpers. Which lip plumpers leave you with a plump pout and which ones are just a bunch of malarkey? Just follow the link above and I'll feature my top three favorites next Tuesday. 'Tis Read more

Relaxation and bubble bath go together in my mind like PB&J, but I've been disappointed to dump in a new product . . . then find the tub sud-less by the time I dip my toes in. If you've ever been frustrated by the lack of bubbles, or delighted by a frothy abundance, this Beauty Mark It challenge is for you! Just go to the bubble bath section of our Product Reviews page and voice your opinion. Read more

My mom was never really too strict. Ho-Hos and "pop" in the lunchbox? Cookie Crisp for breakfast? Yep, it was allowed. But, when it came to bubble baths, that's where she drew the line. Thanks to an overzealous dumping of an entire box of Mr. Bubble ($3.09) back in the early '80s, my sister and I were banned from sudsy baths for years. Now, as an adult, I take bubble baths as often as I can — Read more

The term "cheap perfume" doesn't exactly have positive connotations. But just because it might cost less, does that mean a fragrance should be discredited? Nope — there are plenty of good ones lumped into the inexpensive category. So, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, fill me in. Which on-the-cheap fragrances are so fabulous, people stop you on the street to ask what you're wearing? Read more

Whenever there is a shift in weather patterns, I feel like there is a major shift in my hair's behavior patterns. Right now, I'm experiencing some limp, lifeless hair. Does this happen to you, too? So, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, please help dear old Bella out. What volumizing shampoos can you recommend (or not recommend) to revive my less-than-lively tresses? Just go to the Read more

Back in ancient Egyptian times, it was common practice for people to remove hair over their entire bodies to prevent fleas, lice, and parasites from sticking around. Makes sense to me. Fast forward to current times, and it's mostly about aesthetics or social values. This also makes sense, I suppose, but I still hate shaving nonetheless. So, for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I'm asking you Read more

It's said that eyeliner was used on the eyes of Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who applied black lines for practical purposes (keeping sun out of eyes) and aesthetic effects (à la Cleopatra). Fast forward to modern times, and eyeliner is still rocking it, with just a few more shades than kohl black. This leads me to the Beauty Mark It challenge. Each week I've been asking you to share Read more

Taking the extra five to ten minutes (OK, hour) to let a facial mask work its magic is one of life's simple pleasures for me. Except, I swear that the doorbell always rings during the process. "That's all right ma'am," said the UPS delivery guy, as I apologized for my most recent goopy green face application. "I've seen it all," he said. Minor embarrassment aside, I just love the results and feel Read more