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50 Great Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly - in Under 2 Minutes!

BellaTV — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:45:32 PDT

After we shared our secret beauty must have for girls on the go - we heard you wanted more uses for petroleum jelly! Watch Zelana give 50 quick tips and tricks to try at home or anywhere you need a fast and easy beauty fix.

Moms Without Makeup

LilSugar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:00:00 PDT

The glitz of Hollywood glamour is largely show and that's something we all know, but the other day my jaw hit the floor when I caught a segment on television condemning moms without makeup. Of course, kudos were given to a fistful of women for their God given beauty - Heidi Klum and Jennifer Garner - but that was only after actresses like Marcia Cross were condemned for being too pale on the playground. As a fellow mom, I think the forty-something mother of twins looks rather fabulous bare faced! To see what happened,

read more. Other notables were cited for offenses from lacking luster and not having taken the time to smudge on a smoky eye or pouty lip before heading out. I'm fairly certain those who dared to comment on the appearance of the women weren't parents themselves. Otherwise, they'd know that when in a rush - a mama is more apt to grab a tube of sunscreen than mascara. And, some are lucky just to fit in a shower. Do you make wearing cosmetics a part of your daily routine even when you're hanging out with your offspring? Source and Source

What's Your Weirdest Beauty or Grooming Habit?

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:00:59 PDT

I just did a sneaky thing when nobody was looking, and it's so bonkers and embarrassing that I've never told anybody about this habit. This is a practice I'm not proud of, and it's a little gross, and I'm sure some psychoanalyst would have a field day dissecting it. But somehow I have a feeling that I'm not the only one with a weird grooming or beauty habit. I bet a lot of us do goofy things. (Note Bella trying to justify her weirdness.) So if I tell you my secret, will you share yours?

To find out my embarrassing habit-because I can't bear to have it all over the front page-

read more Okay, so a lot of you know that I'm a little obsessive about skin care. But you don't know how detail-oriented I am about it. When I was a kid, my parents gave me a microscope, which I used to examine all sorts of things. I became fascinated by the ability to see the minutia of everyday life. This interest remains to this day, which is why-ugh, I can't believe I'm going to tell you this-sometimes I set my camera on its macro setting. Then I zoom in on blackheads and blemishes to take high-resolution photos of the clogged pores. Finally, I open the document in Photoshop and zoom in to see what clogs are there, which ones are barely visible with the naked eye, and which ones are yearning to liberate themselves from my skin. I can't stop staring at this stuff. I know. It's weird. It's a sickness! But surely I'm not the only one who does weird stuff, right? Anyone else willing to share her oddball beauty quirks? (Bueller? Bueller?)

Some Beauty Rituals Are Best Kept Private

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:05:27 PDT

After the wedding and the honeymoon, it's now The Honeymoon's Over week! I'm sharing all kinds of ideas to keep your married life as beautiful as your courtship.

When you're married (or just in a committed relationship), there are some grooming and beauty rituals you just can't hide from your sweetheart. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since sharing the mundane details of our lives can be healthy. At the same time, though, there's something to be said for keeping the romance alive, right? I always say, "If you wouldn't do it in front of your boss or best friend, don't do it in front of the person you love." Here's my advice on a few beauty secrets you may want to keep to yourself (while keeping yourself as pretty as ever).

The home bikini wax Just trust me on this one: Wait until Hubby is out of the house before getting started. Nobody looks or feels her best while hopping around naked, waving hot wax in the air and ripping out hair from delicate areas. Unless your "sexy time" involves wincing in pain and pulling tiny dried bits of wax off your skin (and hey, if it does, more power to you) it's probably easier to do this routine solo.

For three more beauty secrets best left unshared,

read more Zit popping Everyone gets blackheads and acne, but enlisting your man to help you conquer the Krakatoa-sized pimple on your nose is not the best way to keep the romance alive. (The one exception is if you can turn it into a fun spa treatment; Mr. Bella and I occasionally give each other facials, but I still don't let him pop my pustules). Preparation H Models have claimed that using Preparation H on puffy eyes can reduce swelling. More women have heard about this unusual treatment than men, which means your husband is more likely to ask how your hemorrhoids are doing than to marvel at your puff-free eyes. Not sexy. Nipple hair removal Oh, come on. Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about! Most women have some nipple hair, and if you're okay with yours, leave it and love it. If you don't like it, though, you could find better ways to bond than by bleaching your nipple hair with your newlywed love. What do you think? Are there any grooming or beauty rituals you'd rather not share with your beloved, or is it open game?

The Secrets Behind Pretty Private Parts

BellaSugar — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:44:44 PST

Say it isn't so. We've shared some red carpet secrets with you to prevent catastrophes, but it never occurred to me that some people actually prepare and look forward to a nipple slip or a picture of them bending over while going commando. Whoa! Some gals actually enjoy a 'lil scandal. Duh: that's why we're so addicted to PopSugar!

How about a show of hands for all of you that bleach your anus. Yep - it's true. There is a desirable shade of ass. There's even a Salon in Sherman Oaks, CA, dedicated to it.

Esoterica Nighttime Fade Cream, $9.99, is an at home product that you can use to help lighten up your load (ha!). It's made with 2% hydroquinone formula (bleaching agent) that is safe and gentle enough for most people to use in the sensitive areas of their body.

*Note: If you are irritated by this product, discontinue use immediately. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.

Now I've only used cheek tints to give a healthy glow to my face cheeks and lips. It has been brought to my attention that others like to use Benefit's benetint, $28, to tint their breast areola a perfect blush color.

So if you've wondered how celebs, strippers, dancers and porn stars get such succulent nips - now you know!

To read what Benefit has to say about this usage of their product,

"Women want nipples to be pert and fresh-looking, and this shade makes them appear that way. For a long time, the idea of a ripe, rosy nipple has been considered appealing and alluring. Even if you don’t show it off, you know they’re rosier and more perky."

Olivia Wilde Shares Her Beauty Secrets

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:15 PST

Katy Perry and Russell Brand Reach a Divorce Settlement

Allie Merriam — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:50:30 PST

Jennifer Aniston Wants to Switch Things Up

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:36 PST

Relive Apple's Early Days With A Retro iPhone Case

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:15:09 PST

When we imagine old technology gadgets, it usually involves rooms full of bland, boxy computers with a fraction of the computing power of today's smartphones. When an Apple enthusiast looks back to the devices of yesterday, it's a trip down memory lane revisiting the industrial design that gave Apple its cult following. Those nostalgic creations are now available as cases for the iPhone 4 with Schreer Delights's line of retro Apple iPhone cases ($45).

The iPhone 4's hypermodern design is beautiful, but your phone is secretly coveting a vintage makeover, as seen in the gallery.

This Week: Downton Abbey, Fake Eyelashes, and The Hunger Games

BellaSugar — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:39:49 PST

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week:

The secrets of Downton Abbey style.
Our editors' must-have new products for February.
Stop washing your hair so much!
Rachel Weisz's latest L'Oreal ad gets banned.
The easy way to find perfume.
The nail polishes you need now.
All the SAG Awards star beauty secrets.
The best products for applying false lashes with ease.