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Acne Myths – Busted! Facts on Dealing with Pimples and Blemishes

BellaTV — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:49:58 PDT

Does chocolate cause acne? Can the birth control pill prevent pimples? Will drinking milk and eating dairy products lead to problem skin? Does sunscreen cause breakouts? Watch our video for the answers to these questions and more on fighting acne from celebrity dermatologist Harold Lancer.

Bella Quiz: Do You Know Where Your Spots Stem From?

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:22 PST

Before I began my facial at The Vaishaly Clinic, owner, Vaishaly Patel inquired about my health, what foods I eat and my menstrual cycle. I was experiencing quite a bad breakout at the time, and she explained how through research and experience, she has come to understand how the effects of stress, hormones and digestion directly affect the condition of your skin.

She can even correlate which problems affect which part of the face. I found this conversation riveting and wanted to ask if you know where your spots stem from? Take this quiz to test yourself!

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Quick Quiz: Can Stress Really Cause Blemishes?

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:46 PST

I've often heard that blemishes can bloom from diet changes, hormonal fluctuation, and from changing skincare products. All of these factors may contribute in some way to the outbreak of spots, but one thing I know for sure is that when I am stressed, I always suffer a breakout.

I decided to do a little bit of research to find out why, if in fact it is stress that is such a traumatic trigger for my skin. Who better to turn to for advice than to the Aveda Research Team. After all, they've just spent tons of time developing a line of Ayurvedic products called Outer Peace, which are designed to achieve clear and balanced skin. Take this quick quiz to find out if stress is really a cause of blemishes, or if it's all in your head.

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The Latest Celebrity to Admit a Crush on Ryan Gosling

Lauren Turner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:17 PST

Josh Hutcherson shares that he is a big fan of Ryan Gosling - People
Will Jeremy Renner deliver on The Bourne Legacy? - Lainey Gossip
Nicole Scherzinger speaks out about the X Factor drama - HuffPost Entertainment
Connor Cruise's post- Super Bowl rant gets leaked - D-Listed
Angelina Jolie to present at the Oscars - JustJared
Why is Jennifer Aniston still talking about Angelina Jolie? - Insider
Watch First Lady Michelle Obama sack race against Jimmy Fallon - Zap2it
How is Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj's music connected? - The Frisky
Miranda Kerr goes topless - Hollywood Tuna
Kanye West is returning to Paris Fashion Week - Pink Is the New Blog
Miley Cyrus picks up Starbucks in a super sexy outfit - The Superficial
Why Gisele might be bad luck for Tom Brady - The Daily Beast
What do you think of Ke$ha's all natural look? - TooFab
Kate Beckinsale wishes she had Mark Wahlberg for protection - The Blemish

11 Fun and Useful Photoshop Tips and Effects to Try

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:38 PST

Now that you've polished up your photography skills, it's time to take your photos to the next level by having some fun with Photoshop. Editing and tweaking your pics isn't considered cheating - it helps bring out the beauty in your images, and keeps things interesting. Here, I'll cover ten fun and useful Photoshop tips and effects that you can use every day, or when you want to add some pizzaz to your pics.

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Get rid of blemishes - Who doesn't want clear skin? Make it a reality with this tip that ditches the zits.

See the rest of the tips, and learn about some sweet and simple effects you can add to your images after the break.

See Drew Barrymore's Adorable New Adopted Puppy Oliver

Lauren Turner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:57:08 PST

Meet Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman's adorable new adopted dog - TooFab
All the celebrity birthdays in February! - People
Brad Pitt is really pushing for a Moneyball Oscar win - Lainey Gossip
Watch Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin - Huffington Post
Aaron and Nick Carter's 25-year-old sister passed away - D-Listed
Kate Hudson lands a thrilling new role - Hollywood Reporter
Is Selena Gomez too young to be on the cover of Cosmo? - Insider
Amanda Seyfried has hope she'll reunite with ex Dominic Cooper - JustJared
What's with celebrities dyeing their hair gray? - The Daily Beast
Candice Swanepoel spends her day off in a bikini - Hollywood Tuna
Is Justin Bieber hosting SNL? - Pink Is the New Blog
Gwyneth Paltrow shares her morning eating habits - The Superficial
George's ex Elisabetta Canalis and Steve-O are actually dating - The Blemish

What We're Sweet On: A Just-the-Right-Fit Kit

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:43 PST

If complexion perfection is your obsession, Make Up For Ever's HD Complexion Starter Kit ($79) is calling your name. The Sephora-exclusive set packages the brand's oil-free primer, invisible finishing powder, a kabuki brush, and one Invisible Cover Foundation - in the shade that suits you, of course. (There are 26, so there's something to match every skin tone.) This satin-finish foundation has earned a fervent cult following for its ability to cover imperfections without looking masklike, and it's particularly good at making blemishes seem to disappear. Not everyone can have flawless skin, but with the right tools, just about anyone can fake it.

Could Heidi and Seal Ever Reconcile?

Lauren Turner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:50:58 PST

Seal talks about the possiblity of a reconciliation with Heidi - People
Did Demi Moore share too much of her personal life with fans? - Lainey Gossip
Ron Howard on missing the birth of Bryce's second baby - Huffington Post
Check out Rihanna's controversial new tattoo - Insider
We really hope a Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale split will never happen - D-Listed
How Gina Carano got into her Haywire role with a real-life attack - The Frisky
See Lea Michele's sweet and sexy new Candie's ads - JustJared
Kate Beckinsale just keeps getting hotter - Hollywood Tuna
David Beckham claims he never wanted to be famous - Pink Is the New Blog
Why is there speculation that Olivia Wilde is pregnant? - The Superficial
Elton John's nastiest celebrity feuds - The Daily Beast
Jennifer Love Hewitt poses for a super sexy spread - TooFab
What kind of special treatment did Jim Carrey's daughter get on American Idol? - The Blemish

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky Are Expecting!

Katie Henry — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:25:52 PST

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are expecting their first child - People
Emily Maynard is the new Bachelorette - UsWeekly
Rachel Bilson shows off her wild side in a new rap video - JustJared
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams are happy to chat about their new film - Lainey Gossip
Some moviegoers aren't in love with The Artist - Huffington Post
Did Heather Locklear's meltdown start with a fistfight? - D-Listed
David Beckham to make official LA Galaxy announcement tomorrow - Insider
Snooki has an interesting new look - The Superficial
Les Miserables adds a Gossip Girl star to the cast - Hollywood Reporter
Olivia Munn doesn't need to get fancy for errands - Hollywood Tuna
Ashley Greene gets cozy with her new man in NYC - TooFab
Netflix is in hot water with its shareholders - Newser
Goldie Hawn recalls an uncomfortable casting room situation - The Frisky
RHOBH may be adding new ladies to the cast - Pink Is the New Blog
Which James Bond car is the coolest of all time? - The Daily Beast
Is Chuck Norris a big softy? - The Blemish

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana's Romance Reportedly Heats Up

Lauren Turner — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:45:25 PST

Details on Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana's romance - People
Friday Night Lights is still getting award season love! - Lainey Gossip
How Tom Hardy is becoming Hollywood's favorite bad boy - Huffington Post
Is a third marriage a good idea for Halle Berry? - D-Listed
Evan Rachel Wood goes topless for Flaunt - JustJared
So many star-studded Golden Globes parties! - Hollywood Reporter
Kristen Bell and Julianne Hough pair up for a good cause - Hollywood Tuna
Madonna gives Britney Spears a compliment - Pink Is the New Blog
A sneak peek at Demi Lovato's surprise show - The Insider
Is Katy Perry really interested in dating Tim Tebow? - The Superficial
Is comic Kevin Hart going to be 2012's breakout star? - The Daily Beast
Jennifer Hudson's waist just keeps shrinking - TooFab
See the hottest male Golden Globes nominees - YourTango
Find out just how much Jay-Z and Beyoncé have already spoiled Blue Ivy - The Blemish
Get ready for Chelsea Handler's new small screen show - BuddyTV