Burt's Bees New Tinted Lip Balm Is the Definition of Barely There


Updated 01/29/11 7:53 AM · Posted by · 14 comments

New Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm  Review

You know how when you buy a lip balm that's supposed to have a "hint" of color, there's almost always quite a bit more than that when you actually get it on? Not so with Burt's Bees new Tinted Lip Balm ($6), which comes in a range of really, truly sheer colors. I tried the most highly pigmented of the bunch, the bright red Rose shade, and it took a pretty heavy hand to make the color visible. Read more

Burt's Bees Makes Cheap, Natural Perfume Now


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Burt's Bees Premieres New Natural Solid Perfumes

I love a good solid perfume; they're more subtle than atomized formulas; the oil and wax base makes them last longer; they're hydrating; and they're usually less expensive. So imagine my delight when I found out that Burt's Bees has debuted four new $10 solid fragrances. Only Lush's solid perfume sticks rival them for low price point, and the Burt's products actually have fewer chemical Read more

There's Oil in Them Thar Skin Care!


Updated 03/31/10 6:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

There's Oil in Them Thar Skin Care!

Putting oil on your skin might seem daft, but it is not always so. It all depends on what type of oil you choose and what kind of complexion you have. Dry skin? Oil can help perk up dehydrated complexions, especially after months of suffering in cold weather. And while it's wise to check for comedogenic ingredients in general, even acne-prone skin can benefit from certain oils. The Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo


Updated 12/29/09 9:06 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo

The shampoo part aside, Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo ($8) sounds straight up like something you'd see on the kitchen table. And after trying out this cleanser, which is free of sulfates and parabens, reader steen has nothing but positive things to say. "Trying to find an affordable sulfate-free shampoo has been difficult for me. All the ones I've tried have left my Read more

Top 5 Under $25 Beauty Gift Guide!


Updated 07/28/11 4:48 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 2 comments

Top 5 Under $25 Beauty Gift Guide!

Annie, BellaSugar Editor, shows you her picks for the best beauty gifts under $25. From Lush’s fizzy bath bombs to Philosophy’s sweet and spicy Gingerbread Man scrub, Annie finds you the best of budget beauty for those last minute gift ideas. Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Shea and Grapefruit Deep Conditioner


Updated 10/16/09 1:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Shea and Grapefruit Deep Conditioner

I like so many Burt's Bees products, but I'd never even heard of Burt's Bees Shea and Grapefruit Deep Conditioner ($8) until reader Yogaforlife reviewed it. It sounds great, though, and I'm really glad she mentioned it. She says: "I normally use Pureology shampoo/conditioners to protect my color-treated hair in between salon visits, but I noticed that my hair felt really dry lately. I wanted to Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser


Updated 03/19/10 9:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Reader Review of the Day: Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser

I love Burt's Bees, but given how essential oils like orange can affect my skin, I was hesitant to try its Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser ($8). Reader a million suns, however, actually saw her skin irritation go down when she used the product. She says: "My skin has been extremely sensitive and reactive lately—and always fairly dry, since I live in Nevada—and every time I'd use my Neutrogena Read more