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A Sweet Lip Balm Set For Hanukkah

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:00:04 -0800

Earlier this week, I filled you in on the brand's 12 Days of Christmas Lip-Stravanganza in my post about three lip balms for mistletoe moments, and now here's another festive find: 8 Days of Luscious Lips Happy Hanukkah Lip Spa Set ($18). Included in the sweet kit is a brown sugar exfoliating lip scrub, two breath mint lip balms, a hazelnut cocoa butter lip balm, a day/night lip conditioner, a mango butter lip balm, a shiny clear gloss, and a matte gloss. The only thing that could make this cute collection better? A piping-hot plate of latkes to go with it.

Happy Hanukkah Beauty Treats

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:00:49 -0800

Tonight marks the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. I've gotta tell you, I love this holiday. The menorah is beautiful, the food is scrumptious, and how catchy is the dreidel song? If you want to add to the celebration with a few beauty treats, you're in luck - I've found three.

The scent of Say It With Suds bath and shower gel ($14) is unusual but pleasing. It's supposed to have a cinnamon doughnut scent, but to me, it smells more like the cinnamon buns at Ikea - kinda savory more than sugary sweet. It bubbles up well, and I was happy that it didn't dry out my skin or make it itchy.

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This Hanukkah lip balm ($4) has cute retro packaging along with a beeswax-based balm. I haven't tried it, but it's scented like Sufganiyot, the jelly-injected doughnut that's often eaten during the holiday. Again with the doughnuts - not that I'm complaining.

Finally, there's this honey-scented Menorah soap ($12). It's vegan, kosher, and handmade in Los Angeles. The woman behind the soap says she made it after noticing a lack of Hanukkah-related goodies, and her quote is priceless: "My grandmother would've just pounded her chest and said it was a shanda if I hadn't done something."

Reader Review of the Day: Philosophy Old Fashioned Eggnog Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath

BellaSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:30 -0700

Whoops, it's already that time of year again - the holiday products are emerging in all their spicy, cinnamony, nutmegy goodness. This year Philosophy's offering Old Fashioned Eggnog Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath ($16), and while I'm still waiting for a special Hanukkah sufganiyah shampoo or something, eggnog is pretty delish as well. Superstar reviewer stef42678 can't get enough of the 'nog, either, and says:

"I love this scent for a holiday product. I use this as a gift, and something for myself, because the formula is great as a shampoo and body wash. The liquid is pure eggnog indulgence, and it really makes your skin soft and your hair nice. It lathers up well, rinses clean, and leaves a great scent."

Is your holiday product mojo already in full gear and you want to tell us what you're loving? Are you on the hunt for nom-worthy seasonal scents? Then please do visit the Product Reviews pages to write a review or take a look at what other readers are trying and loving/hating. We've got over 50,000 products reviewed, and the awesome Bella community writes more every day (thanks, ladies!).

Happy Holidays!

BellaSugar — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:01:43 -0800

Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and happy Kwanzaa - and best wishes for 2009! It's been a busy year, from Fall fashion week to exploring Chanel's flower fields to some seriously ugly business. I've enjoyed getting to know so many of you (some even in person!), and I look forward to another year together. Happy holidays!

Three Lip Balms For Mistletoe Moments

BellaSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:01:08 -0800

In case you've imbibed in one too many of Grandma's rum balls or eggnog and you get caught under the mistletoe, here are some fun lip balms that will make any makeout session all the more interesting. One thing's for sure: The person on the receiving end will get something more than just a boozy smooch.

Count down the 12 days of Christmas with this cute set. Not Soap, Radio's 12 Days of Christmas Lip-Stravanganza ($24.00) is packaged up in a FAA-approved bag with two each of following: brown sugar lip scrub, day and light lip treatment, matte gloss, clear gloss, hazelnut cocoa butter lip balm, breath mint lip balm. Yum. (If you celebrate Hanukkah, check out the 8 Days of Luscious Lips set ($18).
The classic Tchaikovsky ballet inspired this environmentally friendly trio. Anti-body's Nutcracker Sweet Collectible Lip Balm Set ($7.95) includes: Strawberry (Clara), Chocolate Hazelnut (Nutcracker), and Plum (Sugar Plum Fairy). Better yet? The do-good company helps create sustainable jobs for workers in developing countries.
I've been rather impressed with Wet N Wild these days and these little lip cuties are no exception. Packed with peppermint oil (hello, fresh breath), Wet N Wild Mint Infusions Lip Tint SPF 15 ($5.99) provide a cooling sensation with a hint of color, and come available in Crystal Mint, Cherry Mint, and Berry Mint.

Did You Get What You Wished For This Holiday?

BellaSugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:00:29 -0800

Whether you celebrated Hanukkah earlier this month or are enjoying Christmas today, I bet you had a present or two to unwrap. Did you receive whatever you wanted most? Or did you get more happiness from fulfilling someone else's biggest wish?

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