See If no!no! Skin Is Our Yes! Yes! Acne Solution


Updated 09/24/11 6:39 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 3 comments

No!no! Skin Care Product Review

The no!no! Skin ($180) acne device is designed to treat pimples with a one-two punch of heat and light, making it a more effective zit zapper than machines that only use one or the other. No!no! sent one our way, so we decided to give this fancy little gadget a go. Want to see whether this high-tech beauty booty really did the trick? Then check out our video review. Read more

How to Conceal a Blemish With Flawless Results


Updated 03/19/11 6:30 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 1 comment

How to Cover a Pimple

Whether you wake up with a big red pimple or you have one that has been around for a while, there's no need to fret; you can easily hide the spot with makeup. We turned to celebrity makeup artist Toby Fleischman to find out her blemish-concealing tips. Watch the video now to see how it's done. Read more

Store-Brand Products We Love (and One We Don't)


Updated 08/18/10 3:45 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

The Best Generic Beauty Products

When it comes to products, sometimes the generic options don't live up to the original. Have you ever actually tried off-brand ketchup? Blech. At team Bella, we're always looking for a bargain, and that's why we've gathered together a few of our favorite generic beauty items — along with one option that just doesn't make the cut. Find out what they are now. Read more

Have You Ever Taken Antibiotics For Acne?


Updated 10/20/10 4:26 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

Antibiotics For Treating Acne

Coincidentally, at one point or another within the past six months or so, all of us Bellas have had our own bouts with breakouts. Each of our doctors have prescribed antibiotics to treat our skin care woes. While at first I was uncertain about being on antibiotics — especially because I was not even ill — over the course of my treatment, I noticed a marked improvement in my skin. What about Read more

It's Easy Being Green (If You're Talking Concealer)


Updated 03/31/10 11:09 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How to Use a Green Concealer 2010-03-29 08:00:40

Ever been confused by the multicolored concealer palettes you see at the stores? The confusion stops here. Over the next few days, let's explore the art of these color-correcting concealers, starting with green. Wicked Witch of the West? I don't think so, my pretties. When it comes to color correcting, it's all about using the color wheel to figure out a balance. Green, for instance, is opposite Read more

You Asked: I Started Exercising, But Now I'm Breaking Out!


Updated 06/11/09 9:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

You Asked: I Started Exercising, But Now I'm Breaking Out!

Dear Fit, I just got on an exercise kick and joined a gym. I've been doing 30 minutes of cardio three times a week and finishing with 30 minutes of strength training and stretching. I feel amazing and am starting to lose weight, but now I have a new problem — acne. And it's not just on my face. I have it on my neck and back too. How can I prevent this? — Blemished Back Acne and bacne can be Read more

Do You Have a Beauty Bad Habit?


Updated 05/10/10 3:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 48 comments

Bad Beauty Habits

A bad habit is an undesirable behavior pattern, like whipping out the credit card a bit too often during those late night infomercials or spending a mind boggling amount of time on the Wii. But what about beauty — do you have any bad habits you'd like to break? Whether it's pimple popping or nail biting, what's your worst vice? Such a delightful topic, no? Source Do You Have a Beauty Read more

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


Updated 08/05/08 8:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 65 comments

Where do my pimples come from?

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 Read more

How-To: Cover Up Your Acne


Updated 04/26/09 6:08 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 33 comments

How-To: Cover Up Your Acne

Almost everyone gets acne, but that's pretty cold comfort, isn't it? Dealing with spots is enough of a hassle, so covering them up shouldn't be. As I was cursing a particularly stubborn cystic spot this morning, I thought you might like to see how to cover up your pimples. So for my step-by-step guide—including pictures— read more Read more