15 Sunscreens to Get You Through Memorial Day and Beyond


Updated 05/25/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Sunscreens For Summer 2012

Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more

The Best Self-Tanners For Your Face


Updated 05/27/12 6:42 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Best Self-Tanners For Your Face

Delicate areas such as your face should be shielded from the sun, but during warmer weather, it deserves to look sun-kissed, too! That's where sunless tanners come in. They're the safest form of a tan possible, and there are plenty of quality options made especially for the face. Our top picks include a cream, a towelette, and a tanning spray — all of which leave you looking naturally bronzed. Read more

3 Easy Ways to Spare Your Hair While Swimming


Updated 05/25/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Protect Hair While Swimming

Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more

Cream or Powder? How to Choose the Right Blush For You


Updated 05/23/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose Cream or Powder Blush

When you walk into a beauty bar, there are numerous choices when it comes to blush. But basically it boils down to this: Should you go with a powder or cream-based formulation? Although both have their merits, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey reveals the biggest differences between the two. Read more to get his tips on achieving a rosy glow. Read more

What Do You Know About the Ins and Outs of Self-Tanner?


Updated 05/09/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Self-Tanner History

Self-tanners are a safe staple of warm-weather beauty regimens, but you may be surprised to hear that the formula for self-tanners has remained relatively unchanged over the past 40 years. With that said, they certainly don't have a boring history. When it comes to the ins and outs of faux tans, is your knowledge golden or is it all a bit streaky? Take this quiz to find out. Take the Quiz Read more

Your Summer Heat Wave Must-Have Kit


Updated 07/25/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Heat Wave Beauty Tips 2011-07-25 05:00:00

Summer warmth is giving way to the sweltering heat of the dog days, which is liable to wreck your hair, melt your makeup, and clog your pores. It may seem like a lost cause, but there are actually plenty of clever ways to beat the heat at its own game. To see what you'll need to make it through the heat wave looking totally cool, just keep reading. Read more

5 Pretty Ways to Dress Up Your Summer Look


Updated 04/25/12 4:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pretty Summer Formal Hair and Makeup Tips 2011-06-03 12:45:00

When the weather is warm and you've gotten used to kicking back in jeans and a t-shirt, it can be difficult to dress yourself up once that formal June wedding or a date for Shakespeare in the Park rolls around. Don't worry, though. If your style has become casual and loose, there are plenty of ways to dress it up without losing any warm-weather charm. Check out these five ideas for getting formal Read more

BellaSugar's Guide To Beach Beauty


Updated 07/30/07 3:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

BellaSugar's Guide To Beach Beauty

To wrap up my fun-filled Beach Week on BellaSugar, I thought I'd organize a list of my top eleven (ten just wasn't enough) posts on summer beach beauty! I hope you are having fun, beating the heat and keeping your skin and hair protected with lots of sunscreen. Enjoy these beautiful days while they last! Sunblock Sprays For Your Hair Sun Protection For Your Lips Nail Polish With SPF Read more