What Do You Really Know About Cellulite?


Updated 04/11/12 3:05 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Cellulite Facts and Treatment

Cellulite strikes the supermodel and the graduate student alike, and there's a world full of potions and procedures designed to get rid of the stuff. So what, exactly, is cellulite, and why does it want to get its dimples onto you? Find out if you have all the facts when you take our quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

4 Softening Scrubs That Will Save Your Skin


Updated 04/12/12 7:28 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

The Best Scrubs For Dry Skin

Exfoliating your face is a no brainer, but people often overlook an equally important area: the rest of your body. Body scrubs can be a girl's best friend, working to remove flakes and salvaging dry, parched skin. Here are four we love to slather on — one is even safe to apply pre-airbrush tan. Read more

What We're Sweet On: Freeze 24-7 Skincare


Updated 04/08/12 6:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Freeze 24-7 Skincare Review

After a short hiatus, Freeze 24-7 Age-Less Skincare is back on shelves, and the brand is touting its Daily Essential Skincare System's ($150) ability to hydrate, improve texture, and reduce inflammation. But does this stuff live up to the hype? We tried the re-released products for ourselves, and are pleased to announce that in this case, they actually do. The whole set (cleanser, moisturizer, Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Face Massage in a Jar


Updated 04/02/12 10:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion

It's never a bad thing to take time out to pamper yourself, and Hydroxatone's Revitalizing Microdermabrasion ($40) allows you to do just that and more. Sure, the creamy exfoliant sloughs away dullness and fine lines, leaving skin looking more even, radiant, and smooth. It's the way it invigorates and massages the skin, however, that will have you oohing and ahhing. Think of it like a minifacial Read more

The Surprisingly Easy Way to Banish Dry Spots on the Spot


Updated 03/29/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Rid of Dry Patches on the Face

The benefits of slathering oil on the face are numerous. Not only do they help protect the skin, but they keep it hydrated and looking fresh and plumped up, too. While you won't want to drown yourself in oil before makeup application (doing so can cause your powders and creams to slip and slide), for those tricky rough patches that pop up occasionally, oils can save the day. "Just saturate a Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Exfoliating Cleanser You've Been Longing For


Updated 03/23/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Caudalie Exfoliating Cleanser Review

Some skin exfoliators are so aggressive that you'd think you just had a run-in with a sand blaster. Then there are the kind that are so wimpy, they leave you wanting for more. Caudalie's new Deep Cleansing Exfoliator ($35), however, is the kind that makes you want more — but only for the best of reasons. A cross between a cream and a paste, this dullness-erasing face-washer feels like a gentle Read more

Florence Welch, Rosario Dawson Team Up With Kiehl's to Make Recycling Easier


Updated 03/23/12 12:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Florence Welch, Rosario Dawson Design For Kiehl's

Over the past four years, bighearted beauty brand Kiehl's has been partnering with various charitable organizations in honor of Earth Month. And for 2012, the company is linking up with Recycle Across America (RAA), a nonprofit that works to make recycling easier for the masses. In fact, 100 percent of the profits (up to $100,000) from the sale of its limited-edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Read more

Save Your Skin With These Must-Have SPF Moisturizers


Updated 03/22/12 9:53 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Three Top Moisturizers With SPF: Supergoop, CeraVe and More

We all know that sunscreen is the key to healthy, gorgeous skin — but sometimes, applying it can feel like an extra step. If you frequently forget to wear SPF, turn to an all-in-one moisturizer that both hydrates and protects. You'll stave off premature signs of aging, keep your skin soft, and save time in your morning routine. These three have excellent textures (no chalky or greasy feel!), Read more

No, You're Not Imagining Things. You Really Are Getting More Acne


Updated 03/21/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Acne Rises Among Adult Women

Good news and bad news from this year's just-concluded American Academy of Dermatology conference. First, the bitter reality: if it seems like you break out more as an adult than you did as a teen, you're probably right. As dermatologist Dr. Bethanee Jean Schlosser revealed at the conference, adult-onset acne is on the rise among grown women. A 2011 clinical study found that 45 percent of women Read more

Wash Away Blemishes With These 3 Gentle Cleansers


Updated 03/21/12 12:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Acne Cleansers For Sensitive Skin

Having sensitive skin with acne flare-ups can be painful, not to mention discouraging. If you feel like you've tried it all, but aren't seeing results, perhaps it's time to give botanical cleansers a chance. Most contain ingredients that are less harsh than most acne fighters and are still great at combating blemishes. Check out three botanical cleansers that have given us results. Read more