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OnSugar Blog: 5 Must Haves For a Clean, Stylish, Happy Baby and Mommy

OnSugar Blog — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:15:36 PDT

Lots of moms and mommies-to-be like to think out loud, and Nicole Pearl, the Beauty Girl is one of them. She recently posted about her favorite products for baby and mom on her The Beauty Girl blog.

It's only Tuesday and it's already been a big week of celeb news: Kim K's divorcing and Jessica Simpson's having a baby! Breakups suck, but personal experience proves they make you stronger. Babies, on the other hand, are the biggest gift of love. I can't believe my little man Rex is already 8 weeks old! I admit, the past couple of months have been grueling between the sleepless nights and never-ending bouts of spit up. But they've also been the most rewarding, magical moments of my life.

Jessica's announcement got me thinking about how far I've come as a mom. Like, I went from not knowing what a breast pump was to being able to put the parts together in the dark. And the full five minutes it once took me to change a diaper has been shaved down to seconds. In just two months, I've become fluent in baby from gadgets to products. I still have a lot to learn, and I've been grateful to all the moms who have shared their tips with me. Now, it's my turn to pay it forward. I've listed a few of my favorite finds (more installments to come!). Hopefully these will come in just as handy for baby Simpson and all the future tots-to-be.

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash: After washing Rex's hair and body with this, he smells just like a baby should - fresh, clean and yummy all at once. I've been sent a lot of baby bath products from a bunch of different companies and will report back on the others as I give them a try.

Kicky Pants, Ralph Lauren and Splendid onesies: A onesie is the baby equivalent of a dress. Just slip it on and the look is complete. From preppy to hipster, I love dressing Rex up in stylish looks, and I've fallen in love with the fashions from these three brands. Kicky Pants onesies come in fun prints and are made with a bamboo fabric that's so soft, I wish they made clothes for adults. Rex may as well be a model for Ralph Lauren because every other thing he wears is RL baby. From the most precious white nightie to a velour jumper, there's a wealth of adorable options, especially for boys. Splendid wins for creating mini versions of fashions that you'd wear yourself. Like the brand's adult line, the clothes are comfy and cute. Check out Rex in the lower photo with his teddy. He's rocking a Splendid hooded onesie.

Baby Aquaphor: I oil Rex up from head to toe every night. I keep a tub by his changing table and a tube in my diaper bag. I swear by this ointment. It's kept his pretty baby face acne free, has fended off diaper rash and stopped the first signs of cradle cap in its tracks.

Keep reading to see the rest of The Beauty Girl's recommendations.

Two Big Bargains in One Little Post

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:00:00 PDT

It appears to be all about beauty bargains this week, so if you have any stocking up to do on cosmetics and skin care, you and your wallet are in luck. First off is a deal that's perfect for the for surprise-lover in you. Burt's Bees is selling its limited-edition Premium Grab Bag for $25 (plus $5 for shipping.) The eco-friendly set, valued at $50, contains five full-sized products, 14 mini-sized products, and five mystery gifts, which could include a lip shimmer, lip gloss, body lotion, facial cleanser, and more. To see what else you can save on right now, just keep reading.

Honeymoon Beauty, Part III: The Adventure Seekers

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:03:16 PDT

Welcome back to BellaSugar's series on honeymoon beauty. Don't forget to read the last two parts about for beauty essentials for a tropical trip and the best beauty brands to check out to snatch up vacation. For those of you more natural or daring brides who are planning a thrill-seeking adventure like hiking in the rain forest, heli-skiing or sailing around the world, don't overlook your beauty essentials. Here are three must-haves for an adventurous honeymoon.

I can't stress enough the importance of packing sunscreen. If you are going to be doing activities outside, a bad sunburn can ruin your once-in-a-lifetime vacation!

Lancome has just come out with a new UV Expert SPF 20 Sunscreen ($35) with Mexoryl SX, one of the few ingredients to block harmful and age-accelerating UVA Rays. Pack it, wear it and face the sun with confidence!

For two more outdoorsy honeymoon beauty essentials

There is nothing worse than getting eaten alive by pests. While typically I would suggest a special perfume or scented body lotion for your honeymoon, on this type of journey, you might attract insects! Not sexy.

Instead, I suggest packing something like this Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent ($6.99) that smells of lemongrass, citrus and rosemary or this Kiss My Face Sun Swat Sunscreen Spray ($10) that also smells great and wards off annoying little buggers!

Keep lips protected and moist for nights full of long, lingering kisses. Shiseido Sun Protection Lip Treatment SPF 36 PA++ ($18) is a super charged lip balm that will prevent sunburn, drying and chafing. It shields lips from UVA and UVB rays and adds a hint of shine (so that you still look sexy without seeming that you are trying)! This lip protection was even recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, so you know it's good stuff.

Beauty Marked! A Fab Foot Scrub

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:52:33 PDT

Last week I asked you to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new fab foot cream. I bought this Cake Beauty Cake Walk Triplemint Foot Cream, $16, and totally and utterly fell in love with it!

I thought if I could love something this much then you guys probably had your own favorite foot products to share too. Boy was I right! You all did an awesome job beauty marking and I've featured three of your choices below. To see all of the beauty marked foot creams, click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by missixty02 is called Bliss Foot Patrol, $26. This fab foot cream is ultra creamy, ultra smooth and ultra minty! Made with peppermint, aloe vera and salicylic acid, it immediately exfoliates, softens and soothes your tired dogs!

To see a couple more fab foot creams,

Beauty Mark #2 found by foreverdizzy is called Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream, $9. Mmmm - this cream is coco-nutty and delish! It contains rosemary which helps heal tired feet, and peppermint to purify. Let's face it, your feet aren't the cleanest parts of your body. It also contains vegetable glycerin and coconut oil to moisturize.

Beauty Mark #3 found by la clique is called Totally Nutty Shea Butter Heel Cream, $4. This is an intensely moisturizing foot cream made with a high concentration of shea butter and nut oils to make your stubborn skin nice and smooth.

Beauty Marked! A Lightweight Cuticle Cream

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:42:56 PST

Last week I asked you all to go beauty marking to find me a lightweight cuticle cream to have in my purse and apply to my cuticles around the clock. I recommended this Kiehl's Imperiale Moisturizing Cuticle Treatment, $19, for nighttime nourishing, but what about daytime nourishing? My cuticles are ready to see what you all found!

Click here to learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one. To see all the Beauty Marks for this mission click here.

Beauty Mark #1, found by crispet1 and Jennifer76,
is this Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme. Found by two of the top Beauty Markers - it's gotta be good!

To see the rest,

Beauty Mark #2, found by flutterpie, is this Manicure's Best Friend by Bliss. I am a Bliss fan and this nourishing nail cream with instant cuticle smoothers hydrates dry skin and repairs ragged edges.

Beauty Mark #3, also found by flutterpie, is this Sephora Cuticle Care Pen. I like the idea of a slim shaped pen and this claims to: relieve dry cuticles without the mess of drippy oils and greasy creams. This soothing "pen" sends a wash of nail and cuticle nourishing emollients exactly where you want it.

Fab Finding Follow Up: A New Eye Cream

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:48:02 PST

Last week I ranted and raved - not in a good way - about my current eye cream situation. I asked you all for your beauty advice and to help me Fab Find a new one. You all seemed very excited for this beauty challenge and this was one of the reasons we created Beauty Marks. The culprit was this Chella Intensive Formula Eye Crema, that was way too expensive ($100) for what it turned out to be.

To see all the finds click here. And the winner is...Clinique eye cream! I decided to go with a classic to prevent any disappointment. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.

Thanks for your help everyone!

Eye Cream #1, found by RCLdesigngirl, was mentioned by two of you and is made by such a classic cosmetic brand. The Clinique Advanced Stop Signs Eye SPF 15, is $32.50 and I can't wait to try it! Here's what RCLdesigngirl had to say about it: It moisturizes without feeling sticky, it doesn't form a film on the surface of your skin, and it does what it says!

Two more, so

Eye Cream #2, found by Moni B, is the Burt's Bees Repair Serum, $20. Two of you had mentioned this one so I may try this one too!

Eye Cream #3, found by WhiplashGirlchild, is the Philosophy Eye Believe, $30, which sold me when she stated it: disappears on contact (no more gunkie mess!).

Totally Natural Lip Balms

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:39:00 PST

I am something of a lip balm addict, but while I could sing its praises for days on end, there's one thing I don't like about lip balm. Almost all of the standard offerings on the market contain petroleum, which is not only eco-unfriendly but also not something you really want in your mouth. Fortunately, there are plenty of great petroleum-free lip balms on the market nowadays that work just as well using other more natural oils. Here are some of my favorites.

Miessence Jaffa Lip Balm, $8.95, available here. This yummy orange- and vanilla-flavored balm uses cocoa butter, safflower, and avocado oils in an easy-to-squeeze tube.

Hamadi Lip Balm, $10, available here. This classy balm soothes with shea butter, avocado oil, and jojoba oil, while tea tree oil acts as a toner.

Nature's Gate Organics Neroli Orange & Chocolate Mint Lip Balm , $3.50, available here. This cute little tin contains a formula that uses castor seed oil, beeswax, apricot kernel oil, and several other certified organic ingredients.

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Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm, $2.49, available here. A classic, reliable lip balm, Burt's version contains beeswax (of course) plus almond and coconut oils.

Mountain Ocean Lip Trip SPF 15, $3.95, available here. Hands down the best option for outdoors activities, this sunscreen-enforced lip balm has a 100 percent beeswax base and is long-lasting to protect you from wind, sun, and other elements.

The Merry Hempsters Peppermint Vegan Hemp Lip Balm, $1.99, available here. This 100 percent natural balm is incredibly eco-friendly, relying on rosemary extract and cannabis sativa seed oil to moisturize. (And no, it won't get you high.)

Today's Lip Gloss Find - Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer

Community Manager — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:27:33 PDT

As you know from reading this site, I have a serious lipgloss addiction. I especially love ones that I happen to pick up at the drugstore while shopping for other necessities. Today's find is Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer.

It's basically the World's Best Lip Balm with a hint of color added. It comes in 7 different shades and is 100% natural and not tested on animals. But the best part is that it is only $3.69 and can be purchased at your local drugstore. You can also buy it online here

Burt's Bees Makes Cheap, Natural Perfume Now

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:00:43 PDT

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 ingredients. All four of the scents sound fruit-heavy, although if you're not into sweet smells, their Naturally Fresh ($10) fragrance has bright, astringent notes of lemon, grapefruit, and cedar. Will you be inclined to pick one of these up at the drugstore checkout, or would you rather save your money for a fancier solid scent?

Scents of the Season: Clove

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST

Cloves are one of those distinctly holiday aromas; spicy and a little sweet with a hint of nose-numbing chill. And since scent is one of the easiest ways to relax and brighten your mood, it follows that making the most out of wintry smells is a good way to avoid the cold weather doldrums. If you love the taste of cloves, try Burt's Bees Medicated Lip Balm With Clove Oil ($4) or Tom's of Maine Cinnamon Clove Toothpaste ($7). If you're a fan of warm home scents instead, this Diptyque Orange Spice Candle ($68) is a gorgeous, though pricey, option. And if you'd just like to smell like mulling spices all day, try Lush's Hot Toddy Bath Bomb ($7) or the warm, smoky scent of Puro Puro ($95).

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